Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital to Brighten the Day for Patients
St. Petersburg, Fla. (April 14, 2022) – Daniel Tiger and Baker Aker, from PBS’ popular television show, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!, will be making a special visit to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital on April 15, as part of an on-going community outreach program initiated by Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts. These loveable characters from the Neighborhood of Make-Believe will be dropping in to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital at 12 p.m.
This visit is extra special to those involved. Daniel Tiger last visited Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in 2020, and everyone is very excited to have Daniel Tiger return as one of the first characters to visit the Hospital in over two years.
Amy Miller, President of Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts, is proud to be able to assist with this visit. “We are excited to be able to once again get out into the community with our performers and spread some happiness to our neighbors!” Daniel Tiger and his friends will perform at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater on Friday, April 15 as part of their Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! Tour.
If you are interested in joining us to capture the magic of this visit, please reach out to Venue Contact, Kaylee Walker for further details.
Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts
Bill Edwards Foundation for the Arts supports performing arts programming at the Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater. Our mission is to educate, engage and entertain everyone in our community through the performing arts with an emphasis on cultural diversity. We present inspiring arts education programs, community outreach initiatives, live mainstage performances and concerts, as well as special events for everyone’s enjoyment.
Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater
The Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater, under the management of Big3 Entertainment, is one of Tampa Bay’s top-rated performing arts venues. Home to the Florida Orchestra, the world class Mahaffey Theater hosts top-quality national and international artists and performances – pop, rock, comedy, theater, dance, classical and interactive engagements and exhibitions, as well as family programs and a youth performance series. Located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, the 2,031-seat cultural jewel boasts spectacular waterfront views and is located only minutes away from white sandy beaches and world-renowned museums.
About Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!
“Won’t you be my neighbor?” Daniel Tiger and all of his friends from the beloved PBS KIDS television series are hopping aboard Trolley to St. Petersburg with DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE! Along with “O” the Owl, Katerina Kittycat, Prince Wednesday, Mom and Dad Tiger and many more, Daniel Tiger will take live audiences on an interactive musical adventure to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, sharing stories of friendship, helping others and celebrating new experiences. This live theatrical production filled with music, dancing, laughter and “grr-ific” surprises will warm the hearts of multiple generations.