Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Sibley Hall — 99 Main St., Groton, MA
Night Flight by Moonlight: The Adventures of Mickey and Sparkle Mickey is a moth, Sparkle is a firefly, and their difficult mission is to pollinate the plants (in the dark of night)! They are guided by William the pompous Barred Owl, and Claire de Lune, the somewhat moody Moon. A craft project for kids — making simple lanterns — will follow the performance, and then we will have a little lantern-lit procession/parade with the creatures of the fields and forests, accompanied by live music. Presenter Bios Pepperell resident Annette Leblanc Cate is author and illustrator of four award-wining childrens' books, all published by Candlewick Press. She is the former art director of Comedy Central’s animated cult hit, “Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist.” An active member of Pepperell's Invasive and Native Plant Advisory Committee, she also creates children’s programming centered around the creative place where art and the love of the natural world meet. Artist and designer Sally Reed is a longtime resident of Groton. Her work is held in the permanent collections of DeCordova Museum, the Boston Public Library and the Fogg Art Museum. She has directed children’s art & theatre programs, and…