In place of their annual Magic Lantern, children are invited to take part in creating a window display for Theatre Upon a StarDanceSwan’s A Magic Lantern Fairy ‘Gazement.’ StarDanceSwan is dreaming of a way for children to share their creativity both at home and in the Paseo Arts District. The company’s project, ‘Gazement,’ is a series of events beginning Oct. 2 and ending Nov. 30.

Children of all ages are invited to StarDanceSwan to share their dazzling word with a performer, and in exchange, they will receive a curious bag full of glittery goods on First Friday, Oct. 2, 6-9 p.m. and Oct. 3, noon-5 p.m. Each child can create their own paper puppet and bring their creation to StarDanceSwan Friday, Oct 16 or Saturday, Oct 17, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. The company will create a magical display in the window of the theater using the children’s creations, which will be revealed and illuminated at twilight on Sunday, Oct. 31, and will stay lit for families to view from the sidewalk.

On First Friday, Nov. 6, 6-9 p.m., the Gazement Ball features the youth and adult dancers of StarDanceSwan and the original music of Steve McLinn.