Hays Post

Jim Cosgrove,  an award-winning children’s musician out of Kansas City, will appear at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hays Public Library.

The Hays Arts Council is presenting Cosgrove in 11 school presentations this week  in addition to the free public performance for children and families at the library. He was at O’Loughlin Elementary School on Tuesday morning.

Cosgrove, AKA “Mr.Stinky Feet,” has been rockin’ kids and families for almost two decades, performing for tens of thousands of students at hundreds of schools throughout the United States. His high-energy, interactive shows have delighted audiences throughout North America and Europe, including two performances at the White House for the annual Easter Egg Roll.

During his assembly performances, Cosgrove will engage students through music to help reinforce principles of respect for themselves and others.

In his interactive character education program, titled “Respect the Rhythm,” he encourages students to express personal rhythm in everyday activities, such as homework, music and sports while emphasizing respect for the rhythm of others and the earth.  

In addition to entertaining families and children, Cosgrove is a motivational speaker who energizes educators and corporate audiences on topics that include creativity, communication and creating a joy-filled life. He is the author of “Everybody Gets Stinky Feet,” a collection of 32 essays from his time as a parenting columnist for The Kansas City Star.