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16Apr

YMCA’s Touch-a-Truck Street Fair on May 22nd

One of my old stomping grounds in the city, the West Side YMCA, will hold its annual Touch-A-Truck Street Fair: A Hands-On Street Fair & Fundraiser for Kids on Saturday, May 22nd. Billed as an event to benefit the Strong Kids Campaign, it features NYFD fire engines, NYPD police vehicles, UPS trucks, bouncy castles, arts & crafts, food vendors and live music performances by AudraRox (who I adore). The West Side YMCA’s annual Touch-A-Truck Street Fair & Fundraiser will be held from 10am – 4pm (rain or shine) on West 64th St. between Read More

06Apr

How to See Your Kids Perform Live at Carnegie Hall

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Camp Broadway is seeking 60 talented singer/performers, ages 12-16, to participate in a special appearance with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall on Monday, May 2, 2011 as part of their 28th Birthday Gala. The Camp Broadway Kids will perform “When Hope Was There” with the world-famous New York Pops orchestra, under the direction of Steven Reineke, in celebration of the life and legacy of beloved entertainer, Bob Hope, a 2011 gala honoree. This special Camp Broadway experience includes 3-days of music, movement and orchestra rehearsals under the Read More

01Apr

Symphony Space: Just Kidding Series

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I recently wrote about one my favorite NYC theaters for kids, Symphony Space. I highly suggest you take the kids next weekend to this great series called "Just Kidding". This series offers a cornucopia of weekly family-friendly performances this season. Every Saturday from October through May, Symphony Space continues their tradition of offering New York families ground-breaking programming from around the country. To play songs, play videos and get updates from the "Just Kidding" series, go here. Please read below about some of their offerings Read More

02Mar

Giveaway: NYC Opera Family Matinee Concert of “Where the Wild Things Are” (yes, Maurice Sendak!)

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I'm a big fan of the opera, and I'm always excited to hear about new ways to introduce it to my young children. This is one of those exciting concerts coming up for so many reasons: it's made for children, so it's not long, and it's based on the beloved children’s book by Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are, a story they know and love. Composed by Oliver Knussen to a libretto by Sendak himself, this innovative work tells the tale of a little boy with a wild imagination. Visual imagery for the family concert has been designed by New York City Read More

10Feb

Mama Doni & The Mama Doni Band in a Hamentaschen Hip Hip at the Museum of Jewish Heritage

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In a spirit of outrageous fun, Mama Doni & The Mama Doni Band bring their special brand of “funky music with a Jewish twist” to an all-ages “Hamentaschen Hip Hop” show for Purim at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 20 at The Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, NYC. This concert is made possible by a generous gift from the Margaret Neubart Foundation Trust. Doni Zasloff Thomas, a.k.a. Mama Doni, is the lead singer/songwriter of The Mama Doni Band, winner of the Simcha Award for “Inspiring Joy Through Music” in competition with more than 100 bands Read More

25Dec

Groovey Concert: David Weinstone and The Music for Aardvarks Band at the Jewish Museum

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David Weinstone and The Music for Aardvarks Band will perform two concerts for kids at The Jewish Museum on Sunday, January 23 at 11:30 am and 2:00 pm. These performances will feature never-before-heard songs from the band’s forthcoming album, All I Want!, scheduled for release in March 2011. Families will also hear favorite songs that celebrate being a kid in New York City such as City Kid, Subway, Jack Hammer Joe and Staten Island Ferry, and songs in celebration of nature such as Welcome to the World and Big Old Tree. David Weinstone, the Read More

14Dec

Happy Concerts for Young People Ages 6-12 at Avery Fisher Hall

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The Little Orchestra Society presents it's latest Happy Concerts for Young People Ages 6 to 12 "AMAHL AND THE NIGHT VISITORS" on Saturday, December 18, 2010 11:00am and 1:00pm at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center (1941 Broadway at 65th Street, New York City). Tickets range from $12-$50. One of New York’s most anticipated holiday events, this glittering presentation will enchant audiences of all ages. An entirely new production of Gian Carlo Menotti’s musical masterpiece about universal love and generosity is directed by John Sheehan Read More

09Dec

PASTA! A Pop Ups Puppet Musical in NYC

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Looking for something to do during holiday break? PASTA! A Pop Ups Puppet Musical will take you on a tasty and epic journey that gets you home in time for dinner. Join The Pop Ups (veteran kids’ rockers JACOB STEIN & JASON RABINOWITZ) for an educational and comic musical adventure through the magical land of Brooklyn. With the audience’s help, The Pop Ups search for the ingredients to make the best (locally sourced) pasta sauce ever. Warning: Prepare for a high-energy live act involving live-drawing, dance-beats, colorful puppets, animals, Read More

25Nov

Christmas Weekend at Symphony Space: Hugo and the Dragon

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Looking for something to do in NYC Christmas weekend with the kids? To celebrate Christmas weekend, Symphony Space will host three screenings of a magical film for the whole family: Hugo and the Dragon. After devouring the sun and the stars, a mischievous dragon sets his sights on tormenting a young boy named Hugo. With the help of a mysterious star from far out in the galaxy, Hugo bravely sets out to restore order to the universe. This internationally acclaimed musical fantasy weaves an enchanting tale of desperation and hope through innovative Read More