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A Day Out in NYC with Brands, Friends and a Little Pampering

April 7, 2011 By CultureMom Leave a Comment
Metropolitan Pavillion

Last weekend I attended  a blogging event called Getting Gorgeous.  I knew that it would be a special event when I got the invite.  Last year at BlogHer, I attended the inaugural event and was overwhelmed by the amount of attention and detail that went into its planning and execution by two well-known and terrific bloggers, Audrey McClellan and Vera Sweeney.  At that event, they gathered brands to educate and inform bloggers about reputable, solid products for womenand provided a forum for bloggers and brands to build relationships.   You had to really … [Read more...]

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How to See Your Kids Perform Live at Carnegie Hall

April 6, 2011 By CultureMom Leave a Comment
CAMP BROADWAY

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 direction … [Read more...]

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Review: The Motherf**ker with the Hat

March 31, 2011 By CultureMom 2 Comments
Motherf**ker with the Hat

When I heard that the name of the new play by Stephen Adly Guirgis' play was The Motherf**ker with the Hat, I had to laugh.   The other plays I had seen by this subversive playwright also had peculiar names: Our Lady on 121st Street and Jesus Hopped the A Train.  The play is also produced by the LAByrinth Theater, one of the better theaters in NYC.  All that, and you get a cast that includes Chris Rock, Bobby Carnavale, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Annabella Sciorra and Yul Vasquez.  I was definitely intrigued. In case you were wondering, yes, we do hear … [Read more...]

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Museum of the Moving Images presents ‘Spring Training’

March 27, 2011 By CultureMom Leave a Comment
Museum of the Moving Images

As NYC is still experiencing cold weather, Museum of the Moving Image offers a reason to stay inside: great sports documentaries on the big screen. Spring Training, which runs from April 2nd through May 15th, 2011, features Saturday and Sunday matinees of acclaimed films including Steve James’s Hoop Dreams, Frederick Wiseman’s Boxing Gym, and Stacy Peralta’s Dogtown and Z Boys.  Before or after the screenings, families are welcome to explore Real Virtuality, an exhibition featuring six experiments in art and technology, and Behind the Screen, the Museum’s … [Read more...]

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This Week’s NYCkidsARTS Top Five Picks

March 25, 2011 By CultureMom Leave a Comment
Teen Poetry Slam

If you have a child and live in New York City, you have the world at your fingertips.  Art, music, film and more, NYC is culturally the icing on the cake.  There is so much to offer that you probably can't keep up with the offerings.  Look no further!  The folks at NYCkidsARTS have teamed up with The Culture Mom to give the insider's scoop on this week's top FIVE cultural picks for kids in New York City: Queen Marlene's Toy Theatre Follow “Queen Marlene” of the Toy Museum as she tells the tale of toys from America’s past and around … [Read more...]

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Review: Compulsion at the Public Theater

March 14, 2011 By CultureMom Leave a Comment
Compulsion

  A long time fan of Mandy Patinkin, I was very excited to hear about his latest play, "Compulsion", which is part of my membership at the Public Theater.  I knew very little about it other than that it involved Anne Frank, the Holocaust, Israel and puppets, so naturally I was very curious. Upon entrance to the theater, we came face to face with a group of puppets soaring over the set. At first glace, they would appear to be central characters of this play as they are the cast of the Anne Frank story - all the families that were in hiding … [Read more...]

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PBS Kids Club 13: Swedish Marionette Theatre in Central Park

March 7, 2011 By CultureMom Leave a Comment
Central Park Marionette

The Swedish Cottage in Central Park, originally constructed as a model schoolhouse in the 1800s, is hosting a special Kids Club day, just for Kids Club 13members: featuring a pre-performance workshop with Swedish Cottage puppeteers, followed by a free – and just for Kids Club! – performance by Swedish Cottage. WHERE: 79th Street and the West Drive, Central Park, NYC WHEN: Sunday, March 27. 2:00pm - 4:00pm And I will be the ambassador of the day, which is an honor (although I did volunteer)!  I became an official ambassador (one of a group of fabulous … [Read more...]

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The Key to Powering Up My (Baby) Brain

March 7, 2011 By CultureMom Leave a Comment
Power Up Your Brian

Last week I was thrilled to be invited to a round table discussion about a new book called Power Up Your Brain: The NeuroScience of Enlightenment by David Perlmutter, M.D. and Alberto Villodo, PH.D., who is also a Shaman  Dr. Perlmutter was in attendance.  What happens when a scientist and healer come together?  They write a book about enhancing brain health, stating that there are physical structural parts of the brain that help us tap into spirituality and bring enlightenment into our lives.  They claim that we can basically better enhance these connections … [Read more...]

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Symphony Space: The Inside Scoop

March 5, 2011 By CultureMom 3 Comments
symphony space

Symphony Space really gets it.  They invited a group of bloggers to come inside yesterday for an informational session on what they're all about.  As a culture blogger who's more than obsessed with theater and the arts, it was a breath of fresh air.  I feel like an arts organization finally understands what we, as bloggers, are all about and what we are trying to do.  I am a fervent supporter of the arts.  That's why I blog about theater, music, books, film and television.  I truly love what I'm covering and I advocate for more arts funding and education … [Read more...]

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Toy Fair 2011 and a Giveaway: Madame Alexander Fancy Nancy Ohh La La! Doll

March 4, 2011 By CultureMom 13 Comments
Madame Alexander

Two weeks ago, I spent a day at Toy Fair 2011, checking out the industry’s newest creations and hottest products.  It’s a four-day event, filled with hundreds, if not thousands, of toy manufacturers and vendors from around the world.  It’s such a big show that it’s hard to digest.  One day is not quite enough to see it all.  Designated as a blogger with a press pass, I was able to have private viewings of some of the toy lines and I also met dozens of marketers.  There was so much to look at, so many new toys to try and oggle at.  It … [Read more...]

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