A Child Grows Event Picks
I don’t even know where to begin! In the past, March has seemed rather slow for events, but not so this year! There are events that I can’t wait to attend all month. Here are some of your options: puppet show, Lemony Snicket concert, disco for grandparents, Purim festivals, movies for kids, NYC free ballet demos, camping at the zoo, role playing as a vet, photo shoots and more….There are seminars on: raising a bilingual child, sleep issues for a newborn and toddler, your best birthing options, pelvic floor help, vaccination questions and more…..
Please don’t forget to check our Google calendar on our home page…moms Ruth and Asmeret have been working hard to keep it current and interesting for you all!
BOERUM HILL: PLAY AND PUPPET SHOW
Friday, March 6: 9:30-11:30 am
BAX Family Fridays is hosting the usual play in their playspace for ages 1- 4 years with parent/caregiver and a puppet show. The playspaee will be open for the duration of the morning, and you can catch the Sing-a-long Puppet Show with Drew Petersen at 10:30. $20 per family, financial assistance available. Brooklyn Arts Exchange, 421 5th Ave @8th: 718-832-0018
PARK SLOPE: DISCO FOR GRANDPARENTS
Saturday March 7: 2-5 pm
Oh, we love Baby Loves Disco at this blog. They do a lot of themed disco parties and this March is Grandparents’ Month. So, head out with grannie and grampa on Saturday, March 7th at Southpaw in Park Slope. Baby Loves Disco is appropriate for ages 6 months to 7 years. You can disco, snack, hula hoops, swing your scarves and generally have a blast. Tickets: $12 online advance purchase, $15 at the door. Price is for each walking human. GRANDPARENTS will be admitted in March for $5. Buy tickets online at www.babylovesdisco.com.
**April 4 is Earth Day Celebration at Baby Loves Disco- so get ready for that
CARNEGIE HALL: LEMONY SNICKET CONCERT
Saturday March 7: 2 pm
A riotous collaboration between author Lemony Snicket and the composer Nathaniel Stookey engages the audience in a gripping murder mystery that makes every member of the orchestra a suspect. The concert, narrated by Daniel Handler (aka Snicket) and hosted by composer Nathaniel Stookey, is performed by the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, conducted by Rossen Milanov. Pre-concert activities with Lemony Snicket begin at 1pm. Order tickets in advance online or by phone.
212.247.7800
http://www.carnegiehall.org
Ages: 5-18
Time: 2pm
Cost: $9
(listing is courtesy of www.gocitykids.com- thanks guys!)
COBBLE HILL: RAISING A BILINGUAL CHILD
Saturday March 7: 4-5:30 pm
Are you raising your child to be bilingual or are you hoping to? Find out what it is all about with a panel discussion of local bilingual experts along with Barbara Zurer Pearson, author of “Raising a Bilingual Child.” They will have some practical advice on how to do it- and then a Q and A. Location: Playspace@ Christ Church Cobble Hill at 326 Clinton Street at corner of Kane. $10 advance registration, $15 at the door. Register online at: http://languagekids.eventbrite.com
CLINTON HILL: HOMEOPATHY FOR FUSSY BABIES
Saturday March 7: 2:30 pm
Homeopath Rebekah Azzarelli (read reviews about her here) can help you with issues of: teething, colic, generally crankiness, or restlessness. In this one hour session Rebekah will introduce you to homeopathy and talk about some remedies to have on hand when your baby is having a hard time. Check out her website: www.brooklynhomeopathy.com. Takes place at Still Hip resale shop. $10
To register call or email Rebekah at 347-365 1547 or brooklynhomeopathy@gmail.com
LOWER EAST SIDE: GINA SINGS
Sunday, March 8: 12-1 pm
You have probably heard about Gina or seen Gina perform around Brooklyn. If not, here is a chance to see her in a club! Gina Samardge charms children with her interpretations of folk songs and stories, and her high-spirited clown humor, while accompanying herself on guitar, banjo, and accordion. Advance reservations are suggested.
212.614.0505. $10
http://www.bowerypoetry.com
(listing is courtesy of www.gocitykids.com- thanks guys!)
PARK SLOPE: PURIM FESTIVAL
Sunday, March 8: 12:30-2:45 pm
Park Slope Jewish Center invites families to a Purim celebration with carnival games, arts & crafts, delicious food including Purim treats, a raffle, prizes, and more. A sing-along with Debbie Brukman, geared towards kids under age seven, follows. Costumes are encouraged.
718.768.1453
http://www.psjc.org
Ages: All Ages
Time: Carnival 12:30pm-2pm; Sing-along 2pm-2:45pm
Cost: Adults $5-$10 (suggested donation); Children (2 & up) $5 (includes 5 game tickets), (under 2) free
(listing is courtesy of www.gocitykids.com- thanks guys!)
PROSPECT HEIGHTS: PURIM FESTIVITIES
Monday, March 9: 7:30 pm
Tuesday, March 10 10:00am-12:00pm
Chabad Prospect Heights is having a festive feast, kids arts and crafts, purim yummies and music and song.
Monday, March 9 @ 7:30 pm: Megilah reading and break-fast. At Cong. Kol Israel 603 St Johns Pl. (bet Classon/Franklin Ave) Subway 2/3/4/5 to Franklin Ave. Suggested Donation $5 Child, $10 Adult $18 Family, Sponsor $18
Tuesday, March 10 10:00am-12:00pm: The Luria Academy Family & Friends Purim Extraveganza: Megilah Reading and Purim Brunch at the Franklin Park Lounge 618 St John’s Pl . For more info please contact us at 347.787.0864 – Info@brooklynyid.com
UPPER WEST SIDE: BUTTERFLY EXHIBIT
ongoing
AMNH’s wonderful Butterfly exhibit features up to 500 live, free-flying tropical beauties from Central, South, and North America in a 1,200-square-foot vivarium, a freestanding structure aflutter with activity. Wear layers – it gets hot in there! In the Hall of Oceanic Birds. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door.
212.769.5200
http://www.amnh.org
Ongoing Daily 10/11/08 – 5/25/09; check with location for exceptions.
Ages: All Ages
Time: During museum hours.
Cost: Adults $22; Seniors & Students $16:50; Children $13
(listing is courtesy of www.gocitykids.com- thanks guys!
PARK SLOPE: ARTY PHOTO SHOOT
Monday, March 9 : 12-2 pm
I LOVE Alice Garik’s photography. You can read about her here and view her website here. Her work is not your typical studio photography, it is really art photography. It isn’t for everyone, but if you like it, then this is an amazing opportunity. Brooklyn Baby Bites has the event: you eat lunch, meet other moms and then while doing so, Alice will photograph you and your child (or just your child if you want). Alice’s sitting fee usually starts at $350, but at this luncheon it is free. You would only have to pay for the cost of any prints, if you choose to order them, after the shoot. At: Barrio, corner of 7th Ave and 3rd Street, Park Slope
$35 in advance; $40 at the door (cash or check only at the door). RSVP to Chana@babybitesbrooklyn.com
COBBLE HILL: BIG MOVIES FOR LITTLE KIDS
Monday, March 9 : 4 pm
Just a reminder: this is coming up and is posted on our Google calendar on the home page (as is every Big Movie).
PARK SLOPE: PELVIC FLOOR HEALTH
Monday, March 9 : 6:45-8pm
This workshop is for women who are expecting and those who have had chidlren and are having issues with pelvic pressure, painful sex. leaking while laughing (wait! do you mean I can get rid of this?!) and pain while shifting positions. Honestly, I had been thinking that that pain was from a bruised tailbone but I couldn’t remember when I had fallen! If you have any of these issues (like I do) than this workshop is for you. Learn how to get better with Isa Hererra of Renew Physical Therapy. It takes place at: Park Slope Fitness Collective, 366 7th Ave (11th St), 718-499-1849 , FREE! Please call to RSVP.
LONG ISLAND CITY: SWIMMING POOL
From now until May 2009
A swimming pool…in winter? Well, yes. Artist Leandro Erlich is showing this cool installation at PS 1 Contemporary Arts Center. I can’t fully explain it here without sounding confused- but suffice it to say- he created the illusion of people walking under water. Kids will think it is so cool. I always find that getting to the museum is super easy- and a great fun day. Not easy to find food around there though, so plan on eating in their cafe or brown bagging it. There are 2 other exhibitions there too: one on reduction art and the other by a video artist.
PARK SLOPE: CAMP IN THE ZOO?
March 14 & 15
This weekend at the zoo is a camper’s paradise! We are big campers in our family and are so excited to take Cedar on another camping trip. Here is my post about our successes and failures of our trip. and read this for other parents’ suggestions. At any rate, the Prospect Park Zoo’s new Camping Station is equipped with lots of things: kids will learn how to put up a tent, make an “edible campfire” and will listen to engaging stories about woodland wildlife. Plus, it will prepare them for this summer! For more info: www.prospectparkzoo.com
LOWER EAST SIDE: IRISH FILM AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday, March 14: 12 pm
The CraicFest (Irish Film and Music Festival) is having a FREE Kids event on at Cinema Village, 22 E.12th St, NYC. There will be a screening of the “Summer of the Flying Saucer” and complimentary goodie bags. Ages 5-12. For more details: www.thecraicfest.com
BROOKLYN; BALLET DEMOS
Sunday, March 15: 3:00 PM
From Studio to Stage is an introduction to the art of classical ballet for ages 4 through adult. The School of American Ballet will present free lecture-demonstrations called From Studio to Stage, that will llustrate how students develop into accomplished classical ballet dancers, alternating examples of advanced classroom training exercises with the performance of excerpts from notable classical ballets. Admission is free. Seating will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. The program will be offered at:P.S. K315, 2310 Glenwood Road
Brooklyn, NY
PARK SLOPE; SLEEP QUESTIONS? ANSWERED!
Sunday, March 15: 11am-12:30pm
Dr. Janet Kennedy of NYC Sleep Doctor has a class for new and expecting parents that covers the fundamentals of raising a good sleeper. She will discuss everything from: Soothing techniques for fussy babies, How to avoid excessive crying, How to Teach your child to put themself to sleep. To read my review of her services, you can read it on my blog here. Hint: I wouldn’t list this event if I didn’t think her methods worked! Takes place at: Bend and Bloom Yoga
$75 per couple www.bendandbloom.com to register
PARK SLOPE: DO YOU WANT TO BE A VET?
March 21 & 22
The Prospect Park Zoo is letting kids see what is like to be a vet! Zookeepers will give a presentation about what it’s like to be a zoo vet, and how all the animals – from the biggest baboon to the tiniest tamarin – stay fit and healthy. Kids can also dress up as vets and take care of stuffed animal “patients” at this interactive station. For more info: www.prospectparkzoo.com
PARK SLOPE: TODDLER SLEEP ISSUES
Sunday, March 22: 3:00-4:30 PM
Dr. Janet Kennedy of NYC Sleep Doctor will be speaking on everything to do with sleep. She will discuss everything from going from crib to bed to having 2 children in one room, to getting your child to sleep! This is a great forum to hear how to solve some of those tough sleep issues- or to prevent them before they start! To read my review of her services, you can read it on my blog here. One lucky person will win a massage at Everyday Athlete Studio, where the event is being held. Another will win some of open play passes. I also reviewed my yummy massage at EA on the blog here. Hmmmm…this is beginning to sound like a perfect seminar for me! Where: Everyday Athlete Studio, 136 Union Street (btw. Hicks & Columbia), Carroll Gardens
Cost: $25 per person, $40 per couple (prepayment required)
RSVP: Chana@babybitesbrooklyn.com
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS: PREPARING FOR BIRTH
Thursday, March 26: 6:30-8:30 PM
This is really a great deal. Baby Bites Brooklyn has put together a double seminar for the price of one. However, most importantly, I really respect both the professionals who are speaking. Part 1 is “Everything You Want to Know About Preparing for Birth” by Certified Childbirth Educator, Midwife Assistant and Labor Support Doula Beth Donnelly Caban. She is an excellent resource and a well-known doula. Part 2 is This Blog’s Expert Pediatrician: Dr. Gilgoff. He is going to talk about what to expect from your pediatrician visits and what your infant will be doing. Plus, there will be a ton of raffle prizes.
NY Kids Club, 182 Henry Street, Brooklyn Heights
Cost: $30 in advance/$40 at the door
RSVP: chana@babybitesbrooklyn.com
UPPER WEST SIDE: VACCINATING YOUR CHILD
Wednesday March 25: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Dr. Lawrence Palevsky is a well-known pediatrician who has done a lot of research on vaccination. We went to his seminar at RealBirth and found it interesting. He poses a lot of questions and presents his research. If you are wondering about vaccination, this would probably interest you. Check out his website first to see if you are sympatico with his ideas.
Parkside Lounge, West Side YMCA
5 West 63rd Street, New York, NY 10023
$40 ($70 for couples) Early reservations are advised.
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