Butterfly exhibit at American Museum of Natural History

If you are looking for something fun to do this cold Friday night, look no further than Moxie Spot. Have dinner and a movie (or 2). What’s better than that? No cooking, cleaning and total entertainment!  This weekend you can visit the Brooklyn Flea’s fantabulistic new winter location, dance in Spanish and English or watch an animated flick in French, celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday, see the last of the train shows, check out museum exhibits of Tim Burton, Mars, Butterflies and space voyages.  How about getting cozy with some book readings, snagging great sale items at Mini Jakes or LuLu’s for Baby? What about Mommy? There is a networking event for her and also a pampering day! Don’t forget to check out our list of Ice Rinks if you want to get a skate in this weekend (either indoors or outdoors).  Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!

Friday, January 15th: Movie Night at Moxie Spot
6:15pm, Short Film: Green Eggs & Ham
6:45pm, Feature Film: Shrek 2: The cuddly ogre (voiced by Mike Myers) and his lady love, Fiona (Cameron Diaz), return to her homeland to tell her parents the good news about their marriage. But Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) is far from happy about their union.
Details: The Moxie Spot is at 81 Atlantic Avenue (a Hicks Street) Brooklyn, NY 11201  718-923-9710

Saturday, January 16th and Sunday, January 17th : 10 am- 5 pm: Brooklyn Flea moves indoors to Ft. Greene
We miss going to the Brooklyn Flea in the winter time- so do a lot of people in Fort Greene and elsewhere.  So, it was good news to me that The Brooklyn Flea is moving to a winter location in the spectacular former Williamsburg Savings Bank at One Hanson Place in Fort Greene. We went last week and it was fun, but cold.  The poor vendors were in full coat and mittens.  The location is stunning with mosaic tiles lining the floor, mosaic murals with gold leafing and a vaulted ceiling. There are 100 vendors, including the beloved Red Hook food vendors.  It’s fun to visit the vault downstairs were the majority of the food vendors are and then wander into the former executive offices, now occupied by craft makers.  Though the aisles are wide enough for strollers, the stairs (up and down) are not stroller-friendly, though everyone helped me bring my stroller up and down the stairs. The Brooklyn Flea will be in its new location until March 28th.  For a photo of the incredible location and our original post about the story, go here.
Details: 1 Hanson Pl. (at Flatbush Ave.)  B/D/M/N/Q/R/2/3/4/5 to Atlantic Ave./Pacific St.  LIRR to Flatbush Ave.  B41/B45/B63/B67 to Atlantic + Flatbush

Saturday January 16th: 2 -4pm: Bilingual Dance Party
Join Juguemos a Cantar for their first dance party of the year. It’s a nice price for a couple of hours of  singing and dancing. The party is in Spanish/English (or at least the participants will be singing in both languages!)
Details: $5 per walking human being. Strollers have to be parked outside.  Juguemos a Cantar Spanish Institute is at 438 6th Avenue (between 9th and 10th st)  www.juguemos.org

Saturday January 16th thru spring: Lulu’s For Baby Winter and Uppa Baby Sale
All winter stuff is 25% off and uppa-baby 2009 model is $100 off! It starts this weekend through the spring.
Details: http://www.lulusforbaby.com/ 44 5th Ave Brooklyn NY 11217  tel 718 399-2540 fax 718 399-2580

Saturday, January 16th and Sunday, January 17th, Monday, January 18th : MLK celebrations
Words Have Power!: 11:30, for 6 and up on all 3 days. Can words transform the world? Join BCM as they examine the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and how his famous words “I have a dream” have affected change in America. Explore the power a speech can hold, as you create unique poem collages to take home.
“Make a Wish” Balloons: 1:30, for All ages on all 3 days. It’s party time and we are making special “make a wish” birthday balloons to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Decorate your very own balloon then help us add it to our lobby window in honor of Dr. King’s 81st birthday!
Details: Brooklyn Children’s Museum at 145 Brooklyn Avenue  Brooklyn, NY 11213 718-735-4400 www.brooklynkids.org

Saturday, January 16th thru April 26: Tim Burton Exhibit at MOMA
You remember the films Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985), Beetlejuice (1988), Batman (1989), Edward Scissorhands (1990), Batman Returns (1992), The Nightmare Before Christmas, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), right? Well, film director Tim Burton has an exhibit at MOMA that explores the full range of his creative work, tracing the current of his visual imagination from early childhood drawings through his mature work in film. It brings together over seven hundred examples of rarely or never-before-seen drawings, paintings, photographs, moving image works, concept art, storyboards, puppets, maquettes, costumes, and cinematic ephemera.  The gallery exhibition is accompanied by a complete retrospective of Burton’s theatrical features and shorts, as well as a lavishly illustrated publication.
Details: If you plan to see the exhibition Tim Burton (November 22, 2009–April 26, 2010), please be aware that gallery occupancy is limited. Timed tickets to enter Tim Burton are suggested on weekdays and required on all weekends and holidays. Timed tickets guarantee entrance to the exhibition at the time designated on the ticket, and carry no extra charge. This ticket also permits you to all other Museum galleries, exhibitions, and films. To purchase timed tickets for Tim Burton, simply select a specific date and time when you purchase your admission ticket online. Adults $20 Seniors  (65 and over with ID) $16 Students (full-time with current ID) $12 Children (16 and under) Free.  http://www.moma.org/

Through January 18th: Grand Central Holiday Train Show
This free train show is especially fun as it takes place in a real train station: Grand Central. You can see the train go from New York to the North Pole. It all takes place in the New York City Transit Museum Annex. (November 25th – January 18th). This is free, easy and, in general, no lines. It is totally worth it.
Details: The New York Transit Museum’s Gallery Annex is open Monday – Friday 8 AM to 8 PM and Saturday & Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. For additional information call (718) 694-1600 or log onto www.mta.info/museum.

Lionel Train Store’s Sales and Train Display: Ongoing
Okay, so this is a store’s train display, but it should be good. This is Lionel Trains first store ever. Ever. You can imagine the afficiandos that will be anxious to get in there. The store has operating trains whizzing through the store along with a Christmas tree to get you in the spirit. Don’t forget to get a Magnolia Bakery cupcake while you are nearby. They are the best! The Black Friday sale: All sets, engines and rolling stock made by Lionel will be 20% off !
Details: The Lionel Store is at 30 Rockefeller Plaza- 50th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue

Saturday, January 16th: 2:30pm: ISB’s first Film Day of 2010: Piccolo, Saxo & Cie (France, 2006)
See an animated french film on a cold afternoon. Admission is FREE! Film description: The musical clefs have disappeared from the staff and the four sections of the orchestra–string, brass, percussion and woodwinds–are all at odds with one another. Bring money for the bake sale! Goodies provided by Choice Market.  When little Piccolo meets up with the wise guy soprano Saxo, their budding friendship is frowned upon by the strictly military Baritone Sax and the snooty woodwind establishment alike. Aided by a Snare Drum–herself a misunderstood outcast from her “maniac” percussion family–the two little instruments set out to wrest the kidnapped clefs from the clutches of the evil Hammerhead and restore harmony to this musical planet.  Recommended for ages 4+.
Details: at International School of Brooklyn at 237 Park Place @ Vanderbilt.  RSVP required as space is limited. Call or email to reserved your spot: 718-369-3023 / [email protected]

Dear Edwina (Friday, December 11 – February 15)
I was given tickets to Dear Edwina last weekend so Birch (3.5 years) and I went.  The show is back this year after being nominated by the Drama Desk for Best Family Musical. This is the same team who created the musical “Junie B. Jones”.  So, it’s no surprise that when the 60-minute show ended, I had the songs buzzing in my brain and Birch turned to me to ask, “Can we see it again?”  Edwina, the eager protagonist, offers advice, with the support of the neighborhood kids, in intelligent, cleverly worded songs and dance numbers.  The stronger sketches not only teach the kids a lesson (how to be friendly, set the table, politely decline yucky food), but have the troupe taking on characters that are outrageously fun for the kids.  Birch learned how to set the table all based on a catchy song with oversized props and a silly trilling chef.  The character of “Frankenmonster the annoying guest” is dealt with complete sensitivity about differences but elicited huge giggles from the kids- and the adults.  The small stage and intimate theater make the experience engaging for the children. It was sad to see the theater only a quarter full when it deserves to be chock full. We downloaded the Dear Edwina album on itunes and it is in regular play at our place now.  I would recommend it for children ages 3.5 years and up, though a 4 year old might be more comfortable with the 60 minute length.
Details: Fridays: 7 PM Saturdays: 11 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM Sundays: 11 AM, 1 PM, 4 PM $39. Telecharge: 212.239.6200. DearEdwina.com the DR2 Kids Theatre (103 E. 15th St., NYC) (between Union Square E. & Irving Pl.), NYC

Butterflies and Journey to the Stars at the American Museum of Natural History
Enter the lovely (and warm) exhibit of the live butterflies in the Butterfly Conservatory for an escape from winter. See the all-new Space Show “Journey to the Stars”, narrated by Whoopi Goldberg and travel 13 billion years into the past, when the first stars were born.  The Silk Road is a new exhibit I haven’t seen yet- but might be worth a look.
Details: Adults: $16 Children (2-12): $9 Central Park West at 79^th Street. http://www.amnh.org/ To see the lighting of the tree and my dear friend Jo performing there click here.

The  Pond and Carousel at Bryant Park (Nov. 6^th- January 24^th, 2010)
The Pond, a 170’ 100’ rink is in a beautiful locale with FREE ice skating, skating shows, snacks or a dinner. There are free lockers but bring your own padlock. If you need your skates resharpened or a pair to rent, you can do that easily in the Skating Pavillion.
Details: http://bryantpark.org/amenities/thepond.php. Take the F, V, B, or D train to 42nd Street/Bryant Park
***To find out where to buy used and new skates locally- check our post here.

Saturday, January 16th and on: Mission to Mars – Full-Scale Mars Rover Exhibition
The USS Intrepid at it’s midtown pier has a new exhibit on view, “Mission to Mars” . The Exhibit presents a timeline of the American space program from President John F. Kennedy’s race to the moon speech to the current Rovers on Mars, and even introduces the next Mars probe, Curiosity,which will launch in March 2011.  Special emphasis will be placed on the role that the USS Intrepid played while acting as a space capsule recovery ship for the Mercury 7 and Gemini 3 NASA missions.
Details: Tickets are available for purchase on the Intrepid’s website, www.intrepidmuseum.org. Located at Pier 86 (46^th Street and 12^th Avenue), Manhattan.  Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 5 PM  and Saturday – Sunday, 10 AM – 6 PM.  Cost of Admission: Adult: $22.00 Seniors and College Students: $18.00 Youth 3-17 and Veterans: $17.00.  Active Military, Retired Military and Children Under 3: Free.  All tickets are subject to a $2.00 facility fee.

Saturday, January 16th: 12-6pm: Funky Chicken Dance Party
Boogie down with a funky chicken DJ who will be spinning records for a Fundraiser for St. Luke’s Academy.  The tunes will all be G-rated including:  The Gap Band to R.E.M. to Schoolhouse Rock.
Details: St. Luke’s Academy (behind St. Luke’s Church) at 259 Washington Avenue between Dekalb and  Willoughby , near the G Train Clinton/Washington stop. Price: $15 per family of four.

Saturday, January 16th: 1 and 2 pm performances: Thaddeus Rex
Thaddeus Rex, in two featured performances will “roar” with all ages as Thaddeus Rex travels the country with his best friend, a 7 foot dinosaur named ‘Rock’.
Details: Brooklyn Children’s Museum at 145 Brooklyn Avenue  Brooklyn, NY 11213 718-735-4400 www.brooklynkids.org

Saturday, January 16, 10:30 AM: Colin Bootman reads The Steel Pan Man of Harlem
Award-winning local author and illustrator Colin Bootman was born in Trinidad, a heritage which he credits with leaving an indelible mark on his creative expression. Join Colin as he reads from his newest picture book, The Steel Pan Man of Harlem, a retelling of “The Pied Piper of Hamlin” that’s infused with the intoxicating rhythm of steel drums and set among the streetscapes of Harlem.
Details: Seating is first come, first served. Closest subways are the C to Lafayette, G to Fulton, or any train to Atlantic/Pacific; click here for a map. Fort Greene.

Sunday, January 17th: 4 pm: PS Children’s Storytime
PS Bookshop has moved into its new storefront at 70 Washington Street in DUMBO and I have yet to visit. That reminded me to write about their standing Children’s Storytime that they host on every Sunday at 4 pm. This is my go-to event on Sundays if we are looking for something to do. The owner does a great job of assessing what age group he has in front of him and catering to that group. He also sings a bit too with the kids. Call to reserve with ages as he does like to prepare – but drop-ins are welcome too! Storytime is from 4 pm to 5 pm.
Details: 70 Washington Street, Brooklyn, NY. www.psbookshop.com,

Monday, January 18th: 10:30 am: 24th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, and Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York present New York City’s largest public celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  This year, BAM welcomes keynote speaker Danny Glover-the acclaimed actor, director, producer, and humanitarian-plus musical performances by the New Life Tabernacle Mass Choir and special guest Kenny Muhammad The Human Orchestra.  Following the event in the Opera House, BAM Rose Cinemas will present a free screening of the acclaimed documentary Soundtrack for a Revolution, executive produced by Danny Glover and shortlisted for an Oscar nomination. Also visit BAMcafé to view Picture the Dream, a youth art exhibition, and to hear free musical programming as part of BAMcafé Live.
Details: BAM Howard Gilman Opera House. First come, first seated. BAM.org is located in Fort Greene.

Monday, January 18th: 9:30 AM -12:00 PM: MLK Day Mini Camps
Soccer mini-camps for ages 2.5-3 & Ages 4-5 all morning in Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Downtown & Brooklyn locations.
Details: visit supersoccerstars.com or call us at 212-877-7171 to secure a spot today.

Monday, January 18th: Celebrate MLK at Juguemos
Join Juguemos a Cantar for activities to celebrate the special day.
Details: $5 per walking human being. Strollers have to be parked outside.  Juguemos a Cantar Spanish Institute is at 438 6th Avenue (between 9th and 10th st)  www.juguemos.org

Monday, January 18th: Celebrate MLK at The Children’s Museum of Manhattan
The Museum is usually closed on Mondays, but not this Monday- instead there is a celebration going on inside! There are activities starting at 10 am that include collage-making, pledge-making, performance by the Harlem Gospel Choir (2 and 3 pm), pajama circle time and more. To see the full schedule, click here.
Details: The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is at The Tisch Building  212 West 83rd Street  between Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway  New York, NY 10024  212-721-1223. Children and adults are $10.  http://www.cmom.org/visit.html

Monday, January 18th: 9:30 AM -12:00 PM: MLK celebration at BCM: drumline and activities
Come see a special live performance (Monday, January 18th only) by the Berean Community Drumline youth group, a “Make a Wish” Birthday Balloon activity and a variety of classic Museum programs created to educate, enrich, enlighten, and entertain while focusing on history, art, and culture for all ages. 
Words Have Power!: 11:30, for 6 and up on Sat, Sun and Mon. Can words transform the world? Join BCM as they examine the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and how his famous words “I have a dream” have affected change in America. Explore the power a speech can hold, as you create unique poem collages to take home.
“Make a Wish” Balloons: 1:30, for All ages on Sat, Sun and Mon.. It’s party time and we are making special “make a wish” birthday balloons to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Decorate your very own balloon then help us add it to our lobby window in honor of Dr. King’s 81st birthday!
Details: Brooklyn Children’s Museum at 145 Brooklyn Avenue  Brooklyn, NY 11213 718-735-4400 www.brooklynkids.org

Monday, January 18th: 12- 5 pm: MLK’s I have a Dream Project
The Children’s Museum of New York is always closed on Mondays, but not for MLK day! They are celebrating MLK’s birthday by creating a project that represents peaceful unity with children aged 5 years and up.
Details: Children and adults are $10.  Children’s Museum of the Arts is at 182 Lafayette Street  New York, NY 10013  (212) 274-0986  (Located in between Broome and Grand)

Wednesday, January 20th: 9-11am: Open House – Spanish/English Dual Language Program
My friends send their child to PS 46: which is a spanish/english dual program in Fort Greene. They sent me an email to let me know the school is having an open house.  The school currently has pre-k and kindergarten, and is growing a grade a year. For more information visit Insideschools.org’s page about the school.
Details: 100 Clermont (btwn. Willoughby and Myrtle). The contact person for the program is James Johnson, 718-834-7694 or [email protected].

Monday, January 25th: 2-3:30 pm: Taking Care of Mommy
Momasphere is thrilled to be co-presenting this exciting event, “Taking Care of Mommy”, with babybites Brooklyn (a great social & educational community for new moms and moms-to-be).
We’ve put together a lineup of professionals on hand (all certified/licensed in their field), each at their own “station,” offering mini-consults and hands-on sessions, to cater to YOUR needs (not baby’s – though baby is invited to attend, of course):  a postnatal yoga instructor,  a physical therapist specializing in postnatal issues,  a professional Soho salon hair stylist , an acupuncturist/Chinese herb practitioner,  a postnatal fitness instructor, a health counselor specializing in postnatal nutrition,  a Babeland sex specialist,  a skin and makeup consultant,  and a massage therapist .  This will not be a typical seminar.  Rather, moms will have the opportunity to move from station to station, experiencing each mom-focused activity and learning valuable and practical tips along the way.  Of course, moms will also have the opportunity to ask questions of the professionals. And that’s not all.  Each of our professionals will be donating their services as raffles so that you can win a massage, nutrition counseling, personal training, etc.
Details: Bend & Bloom Yoga, 708 Sackett St. (between 4th and 5th Ave), Park Slope. $15 in advance online & $20 at the door (on a first-come-first-served basis). Cash only to purchase tickets at the door.

Monday, January 25th – Sunday, February 7th: Mini Jake’s Annual Big Winter Sale
Mini Jake’s is known for their big sales. Last year I got some pretty cool kids’ stools at 75% off! This might be your chance to get some playroom furniture, rugs or clothes or even shoes! 40-70% Off Floor Samples and New Furniture: Argington, Offi, Nursery Works 40% OFF Clothing brands: -Oeuf, Trash-a-porter 40% OFF Shoe brands: -Robeez, Bobox 40% OFF Toy brands: -Brio (all last remaining train sets!!), Spielstabil Cooking sets, Bergenguer Dolls, Mini Lab Science Kits, Plan Toys 40% OFF Diaper Bags: -O Yikes!, Ju Ju Be, Dante Beatrix Clutch Bags, Skip Hop Details Accessories, Babylicious, GR8X AS WELL AS: J.J. Cole, Avent and Angela Adams Rugs, Nest PLUS! 75% Dead stock items
Details: 178 N. 9th Street Between Bedford and Driggs Williamsburg, Brooklyn T: 718-782-2005 HOURS: Sunday + Monday 12:00 – 6:00, Tuesday – Saturday 11:00 – 7:00

Thursday, January 28: Free Demo Class of Montessori Playgroup
Starting in late January, Still Hip will be offering two Montessori- based playgroups – one for children 18 months to 3 years, and another for children 3 to 6 years old. These playgroups are designed to introduce parents to the ideas and techniques used in Montessori classrooms, while introducing the children to specific Montessori materials which will teach them practical life, language, and problem solving skills. 18 months – 3 years:  11:30 am – 1 pm and 3 – 6 years:  1 pm – 2:30 pm.  Tuition is $250.
Details: For Information or to Register email: Serah Kaiel, Certified Montessori Teacher: [email protected] Winter Term:  10 weeks from February 4^th through April 8^th. Classes held at: ttp://stillhipbrooklyn.com at 283 Grand Avenue, Clinton Hill.  718.398.0008

Sunday, January 31: 12 – 3pm: The New York Family Camp Fair Series
The New York Family Camp Fair Series is the best way to help parents make informed decisions about which camp is best for their child. New York Family and the American Camp Association- NY (ACA-NY) will bring more than 40 camps straight to parents and provide previews of the summertime experience that can have a huge, positive impact on campers. For other locations and dates of the Family Camp Fair (UWS, downtown, etc), check here.
Details: Held at: Berkeley Carroll School  762 President Street, Park Slope (between 6th and 7th Aves)

Sunday, January 31: 5:30- 8 pm: Wine and Cupcakes Networking Event
Momasphere and Park Slope Parents Career Network invite moms of all ages and stages to treat yourselves to a night away from the kids and enjoy a networking evening that will engage each of your senses. Surrounded by beautiful works of art at the new Muriel Guepin Gallery, stimulating conversation and live jazz guitarist Chad Coe, sample a variety of fine Brooklyn Oenology wines and Nine Cakes’ delectable cupcakes. The evening is capped off by awesome raffle prizes and Momasphere’s customary goodie bags. Proceeds of the event will go to support Children Of The City, a local charity dedicated to changing the culture of poverty through education and outreach. We are pleased to offer a one-night 10% discount on all artwork, art classes and wine purchases! Plus, each attendee will receive a special coupon that can be redeemed at the Nine Cakes store. Free admission at the door to PSPCN members (must RSVP at [email protected] to confirm membership) and $5 at door for Park Slope Parents members. You must rsvp to:[email protected] t confirm membership.
Details: Muriel Guepin Gallery 47 Bergen Street, between Smith and Court, 718-858-4535 Price:   $10 in advance online & $15 at the door (on a first-come-first-served basis). Cash only to purchase tickets at the door.

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