Sleeping Beauty's magnificent set- the most elaborate production by NYC Ballet

There are some awesome events this weekend: the debut of Sleeping Beauty by the New York City Ballet, a Taco competition (that comes with a free beer!), family folk dancing, family yoga and a Sesame Street celebration. This coming week, join a breastfeeding circle, attend a cloth diapering workshop, a nursery talk or hear one of my favorite parenting authors of “The Blessing of a Skinned Knee.” Tickets you must buy now for advance events: Dan Zanes at BAM, BAM’s Family Festival, Tribeca Kids Cinema, Baby Loves Disco Valentine’s Ball, the Museum of Natural History’s sleepovers and interactive science show. There’s a lot in between: some much-deserved nights out for mom (wine/cupcakes and book club with Amy Sohn’s Prospect Park West).

Have a fantastic weekend!

Friday, Jan. 29th and Saturday, Jan. 30th: Free sample Classes at Music Together Fort Greene
Music Together of Fort Greene is offering free trial classes during the first week of the new semester, which begins Jan. 25th. Schedule options for free trial classes:
Friday, Jan. 29 @ 9:45 and 10:45 am
Friday, Jan. 29 @ 11:45 for pre-crawling babies only.
Saturday, Jan. 30 @ 9:45, 10:45, and 11:45 am.
*All classes are for mixed ages (infants to five yrs old) except Fri 11:45 am.
Details: Please email them the day and time you’ll attend, as well as your child’s name, date of birth, your name, email, and phone number. Location: 138 South Oxford St, off Hanson Place, second floor (building with ramp and elevator).

Through 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/

Saturday, January 30: 12-3 pm: New York Family Camp Fair
New York Family and the American Camp Association- NY (ACA-NY) have put together two camp fairs so that your family can check out over 40 camps: local, specialty and sleepaway.  The camp ages range from 3 to 13- so it’s never too early!  For more details and to pre-register, visit newyorkfamily.com. For anyone who pre-registers and attends a camp fair, the special raffles include a free family winter weekend for four (two adults, two children) at the Woodloch Resort in the Poconos, which is regularly cited at one of the best winter family resorts in the country and also a Shred Sled!
Details: Friends Seminary School at 222 East 16th Street (btw. 3rd Ave and Rutherford Place)

Saturday, January 30: 2-4 pm: Family Folk Dancing in Park Slope
Would you like to brush up on your dancing and teach your kids some traditional folk dances at the same time? Brooklyn Friends School dance teacher, Margaret Bary will call dances and teach you how to dance to the live music accompanied by the fiddle and piano. For ages 6 years and up.
Details: Old Stone House. $10 per person. Reserve at 718-768-3195. 336 3rd Street  Brooklyn, NY 11215  (718) 768-3195

Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31st and all weekends through Feb. 28th: 2 PM: Sleeping Beauty
The New York City Ballet recommends their Sleeping Beauty production for ages 5 years and up. But, because the ballet happens in two acts, younger kids can steal out after the first act of 73 minutes (the second act is 57 minutes with a 20 min intermission). This is the most elaborate production ever presented by New York City Ballet, requiring over 100 dancers, including students from the School of American Ballet, and 250 costumes. The scenic designs by David Mitchell utilize numerous methods to change from one lavish setting to the next without breaking the rhythm of the ballet. Mitchell’s sets create an atmosphere of fairy tale magic that brings the audience into a mystical world where spells are cast, a fairy comes to the aid of a handsome prince, and Puss in Boots comes to dance for royal guests.
Details: Tickets range from $20-125. To purchase tickets go to http://new.lincolncenter.org/. You can also buy evening tickets for 7 pm or 8 pm performances.

Saturday, January 30th and Sunday, January 31st : 10 am- 5 pm: Brooklyn Flea
The Brooklyn Flea is in their new winter location in the spectacular former Williamsburg Savings Bank at One Hanson Place in Fort Greene.  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

Through 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

Through February: Lulu’s For Baby Winter and Uppa Baby Sale
All winter stuff is 25% off and save $100 or more on 2009 models of Uppa Baby Vista, Bumbleride Models, Mutsy, and Cybex Strollers. While supplies last.
Details: http://www.lulusforbaby.com/ 44 5th Ave Brooklyn NY 11217  tel 718 399-2540 fax 718 399-2580

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.

Through June 30th: 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.

Sunday, January 31: 12 – 3pm: New York Family Camp Fair
New York Family and the American Camp Association- NY (ACA-NY) have put together two camp fairs so that your family can check out over 40 camps: local, specialty and sleepaway.  The camp ages range from 3 to 13- so it’s never too early!  For more details and to pre-register, visit newyorkfamily.com. For anyone who pre-registers and attends a camp fair, the special raffles include a free family winter weekend for four (two adults, two children) at the Woodloch Resort in the Poconos, which is regularly cited at one of the best winter family resorts in the country and also a Shred Sled!
Details: Berkeley Carroll School  762 President Street, Park Slope (between 6th and 7th Aves)

Sunday, January 31: 12 pm: Alex & the Kaleidoscope Band
Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band is a kids’ world-music band with songs about relationships, emotions, the natural world. The band includes guitar, bass, drums and two well-known female jazz vocalists who also play trombone.
Details: Tickets for the concert are available at the Bowery Poetry Club website, , and will be available at the door. Price: $10

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.

Sunday, January 31: 1-5  pm: The Brooklyn Taco Experiment
Cookoff enthusiasts Theo Peck and Nick Suarez present New York’s premier culinary competition, the Brooklyn Taco Experiment. Inventive amateur chefs will create various tacos ranging from savory to sweet. Best of all, free tortillas will be supplied for chefs. The audience, along with an esteemed, culinary judging panel will select their favorites and huge prizes and cash will be awarded to those who strive to be the next cookoff king or queen. Do you have what it takes? All taco fanatics welcomed. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of event. One beer is included in ticket price. Buy tickets here.
Details: The Bell House 149 7th Street Brooklyn, NY 11215 T: 718.643.6510

Sunday, January 31: 3:30 pm – 4:15 pm: Family Yoga
Family Yoga classes are for parents and kids to practice together. All ages are welcome. Meditation, chanting and relaxation techniques are incorporated into each session. No yoga experience necessary. Adult participation is required. Classes are taught by Lauren of Bija Kids Yoga. $25 for the whole family. I have taken yoga (not kids’ yoga) with Lauren and have found her to be a good, clear teacher.
Details: Classes are held at Mala Yoga in Cobble Hill.  162 Court Street (at the corner of Amity Street), 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Sunday, January 31st: 1:30-4:30pm: Sesame Street Family Day
Kids can watch the film The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland at 1:15 & 2:45pm,  get their  Elmo library card (I have to admit are pretty cool), and create Sesame-themed crafts and enter a raffle. Cookie Monster will be walking around to say “hi”.  To get tickets for Cookie Monster, visit the library this week. Supplies are limited to the first 240 customers. Brooklynpubliclibrary.org
Details: Kings Highway Library, 2115 Ocean Ave. (near Kings Highway) 718-375-3037

Sunday, January 31 at 12:00 pm: Mundo Ninos
Mundo Niños, Children’s World, is music for young children and children at heart that teaches singing and counting rhythm in English and Spanish through world music. Percussionists and composers Roberto Rodriguez and Susie Ibarra blend influences of Latin, Asian, American and African music in their songs for children.   Susie Ibarra and Roberto Rodriguez’ Mundo Niños has been received with overwhelming enthusiasm in various schools in the U.S.
Details: $15 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under

Monday, February 1st: 7 pm: The Blessing of a Skinned Knee
My sister, whom I view as an amazing parent, quotes from the book, “The Blessing of a Skinned Knee” quite regularly.  Which makes me think I might actually benefit from hearing the author and psychologist Wendy Mogel speak.
Details: Joe’s Pub: 425 Lafayette Street, Tickets are $15 per person in advance and can be purchased at theatermania.com or $20 at the door. Talk is at Sutton Place Synagogue at 225 East 51st Street (btw. 2nd and 3rd Aves). Joespub.com

Wednesday, February 3rd: 12:30 – 2:00 p.m Breastfeeding Support Group
This support group with Certified Lactation Consultant, Andrea Syms-Brown as the leader, happens every Wednesday at GUMBO. Brown bag your lunch, nurse and snuggle with your baby.  Andrea is Dir. of Education on the NY Lactation Consultant’s Association Board of Directors and founder of Baby in the Family which provides support and education to families in New York City and the Tri State area.
Details: $15  (Please call and let us know when you will be coming.) 718-855-7808 at Gumbo, 493 Atlantic Ave. (bet Nevins & Third) in BoCoCa.

Thursday, Feb. 4, 11 am – 12:00 pm: Cloth Diaper Workshop with Jennifer McBride
Curious about cloth diapering? Have you had it with the cost and environmental impact of disposable diapers? Find out just how easy it is to use cloth diapers on your little one.  From All-In-One’s to pocket diapers, from organic cotton to hemp, come learn about what system could work for you.  Sample diapers will be available for you to see how each system works. Whether you’re an expectant parent or have an 8 month old or have a new baby (bring them!), you will learn a lot.
Details: $10.  Please call to reserve. 718-855-7808 at Gumbo, 493 Atlantic Ave. (bet Nevins & Third) in BoCoCa.

Thursday, February 4, 7:30 PM: Amy Sohn reads from Prospect Park West
Park Slope resident Amy Sohn’s satiric novel of Park Slope mommy culture, Prospect Park West, will read from her book, followed by a discussion with Amy and local mom’s book club Fort Greene Bookgroup.  Contact [email protected] for information about joining the book club.
Details: Greenlight Bookstore  686 Fulton Street (at South Portland)  Brooklyn, NY 11217  (718) 246-0200 www.greenlightbookstore.com

Thursday, Feb. 4: 7-8:30 pm: Nursery School Talk
Our School Expert, Joyce Szuflita of NYC School Help is giving her popular Nursery School Talk at Still Hip Brooklyn in Clinton Hill. She will cover topics: nursery school philosophies, what to look for on a tour, what you need to know to keep the search under control and in perspective and will do Lots of Q&A.
Details: Still Hip at 283 Grand Ave.  Brooklyn, NY 11201-3502  718-781-1928. Buy tickets here: $25. for an individual / $40. for a family when you buy your ticket online (click the link at left). Additional $5. per person when you pay at the door.

Saturday, Feb 6 at 2 & 5pm: Dan Zanes and Friends
Next weekend, Grammy Award-winners Dan Zanes and Friends return with a fun-filled show created just for BAM. Performing old favorites and new songs in English and Spanish with many special guests including tap dancer Derick K Grant, an African drum and dance group from the Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration’s Youth Arts Academy.  BAM is now offering a special ticket price:  $20 orchestra seats with code 11597 * (Regular price: $25)  $15 mezzanine seats for the Saturday Feb. 6th, 2 pm and 5 pm performances only.  Subject to handling and facility fees and availability. Maximum of 4 discounted tickets per household Offer expires Sun, Jan 31 at 11:59pm. Buy your tickets online here.
Details: BAM Howard Gilman Opera House, Peter Jay Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

Saturday, Feb 6: 4 pm: Introductory Wing Chun Kung Fu seminar
Wing Chun Kung Fu is a close quarters stand up fighting art of Chinese origins that emphasizes striking and kicking techniques, along with some arm locks and take downs. Sifu Victor Parlati will lead the free seminar at Midwood Martial Arts. He has trained in Wing Chun since 1975 with two of the top experts of the 20th Century, William Cheung and Moy Yat. If you aren’t into Wing Chun Kung Fu, you can try one of their other classes, including karate, yoga, tai chi, women-only classes, grappling and more. It all takes place in their airy ground-floor school that is equipped with changing rooms and showers.
Details: Midwood Martial Arts & Family Fitness Center 1302 Ave. H  Brooklyn NY 11230  718-258-KICK  Please call for more information or to RSVP.

Tickets on sale for Feb. 27th-28th BAM Family Festival
Tickets to this event go sooo fast and they just went on sale this week. Snap them up now! The films range from shorts to feature films. There are films appropriate for children starting at age 2 years. To see the schedule and listings to to their site.
Details: Order online, call 718.777.FILM or visit the BAM Rose Cinemas Box Office (opens a half-hour before first screening of the day; opens at 9am on days of festival).  Children (13 & under): $8 per screening BAM Cinema Club Members: $8 per screening Adults: $12 per screening; $9 seniors

Saturday, February 6th: 10:30 am 1:30 pm screenings: Tribeca Family Film Festival: Anansi and The Indian in the Cupboard
The Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club features both feature length and short films, appropriate for all ages accompanied by an enriching activity tied to the film for kids and adults to enjoy, including question and answer sessions, arts and crafts, and live music – and only healthy snacks will be served! Morning screenings are geared towards a younger audience (3+) and afternoon screenings for slightly older children (7+). 10:30am  –  Anansi (ages 3+) Narrated by Denzel Washington, these two colorfully animated Jamaican folktales are about a teeny-tiny spider whose boasts are as tall as his tales. Post-screening activity: Bring your own percussive instrument (it can be homemade!) and join Hasan Bakr for a drum circle and bang your way through Caribbean beats.  1:30 pm – and the live-action rendition of the wildly popular children’s book, Indian in the Cupboard in the afternoon at 1:30pmIndian in the Cupboard (ages 7+)
Details: Tickets for children under the age of 14 are $7 for a single screening and $12 for the double-feature. Tickets for adults (ages 14 and over) are $10 for a single screening and $18 for the double-feature. Tix are available for purchase in advance at www.tribecafilm.com/kidsclub or on the day of event, between 9am and 2pm, at the Tribeca Cinemas Box Office, 54 Varick Street. (For day of tickets, it is advised to arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of screening to avoid sell outs.)

Saturday, February 6, 5:45 pm – Sunday, February 7, 9 am: A Night at the Museum Sleepovers
Lights Out! Test your valor when journeying through the darkened hallways of the Museum after hours. Meet live animals such as hawks and falcons; participate in arts and crafts projects like origami making; watch an IMAX movie; check out the Butterfly Conservatory; listen to bedtime stories; and explore the Museum with only a flashlight in hand. End the night sleeping under the whale in Milstein Hall of Ocean Life, beneath famous dioramas in the Hall of North American Mammals, or among the geological formations in the Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth.The American Museum of Natural History
Details: $129 per person, $119 members * All participants must register in advance.  One adult is required for every 1–3 children attending. Open to 7 -13 year olds. http://www.amnh.org/kids/sleepovers/

Saturday, February 6th: 11 am- 2 pm: Freecycling Swap
Townsquare of Williamsburg is putting together a swap: bring some- take some! Details to come…..

Saturday, February 6th and Sunday, Feb. 7th: Lolli-pops Concert
The Little Orchestra Society presents it’s latest concert for 3-5 year olds: “The Orchestra – A Happy Family” where you can enter the world of musical treats where candy canes, chocolates, and instruments meet! Children learn how the drums Bang, the strings Bow, the brass Buzz, and the winds Toot.  Ticket information: $12 and $40. To buy tickets call The Little Orchestra Society at 212-971-9500 or www.littleorchestra.org.
Details: Saturday, February 6, 2010 – 10:30am & 12:00pm and Sunday, February 7, 2010 – 1:00pm & 2:30pm at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College on East 68th Street (between Park and Lexington Avenues)
*The Kaye Playhouse is located on the north side of East 68th Street, just west of Lexington Avenue.

Sunday, February 7, 2 pm: Dr. Nebula’s Planetary Vacation
Dr. Nebula is lost in space! Come help Scooter find Dr. Nebula by creating a three-dimensional model of the solar system while learning about the planets and moons in the process.  This one-hour interactive Science Theater Show offers a fun experience the whole family will enjoy. Join live presenter Scooter, Dr. Nebula’s trusty apprentice, as kids explore hands-on activities and find the answers to questions about the universe and more.
Details: Kaufmann Theater, first floor, $10 adults $8 children $9 adult members $7 children members  http://www.amnh.org/programs/programs.php?date=2010-02-07&event_id=1556

Sunday, February 7th: 12 to 3pm: Still Hip Bag Sale
Still Hip, the funky Clinton Hill children’s resale boutique, recently featured in the New York Times Local blog and on CNN, will host its end-of-season bag sale where the store’s play area will be set up with bins and tables filled with clothing in every size, as well as maternity clothing, toys and gear. You can purchase bags for $15 or $25 each to fill with whatever you want from the bag sale area. Line up early- believe me this is worth it!
Details: Still Hip  at 283 Grand Avenue  Brooklyn, NY 11238  718.398.0008  http://stillhipbrooklyn.com

Sunday, February 14: 12pm-3pm: Baby Loves Disco Valentine’s Ball
These disco parties are always a blast, and consistently sell out- so get your tix now! Hosted by: BLD founders Andy Blackman Hurwitz & Heather Murphy Monteith. Most appropriate for 6 months to  7 years old.
Details: $15 online advance purchase, $18 at the door. Price is for each walking human. Buy tickets online at www.babylovesdisco.com. Limited tickets may be available at the door, but advance purchase is highly recommended. Le Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10012

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