Lunar New Year Parade in Manhattan. Photo: Patrick (via Flickr)

Happy February Brooklyn! Have you all been enjoying the Spring-like weather that we’ve received this week? Pretty fabulous, isn’t it? Temperatures are supposed to be great this weekend as well so the numerous Lunar New Year celebrations in Queens will be well-attended! There’s a new exhibit in town and we think it’s going to be quite awesome — the “Ship-Shape: Nautical Scale Models” at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum. Don’t miss the exhibit at the Skyscraper Museum- Supertall has been extended through mid- February. The BAM Kids Film Festival is upon us and we’ve got the scoop on the entire weekend’s events as well as how you can purchase your tickets, if you haven’t done so already. Can you believe it’s almost time to figure out Summer activities for the little ones? We can’t either. P.S. 321 is hosting a Summer Camp and After School Expo on Saturday. On Sunday, it’s all about spreading love by making Valentines Day crafts and creating comics, in two separate events, although it would be cool if they were the same event. Also, check out our music listings and calendar for more fun events! Have a lovely weekend!

ONGOING

Friday, February 3rd — March 10: various times
Magic! The Amazing Max and The Box of Interesting Things
Magician Max Darwin makes objects appear out of thin air, as the laws of physics are defied, and miracles are performed inches from spectators’ faces. This isn’t a show that you ask, “How did he do that?” It’s not that Max doesn’t do great tricks, he does. It’s that the show is so focused on the hijinks of Hamlet the mind-reading pig and the silliness of coins appearing out of every bodily orifice, that the audience doesn’t have time to focus on the head-scratching things Max performs. The magic is just the sideshow to a very entertaining and engaging performance. Our full review is here.
Details: The Amazing Max and The Box of Interesting Things, in an open-ended Off-Broadway run.  Manhattan Movement & Arts Center  248 W. 60th Street, NYC (between Amsterdam and West End Avenues)
Performances: Saturdays and Sundays at 4:30pm.
Tickets: The Amazing Max is performed at the MMAC Theater located in the  Magic Carpet Rides (VIP seating) $49.50, regular general admission tickets $29.50. Tickets are available at  www.telecharge.com or by phone at 212-239-6200 or 800-432-7250.

Friday, February 3rd — Feb. 19: various times
Supertall!
The Skyscraper Museum’s exhibition SUPERTALL! presents a survey of superlative skyscrapers worldwide, featuring projects that have been completed since 2001, are under construction, or are expected to top out by 2016. This recent generation of giants, generally 100 stories or higher, represents a new paradigm of slender mixed-use towers that explore innovative approaches in structural engineering, curtain wall and construction technologies, energy efficiency and sustainability, and ideas of vertical communities.
Details: The Skyscraper Museum 39 Battery Place, New York, NY 10280  Hours: Noon – 6 PM, Wednesday – Sunday  Admission: $5; $2.50 for Students and Seniors  Office tel: 212 945-6324  Fax: 212 732-3039  Hours and directions: 212 968-1961

Saturday, February 4th — Sunday, July 8th: various times
“Ship-Shape: Nautical Scale Models” at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum
Get excited! This new exhibition examines the detailed process of building model ships. It consists of dozens of artifacts, including model ships, vintage toy ships, a variety of antique model kit boxes, a mock-up of a modeler’s workbench that shows the building of a model ship being made in progress, and illustrations that shows how models are constructed. Among the highlights of the exhibit are models of the Battleship New Jersey, which served during WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam, and USS Constitution, the oldest commissioned vessel afloat in the world. The model USS New Jersey measures 112” W x 25” H x 15” D and the model USS Constitution measures 57” W x 43”H x 22” D. If you’ve got a child who is fascinated with ships, it doesn’t get more thorough than this, folks.
Details: FREE with Museum admission. Pier 86 (46th Street and 12th Avenue) in NYC. Admissions: $24/adults, $12 children 3-6 years old/FREE children under 3. Visit the Museum’s website for more information.

Saturday, February 4th — Sunday, February 26th at 2pm
Princess and the Pea at the Galli Theater
I hope you have your metro cards ready because you’ll want to head into the city for this. Trust me! This cheerful remake of the Grimm tale tells the story of a prince who treks across the land in search of his princess. But since so many of his suitors are dishonest impostors, he develops a system called the Royal Princess Pea Test to find a true princess.Throughout the show young audience members will be invited to engage with the performers, and an acting workshop follows Saturday performances.
Details: Ages 3 and up. 347 West 36th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues. Tickets: $20/adults, $15/children, seniors. Telephone: 212.731.0668. Visit the website for more information.

Friday, February 3rd – Sunday, February 26th: various times
The Berenstain Bears LIVE!
We are so excited about the “beary” good show that will be held at the Marjorie S. Dean Little Theatre! In The Berenstain Bears LIVE! in Family Matters, our favorite Bear Country citizens come to life on the Off-Broadway stage. In addition to teaching life lessons during the show, there will be a mini dance party and face painting afterwards. It’s going to be “bear”mazing! We have all seen it a couple of times and it’s super cute for the kids.
Details: Marjorie S. Dean Little Theatre. 10 West 64th Street and Central Park West. Tickets start at $34.95. 866.811.4111.

Friday, February 3rd – Saturday March 31st from 10am – 5pm
Secrets of Circles Exhibit at Brooklyn Children’s Museum
There’s no doubt about it, circles are everywhere! The “Secrets of Circles” exhibit at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum features 18 different interactive activities that explore the nature of this simple, but amazing shape. From building mechanical contraptions to using a compass to draw awesome glow-in-the-dark circles, this fun exhibit provides a great way for math and science to come to life. This is going to be a crowd-pleaser, for sure, and will definitely give new meaning to “the wheels on the bus go round and round.”
Details: Brooklyn Children’s Museum   45 Brooklyn Avenue  Brooklyn, NY 11213  718-735-4400 www.brooklynkids.org

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3RD

Friday, February 3rd at 6:15pm
Family Movie Night at The Moxie Spot
Still stumped on how to enjoy Family Friday Nights after a long week? Head on over to The Moxie Spot, a family-friendly restaurant and play space for a fun Friday night film screening. Kids will eat for free when you purchase an entrée from the dinner special after 5:30pm. Now that what we call “family friendly.”
Details: The short feature begins at 6:15pm. The longer feature begins at 6:45pm. 81-83 Atlantic Avenue (at Hicks Street). 718.923.9710

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4TH

Saturday, February 4th: various times
14th Annual BAM Kids Film Festival
Folks, the time has come for the epic BAM Kids Film Festival! Are you ready?! Here are the details:
Films and Live Performances: Children (12 & under): $9; BAM Cinema Club Members: $7; Adults: $12; $9 seniors
How to Order Tickets: Order online, call 718.777.FILM (use theater code 545) or visit the BAM Rose Cinemas Box Office (opens 30 minutes before first screening of the day, and at 9am every day during the festival).
Details: 310 Layfayette Avenue. Ages 3 and up.
For our full coverage of this event including all of the programs for the weekend, head HERE.

Saturday, February 4th at 12:30pm and 2:30pm
Puss in Boots at Puppetworks, Inc
If your child is a fan of the movie, then they will love this too! Now is the chance for them to find out what happens to this little kitten when he is given a pair of boots that turns out to be… wait for it… magical! This adorable tale will leave your child feeling enchanted, to asy the least.
Details: 338 6th Aevnue at 4th Street. Tickets: $7/child, $8/adult. Registration is suggested. Call 718.965.3391 or email puppetworks@verizon.net to reserve your tickets!

Saturday, February 4th at 11am
Kids Story Time at Greenlight Bookstore
Grab the kiddies and head to Saturday Story Time, which typically features authors and illustrators of picture books and/or neighborhood performers reading stories. At times, there may even be crafts! A totally entertaining Saturday morning? We think so! PLUS: This weekend, Brooklyn-based author and filmmaker Isabel Hill will present her book, Building Stories. Explore the past and learn how to read a building! There’s a wonderful story to discover about every building in Building Stories—a rich collection of photographs and facts, all told in rhyming verse to delight young readers.
Details: Geared towards kids ages 3 – 8 years. Open to the public, but on a first come, first served basis. 686 Fulton Street (at South Portland). Phone: 718. 246. 0200. Website: http://greenlightbookstore.com/storytime

Saturday, February 4th at 1:30pm
Weekend Program for Children and Families at New York Transit Museum
Have a little one interested in trains?! We’ve got the perfect event for them! At The New York Transit Museum there will be a reading of The Inside-Outside Book of New York City and participants will then have the chance to create their own “inside-outside” picture book of subway travel.
Details: Corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street. All are welcomed. FREE with Museum admission. Telephone: 718.694.1600. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, February 4th: various times
Winter FREE Hours at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Oh man… just writing this makes me excited! Admissions to the Museum is FREE this weekend so, by all means, take total advantage of it. (You’re welcome!)
Details: 145 Brooklyn Avenue. Telephone: 718. 735. 4400. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, February 4th from 1pm — 2pm
Madame C.J. Walker’s Journey Around the World at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Visit Madame C.J. Walker’s parlor as beauty from around the world is highlighted.  This cultural journey will explore the Museum’s Collection and beautification customs and traditions – just as Madame Walker did.  Join in as featured guest educators explain why “beauty is not only skin deep.” Plus, as a special treat, participants can create their own “face” mask during a beauty demonstration led by Hollis Barclay, CEO of Hibiscus Health & Wellness Center.  Pre-registration is required for this beauty workshop, to register please call Ms. Smith 718-735-4400×321 by February 3rd.
Details: Ages 5 and up. 145 Brooklyn Avenue. Telephone: 718.735.4400. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, February 4th from 2:30pm — 3:30pm
W.O.R.D. UP! — Words of Real Distinction at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
The W.O.R.D. UP! reading series continues at the Museum and celebrates Black History month with a reading of Langston Hughes’ poem My People by Hollis Barclay. This month’s reading honors James Mercer Langston Hughes (February 1, 1902 – May 22, 1967) – an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, columnist, and one of the earliest innovators of the then-new literary art form jazz poetry.
Details: Ages 6 and up. 145 Brooklyn Avenue. Telephone: 718.735.4400. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, February 4th at 12pm and 2:30pm
Piece of Cake at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Featuring the handmade Paper City Puppets and original song, Piece of Cake, this new play is fun for all family members! Alexandra loves cake, and candy, and cookies, and all types of sweet treats, but when she decides to give them all up, forever, things don’t turn out quite like she expects. Learning how to have only one piece of cake isn’t always … well, a piece of cake. But it can be fun!
Details: All ages are welcomed. 145 Brooklyn Avenue. Telephone: 718.735.4400. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, February 4th from 2pm-5pm
P.S. 321 School’s Out Summer Camp and After School Expo
Can you believe that it’s time to start thinking about Summer activities for our kiddies?! I know! Me either! It was just the Holidays! Luckily, this weekend, P.S. 321 has got us covered, and a typically overwhelming process is now made easy with their School’s Out Summer Camp and After School Expo. This is your chance to explore many programs for kids of all ages, meet face-to-face with administrators, take advantage of early bird discounts, and start making your Summer plans. There will be refreshments and fun for the kids too so bring ‘em along!
Details: P.S. 321 Elementary School. 180 7th Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets. FREE for all. Visit the schools’ website for more information.

Saturday, February 4th from 2:30pm — 3:30pm
HandiWork: Tasks and Crafts from the Past at Lefferts Historic House
An afternoon of crafts? Sign me up! And if you and your children are anything like me, you’d want to check out this FREE event as well where kids will engage in arts, crafts, and games… just like they did in 19-Century Brooklyn. How’s that for a Saturday afternoon?
Details: Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park. Willink Entrance (near intersection of Ocean Avenue and Empire BLVD. FREE for children under 16 years old. $3 suggested donation for adults on the weekends. Telephone: 718.789.2822. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, February 4th from 3pm — 5pm
Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program Information Session at Brooklyn Public Library
The Brooklyn Cultural Awareness Program (BCAP) is the signature education program of Heart of Brooklyn, a partnership among six of Brooklyn’s most treasured cultural institutions: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Public Library, Prospect Park, and Prospect Park Zoo. Through these exceptional resources, BCAP offers interactive experiences for ages 7-12, merging art, world cultures, history, nature, and science. Children have a ton of fun while learning through creative projects, games, and educator-led tours. All lessons are consistent with New York State Learning Standards, and taught by professional educators. At the informational session, you will be able to learn more about Brooklyn’s premier day camp for children ages 7-12.
Details: Brooklyn Public Library, Trustees Room. 10 Grand Army Plaza. FREE for all and all are welcomed. For more information, contact camp@heartofbrooklyn.org or visit the website.

Saturday, February 4th at 2:30pm
Art Works at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Visit the Totally Tots area with your little ones to see what’s in store for that budding Picasso!
Details: 145 Brooklyn Avenue. 718. 735.4400. Ages 5 and under.

Saturday, February 4th at 1pm
The Lion’s Whiskers at The Brooklyn Public Library
Black Heritage Month is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with a cultural performance? This show is a musical adaptation of a traditional Ethiopian folklore and features a charming cast of human characters as well as favorite African animals in their puppet form. The show also features a multitude of masks and puppets ranging from three-quarter life-sized to gigantic and is highlighted with shadow puppetry and original songs.
Details: All are welcomed. FREE for all. 10 Grand Army Plaza. Telephone: 718. 230. 2100.

Saturday, February 5th at 11am
Shine and the Moonbeams at Symphony Space
This is a soulful and sweet show for all ages! Two outstanding NYC musicians (singer Shawana Kemp and guitarist Jon Heagle) will be coming together in a groove-heavy R&B musical extravaganza in a rock and roll package of original songs and classics.
Details: All are welcomed. 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street). Tickets: $13/children, $20/adults. Telephone: 212.864.5400. Email: boxoffice@symphonyspace.org. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, February 4th from 11am — 12pm
Story Time in French with Songs and Nursery Rhymes at Carroll Garden Library
L’heure du conte en français: chansons et comptines enfantines! Head over to the Carroll Garden Public Library in order to practice your French at their informal, parent-led group for babies and toddlers. Volunteers will be asked to read a story, sing a children’s song, or teach a nursery rhyme in French. Bring your own favorite French children’s book, or borrow one from the library. Also, bring your rattles and musical instruments!
Details: All are welcomed. FREE for all. 396 Clinton Street. The event will take place in the basement level auditorium.

Saturday, February 4th from 10:30am — 11:30am
Story Time with Carol and Friends
Carroll Garden folks, weekly story time has never been so good! The Friends of Carroll Garden Library present, “Story Time with Carol and Friends” so head on over to join in on the educational fun.
Details: All ages welcomed. FREE for all. 396 Clinton Street. For more information, contact:friendscglibrary@gmail.com or visit their website.

Saturday, February 4th from 11am — 12pm
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Brooklyn is absolutely wonderful, but sometimes there is a reason to leave the borough. This is one of those reasons. Head over to St. Luke’s Theatre to become mesmerized by “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” the first in C.S. Lewis’s classic series, The Chronicles of Narnia. In this creative adaptation, two actors play eight characters, both human and animals, and they take the audience along as they travel to Narnia and bring mythical creatures to life.
Details: Ages 6 and up. 308 West 46th Street. Tickets: $35.00. For more information, visit the website.

Saturday, February 4th from 12pm — 5pm
Apollo Theater Open House Weekend
It’s Black History Month and it seems as though the Apollo Theater is starting the month off with a bang! Head on up to the Apollo Theater to make the celebration even more fun and show ‘em how we do it in Brooklyn! Woot! On Saturday, there will be dance-themed events such as a family dance party, where you will learn dances from the 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s!
Details: 253 West 125th Street. FREE for all. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Visit the website for more information and for a rundown of the events.

Saturday, February 4th from 5pm — 11pm
Target First Saturday at The Brooklyn Museum
The first weekend of the month is ALWAYS an exciting one at The Brooklyn Museum. Why? Because of Target First Saturday, that’s why! This FREE program always attracts thousands of visitors to art and entertainment each month. February’s event is inspired by the special exhibition Question Bridge: Black Males and features artists and performers whose work defies Black male stereotypes
Details: FREE for all. 200 Eastern Parkway. Visit the website for more information and for a FULL rundown of the events.

Saturday, February 4th from 5pm — 11pm
Lunar New Year Celebrations in Flushing
11 am: Parade: The celebration begins with the Lunar New Year Parade at 11 am. According to About.com: The parade is the highlight of the Chinese New Year celebrations in Flushing. Look for dragon dancers, steel drummers, and fireworks. About 4,000 people march each year. Viewing Stands: TBD, usually at Flushing Library (Main and Kissena) and at the parade’s end. Most people watch on Main St. Route: Begins, Union St and 39th Ave and usually ends at Main St and 39th Ave. New Year Festival to follow – at Queens Crossing Mall (39th Ave and Main St) starting at 12:30 p.m.The Chinese performers in the parade usually end the procession with a celebration at the Queens Crossing Mall, where there’s more cultural activities. There will be traditional cultural performances and festival booths. Queens Crossing Mall: 136-17 39th Ave
1 p.m.-4 p.m.: Celebrating 2012 Year of the Dragon: lion dance performances, and arts and crafts class to make Chinese lanterns and dragons. Free. Sky View Center: 40-24 College Point Blvd.
2 p.m. : Lunar New Year Dance Sampler: dance performances from China, Korea, India, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Pacific Islands. Free tickets available the day of event, starting at noon at the box office. Flushing Town Hall: 137-35 Northern Blvd. 718.463.7770.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 5TH

Sunday, February 5th: various times
14th Annual BAM Kids Film Festival
Folks, the time has come for the epic BAM Kids Film Festival! Are you ready?! Here are the details:
Films and Live Performances: Children (12 & under): $9; BAM Cinema Club Members: $7; Adults: $12; $9 seniors
How to Order Tickets: Order online, call 718.777.FILM (use theater code 545) or visit the BAM Rose Cinemas Box Office (opens 30 minutes before first screening of the day, and at 9am every day during the festival).
Details: 310 Layfayette Avenue. Ages 3 and up.
For our full coverage of this event including all of the programs for the weekend, head HERE.

Sunday, February 5th from 1:30pm — 2:30pm
Have A Heart at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
So… how does your heart keep you running? Dissect one to find out! Learn about important African American doctors and inventors who have improved heart health over the years.
Details: Ages 5 and up. 145 Brooklyn Avenue. Telephone: 718.735.4400. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, February 5th from 6:00pm — 9:00pm
Family Bingo Night at The Moxie Spot
What a lovely way to end the weekend! Eat, drink, play, and win big! (Well, hopefully.) There will be little prizes for the little kids, who, by the way, can eat for FREE with the purchase of any dinner entree or dinner special. Yum!
Details: 81 Atlantic Avenue. Ages 4 and up. Contact 718.923.9710 or visit the website for more information.

Sunday, February 5th at 1:30pm
Comics for Kids Workshop with George O’Connor at WORD
Calling all illustrators in the making! Hades: Lord of the Dead author and illustrator, George O’Connor will be giving a presentation and leading an interactive workshop on kids creating comics and his ongoing Olympians series retelling the Classic Greek myths.
Details: Recommended for ages 8 and up, but all ages are welcomed. 126 Franklin Street. 718. 383.0096. A Facebook RSVP is appreciated.

Sunday, February 5th from 2pm — 4pm
Valentine’s Craft Workshop at GUMBO
Celebrate this month of love by grabbing the kiddies and make Valentine’s Day barrettes or pins with Elvira Vida! The cute little hearts and love birds will make any outfit super cute. Make them for yourself or give them away as a gift. Class materials will be provided, but please note that basic sewing skills are required if not accompanied by an adult.
Details: Recommended for ages 6-15. 493 Atlantic Avenue between Nevins and Third. Tickets: $25 (includes all materials). Space is limited, call to register: 718.855.7808. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, February 5th: various times
Winter FREE Hours at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Oh man… just writing this makes me excited! Admissions to the Museum is FREE this weekend so, by all means, take total advantage of it. (You’re welcome!)
Details: 145 Brooklyn Avenue. Telephone: 718. 735. 4400. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, February 5th at 1:30pm
Weekend Program for Children and Families at New York Transit Museum
Have a little one interested in trains?! We’ve got the perfect event for them! At The New York Transit Museum there will be a reading of The Inside-Outside Book of New York City and participants will then have the chance to create their own “inside-outside” picture book of subway travel.
Details: Corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street. All are welcomed. FREE with Museum admission. Telephone: 718.694.1600. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, February 5th from 12pm — 5pm
Apollo Theater Open House Weekend
It’s Black History Month and it seems as though the Apollo Theater is starting the month off with a bang! Head on up to the Apollo Theater to make the celebration even more fun and show ‘em how we do it in Brooklyn! Woot! On Sunday, the focus will be on instruments and a family instrument-making workshop will be held. Throughout the entire weekend, watch dances from Ballet Hispanico, Dance Theatre of Harlem and Millennium Dance Company!
Details: 253 West 125th Street. FREE for all. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Visit the website for more information and for a rundown of the events.

Sunday, February 5th from 1pm — 3pm
Arts and Recreation at the Audubon Center
Naturalists at the Prospect Park Audubon Center will lead structured, fun and engaging arts activities combined with active play that will have kids up and moving like an animal or pretending to be a bat. Cool, right. Yeah… we thought so too!
Details: Audubon Center at the Boathouse, Prospect Park. Entrance near Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue. FREE for all. Telephone: 718.287.3400. Visit the website for more information.

Sunday, February 5th at 11am
Baby Stories and Singalongs at Greenlight Bookstore
Babies and toddlers under 3 years old will be highly entertained with stories, songs, and interactive play as the children’s performers Miss Nina, Jon Samson, and Vered take turns keeping them busy.
Details: Geared toward ages 3 years and under. Open to public, but on a first come, first served basis. 686 Fulton Street (at South Portland). http://greenlightbookstore.com/storytime

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Shine and the Moonbeams- a musicians' favorite!

This weekend you can still catch a couple of Lunar New Year events and enjoy intense dance performances celebrating the debut of the dragon spirit.  One of the highlighted bands of Kindiefest is in town on Saturday: Shine and the Moonbeams. This band puts out a heavy groove that will rock your early Saturday morning. Every Sunday during February you can catch Jumpin’ Juniper at BAX with her interactive hour of story, song, film, or dance. Guest artist this weekend is none other than Suzi Shelton! Have a fabulous weekend!

Friday February 3^rd

10 am:   Sing-a-Long with Lloyd Miller of the Deedle Deedle Dees!
($5/family) All Ages
Play Kids at 676 Flatbush Ave (between Hawthrone and Winthrop St.)  Prospect Lefferts Gardens

6:30 pm: Breakti with Anya Porter
Traditional yoga gets a rhythmic twist during this Breakti class, a discipline that combines the bendy art form with break-dance and other styles of street movement. Children pop, lock, stretch and put their dancing skills to the test with a routine choreographed by Breakti founder Anya Porter.
For more info, go here.

8:00 pm: Thunderbird American Indian Dancers’ 37th Powwow
The oldest Native American dance company in New York, the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, puts on a show of dances, stories and traditional music to benefit college funds of Native American students. Popular segments include the Hoop Dance, the Caribou Dance and the Jingle Dress Dance. Also Saturday and Sunday 3 pm and 8 pm.
For more info, go here.

Saturday February 4^th

11:00 am: Shine and the Moonbeams
A soulful, sweet and smooth-as-molasses show for all ages. Take two outstanding NYC musicians (singer Shawana Kemp  and guitarist Jon Heagle) with eclectic musical tastes and influences, combine their unique perspectives, add a backup band, and witness the result: a groove-heavy R&B musical extravaganza in a rock and roll package, capturing the uncertainty and simplicity of youth with their original songs and classics.”  They were without a doubt one of the highlights of last year’s Kindiefest!
For more info, go here.

11:00 am: Artopia!
This free art festival features entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Offering the best of arts & crafts activities, music workshops, dance & movement workshops, face painting and more, Artopia is sure to be a hit for kids and parents.
For more info, go here.

11:00 am: The African Drum
African folk tales, like “How the Turtle Got Its Shell,” unfold through the actions of shadow puppets in celebration of African-American History Month. Reservations required.
For more info, go here.

11:00 am: West Side Story and Other Music of the Americas
Through the music of Leonard Bernstein, Alberto Ginastera and Aaron Copland, children can dance along from their seats with the DCYDC and see how music and dance have gone hand-in-hand for centuries – how music inspires us to dance, and dance can inspire us to make music.
For more info, go here.

1:00 pm: Moon Over Manhattan: Celebrate the Lunar New Year
In addition to storytelling and a dragon charm ceramics workshop, this traditional celebration features excerpts from three musicians playing Chinese instruments (1pm), a lion dance and kung fu demo (2pm), and an interactive shadow puppet workshop led by Chinese Theatre Works (all day).
For more info, go here.

1:30 pm: Soul on Ice Winter Skating Party
Kids can glide, twist and spin across the rink as a DJ spins tunes at this cool fete, complete with giveaways, raffles and edibles. All ages.
For more info, go here.

2:00 pm: Lunar New Year Dance Sampler
Take your ballerinas on a footloose trip through Asia’s vibrant traditions as the Flushing Town Hall presents a variety of dances from Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, India and the Pacific Islands.
For more info, go here.

Sunday February 5^th

11:00 am: Percussion People
Fidgety hands are put to good use constructing instruments in a preshow workshop (10:30am). Then, the Percussion People drum up rhythm using a wide range of instruments, from triangles and bongos to several not-so-standard melody makers. Be prepared to endure some serious noise.
For more info, go here.

11:00 am: Broadway Playhouse: Stephen Sondheim
Broadway musicals don a kid-friendly mantle during this interactive show for budding theater fanatics. Children get acquainted with the work of showbiz icon Stephen Sondheim through games and sing-alongs. On tap for this morning’s performance are child-oriented versions of Into the Woods, Follies and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
For more info, go here.

11:00 am: Endangered Instrument Discovery Day
The Bloomingdale School of Music will be offering demonstrations and pointers on some of the lesser-played instruments in the band, including the double bass, bassoon, oboe, horn, trombone and viola. Don’t miss out on the chance to help an instrument in need!
For more info, go here.

11:00 am: Suzi Shelton at the Jumpin’ Juniper Festival
Every Sunday during February, join the energetic, exhilarating Jumpin’ Juniper, as she hosts an interactive hour of story, song, film, or dance. Guest artists will accompany the show each week—among the performers you’ll find the singer Suzi Shelton with special guest Albert Elias and Gumdrops, the Jamal Jackson Dance Company, and others. Check out the calendar to choose your favorite, or just go to see them all!
For more info, go here.

11:30 am: Baby Dance Party
Parents and their littlest, “non-walking” dance partners groove the afternoon away during a session of yoga-based stretching, simple choreography, mom- and dad-friendly music, and healthy snacks.
For more info, go here.

2:00 pm: Jazz for Kids
Introduce your kids to the joys of jazz at the Jazz Standard’s weekly Sunday brunch program. The Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra, made up of talented youngsters between the ages of 11 and 18, provides the music, while your family chows down on a barbecue brunch from Blue Smoke.
For more info, go here.

3:00 pm: Shababa The Concert
This special concert incorporates live music, puppets and sing-along and puppets for an afternoon of dancing and family time.
For more info, go here.

4:00 pm: FanFare: A Celebration of Lunar New Year
Audience members are introduced to two East Asian dance forms in this culture-packed performance by dancers Ling Tang and Songhee Lee. They’ll showcase their styles by dancing both separately and together.
For more info, go here.

(Many thanks to TONY Kids, Prospect Heights Patch, NY Metro Parents, and Mommy Poppins for listing info!)

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We alerted you when the BAMkids Film Festival tickets went on sale on January 3rd- and here we are a month later, and the film festival is upon us! I just checked and, amazingly, there are still tickets available to the BAMkids Film Festival !  Honestly, I’m surprised. Usually, the week before the festival, the tickets are all sold out. So, don’t hesitate and buy them as soon as you can!

Here are the details and programs:

Films and Live Performances
Children (12 & under): $9
BAM Cinema Club Members: $7
Adults: $12; $9 seniors

How to Order Tickets
Order online, call 718.777.FILM (use theater code 545) or visit the BAM Rose Cinemas Box Office (opens 30 minutes before first screening of the day, and at 9am every day during the festival).

Ticket service charges apply.

	Family Films Shorts Program: Animation Nations Ages 7—9 Sat, Feb 4 & Sun, Feb 5 at 10:15am BAM Rose Cinemas
	Family Films Shorts Program: Let’s Play! Ages 2—5 Sat, Feb 4 at 10am, 12pm BAM Rose Cinemas
	Family Films Shorts Program: Touch of Genius Ages 8—10 Sat, Feb 4 & Sun, Feb 5 at 12:15pm BAM Rose Cinemas
	Performance, Music Oran Etkin’s Timbalooloo: Wake Up, Clarinet! All ages Sat, Feb 4 at 12 & 2:30pm BAMcafé
	Family Films Shorts Program: Secrets and Surprises Ages 5—8 Sat, Feb 4 at 2pm BAM Rose Cinemas
	Family Films Elias and the Treasure of the Sea Ages 5—9 Sat, Feb 4 at 10:30am BAM Rose Cinemas
	Family Films The Magicians: The Secret Ages 7—10 Sat, Feb 4 at 12:30pm BAM Rose Cinemas
	Family Films The Star Talers Ages 8—10 Sat, Feb 4 at 11am BAM Rose Cinemas
	Family Films Shorts Program: Who Knew? Ages 5—8 Sun, Feb 5 at 2pm BAM Rose Cinemas
	Performance PASTA! A Pop Ups Puppet Musical All ages Sun, Feb 5 at 12 & 2:30pm BAMcafé
	Family Films Shorts Program: Friends Forever Ages 2—5 Sun, Feb 5 at 10am, 12pm BAM Rose Cinemas
	Family Films Morrison Gets a Baby Sister Ages 6—8 Sun, Feb 5 at 11am BAM Rose Cinemas
	Family Films Mamma Moo & Crow Ages 4—7 Sun, Feb 5 at 10:30am BAM Rose Cinemas
	Family Films The Great Bear Ages 7—10 Sun, Feb 5 at 12:30pm

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This is a Dads and Daughters Dance from Oregon

Has your daughter ever dreamed of being the belle of the ball? Her dream can come true this month- and you will be her special date! The Brooklyn Children’s Museum is debuting a Dads and Daughters Ball, a special evening where your daughter will have her very own special night with you. (Moms are welcome too!). Twirl your sweetheart around the dance floor with help from a children’s dance instructor and tunes from a celebrity DJ from WBLS 107.5 FM radio.  Don’t worry, you don’t have to get your own corsage: each belle will receive one at the ball, along with a Valentine’s card and a keepsake photo with her special date.  With a little sugar boost from Dunkin’ Donuts, the dancing will last until the wee hours of the night (7:30 pm).  The “Circle of Love” Dads and Daughters Ball is a way to celebrate what Valentine’s Day really means: sharing a special evening with the most important people in your life.

Ticketing will close at 5 pm on Tuesday, February 7th or when tickets are sold out. Don’t wait to schedule your date! P.S.- dressy attire is encouraged to make it a most festive and memorable evening!

Details:
Saturday, February 11 from 5:30-7:30 pm
Separate admission ticket required for the dance.
Non-members $25 per couple, $10 for an additional child
Members $18 per couple, $7 for an additional child
Tickets on sale NOW at the admissions desk, or click here to fill out a will call ticketing form.  Will call ticketing will close at 5pm on Tuesday February 7, or when tickets are sold out. No phone orders please.

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See "The Lion's Whiskers" this Saturday at the Central Library

We love the Brooklyn Public Library with all it’s free activities and educational events- not to mention their popular storytime. Forget being quiet at the library- this weekend lions will appear and next weekend: musicians and dancers! This February, the central library and its branches are offering tons of cool programs like knitting for kids, Jazz 4 Kids, Valentines Crafts, RIF and even dance!

Brooklyn Public Central Library Dweck Center Events

The Lion’s Whiskers
Enjoy this delightful musical adaptation of the traditional Ethiopian folktale, featuring a multitude of masks, puppets and original songs.
Saturday, Feb 4, 1 PM

Jazz 4 Kids
This ensemble teaches the origins of jazz, demonstrates its far-reaching influence and plays the music of jazz legends, eventually turning the audience into instruments in a “jazz trio.”
Saturday, Feb 11, 1 PM

Tales with Nzinga
Master storyteller Willie Teacher’s tales are based on folklore from Anansi the Spider and have many opportunities for participants to take active roles.
Saturday, Feb 18, 1 PM

Feraba-African Rhythm Tap
Ibrahima Kolipe Camara and Irene Koloseus perform dances, rhythms and songs from Guinea, as well as honor tap dance, an art form with African roots that was created in America.
Saturday, Feb 25, 1 PM

Feraba African Rhythm Tap Duet on February 25

Brower Park Library
725 St. Marks Ave. at Nostrand Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11216
718-773-7208

Arts & Crafts (Kids)
Create a different masterpiece every week using a variety of art supplies! Ages 4 to12.
Mondays, 3:30 PM

Friday Movie for Kids! (All Ages)
Enjoy a family friendly movie this Friday.
Fridays, 4 PM
No session Feb 24

Brownsville Library
61 Glenmore Ave. at Watkins St.
Brooklyn, NY 11212
718-498-9721

RIF (Kids)
Earn free books by reading! See your librarian for details.
Wednesdays, Feb 1, 8 & 15, 3 PM

Knitting & Crochet (Adults)
Bring yarn and needle or knitting hook and enjoy and learn a profitable lifelong skill.
Wednesdays, 1 PM
No session Feb 29

Bushwick Library
340 Bushwick Ave. at Seigel St.
Brooklyn, NY 11206
718-602-1348

Story Time (Birth to Five Years)
Listen to songs and hear stories.
Wednesdays, 11 AM

Arts & Crafts (Kids)
Create a new craft each week.
Wednesdays, 3:30 PM

Business Library
280 Cadman Plaza W. at Tillary St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-623-7000

Start Smart: Businesses for Creative Types
Turn your passion into profits and get started in the writing business. Book consultant Jennifer Wilkov discusses tactics for getting published and getting paid in today’s publishing world. Please register by visiting www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/business/programs/events.jsp or calling 718.623.7000 (option 4).
Thursday, Feb 2, 6 PM

Find Info on the Business of Art (Adults)
Painters, photographers and other visual artists can turn their talent into a fulltime career with some business savvy. Business librarians will show you how to find information that can help you sell online, locate shows and fairs, copyright your work and more. Registration is not required. For information call 718.623.7000, select option 3.
Thursday, Feb 9, 6 PM

Setting Up Your Business: Legal and Tax Implications
Attorneys and tax accountants will explain the responsibilities and liabilities of different forms of business ownership. Please register by visiting www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/business/programs/events.jsp or calling 718.623.7000 (option 4).
Tuesday, Feb 21, 6 PM

Canarsie Library
1580 Rockaway Pkwy. at Ave. J
Brooklyn, NY 11236
718-257-6547

Black History Month Reading Circle (Teens)
Bring your favorite poem, play, essay or novel by a great African American writer, or a favorite speech by a great African American political leader, to read out loud and discuss with the group. You are also welcome to share your own writings.
Thursday, Feb 16, 4 PM

Carroll Gardens Library
396 Clinton St. @ Union St.
Brooklyn, NY 11231
718-596-6972

Knitting Club (All Ages)
Tuesdays, 4 PM
Library Mezzanine

Memoir Writing (Adults)
Wednesdays, 6 PM
No session Feb 29

Chess Club (All Ages)
Play & improve your game. Bring your own chess clock.
Wednesdays, 6:15 PM

Central Library
10 Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11238
718-230-2100

Brooklyn Open (Teens)
Co-hosted by Urban Word, Brooklyn Open is a monthly open mic series for teen poets, spoken word artists, emcees, scholars and activists to share their powerful and important voices. These events are run by teens for teens, with youth DJs, youth hosts and a monthly featured poet.
Monday, Feb 6, 5 PM
Dweck Center

Clarendon Library
2035 Nostrand Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11210
718-421-1159

Arts and Crafts (Kids)
Have fun doing arts & crafts.
Wednesday, Feb 29, 3:30 PM

Clinton Hill Library
380 Washington Ave. at Lafayette Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11238
718-398-8713

Babies & Books (Birth to Five Years)
Enjoy books, songs and rhymes. 0 to 18 months.
Tuesdays, Feb 14, 21 & 28, 4:15 PM

Kid’s Korner (Kids)
Play games, watch movies, make crafts.
Thursday, Feb 23, 4:15 PM

Coney Island Library
1901 Mermaid Ave. (Near W. 19th St.)
Brooklyn, NY 11224
718-265-3220

Valentine’s Day Crafts (All Ages)
Come and join in the fun making crafts for your loved ones
Tuesday, Feb 14, 4 PM

Writing Workshop for Teens (Teens)
Learn to write short stories, essays and poetry.
Wednesdays, 5 PM

Crown Heights Library
560 New York Ave. at Maple St.
Brooklyn, NY 11225
718-773-1180

Story Play with FirstRIF (Birth to Five Years)
Play with toys and hear stories. Also earn free books by reading! See your librarian for details.
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM

Kid’s Time (Kids)
Children play chess, checkers, dominoes, etc.
Fridays, 3:30 PM

Cypress Hills Library
1197 Sutter Ave. at Crystal St.
Brooklyn, NY 11208
718-277-6004

Tutoring (Kids)
A NYC school teacher tutors and helps with homework assignments.
Thursday, Feb 2, 3 PM

Dyker Library
8202 13th Ave. (@ 82nd St.)
Brooklyn, NY 11228
718-748-6261

Arts and Crafts (Kids)
Thursday, Feb 16, 3:15 PM

Eastern Parkway Library
1044 Eastern Pkwy. at Schenectady Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11213
718-953-4225

After-School Homework Help (Kids)
Wednesdays, 4:30 PM

Fun Fridays (Kids)
Enjoy PlayStation, anime drawing and so much more.
Fridays, 4 PM

Fort Hamilton Library
9424 Fourth Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11209
718-748-6919

RIF (Kids)
Earn free books by reading! See your librarian for details.
Tuesdays, 2:30 PM

Gerritsen Library
2808 Gerritsen Ave. (Bartlett Place)
Brooklyn, NY 11229
718-368-1435

Arts and Crafts (Kids)
Thursday, Feb 9, 3 PM

Gravesend Library
303 Ave. X at West. 2nd St.
Brooklyn, NY 11223
718-382-5792

Arts & Crafts (Kids)
Thursday, Feb 23, 3:15 PM

Toddler Time (18 – 36 mos.)
Enjoy stories and play.
Wednesdays, 11 AM

Greenpoint Library
107 Norman Ave. at Leonard St.
Brooklyn, NY 11222
718-349-8504

Arts and Crafts (Kids)
Come and be creative!
Tuesday, Feb 21, 4 PM

Teen Time (Teens)
Enjoy books, games and music.
Fridays, 4 PM

Yoga (Adults)
Come learn and enjoy yoga for free! Anyone under the age of 18 must have parental consent. Please bring a mat.
Saturdays, 3:45 PM

Highlawn Library
1664 W. 13th St. at Kings Highway
Brooklyn, NY 11223
718-234-7208

Arts & Crafts (Teens)
Have fun doing arts and crafts with other teens.
Tuesday, Feb 14, 4 PM

Homecrest Library
2525 Coney Island Ave. at Ave. V
Brooklyn, NY 11223
718-382-5924

RIF (Teens)
Earn free books by reading! See your librarian for details.
Tuesdays, 3:30 PM
Fridays, 2:30 PM

Kensington Library
410 Ditmas Ave. between East 4th & East 5th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11218
718-435-9431

Valentine Arts and Crafts (Teens)
Enjoy arts and crafts while discussing romance.
Tuesday, Feb 14, 3:15 PM

Kings Highway Library
2115 Ocean Ave. (nr. Kings Highway)
Brooklyn, NY 11229
718-375-3037

Toddler Time (18 – 36 mos.)
Enjoy stories and play.
Mondays, 11 AM
Tuesdays, 11 AM
No session Feb 28

Leonard Library
81 Devoe St. at Leonard St.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-486-3365

Story & Play (Birth to Five Years)
Tuesdays, 4 PM

Yoga (Adults)
Tuesdays, 6:45 PM

Mapleton Library
1702 60th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11204
718-256-2117

Story Play with FirstRIF (Birth to Five Years)
Play with toys and hear stories with babies and toddlers, birth to age 5. Also earn free books by reading! See your librarian for details.
Wednesday, Feb 1 & 8, 11 AM

McKinley Park Library
6802 Fort Hamilton Pkwy (at 68th St.)
Brooklyn, NY 11219
718-748-8001

Creative Writing (Teens)
Free Writing Program
Wednesday, Feb 1 & 8, 3:30 PM

PlayStation Gaming (Teens)
For kids from ages 8 and up.
Thursday, Feb 2 & 9, 3:30 PM

Arts and Crafts (Kids)
Creating crafts, drawing pictures. Ages 5 and up.
Tuesday, Feb 7, 3:30 PM

New Utrecht Library
1743 86th St. at Bay 17th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11214
718-236-4086

Arts and Crafts (Kids)
Make fun projects. Ages 5 and up
Wednesday, Feb 1, 15 & 29, 3:30 PM

Scavenger Hunt (Teens)
Have fun finding the answers to questions, trivia and puzzles.
Tuesday, Feb 28, 4 PM

Pacific Library
25 Fourth Ave. at Pacific St.
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-638-1531

Movie (Kids)
Call for title.
Thursday, Feb 16, 4 PM

Saratoga Library
8 Thomas S. Boyland St. at “Macon St.”
Brooklyn, NY 11233
718-573-5224

Read & Play (Birth to Five Years)
Children meet, make friends and play.
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM
A Child’s Place for Children with Special Needs program

Sheepshead Bay Library
2636 E.14th St. at Ave. Z
Brooklyn, NY 11235
718-368-1815

Learn & Play Chess (All Ages)
Friday, Feb 3, 10 & 17, 3:30 PM

Sunset Park Library
5108 4th Ave. at 51st St.
Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-567-2806

Babies & Books (0 – 18 mos.)
Enjoy books, songs and rhymes.
Tuesdays, Feb 7 & 21, 10:30 PM

Teen/Tween Time & RIF
Enjoy books, games and music. Also earn free books by reading! See your librarian for details.
Fridays, 3:30 PM

Ulmer Park Library
2602 Bath Ave at 26th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11214
718-265-3443

Teen Time (Teens)
Enjoy books, games and music.
Mondays, 4 PM

Story Time (3 to 5)
Enjoy classic books and songs with others.
Wednesdays, 12 PM
Ulmer Park Library

Walt Whitman Library
93 Saint Edwards St. (between Myrtle and Park Avenues)
Brooklyn, NY 11205
718-935-0244

Babies & Books (0 – 18 mos.)
Share stories and songs.
Tuesday, Feb 7, 14 & 21, 1:30 PM

Read Together (Kids)
Children read one on one with a mentor, and receive literacy improvement tips and tools. Ages 5 to12.
Wednesdays, 3:30 PM

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The owners of Bump Brooklyn and their two of 5 children!SaSadi is on the left and Hannah is on the right.

The chic maternity store, Bump Brooklyn, organizes after-hours events in their shop on occasion. Besides being  free of cost, their events always seem to be free of any agenda too. In true community spirit, the owners of Bump invite respected businesses to come to their store and give a seminar or do a meet and greet.

This week they have invited Village Obstetrics for an evening’s discussion on the most important questions to ask your doctor or midwife – whether you have already selected your practitioner or are considering other options.  The doctors will be present to answer your questions during a follow-up Q&A session and to mingle with you afterwards.  If you are curious as to how this practice stacks up to the others out there, check out the review on our Marketplace about them. (And, before you do- just know the Marketplace has some current glitches, but I am working on fixing them!)

Please RSVP to reserve a spot. They will have refreshments and all attendees will receive a 10% discount on purchases that evening.

Village Obstetrics

Background on Village Obstetrics from their website:

Prior to co-founding Village Obstetrics, Dr. George Mussalli was the Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the beloved St. Vincent’s Hospital in Greenwich Village. He has also served as Chief of Obstetrics at North Central Bronx Hospital/Jacobi Medical Center.  His work in the Bronx at both Montefiore Medical Center and in the public hospital system where he served as Director of Obstetrics brought experience in the most challenging maternal and fetal disorders.  Dr. Mussalli is a graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and a father of four.

Dr. Jaqueline Worth is a board certified Ob/Gyn who focuses exclusively on pregnancy and birth. She is an expert in the art of natural birth, VBACs, and her hands have been the first welcoming touch to thousands of newborns. A graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, Dr Worth has also taught at New York Medical College. She has taught many medical students and residents and happily collaborates with doulas and midwives. She co-founded  Village Obstetrics with Dr. Mussalli and is a mother of 2 daughters.

Details:
Thursday, February 2nd @ 6:30pm
Bump Brooklyn
464 Bergen Street
(btwn 5th Ave & Flatbush)
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718.638.1960

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You might have noticed that the Friday singalongs and music performances have been sparse, as of late. We have too- and are sad about the lack of Friday music events. Anyone out there care to start one up?! Nonetheless, the rest of the weekend looks great! Show your kids American Indian traditional dance and music when the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers come to town. They have 5 performances this weekend, so you plenty of opportunities to catch one. If you love the author and illustrator, Peter H. Reynolds, like we do, you can’t miss the Lolli-Pops concert where he will create original artwork during an orchestral performance.  And, let’s celebrate winter!  Mil’s Trills Winter Bash at Littlefield will feature not only their music but face painters, mimes and puppets!

^{All Weekend}

Thunderbird American Indian Dancers’ 37th Powwow
The oldest Native American dance company in New York, the Thunderbird American Indian Dancers, puts on a show of dances, stories and traditional music to benefit college funds of Native American students. Popular segments include the Hoop Dance, the Caribou Dance and the Jingle Dress Dance. Friday at 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday 3 pm and 8 pm.
For more info, go here.

Saturday January 28^th

10:00 am: Lolli-Pops Concerts: Carnival of the Animals
French composer Camille Saint-Saens’s Carnival of the Animals gets a storybook touch thanks to Peter H. Reynolds, author of the Judy Moody series. Reynolds makes original artwork during the performance, conducted by Daniel Meyer. Little audience members leave with a complimentary coloring book. Also 11:30am and Sunday 1pm, 2:30pm
For more info, go here.

1:00 pm: Chinese New Year at the Sky View Center
Ring in the Year of the Dragon at the Sky View Center! Among the many festivities will be traditional lion dance, singing, martial arts, music and a Chinese fashion show.
For more info, go here.

1:00 pm: Saturday Family Programs: CarnegieKids presents The Wiyos
The Wiyos transport us back to the 1920s and ’30s by inviting kids and adults alike to holler, stomp and sing along to old-time American folk music. This Brooklyn-based trio captures the vintage spirit of the era by drawing on blues, ragtime, spirituals, and Appalachian jug-band music.
For more info, go here.

2:00 pm: Lunar New Year Dance Sampler
Take your ballerinas on a footloose trip through Asia’s vibrant traditions as the Flushing Town Hall presents a variety of dances from Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand, India and the Pacific Islands. All ages.
For more info, go here.

3:00 pm: Mil’s Trills Winter Bash
Attention parents, toddlers and infants: Bring your blankets, shakers and rattles to the second annual Mil’s Trills Winter Bash at Littlefield! This interactive affair not only features a full orchestra concert but also lots of kid fare, including a ukulele lullaby performance, face painters, mimes and puppets.
For more info, go here.

Sunday January 29^th

11:00 am: PJ Library Pajama Party Kick-off Event
To celebrate the kicking off of a Jewish family engagement program that sends free Jewish children’s literature and music to families across America, PJ Library will be hosting a special pajama party day of live music with the Mama Doni Band, crafts, story time, lunch and even sundaes.
For more info, go here.

11:00 am: Erin Lee and the Up Past Bedtime Band
This trio of New York City musicians addresses the challenges of childhood through a mix of drums, bass, electric violin and laugh-out-loud lyrics. Children will be out of their seats and dancing in no time—it’s the perfect way to wear out before naptime!
For more info, go here.

1:00 pm: Tu B’Shvat Winter Garden Festival
Celebrate Jewish Arbor Day by learning about your cultural roots. Festivities include genealogy workshops, family-tree making, flower planting, food demos, music and “green” tours of the synagogue.
For more info, go here.

1:00 pm: Suzuki Winter Festival Concert at Roulette
Biannual Suzuki Festival Concert featuring student snsembles of guitar, violin, viola, piano, cello, and bass.
For more info, go here.

2:00 pm: Japan’s New Year’s Celebration
Ring in 2011 with some cultural revelry. Festivities include live taiko drumming and lion dancing, as well as kite-making activities, traditional games and storytelling.
For more info, go here.

2:00 pm: Hot Peas ‘N Butter
Local favorite Hot Peas ’N Butter takes the stage for a fun, multicultural performance. Expect plenty of interaction during tunes that bring together jazz, R&B, folk, rock and Afro-Caribbbean sounds.
For more info, go here.

2:00 pm: Jazz for Kids
Introduce your kids to the joys of jazz at the Jazz Standard’s weekly Sunday brunch program. The Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra, made up of talented youngsters between the ages of 11 and 18, provides the music, while your family chows down on a barbecue brunch from Blue Smoke.
For more info, go here.

2:00 pm: Brooklyn Philharmonic presents: Deborah Buck
Brooklyn Philharmonic concertmaster and violinist Deborah Buck is joined by pianist Molly Morkoski in a recital featuring music by Brahms, Szymanowski, and Grieg.
For more info, go here.

(Many thanks to TONY Kids, Prospect Heights Patch, NY Metro Parents, and Mommy Poppins for listing info!)

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Hot Peas 'N Butter will be in Brooklyn this Sunday!

Can you believe the last weekend in January is upon us? It has been quite a month with awesome events and this weekend, the fun continues. Sweetness! This weekend, “Magic! The Amazing Max and The Box of Interesting Things” is still going strong. Have you seen it yet? Read our review below and book your tickets! You will not be disappointed. Not only will there be a lovely show at Littlefield this Saturday, but there is also a free dance class at Dancewave and other entertaining activities. On Sunday, all roads will lead to Campus Road… Hot Peas ‘N Butter will be performing at The Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn College’s performing arts center. Don’t forget to visit our calendar and Music Listings for more events. Have a great weekend!

ONGOING

Friday, January 27th — March 10: various times
Magic! The Amazing Max and The Box of Interesting Things
Magician Max Darwin makes objects appear out of thin air, as the laws of physics are defied, and miracles are performed inches from spectators’ faces. This isn’t a show that you ask, “How did he do that?” It’s not that Max doesn’t do great tricks, he does. It’s that the show is so focused on the hijinks of Hamlet the mind-reading pig and the silliness of coins appearing out of every bodily orifice, that the audience doesn’t have time to focus on the head-scratching things Max performs. The magic is just the sideshow to a very entertaining and engaging performance. Our full review is here.
Details: The Amazing Max and The Box of Interesting Things, in an open-ended Off-Broadway run.  Manhattan Movement & Arts Center  248 W. 60th Street, NYC (between Amsterdam and West End Avenues)
Performances: Saturdays and Sundays at 4:30pm.
Tickets: The Amazing Max is performed at the MMAC Theater located in the  Magic Carpet Rides (VIP seating) $49.50, regular general admission tickets $29.50. Tickets are available at  www.telecharge.com or by phone at 212-239-6200 or 800-432-7250.

Saturday, January 28th — Sunday, January 29th: 2pm and 4pm
The Piccolini Trio in Circus In A Trunk
A trio of clowns arrive Canal Park Playhouse excited to see a circus show… that never happens. Bummer, right? Not quite. The trio then decide to perform the show themselves, pulling together a funny performance out of an antique trunk. The Piccolini Trio combine contemporary and classic European style clowning for a performance replete with music, acrobatics, physical comedy, juggling, pantomine, and poetic whimsy.
Details: Canal Park Playhouse. 508 Canal Street between Greenwich and West Street. Tickets: $20 (a pre or post-show Pre Fixe brunch is available for an additional $8 in advance and $10 at the door). For tickets or more information, call OvationTix at 1-866-811-4111 or visit their website.

Saturday, January 28th — Sunday, January 29th: 11am
The Little Rascals
Head over to the Canal Park Playhouse to see Our Gang, also known as The Little Rascals! This was a hit this fall and we’re sure that it’ll be just as good, if not better. Enjoy the exuberant shenanigans of Spanky, Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Darla, Froggie and the rest of the gang screened in the Canal Park Playhouse theater.
Details: Canal Park Playhouse. 508 Canal Street between Greenwich and West Street. Tickets: $9. (a Pre Fixe brunch is available before or after the screenings for an additional $8 in advance or $10 at the door. For tickets or more information, call OvationTix at 1-866-811-4111 or visit www.canalparkplayhouse.com.

Friday, January 27th – Sunday, February 26th: various times
The Berenstain Bears LIVE!
We are so excited about the “beary” good show that will be held at the Marjorie S. Dean Little Theatre! In The Berenstain Bears LIVE! in Family Matters, our favorite Bear Country citizens come to life on the Off-Broadway stage. In addition to teaching life lessons during the show, there will be a mini dance party and face painting afterwards. It’s going to be “bear”mazing! We have all seen it a couple of times and it’s super cute for the kids.
Details: Marjorie S. Dean Little Theatre. 10 West 64th Street and Central Park West. Tickets start at $34.95. 866.811.4111.

Friday, January 27th – Tuesday, January 31st: various times
Polar Express 4D at Central Park Zoo, the Bronx Zoo, and New York Aquarium
The amazing Polar Express is making stops this Holiday Season at the Central Park Zoo, the Bronx Zoo, and the New York Aquarium. It is sure to be a great time and will play at the Central Park Zoo through January 31, 2012.
Details: 718.220.5100

Friday, January 27th — Tuesday, January 31st: various times
ElectriCity: Powering New York’s Rails Exhibit
Your kids will love this highly interactive exhibit at The New York Transit Museum. Who are we kidding?! You’ll love the exhibit too! Originally designed by the Liberty Science Museum, this exhibit allows kids to touch, feel, and see for themselves how the subways and buses work. Hands-on activities will have the little ones capturing light with a solar panel and operating a model train with a hand-cranked motor.
Details: Boerum Place and Schermerhorn St. Phone: 718.694.1600. Click here to visit the website.

Friday, January 27th – Saturday March 31st from 10am – 5pm
Secrets of Circles Exhibit at Brooklyn Children’s Museum
There’s no doubt about it, circles are everywhere! The “Secrets of Circles” exhibit at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum features 18 different interactive activities that explore the nature of this simple, but amazing shape. From building mechanical contraptions to using a compass to draw awesome glow-in-the-dark circles, this fun exhibit provides a great way for math and science to come to life. This is going to be a crowd-pleaser, for sure, and will definitely give new meaning to “the wheels on the bus go round and round.”
Details: Brooklyn Children’s Museum   45 Brooklyn Avenue  Brooklyn, NY 11213  718-735-4400 www.brooklynkids.org

ALL WEEKEND

Friday- Sunday, January 27 – 29
Wuthering Heights
We have all read about the doomed relationship with Heathcliff and Catherine but what you haven’t seen is the Dutch stage production of it. Winner of the Gouden Krekel Award (Golden Cricket Award) for best Dutch theater production for young audiences in 2010, Wuthering Heights was deemed one of the 10 highlights of the 2009-10 theater season by the Dutch Theatre Festival 2010. Performed on a spare set that evokes the tempestuous nature of the moors, this contemporary stage adaptation exposes the timeless nature and inescapable power of the Emily Brontë classic love story. Recommended for ages 13 to adult
Details: January 27 – 29  Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 2pm and 7pm, Sunday at 3pm  The New Victory Theater
Tickets: Theater-goers who buy tickets for three or more New Vic shows qualify for free Membership benefits, including up to 35-percent savings with tickets as low as $9.  Full-price tickets for individual productions are as low as $14 each. To purchase tickets online, visit NewVictory.org, and to purchase by phone, call 646-223-3010.  The New Victory Theater box office (209 West 42nd Street) is open Sunday and Monday from 11am-5pm and Tuesday through Saturday from 12pm-7pm.

FRIDAY JANUARY 27th

Friday, January 27th at 6:15pm
Family Movie Night at The Moxie Spot
Still stumped on how to enjoy Family Friday Nights after a long week? Head on over to The Moxie Spot, a family-friendly restaurant and play space for a fun Friday night film screening. Kids will eat for free when you purchase an entrée from the dinner special after 5:30pm. Now that what we call “family friendly.”
Details: The short feature begins at 6:15pm. The longer feature begins at 6:45pm. 81-83 Atlantic Avenue (at Hicks Street). 718.923.9710

SATURDAY JANUARY 28TH

Saturday, January 28th: All day
FREE Activities at Your Local YMCA
The YMCA just got better! Why? Because there are bringing us FREE activities for the entire day! They are in the process of running their January membership campaign where they waive the joiners fee at all of the Y’s throughout the five boroughs. This is your chance to visit your local Y, learn about their programs, and see all that they have to offer. For FREE. Pretty awesome, if I don’t say so myself. Click here to download a FREE one-day pass.

Saturday, January 28th from 11am — 12pm
FREE Heroes and Tricksters Class at Dancewave
At Dancewave’s Spring Semester Open House, Blue Man Group member, Peter Musante, will take this class on a full-body exploration of character-driven physicality and play. How? By using fun group exercises inspired by various dance and physical theater approaches, while allowing the students to unleash their creativity.
Details: 45 Fourth Avenue at Dean Street. Ages 7-10. Registration required: RSVP@dancewave.org

Saturday, January 28th at 3pm
Mil’s Trills Winter Bash 2012: Meet the Orchestra at Littlefield
Get ready for an exciting celebration of music for babies, kids, and the entire family! Amelia Robinson and her electric ukulele present a symphony of musical guests in the Mil’s Trills Philharmonic premiere. Here’s your chance to meet the instruments of the orchestra — french horn, flute, sousaphone, upright bass, violin, trumpet and more! Plus… there will be special guest appearances including Puppetry Arts, face painters, circus performers, and a recital by parents/graduates of the Mil’s Trills Fall 2011 Ukulele Workshop.
Details: Littlefield — 622 Degraw Avenue between 3rd and 4th Avenues. (R train to Union Street). Tickets: $10/advance, $15 per adult at the door, kids under 4 years old are FREE. Seating begins at 3pm, show begins at 3:30pm. Bring your blankets, shakes, and ukuleles. Visit the website for more information or to book tickets.

Saturday, January 28th at 12:30pm and 2:30pm
Puss in Boots at Puppetworks, Inc
If your child is a fan of the movie, then they will love this too! Now is the chance for them to find out what happens to this little kitten when he is given a pair of boots that turns out to be… wait for it… magical! This adorable tale will leave your child feeling enchanted, to asy the least.
Details: 338 6th Aevnue at 4th Street. Tickets: $7/child, $8/adult. Registration is suggested. Call 718.965.3391 or email puppetworks@verizon.net to reserve your tickets!

Saturday, January 28th at 1:00pm
The Wiyos Concert at The Brooklyn Central Library
What better way to get your entire family up and moving and grooving than with The Wiyos? Grab your most stylish fedora and let this band take you back to the 1920′s and 30′s during the FREE, interactive CanergieKids concert at The Brooklyn Central Library. The children will be in 45-minutes of glory, falling in love with the guitar, banjo, kazoo, and harmonica.
Details: 10 Grand Army Plaza. FREE and open to all. Visit the website for more information.

Saturday, January 28th from 12- 3 pm
Camp Fair Tour
New York Family Magazine and the American Camp Association, New York & New Jersey are teaming up for their winter Camp Fair Tour.  This free resource allows parents and campers to meet dozens of different camp directors from local day camps and sleepaway camps from across the region. Great for children ages 3 to 17.
Details: Register and attend the fair to win Theatre Tickets, NJ Nets Tickets or a Raleigh Bike! Please visit www.newyorkfamilycamps.com for pre-registration and more information. Fair takes place at Grace Church School  86 4th Ave.  between 10th and 11th Sts.

Saturday, January 28th at 11am
Chinese New Year Fun at Apple Seeds
If you have yet to celebrate The Year of the Dragon, then this FREE event is totally for you. Michele Wong McSween, author of the “Gordon and Lili” book series will do an engaging book reading and guests from Mandarin Tree House will entertain children with fun theme-related activities.
Details: 10 West 25th Street, NYC. FREE for all. Ages 5 and under. For more information, contact hello@appleseedsnyc.com or visit the website.

Saturday, January 28th at 11am
Kids Story Time at Greenlight Bookstore
Grab the kiddies and head to Saturday Story Time, which typically features authors and illustrators of picture books and/or neighborhood performers reading stories. At times, there may even be crafts! A totally entertaining Saturday morning? We think so!
Details: Geared towards kids ages 3 – 8 years. Open to the public, but on a first come, first served basis. 686 Fulton Street (at South Portland). Phone: 718. 246. 0200. Website: http://greenlightbookstore.com/storytime

Saturday, January 28th at 2:30pm
Art Works at The Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Visit the Totally Tots area with your little ones to see what’s in store for that budding Picasso!
Details: 145 Brooklyn Avenue. 718. 735.4400. Ages 5 and under.

Saturday, January 28 from 1-4 pm
Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration at the Winter Gardens
Celebrate the most popular Chinese holiday with gravity-defying acrobatics, festive musical ensembles, costumed folk dancers, and of course the lion dance! Young audiences learn traditional techniques of paper cutting, dough figurines, face painting, and calligraphy.
 Arts & Crafts: 1–2:30pm (balcony)
Performances: 2:30–4pm (stage)
Details: World Financial Center’s Winter Garden. See Map.

Saturday, January 28th from 10:30am — 11:30am
Story Time with Carol and Friends
Carroll Garden folks, weekly story time has never been so good! The Friends of Carroll Garden Library present, “Story Time with Carol and Friends” so head on over to join in on the educational fun. PLEASE NOTE: This week, Story Time will feature a special guest — Edgar, the piglet! He loves meeting new kids, weighs 11 pounds, and his favorite food is pig chow. Kids will love meeting and petting him!
Details: All ages welcomed. FREE for all. 396 Clinton Street. For more information, contact:friendscglibrary@gmail.com or visit their website.

Saturday, January 28th from 11am — 12pm
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Brooklyn is absolutely wonderful, but sometimes there is a reason to leave the borough. This is one of those reasons. Head over to St. Luke’s Theatre to become mesmerized by “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” the first in C.S. Lewis’s classic series, The Chronicles of Narnia. In this creative adaptation, two actors play eight characters, both human and animals, and they take the audience along as they travel to Narnia and bring mythical creatures to life.
Details: Ages 6 and up. 308 West 46th Street. Tickets: $35.00. For more information, visit the website.

Saturday, January 28th from 1-5 pm
Lunar New Year Festival
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, The Childrens Museum of the Arts will explore the arts and culture of New York’s Chinese community. The festival will include a variety of visual art experiences to teach families and children about traditional and contemporary arts in China.  The Chinese Theater Works will perform “Tiger Tales”, a shadow puppet show at 1 pm and the day will be capped off by a special performance of the Chinese Lion Dancers of PS124! Just announced: CMA is proud to welcome guest folk artists from the Asian American Art Center to demonstrate their crafts throughout the day. Activities include calligraphy, paper cutting, Mehandi art and grass animal making.
Details: The Childrens Museum of the Arts  103 Charlton Street, NYC 10014

SUNDAY JANUARY 29TH

Sunday, January 29th: 11:30 am- 4 pm
Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival
The Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & New Year’s Day Firecracker Ceremony was founded in 1999 to provide New york’s Chinese American community with a large scale celebration on par with those in San Francisco and Los Angeles. In recent years it has suppressed it, the event has grown into a New York City-wide affair and New York’s biggest winter tourist attraction, luring thousands of visitors from all over the United States and the world.  With the dog parade 5 years ago and 4 years ago the Pig race, 2- colorful float, 20 antique cars, 200 cultural performers & 3000 marchers participating making the parade more exciting. Last year, a record 500,000 spectators flooded the streets of Chinatown to welcome the year of the Rabbit.  A truly pan-Asian spectacle, the Parade features cultural performers and organizations from all across Asia, including China, Korea, Japan, Vietman, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and Hispanic & American dancer, bands and cultural floats.
Details: The parade starts at 1 pm. The parade starts at Little Italy and goes through the main streets of Lower Manhattan/Chinatown (Mott, Canal, Bowery, Chatham Square, East Broadway, Eldridge, Hester, Forsyth  & Grand St.) and ends at the Lower East Side on Grand St by Sara Roosevelt Park.  Cultural Festival & Booth: Sara Roosevelt Park (Canal & Forsyth St) One block from major subway system, next to Manhattan Bridge, close by Brooklyn Bridge & Holland Tunnel and nearby all out of town buses, and surrounded by major market place.

Sunday, January 29th at 2:00pm
Hot Peas ‘N Butter at Brooklyn College’s Performance Arts Center
Things are about to get HOT! The children’s musical group Hot Peas ‘N Butter, combines an interactive and invigorating approach to performance with multicultural music, blending jazz, R&B, folk, rock, and Afro-Carribean tunes that’ll have the little ones dancing in the aisles. Oh, and you may want to dance as well. Fun, right?
Details: 2900 Campus Road. All ages welcomed. Tickets: $7.00. Contact 718.951.4500 or visit the website for more information.

Sunday, January 29th from 12- 3 pm
Camp Fair Tour
New York Family Magazine and the American Camp Association, New York & New Jersey are teaming up for their winter Camp Fair Tour.  This free resource allows parents and campers to meet dozens of different camp directors from local day camps and sleepaway camps from across the region. Great for children ages 3 to 17.
Details: Register and attend the fair to win Theatre Tickets, NJ Nets Tickets or a Raleigh Bike! Please visit www.newyorkfamilycamps.com for pre-registration and more information. Fair takes place at  Brooklyn Union Temple  17 Eastern Pkwy between Plaza St. E. and Underhill Ave.

Sunday, January 29th beginning at 12pm
Brooklyn Lunar New Year Parade
Head to Sunset Park and celebrate all that is awesome about Chinese New Year. Sponsored by the Brooklyn-Chinese American Association, this parade will be an unforgettable one filled with appearances from community luminaries and cultural performances. The possession will end at 61st Street and Eight Avenue.
Details: Begins at 8th Avenue and 50th Street. FREE for all.

Sunday, January 29th from 6:00pm — 9:00pm
Family Bingo Night at The Moxie Spot
What a lovely way to end the weekend! Eat, drink, play, and win big! (Well, hopefully.) There will be little prizes for the little kids, who, by the way, can eat for FREE with the purchase of any dinner entree or dinner special. Yum!
Details: 81 Atlantic Avenue. Ages 4 and up. Contact 718.923.9710 or visit the website for more information.

Sunday, January 29th at 11am
Baby Stories and Singalongs at Greenlight Bookstore
Babies and toddlers under 3 years old will be highly entertained with stories, songs, and interactive play as the children’s performers Miss Nina, Jon Samson, and Vered take turns keeping them busy.
Details: Geared toward ages 3 years and under. Open to public, but on a first come, first served basis. 686 Fulton Street (at South Portland). http://greenlightbookstore.com/storytime

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The one time I went to a Gustafer Yellowgold concert, there were parents there that looked like regular rock band groupies. One father, who stood next to me in the back, sang all the songs about Gustafer, the small yellow cone-headed fellow, while his kids squished into seats up front. One mom and her daughter twirled and danced the entire concert: I’m sure that child went to bed early. It’s not like a Gustafer Yellowgold concert is totally rocking; it’s more like a trippy, mellow journey where the regular world is suspended for just a bit and a new world takes its place: one where a  plushie yellow being can interact with humans and work out issues with its odd friends- all backed up by animated, wacky graphics.

Gustafer Yellowgold is back in NYC again, and this time backed up by the orchestral sounds of The Chelsea Symphony on Saturday, February 11th and 12th. I’m sure it will change the indie-rock feel of the past shows, but  just how, I don’t know. It should be a pretty interesting event.

Before you go, you might want to know a bit about Gustafer so you can acclimate yourselves to his odd world. Created by illustrator/songwriter/performer Morgan Taylor, Gustafer is a small creature who came to Earth from the Sun. He has a knack for finding himself neck-deep in absurd situations as he explores his new life.

Giveaway!
We are giving a family 4 pack of tickets to the Sunday, February 12th show at 4 pm). To enter, please leave a comment either here or on Facebook and tell us why you want to go to this show. You can enter as  many times as you like! The contest will end February 1st at midnight. The winner will be chosen on random.org and notified on the 2nd via Facebook and in the comments section here.

Here are some reviews for their past shows:

• Time magazine called Gustafer’s creator, , a “star of kindie rock.”
• Entertainment Weekly praised “…the most infectious original songs.  It’s like tapping into some pleasure center in the brain- both adult and kid…absurdly appealing,”
• The New York Times declared, “The show is a cross between ‘Yellow Submarine’ and Doctor Seuss.”
• The Chicago Tribune enthused, “Gustafer Yellowgold has made kids’ music so cool that teenagers and ultra-hip bands such as Wilco want to get in on the act … a shiny blend of pop art and pop tunes.”

Details:
Gustafer Yellowgold
Saturday, February 11th at  11 a.m.; Sunday, February 12th at  4 p.m.
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space,  2537 Broadway at 95th St,, NYC
Tickets:
$25 adults; $15 children under 12.   (Members $21 adults; $13 children)   212-864-5400.   http://www.symphonyspace.org

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Let’s just say that investigating and applying for schools in NYC is like crossing a raging river. (I’m trying to be optimistic here). Don’t despair! There are bridges for you so you can get to the other side of the process without losing your mind.  Insideschools.org is throwing you a rope and hosting a free event for parents about kindergarten and elementary school admissions.

Join Clara Hemphill, the staff of Insideschools, and other experts with answers to your questions about:

• what to look for in an elementary school
• how and when to register
• gifted and talented programs
• special education
• English as a second language
• charter schools

This event is co-sponsored by The New York City Council.  Invited guest: City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn.

Details: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m
Theresa Lang Community & Student Center
55 W. 13th St. (between 5th & 6th Aves), 2nd floor
Admission is free but you must RSVP, email centernyc@newschool.edu.

Insideschools.org is a project of the Center for New York City Affairs at The New School.  This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the David L. Klein, Jr. Foundation and The New York Community Trust.

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