It’s a Green Thing This Weekend: E-Waste Event and Tree Giveaway
by Karen on 3/19/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Electronics Recycling Event Has your dead hard drive ceased its usefulness as a door stop? Then stop by the Electronics Recycling Event in Park Slope this Saturday. Drop off your old computers, monitors, printers, scanners, routers, hard drives, circuit boards and more. A full list of accepted items is below. Details: Saturday, March 24th: 9am [...]
Date Night at The Public with Discount and Giveaway
by Holly on 3/18/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Can you imagine the current economic environment parlayed into a staged folksy musical with “a chipper-despite-it-all song cycle that Woody Guthrie and Ben Folds might both embrace”? (New York Times) Why not?! Parents of Occupy Wall Street staged a chalkufy this weekend and just maybe these culamative artistic responses to our economic disparity will serve [...]
Mmmm…Dine In Brooklyn Starts Next Week
by Karen on 3/16/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Brooklyn has some of my favorite restaurants, but, alas, it’s not a cheap night to eat out and hire a babysitter too! That’s why Dine In Brooklyn is the perfect time to dine out: with Brunch for 2 for $20.12, Lunch for 2 at $20.12 and Dinner for 2 at $25.00 at participating restaurants, you [...]
Panel Addresses: What Does High Stakes Testing Mean for Us?
by Karen on 3/16/12 | 0 Comment(s)
What does high stakes testing mean for us as parents, for our schools, teachers and children? This Monday, a panel of experts with diverse viewpoints will present their thoughts and answer questions about high stakes testing. I found this great quote from an article about high stake testing in the Village Voice from 2010. “The [...]
Weekend Events: ArtsCetera Open House, St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations, and Lots More!
by Alicia on 3/16/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Anyone as excited about the weekend and St. Patty’s Day as I am? This weekend, you may want to check out the New York City First Mega weekend at the Jacobs Javits Convention Center -it’s all about robotics. On Saturday, in addition to the St. Patrick’s Day parade, head on over to ArtsCetera for a [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: March 16,17,18
by Charles on 3/16/12 | 1 Comment(s)
Celebrate Passover with some Jewish funk with Mama Doni this weekend or boogie your buns off with Baby Loves Disco or at the Family Dance Party. Saturday will mark the celebration of The Persian New Year Family Day. Enjoy music and dance performances from Central Asia and Iran along with some crafts. It’s a weekend [...]
Sassy Pippi Comes to Brooklyn on Monday
by Karen on 3/15/12 | 0 Comment(s)
If you love classic movies and want to share them with your child in an actual theater, then head out to the popular series Big Movies for Little Kids. This series, begun by two mothers, is meant to be totally casual: no one minds if your child bursts into tears or runs into the aisles. [...]
Pom Pom Love at The Children’s Museum of the Arts with Kawai
by Karen on 3/15/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Any art show that includes both the words “pom pom” and “love” in the show title will entice me anytime. That “Love from Mt. Pom Pom” is an art installation done by renowned Japanese artist Misaki Kawai is the clincher. This young artist has made has made a splash with her multi-media whimsical work all [...]
Lines Will Be Long for the Brooklyn Mutt Show
by Karen on 3/15/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Whether you have an adorable dog or an adorable child who is wild about dogs- head to this poor sister of the Westminster Dog Show- The Brooklyn Mutt Show. This dog show is done Brooklyn-style: contests include the softest ears, most animated tail or the sloppiest smooch. Celebrity judges, (local authors, comedians) will weigh in [...]
Weekend Events: Film Festival, Swap, Purim and Stunts!
by Alicia on 3/09/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you all had a great week and enjoyed the AMAZING weather we’ve been having these past couple of days. March madness and fun times continue this weekend with lots of events and activities. This is the final weekend to check out The Adventures of Tom Sawyer if you haven’t done [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: March 9,10,11
by Charles on 3/09/12 | 1 Comment(s)
Charles (our Listings Editor), sent me an email saying that, though the list was short this week, the events still pack a punch. He highly recommended the Jam on Dumbo event with Shine and the Moonbeams. Charles saw Shine at Kindiefest and said they were truly fantastic. He also likes that Jam on Dumbo is [...]
Update: Purim Celebrations and Carnivals in Brooklyn 2012
by Karen on 3/06/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Purim is a festive and fun holiday that is traditionally celebrated with carnivals, the Megillah reading and hamantaschen (special Purim cookies). According to About.com, “the tradition of dressing up is based upon the way Esther concealed her Jewish identity at the beginning of the Purim Story. At the conclusion of the Megillah reading, many synagogues [...]
Do You Have a Child Who is Easily Distracted, Impulsive or Overly Active?
by Karen on 3/06/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Do you have a preschooler or young child who seems overly active, has trouble paying attention or is easily distracted or is very impulsive? Learn how to recognize if your child has these characteristics and when they become problematic. Dr. Stephanie Wagner, Ph.D. from the NYU Child Study Center, will talk to parents about: •characteristics [...]
Puppetsburg New Shows- Including Free One This Week
by Karen on 3/06/12 | 1 Comment(s)
Meet some really cool puppets- this cadre of friends have tattoos, bandanas and style. They make the Muppets look like….well, boooring. Brooklyn parents who have already attended the shows have been singing the new puppets’ praise on the list serves. The interactive hour-long show by Puppetsburg, has music, bubbles, and, of course, puppets! With a [...]
Big Brooklyn Playdate at Brooklyn Public Library
by Karen on 3/06/12 | 0 Comment(s)
We’re used to thinking of the library as a quiet oasis in the city, but tomorrow, the Brooklyn Public Library will become the hot spot for the second Big Brooklyn Playdate- and that definitely means noise. From building a peek-a-boo tunnel to making edible play dough, this hands-on, all day event will teach parents ways [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: March 2,3,4
by Charles on 3/02/12 | 1 Comment(s)
Music highlights of the weekend include two Purim celebrations: catch the Dirty Sock Funtime Band (one of Charles’ favorites) at their wacky Purim party or head to the Kaufman Center to see the Poppy Seed Players perform their Purim musical. Brooklyn Kids’ Rock is calling out all the stops for their second annual music fest [...]
Weekend Events: Purim Carnivals, Kid Rock and Loads More!
by Alicia on 3/01/12 | 0 Comment(s)
This weekend we have some splendid events and activities for you. You can celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, check out the grand opening of STORK, a super cool bowling party, and watch the Kids Cafe Festival dance their way to college! Save some energy for Sunday, though, because you’ll want to check out all the Purim [...]
Spring Theater in NYC That You Can’t Miss
by Karen on 2/29/12 | 2 Comment(s)
Lucky Duck March 16- 25 This new musical from the Broadway team of Henry Krieger (Dreamgirls, Side Show), Bill Russell (Side Show) and Jeffrey Hatcher (Tuesdays with Morrie) has live musicians! This satirical, rags-to-runway musical created for young people puts a modern spin on classic musical theater. In this no-intermission, 75-minute production best for kids [...]
New Children’s Store Opening in Prospect Heights
by Karen on 2/29/12 | 0 Comment(s)
A new children’s store in Prospect Heights is having their Grand Opening this weekend. Stork is owned by Brooklyn parents Eyana and Vince Carballo, who, by the tone of their blog, are bursting to show off their new endeavor. The store will have children’s clothing toys, gifts, shoes, books and more in their new shop, [...]
Gold, Just Girls and Robots: Events at Brookyn Public Library and Branches
by Karen on 2/27/12 | 0 Comment(s)
This March, Brooklyn Public Library is hosting countless FREE events, including children’s activities and games, lectures, concerts and even tax help. Brooklyn Public Library Dweck Center Events- Events for Youth & Families Just Girls Presented by the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, this family concert features an all-female band celebrating Women’s History Month with a multi-genre [...]
Purim Celebrations and Carnivals in Brooklyn 2012
by Karen on 2/26/12 | 4 Comment(s)
Purim is a festive and fun holiday that is traditionally celebrated with carnivals, the Megillah reading and hamantaschen (special Purim cookies). According to About.com, “the tradition of dressing up is based upon the way Esther concealed her Jewish identity at the beginning of the Purim Story. At the conclusion of the Megillah reading, many synagogues [...]
Weekend Events: Cirque Le Jazz, Brazil!, Hip Tot Music Fest and more…
by Alicia on 2/24/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Did everyone enjoy Mid-Winter Recess with the kids? As we gear up for back-to-school, here’s how you can end this mid-winter break with a bang…. are you ready? We’ve been raving about “Princess and the Pea” at the Galli Theater and “Brazil! Brazil!” for weeks. “Brazil! Brazil!” is honestly one of the most spectacular shows [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: February 24,25,26
by Charles on 2/24/12 | 2 Comment(s)
In our minds, the Brooklyn Public Library has amped up their cultural and arts offerings in the past year and this weekend is evidence of that: the Feraba African Rhythm Tap Duet will perform an interactive tap dance with rythyms and songs from West Africa and the Brooklyn Rider String Quartet who will perform their [...]
Tired of Nagging To “Hold On”?
by Karen on 2/21/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Over the last 5 years, I have become a parent who nags. I hate this- and though I really try and curtail it, I find that as a parent living in an urban environment, it’s pretty difficult. Here is how I sound: “don’t touch that pole- that’s where dogs go pee” “watch out!” “stand back!” [...]
NYC Premiere of “More Business of Being Born”
by Karen on 2/21/12 | 2 Comment(s)
Executive Producer Ricki Lake and Filmmaker Abby Epstein examined “the business” of having a baby with their insightful documentary, The Business of Being Born and their new, 4 part DVD series continues their investigation into maternity care with the series, More Business of Being Born. The series looks at birthing options, visits with famous midwife [...]
