If it isn't obvious, New Haven Kids is a HUGE fan of Music Together, and it appears our fellow New Haven Mom/Blogger KidHaven is too! Check out her interview with Liz from Music Together HERE.
It's just part 1 of their interview, so please check back tomorrow for part 2. I must say, part 1 is very informative...I'm curious to see where else they'll take this discussion.
And don't forget! Music Together free demos are beginning this week in various locations. Click Here to see the complete list.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Home Depot Kids Workshops
This is old news to most of you, but worth the reminder!
The first Saturday of every month, your local Home Depot hosts a Kids Workshop for ages 5-12.
The Home Depot's Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit.
The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.
In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.
For more info, visit their website.
The first Saturday of every month, your local Home Depot hosts a Kids Workshop for ages 5-12.
The Home Depot's Kids Workshops offer useful projects including the creation of toolboxes, fire trucks and mail organizers, as well as more educational projects, such as a window birdhouse, bughouse or Declaration of Independence frame kit.
The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children.
In addition to the newly constructed project kit, each child receives a kid-sized orange apron, similar to The Home Depot associates' aprons, and an achievement pin.
For more info, visit their website.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Free Music Together Classes!
Come and join us for a free demonstration class!
Please RSVP to 203-691-9759 or e-mail liz@musicalfolk.com if you wish to attend.
Each semester demo classes will be held for families who wish to preview a class. Whether you’re coming to Music Together for the first time, or you want to return with your new little ones, demos are held approximately 2 to 3 weeks prior to the next semester. Moms, Dad’s, grandparents, and nannies are welcome to attend our demos and our classes. Just come prepared to participate, and to have fun making music and dancing with your child!
Upcoming Free Demonstration classes~
Hamden
The Unitarian Church
700 Hartford Turnpike, Hamden, CT
Thurs, Sept 2nd at 10am
(Please note this address has been corrected from the previous post)
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North Madison
The North Madison Congregational Church
1271 Durham Road, Madison, CT
Fri, Sept 1oth- 10am
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Woodbridge
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT
Sat Sept 11th- 10am
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Branford
Blend - a creative space for kids
1120 Main Street, Branford
Sat, Sept 11th at 10am
Please RSVP to 203-691-9759 or e-mail liz@musicalfolk.com if you wish to attend.
Each semester demo classes will be held for families who wish to preview a class. Whether you’re coming to Music Together for the first time, or you want to return with your new little ones, demos are held approximately 2 to 3 weeks prior to the next semester. Moms, Dad’s, grandparents, and nannies are welcome to attend our demos and our classes. Just come prepared to participate, and to have fun making music and dancing with your child!
Upcoming Free Demonstration classes~
Hamden
The Unitarian Church
700 Hartford Turnpike, Hamden, CT
Thurs, Sept 2nd at 10am
(Please note this address has been corrected from the previous post)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
North Madison
The North Madison Congregational Church
1271 Durham Road, Madison, CT
Fri, Sept 1oth- 10am
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Woodbridge
JCC of Greater New Haven
360 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT
Sat Sept 11th- 10am
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Branford
Blend - a creative space for kids
1120 Main Street, Branford
Sat, Sept 11th at 10am
Thursday, August 19, 2010
It's County Fair Time!
What could be better than a county fair? When I was a kid, we waited all summer for those funnel cakes and rides! (Perhaps not in that order).
To find the dates for all the Connecticut county fairs, CLICK HERE! Many are this weekend!
To find the dates for all the Connecticut county fairs, CLICK HERE! Many are this weekend!
What's Going On This Weekend?
August 20-21 - Milford
Milford Oyster Festival. Enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes and history of Milford. Entertainment for children and music fans, harbor canoe and kayak races, over 200 arts and crafts vendors from around the country, a classic car show and food offered by local non-profit civic organizations. Free Admission. Fri. 5:30-9:30 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 6 PM www.milfordoysterfestival.org (203) 878-5363
August 20 - 22 - Wolcott
Wolcott Country Fair, 24 Todd Road. Animals, arts and crafts, food, rides, entertainment and more. Visit the website for details. www.wolcottfair.com (203) 879-5466
August 21 - Essex
Arts & Crafts Fair on the Town Green, Main St. Juried show with more than 50 exhibitors, food gazebo with homemade items. 10 AM-4 PM. Free. (860) 434-0751
August 21- Trumbull
Westfield Trumbull’s Back to School Bash at Westfield Trumbull 5065 Main St. Celebrate the beginning of the upcoming school year with Westfield Trumbull as we host our ‘Back to School Bash.’ The biggest end of summer party will take place August 21st between 10am and 6pm on the upper level outside of Lord & Taylor. This free event will feature multiple movie viewings, fashion shows, arts and crafts, Radio Disney family challenge, a retailer marketplace and more. 10 AM to 6 PM Free. www.westfield.com/trumbull 203-372-4500
August 21-22 - Guilford
What's a Baffle? Henry Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield St. Find out and see it down for the first time in decades. Admission Fee. 10 AM-4 PM www.cultureandtourism.org (203) 453-2457
August 22- Guilford
Wellness Fair. The Guilford Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a Wellness Fair on the Guilford Green. 4:30-6:30 PM. Free. www.guilfordparkrec.com (203) 453-8068
August 22 - Guilford
Concerts on the Green sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. Featuring Lennon Live - A John Lennon Tribute. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the music. Free. 6:30-8 PM. www.guilfordparkrec.com (203) 453-8068
Milford Oyster Festival. Enjoy the sights, sounds, tastes and history of Milford. Entertainment for children and music fans, harbor canoe and kayak races, over 200 arts and crafts vendors from around the country, a classic car show and food offered by local non-profit civic organizations. Free Admission. Fri. 5:30-9:30 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 6 PM www.milfordoysterfestival.org (203) 878-5363
August 20 - 22 - Wolcott
Wolcott Country Fair, 24 Todd Road. Animals, arts and crafts, food, rides, entertainment and more. Visit the website for details. www.wolcottfair.com (203) 879-5466
August 21 - Essex
Arts & Crafts Fair on the Town Green, Main St. Juried show with more than 50 exhibitors, food gazebo with homemade items. 10 AM-4 PM. Free. (860) 434-0751
August 21- Trumbull
Westfield Trumbull’s Back to School Bash at Westfield Trumbull 5065 Main St. Celebrate the beginning of the upcoming school year with Westfield Trumbull as we host our ‘Back to School Bash.’ The biggest end of summer party will take place August 21st between 10am and 6pm on the upper level outside of Lord & Taylor. This free event will feature multiple movie viewings, fashion shows, arts and crafts, Radio Disney family challenge, a retailer marketplace and more. 10 AM to 6 PM Free. www.westfield.com/trumbull 203-372-4500
August 21-22 - Guilford
What's a Baffle? Henry Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield St. Find out and see it down for the first time in decades. Admission Fee. 10 AM-4 PM www.cultureandtourism.org (203) 453-2457
August 22- Guilford
Wellness Fair. The Guilford Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a Wellness Fair on the Guilford Green. 4:30-6:30 PM. Free. www.guilfordparkrec.com (203) 453-8068
August 22 - Guilford
Concerts on the Green sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. Featuring Lennon Live - A John Lennon Tribute. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the music. Free. 6:30-8 PM. www.guilfordparkrec.com (203) 453-8068
Thursday, August 12, 2010
What's Going On This Weekend?
August 12, 14, 15 - Old Saybrook
Connecticut Free Shakespeare - "Twelfth Night" Performance. Town Hall Green. Join us for a night under the stars with moonstruck lovers, mismatched couples, secret passions, hidden identities, practical jokes, wacky sword fights, comic revenge, and a happily ever after! Everyone is welcome, and admission is free! 8 PM www.ctfreeshakespeare.org (203) 393-3213
August 14 - Norwalk
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Arabic Music, Dance and Culture at Stepping Stones!
Join Karim Nagi-Mohammed as he illustrates Arabic culture through musical instruments like the Buzuq and performs exciting music and dance.
August 14 - Essex
Family Maritime Festival. Connecticut River Museum, Steamboat Dock, 67 Main Street. Learn how to rope, caulk a ship and participate in maritime games. Tour a historic schooner and be entertained by maritime music. Free. 1-4 PM for festival activities, 5-7 PM for concert. www.ctrivermuseum.org (860) 767-8269
August 14 - Middlefield
Peach Fest at Lyman Orchards, Rte. 147 & Rte. 157. Celebrate peach season with a host of fun-family activities! Enjoy fresh baked Peach Pies in the Apple Barrel, live music on the deck with Bus13, a local Connecticut rock band that continues to draw big crowds, featuring the musical talents of guitarist and vocalist Todd Daniels. Fun activities include contests and prizes, horse drawn wagon rides with Foxglove Farm, pony rides for kids, and more! Free. 11 AM-9 PM. www.lymanorchards.com (860) 669-5735
August 14 – Windsor Locks
Space & Aviation Day. Bradley International Airport & New England Air Museum (36 Perimeter Rd.) and Bradley Air National Guard Base, 100 Nicholson Rd., East Granby. Featuring static aircraft displays, live demonstrations, space exploration activities, music, entertainment, games, contests, Space Race 5K and more. Free. www.spaceandaviation.org (203) 772-0522
August 14 -15 – Mystic
Mystic Outdoor Art Festival in Historic Downtown Mystic. Celebrating over 50 years, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is the oldest festival of its kind in the northeast. Over 300 artists and craftsmen display and sell their wares along the streets of Historic Downtown Mystic. Enjoy the Children’s Art Park where children can participate in art themed activities, and a Future Artists Pavilion featuring the artwork of local students. 10 AM – 6 PM. Free. alexa@mysticchamber.org (860) 572-9578
August 14 - 15- Sharon
Sharon Audubon Festival, Sharon Audubon Center- 325 Cornwall Bridge Road (Route 4) The Sharon Audubon Festival features two days of various nature programs and hikes for kids and adults, live animal presentations, musical performances, vendors, food and more. 9:30 AM-5:30 PM. $7 adults, $5 kids 12 and under www.sharon.audubon.org (860) 364-0520
August 15 - Norwalk
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Stepping Stones Museum Community Block Party
Enjoy free museum admission, special performances, fun activities and Touch-A-Truck!
August 15 - Bridgeport
Teddy Bear Fest at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave. Bring your favorite teddy bear friend to the Zoo! This “beary” fun day also will feature children’s crafts and storytelling focusing on Bear Awareness and the facts about real bears. FREE admission for children under age 12 who bring their teddy bear to the “Teddy Bear Clinic” and are accompanied by a paying adult. Noon- 3 PM. www.beardsleyzoo.org (203) 394-6565
August 15 - Brooklyn
Sundae Social at Creamery Brook Bison Farm, 19 Purvis Road. Build your own sundae with New England ice cream. Take an evening ride to see the bison. Free ice cream cup and spoon for all paid participants 12 years and under. 5:30 PM. $10. (860) 779-0837
August 15 - Guilford
Concerts on the Green sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. Featuring Liberation – A Chicago Tribute. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the music. Free. 6:30-8 PM. www.guilfordparkrec.com (203) 453-8068
August 15 - Madison
Dr. YaYa’s Gumbo Party. Evenings on the Green. These are free concerts for all to enjoy. Please refrain from bringing alcohol with you as it is not allowed under our agreement for use of the Green by the First Congregational Church of Madison. Come on down and sit on a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the music! 6 – 8 PM Free. www.madisonrec.com (203) 245-5623
August 15 - Middlebury
Dance Day at Quassy Amusement Park, Rte. 64. From jazz to tap, and some elaborate group routines. Entertainment from all age groups at the Lakeside Theatre stage. Program: noon-6 PM. www.quassy.com (203) 758-2913
August 15 - Old Saybrook
"A Step Back in Time" – A Celebration of Saybrook Colony's 375th Anniversary,1698 Bushnell Farm, Boston Post Rd. Family fun featuring games, tours, demonstrations, hay rides, plow pull, barn-raising, historical characters in period costume, storytelling, fife and drum corps, weavers, spinners; refreshments available. Adults $10, children free. Noon – 4 PM. www.SaybrookHistory.org (860) 395-1635
Connecticut Free Shakespeare - "Twelfth Night" Performance. Town Hall Green. Join us for a night under the stars with moonstruck lovers, mismatched couples, secret passions, hidden identities, practical jokes, wacky sword fights, comic revenge, and a happily ever after! Everyone is welcome, and admission is free! 8 PM www.ctfreeshakespeare.org (203) 393-3213
August 14 - Norwalk
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Arabic Music, Dance and Culture at Stepping Stones!
Join Karim Nagi-Mohammed as he illustrates Arabic culture through musical instruments like the Buzuq and performs exciting music and dance.
August 14 - Essex
Family Maritime Festival. Connecticut River Museum, Steamboat Dock, 67 Main Street. Learn how to rope, caulk a ship and participate in maritime games. Tour a historic schooner and be entertained by maritime music. Free. 1-4 PM for festival activities, 5-7 PM for concert. www.ctrivermuseum.org (860) 767-8269
August 14 - Middlefield
Peach Fest at Lyman Orchards, Rte. 147 & Rte. 157. Celebrate peach season with a host of fun-family activities! Enjoy fresh baked Peach Pies in the Apple Barrel, live music on the deck with Bus13, a local Connecticut rock band that continues to draw big crowds, featuring the musical talents of guitarist and vocalist Todd Daniels. Fun activities include contests and prizes, horse drawn wagon rides with Foxglove Farm, pony rides for kids, and more! Free. 11 AM-9 PM. www.lymanorchards.com (860) 669-5735
August 14 – Windsor Locks
Space & Aviation Day. Bradley International Airport & New England Air Museum (36 Perimeter Rd.) and Bradley Air National Guard Base, 100 Nicholson Rd., East Granby. Featuring static aircraft displays, live demonstrations, space exploration activities, music, entertainment, games, contests, Space Race 5K and more. Free. www.spaceandaviation.org (203) 772-0522
August 14 -15 – Mystic
Mystic Outdoor Art Festival in Historic Downtown Mystic. Celebrating over 50 years, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival is the oldest festival of its kind in the northeast. Over 300 artists and craftsmen display and sell their wares along the streets of Historic Downtown Mystic. Enjoy the Children’s Art Park where children can participate in art themed activities, and a Future Artists Pavilion featuring the artwork of local students. 10 AM – 6 PM. Free. alexa@mysticchamber.org (860) 572-9578
August 14 - 15- Sharon
Sharon Audubon Festival, Sharon Audubon Center- 325 Cornwall Bridge Road (Route 4) The Sharon Audubon Festival features two days of various nature programs and hikes for kids and adults, live animal presentations, musical performances, vendors, food and more. 9:30 AM-5:30 PM. $7 adults, $5 kids 12 and under www.sharon.audubon.org (860) 364-0520
August 15 - Norwalk
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Stepping Stones Museum Community Block Party
Enjoy free museum admission, special performances, fun activities and Touch-A-Truck!
August 15 - Bridgeport
Teddy Bear Fest at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave. Bring your favorite teddy bear friend to the Zoo! This “beary” fun day also will feature children’s crafts and storytelling focusing on Bear Awareness and the facts about real bears. FREE admission for children under age 12 who bring their teddy bear to the “Teddy Bear Clinic” and are accompanied by a paying adult. Noon- 3 PM. www.beardsleyzoo.org (203) 394-6565
August 15 - Brooklyn
Sundae Social at Creamery Brook Bison Farm, 19 Purvis Road. Build your own sundae with New England ice cream. Take an evening ride to see the bison. Free ice cream cup and spoon for all paid participants 12 years and under. 5:30 PM. $10. (860) 779-0837
August 15 - Guilford
Concerts on the Green sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. Featuring Liberation – A Chicago Tribute. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the music. Free. 6:30-8 PM. www.guilfordparkrec.com (203) 453-8068
August 15 - Madison
Dr. YaYa’s Gumbo Party. Evenings on the Green. These are free concerts for all to enjoy. Please refrain from bringing alcohol with you as it is not allowed under our agreement for use of the Green by the First Congregational Church of Madison. Come on down and sit on a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the music! 6 – 8 PM Free. www.madisonrec.com (203) 245-5623
August 15 - Middlebury
Dance Day at Quassy Amusement Park, Rte. 64. From jazz to tap, and some elaborate group routines. Entertainment from all age groups at the Lakeside Theatre stage. Program: noon-6 PM. www.quassy.com (203) 758-2913
August 15 - Old Saybrook
"A Step Back in Time" – A Celebration of Saybrook Colony's 375th Anniversary,1698 Bushnell Farm, Boston Post Rd. Family fun featuring games, tours, demonstrations, hay rides, plow pull, barn-raising, historical characters in period costume, storytelling, fife and drum corps, weavers, spinners; refreshments available. Adults $10, children free. Noon – 4 PM. www.SaybrookHistory.org (860) 395-1635
CT Dance Force Open House and Registration Dates
Registration for new and returning students for our 2010-2011 dance season will be held on the following days:
Wednesday & Thursday August 25th & 26th-6:30-8:30pm
Saturday August 28th- 10:00am-2:00pm
Wednesday & Thursday September 1st & 2nd- 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday September 4th- 10:00am-2:00pm
We offer dance classes to students ages 18 months through adult. Professional staff teach ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip hop and creative movement. Age appropriate, movement, music and costumes. Flexible and fun adult dance program!
For more information please visit our website at www.ctdanceforce.com, become a friend on Facebook or feel free to contact us!
CT Dance Force
1220 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
Kate Mai-Loretz, Artistic Managing Director
Kristopher Loretz, Assistant Director
(203) 671-9320 ~ www.ctdanceforce.com
Wednesday & Thursday August 25th & 26th-6:30-8:30pm
Saturday August 28th- 10:00am-2:00pm
Wednesday & Thursday September 1st & 2nd- 6:30-8:30pm
Saturday September 4th- 10:00am-2:00pm
We offer dance classes to students ages 18 months through adult. Professional staff teach ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, hip hop and creative movement. Age appropriate, movement, music and costumes. Flexible and fun adult dance program!
For more information please visit our website at www.ctdanceforce.com, become a friend on Facebook or feel free to contact us!
CT Dance Force
1220 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
Kate Mai-Loretz, Artistic Managing Director
Kristopher Loretz, Assistant Director
(203) 671-9320 ~ www.ctdanceforce.com
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