I started this blog with one daughter, kept it up with the other, to spend time together doing something we enjoyed.
However, things change and people evolve. My daughters are older, busier, and not as interested in writing.
From now on this blog will be mostly mom with occasional contributions from my daughters and maybe even my husband.
Nothing else will change. We'll still focus on sharing fun places to go, fun things to do, and more, and we would  still love to hear your views too

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Sunday Scoop Week of 9/20/15 - What's Happening This Week or Coming Up Soon

Fall 2015 at TADA! Youth Theater
15 W. 28th Street
New York, New York

Gotta Sing Gotta Dance Weekly Classes in Musical Theater

Sept. 21- Dec. 19 Meet Your Teachers

Musical Theater Skills Building - Building Essential Skills

Ages 4-5 and 6-8: Lauren Meyer & Angela Jamieson
Monday 3:15pm-4:15pm and 4:15pm -5:45pm

Ages 6-8 : Kim Hale and Lawrence Rush
Tuesday 3:30pm -5:00pm

Ages: 3-4: Naomi Avadanei & Matt Walsh
Saturday 11:00am- 12:00pm

Ages 5-6: Virginia Jimenez & Matt Walsh
Saturday 12:15pm - 1:45 pm

Ages 7-9: Kim Hale & Miriam Daly
Saturday 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Ages 10-14: Kim Hale & Miriam Daly
Saturday 3:30 - 5:00pm


Theater & Audition Technique - Build Confidence
Ages 9-14: Chris Bell & Lawrence Rush
Tuesday 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Creative Musical Play:Have a Playdate
Ages 1-2: Naomi Avadanei & Matt Walsh
Saturday 10:00am - 10:50am

1 Day Camps - 
Sept. 23 & 24 9:00-5:30 
Ages 6-11

Audition for Teens
Sept. 30, Oct. 2 & 7
Email mhaws@tadatheater.com to sign up for an audition time

For more information go to http://www.tadatheater.com/
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Children's Museum of the Arts Celebrates Accessibility Intiative with Event Featuring Mouth Painter:Mariam Pare
103 Charlton Street
New York, New York

CMA Art for All Launch Event featuring Mouth Painter, Mariam Paré
Saturday, September 26, 12-3 PM
Children's Museum of the Arts, 103 Charlton St. NYC 10014
Price: $12 per person ages 1-65; Infants, free; Seniors, Pay As You Wish
Media Contact: Anna DuBose, 917-409-1214, adubose@cmany.org
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Franklin Square To Live Broadcast All Papal Events
Independence Mall at 6th & Race Streets
Philadelphia, PA

September 26 -27

The live feed broadcast on the jumbotron is the same live feed (not through a television network) that all viewers on Independence Mall or the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will see. Most importantly, Franklin Squareis outside the security zone for the ticketed events on Independence Mall and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The public is invited to come to Franklin Square and view all of the Papal events for free. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome.

Franklin Square will open at 9 AM on both Saturday and Sunday, and close at 8 pm, or when programming concludes. Amenities in Franklin Square include public restrooms, the Stephen Starr burger stand SquareBurger (which opens at 10 am each day), a gift shop selling official Pope merchandise, as well as regular Franklin Square attractions such as two playgrounds, the Parx Liberty Carousel, and Philly Mini Golf.  All in the beautiful historic setting of one of the original five squares of Philadelphia. For updates, follow @FranklinSqr on twitter or visit HistoricPhiladelphia.org.
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The Strand Theater 93rd Anniversary Gala
400 Clinton Avenue
Lakewood, NJ

93rd Anniversary Gala celebrating with cocktails, fare and entertainment by the fantastic Kevin Gilmore and Scott Solomon! Ad journal entries are available by contacting lori@strand.org. Tickets are $100 in advance by mail or purchased online ($5 fee per ticket).

For more information or to order tickets go to http://www.strand.org/events/event-listing/
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Kidzsignments Fall Consignment Sales
Oct. 1-3
FLEMINGTON  
Hunterdon County Fairgrounds
Route 179 ~ Ringoes
(GPS - 1207 Route 179, Lambertville, NJ 08530)
Public Sale
Thursday - 10/1- 9a - 8p
Friday - 10/2 - 9a - 7p
     
HALF PRICE SALE

Saturday - 10/3 - 10a - 6p

(most items 1/2 off on Saturday)
EDISON  
NJ Convention & Exposition Center
97 Sunfield Avenue
Edison, NJ 08837
(in Raritan Center at the end of Raritan Center Parkway)

Public Sale
Thursday - 10/15 - 9a - 8p
Friday - 10/16 - 9a - 7p
      
HALF PRICE SALE
Saturday - 10/17 - 10a - 6p
(most items 1/2 off on Saturday)

For more information go to http://www.kidzsignments.com/
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iPlay America
110 Schank Road
Freehold, NJ 

iPlay America is offering prayer and gathering rooms for Sukkot through October 4.

All shows and performances scheduled during the month long Halloween celebration are now free.

 For more information go to http://www.iplayamerica.com/events
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News from Michelle Tabnick Communications
Upcoming October Events 
& 
Brooklyn Center for Performing Arts 2015-2016 Schedule
GENERAL MISCHIEF DANCE THEATRE
presents the World Premiere of
Up and Away
October 11, 2015
at the
Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Family Auditorium
General Mischief Dance Theatre presents the World Premiere of Up and Away - Dances for all Hours. Performances will take place on October 11 at 1pm and 6pm at the Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Family Auditorium, JCC Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Avenue, NYC. Tickets are $25 ($20 in advance, $15 for students and seniors, $10 for children 10 and under) and are available at www.BrownPaperTickets.com or by calling (212) 714-4694.
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The Pirates of Penzance (or The Slave of Duty)
By Arthur Sullivan and W.S. Gilbert
Featuring Deborah Voigt, Hunter Parrish, Phillip Boykin, Douglas Hodge, Julia Udine, Montego Glover, and Betsy Wolfe
Conducted and Directed by Ted Sperling with Orchestra of St. Luke's
October 15-16, 2015 at 8pm at New York City Center
TICKETS NOW ON SALE

For more information visit: www.mastervoices.org/city-center-series
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Big Apple Circus
Returns to Lincoln Center with the World Premiere of
The Grand Tour
October 21, 2015 - January 10, 2016

Big Apple Circus returns to the Big Top at Lincoln Center for the company's 38th season with the World Premiere of its all-new show, The GrandTour! Tickets start at $25, and the show runs from October 21, 2015 to January 10, 2016. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.bigapplecircus.org.
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Zullo/RawMovement
presents
The Architecture of Proximity
at the Theater at the 14th Street Y
October 28-November 1, 2015 

Zullo/RawMovement presents The Architecture of Proximity at the Theater at the 14th Street Y from Wednesday - Saturday, October 28-31, 2015 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 3 p.m. at the 14th Street Y, 344 E. 14th Street, 10003, NYC.  Tickets are $30 ($25 for students and seniors) and can be purchased at www.14streety.org, by calling (646) 395-4310, or in person at the 14th Street Y.   The Architecture of Proximity is presentedin association with the Dance Series at the 14th Street Y.

The Architecture of Proximity combines elements of post-modern dance, voguing, gestural, and impulse generated movement. It is an immersive dance work that explores the relationship between architectural spaces and their physical and psychological effects on the body. The work examines what happens when the proximity between audience and performer is erased and investigates how boundaries and borders define a sense of "ownership" of self and space. Zullo uses the collected essays in Space & Psyche, edited by Elizabeth Danze and Stephen Sonnenberg from the Center for American Architecture and Design at The University of Texas at Austin, to further consider how spaces effect the body both physically and psychologically. Composer David Engelhard creates an original and interactive sound score that responds to the performers' choices.
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Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
2015-16 Season
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts' 2015-16 Season includes:
Michael Feinstein:
The Gershwins and Me
Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 7:30pm
Tickets: $36-$65
Emmy- and Grammy-nominated entertainer Michael Feinstein brings his impeccable piano skills and unparalleled interpretations to some of the greatest selections in the entire American Songbook, peppered with personal anecdotes from his autobiographical book The Gershwins and Me which reflects upon his six-year collaboration with the great Ira Gershwin.

Black Violin
Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 2pm
Tickets: $18
Back by popular demand, virtuoso violinists Kev Marcus and Wil B return to Brooklyn with their electrifying mash-up of hip-hop, classical, and pop tunes. With appearances ranging from the Apollo Theater and the Billboard Music Awards to three NFL Super Bowls and President Obama's official Inaugural Ball, this dynamic duo never fails to take audiences by storm with their unique spin on music for strings.
Art of Time Ensemble
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 8pm
Tickets: $30
With hits including "When I'm Sixty-Four," "With a Little Help From My Friends," and the title song, The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band has been designated "the most important rock and roll album ever made" by Rolling Stone magazine. Toronto's Art of Time Ensemble brings this iconic collection to life in a fusion of high art and pop culture that reveals the universal and timeless qualities that lie at the heart of all great music.
The Vienna Boys Choir
Christmas in Vienna
Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 8pm
Tickets: $36-$45
This illustrious group of young musicians has been delighting music lovers across the globe for six centuries with their purity of tone, distinctive charm, and crowd-pleasing repertoire. Christmas in Vienna showcases these gifted musicians in an extraordinary program featuring Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, popular songs and, of course, holiday favorites
The Colonial Nutcracker
Sunday, December 13, 2015 at 2pm
Tickets: $18
An annual holiday favorite, Dance Theatre in Westchester performs its family-friendly, full-length version of Tchaikovsky's ballet set in wintry colonial Yorktown, complete with a red-coated mouse army, an enchanted nutcracker prince, and simultaneous narration to help young audience members enjoy this timeless classic.
Step Afrika
Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 2pm
Tickets: $20
Experience Step Afrika!, the world's first professional company dedicated to stepping, a unique art form born at African American fraternities and based in rich African traditions. Incorporating intricate rhythmic patterns of kicks, stomps, claps, and chants, the dancers use their bodies as instruments, creating an enthralling, high-energy performance that has been praised by The Village Voice as "a jubilation of rhythm and spirit that harks back to the essence of dancing.
Third Annual
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company
Lunar New Year Celebration - Year of the Monkey
Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 3pm
Tickets: $25/$12.50 (children 12 and under)
Brooklyn Center is thrilled to partner once again with the prestigious Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company in an all-new celebration of Chinese arts and culture commemorating the Year of the Monkey, a year characterized by cleverness, curiosity, and playful mischief. Thrilling choreography, traditional music, and dazzling acrobats showcase the rich traditions of one of Brooklyn's most vibrant communities at this festive, family-friendly event.
Moscow Festival Ballet Romeo and Juliet / Carmen Suite
Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 8pm
Tickets: $36-$45 The power of love and the finality of death collide as two of the greatest tragic masterpieces of all time are reinvented in this double-bill of one-act ballets. The program begins with a new restaging of Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet set to the music of Tchaikovsky and choreographed by legendary Bolshoi principal dancer Elena Radchenko. This is followed by Alberto Alonso's fiery Carmen Suite inspired by Bizet's sensuous and spirited opera. Golden Dragon Acrobats Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 3pm Tickets: $25/$12.50 (children 12 and under) Recognized internationally as today's premier Chinese acrobatic touring company, The Golden Dragons combine award-winning acrobatics, spectacular costumes, and ancient and contemporary music and theatrical techniques to present an unforgettable show of breathtaking skill and beauty, representing the best of a time honored tradition that began more than twenty five centuries ago. The Robert Glasper Trio Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 8pm Tickets: $35 More than ten years after making his debut at the legendary Blue Note, 2015 Grammy-winning pianist Robert Glasper graces the Whitman stage with an intimate concert combining original jazz compositions and selections from his June 2015 album Coveredwhich draws from some of Glasper's favorite songs by artists including Joni Mitchell, John Legend, and Radiohead. Darlene Love Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 8pm Tickets:$40 Pop icon Darlene Love has been captivating audiences worldwide for decades with her warmth, grace, and electrifying performances. She has sung with legends including Marvin Gaye, Elvis Presley, and Aretha Franklin, lit up the Broadway stage in such musicals as Grease: Hairspray and was featured in the 2014 Academy Award-winning documentary 20 Feet From Stardom. From her No. 1 hit, "He's A Rebel," to her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, she continues to blaze a trail of success, proving why Rolling Stone magazine calls her "one of the greatest singers of all time." Rhythm Revue: A Latin Soul Celebration Featuring Joe Bataan and DJ Felix Hernandez Tickets: $25 Renowned DJ/producer Felix Hernandez, creator and host of the widely popular Rhythm Revue radio show and dance parties, teams up with the "King of Latin Soul," Joe Bataan, for an evening of live music and DJ'ing that celebrates the musical genre known as Latin Soul and Boogaloo. Originating in Spanish Harlem in the 1960s, this fusion of mambo and Latin jazz with African American R&B, soul, and doo-wop resulted in a highly danceable and distinctively urban form of music that reflects the amazing multicultural fabric of New York City. Southern Comfort Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 8pm Violin virtuoso and MacArthur fellow Regina Carter is considered the foremost jazz violinist of her generation, putting her indelible stamp on collaborations with artists as diverse as Wynton Marsalis, Mary J. Blige, and Dolly Parton. Her latest recording, titled Southern Comfort pays a tender tribute to her paternal grandfather, an Alabama coal miner, as it draws from Appalachian fiddle tunes, church hymns, and the joyous Southern folk music that infused her childhood. Clifford the Big Red Dog™ - LIVE Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 2pm Tickets: $18 Embark on a new adventure with loveable Clifford, the big red dog with the heart of gold. Based on the classic children's books by Norman Bridwell, this brand new musical celebrates the timeless values of sharing, respect, and cooperation. Ninth Annual National Grid Earth Day Celebration Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 3pm Tickets: FREE Children and adults alike will enjoy live music, arts and crafts, and street performers at this free community festival, where interactive family activities highlight the need to create a more sustainable future and care for the earth. Straighten Up & Fly Right: The Nat King Cole Tribute- Featuring Ramsey Lewis and John Pizzarelli Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 3pm As a singer, Nat King Cole was called "the best friend a song ever had," but he was essentially a jazz performer at heart. Three-time Grammy Award-winning pianist Ramsey Lewis and singer/guitarist John Pizzarelli join forces in this tribute to the titan of fifties vocal pop, performing favorites including "Route 66," "Mona Lisa," "Unforgettable," and more. Alexander, Who's Not Not Not Not Not Not Going to Move Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 2pmdiscounts (four or more shows) save 15% off individual ticket prices (not applicable for The Snow Maiden or Alexander, Who's Not... Going to Move). Multibuyers enjoy flexible ticket exchanges and discounted parking for purchased performances. 50% discount for children ages 12 and under for select performances. Discounts also available for seniors, students, Brooklyn College faculty/staff/alumni, and groups. $10 student rush tickets available day-of-show.

 Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts
Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn College
2 train to Brooklyn College/Flatbush Avenue
Online orders: BrooklynCenter.org
Box Office: 718-951-4500, Tuesday-Saturday, 1pm-6pm

News from Waldmania PR


WHAT: Rolie Polie Guacamole's Chips and Salsa Album Release Party
WHERE: The Spot Underground, 180 Pine Street, Providence, RI 02903
WHEN: Saturday, October 10. 4:00 p.m.
ADMISSION: $15 at the door. Presale: $12. $35 for family of three. $40 for family of four.
Frank Gallo, Andrew Tuzhilin, and Peter Barr have been entertaining families for almost a decade as Rolie Polie Guacamole. They'll bring their irresistible energy, impeccable musicianship, and wacky humor to The Spot Underground, playing tunes like "Bird Bellyful," "Wake Up Shake Up," "Apples," "Always Brush Your Teeth," and, of course, "Rolie Polie Guacamole."
Winner of the prestigious Parents' Choice® and NAPPA Awards, Rolie Polie Guacamole has developed a smart, parent-friendly musical style that dresses up original tunes and classic covers with vibrant harmonies and deft instrumental layers, plugging in a sizzling electric current of rhythm that lights up lyrics humming with relevance and humor.
Set for release on September 25, Chips and Salsa continues the Rolie Polie Guacamole tradition of bouncy, fun, high-energy songs all done up in folk, funk, rock, Latin and country styles, about eating healthy, staying active, and places the band loves to go, with a sprinkling of animal tunes thrown in for good measure.
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WHAT: Alex & The Kaleidoscope's L.A. Debut! Up-Close-and Personal Family Show with Emmy® Award-winning Alex Mitnick
WHERE: McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
WHEN: Sunday, October 11, 2015. 11:00 a.m.
ADMISSION: $10. Children under two admitted free.
With 18 national awards in his hip pocket, including a 2014 New York Emmy® Award for Best Children's Programming, Alex Mitnickof Alex & The Kaleidoscope, has a splendid itinerary of colorful musical adventures in store for families when he makes his L.A. debut with an up-close-and-personal solo show at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 11 at McCabe's Guitar Show, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA.
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WHAT: Direct from San Francisco! Alison Faith Levy and her Big Time Tot Rock Band Rock the Big Apple in their NYC Debut
WHERE: The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave. at 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128
WHEN: 11:30 a.m., Sunday, October 11.
ADMISSION: $13 children. $18 adults. Jewish Museum members: $11 children. $15 adults.
All the way from San Francisco, Alison Faith Levy, formerly "Sippy Alison" of legendary kindie trailblazers The Sippy Cups and the songwriter behind such Sippy hits as "Magic Toast" and "Move Your Pants," is set to rock the Big Apple with her Big Time Tot Rock Band in their NYC debut at 11:30 a.m. onSunday, October 11 at The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave. at 92nd Street, NYC.
Fresh off the release of her latest album for kids, The Start of Things, Alison Faith Levy and her band are thrilled to bring their '60s-style sound and whimsical vibe to NYC. They'll deliver a high energy, interactive show for the entire family, featuring favorites such as the inevitably crowd-pleasing "Like A Spinning Top," "I Love The Rain," and "Baby Anteater," which invite kids to lace up their sneakers and spin, jump, wiggle, sing, scream, drive their imaginary cars, take a 30-second nap, and even turn the whole venue into a zoo full of animals. Themes of self-expression and self-acceptance are woven into numbers like "Pull Your Weeds," "The Start Of Things," "Are You Happy?" and even a lovely, wistful cover of Cat Stevens' "If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out." Add a couple of classic sing-alongs to complete an unforgettable Alison Faith Levy and her Big Time Tot Rock Band experience.
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News from O & M Co.

ARNIE BURTON TO DEPART
TONY AWARD® WINNING
HIT COMEDY
“ 3 9    S T E P S ”
ON HIS 1,000TH PERFORMANCE
ON SEPTEMBER 28TH

CAMERON POW TO JOIN THE COMPANY
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 30TH


Producer Douglas Denoff announced today that original Broadway and off-Broadway cast member Arnie Burton will depart the two-time Tony Award® winning hilarious hit comedy 39 Steps, following his 1,000th performance as Man #2/Clown #2 on Monday, September 28th. Having originated the role in the original Broadway production, Burton returned for the current engagement at the Union Square Theatre. Cameron Pow (The Lion King) will join the cast on Wednesday, September 30th, taking over for Burton.


For tickets and more information, visitwww.39StepsNY.com
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MCC THEATER’S
HIT COMEDY
“ T H E   L E G E N D   O F  
G E O R G I A   M c B R I D E ”
ADDS A WEEK OF PERFORMANCES
BY POPULAR DEMAND

MUST NOW CLOSE OCTOBER 11th

MCC THEATER (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, William Cantler, Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) announced today the extension—by popular demand—of its hit comedy, Matthew Lopez’s The Legend of Georgia McBride, now playing at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street).  The play, which officially opened on September 9th, will now play through October 11th.  It was previously scheduled through October 4th.  For more information on MCC Theater, please visit www.mcctheater.org.
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CLEVER LITTLE LIES”
BEGINS PERFORMANCES
AT THE WESTSIDE THEATRE

Two time Tony Award®-winner Joe DiPietro’s critically acclaimed new comedy Clever Little Lies begins preview performances tonight at the Westside Theatre (Upstairs) (407 West 43rd Street) for a strictly limited 16-week engagement, with an opening night set forMonday, October 12, 2015. For tickets and more information on Clever Little Lies, please visit www.CleverLittleLies.com
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