Friday, July 29, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
The Popcorn Report: Guide to this week’s movies with ratings and trailers
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| ‘Popcorn’ photo by Petr Kratochvil |
It’s time to make weekend family entertainment plans and see if this week’s current crop of films will be part of your schedule. The following report covers motion picture theatrical releases opening nationwide beginning Friday, July 22, 2011, along with current film industry news.
The movies listed below have a rating, which has been established by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and have been provided with an italicized commentary from the Classification and Ratings Administration (CARA).
If a film has not been provided with an official rating, additional information may, or may not be provided.
If a film is designated NC-17, very limited information will be furnished.
For your convenience, each film title links directly to the Internet Movie Data Base, which provides the most comprehensive listing about the movie’s storyline, and includes a trailer, cast and crew information, initial audience reaction (if prior screenings have taken place) and parent advisories when available.
As always, you are the single best judge for determining your child’s choice of entertainment.
FILMS OPENING THIS WEEK
Opened July 22, 2011 A Little Help – Comedy, Drama- R- because of “language, some sexual content and drug use.”
Opened July 22, 2011 Another Earth – Drama- PG-13-because of “disturbing images, some sexuality, nudity and brief drug use.” Note: In limited release.
Opened July 22, 2011 Friends with Benefits—Comedy, Romance- R- because of “sexual content and language.”
Opened July 22, 2011 The Myth of the American Sleepover – Comedy, Drama- NOT RATED- Note: New York City only.
Opened July 22, 2011 Sarah's Key – Drama, War- PG-13- because of “thematic material including disturbing situations involving the Holocaust.” Note: In limited release.
Opening July 24, 2011 Life in a Day – Documentary –PG-13- because of “disturbing violent images, language and a sexual reference.”
Opening July 27, 2011 The Met Summer Encore: Don Carlo – Opera, Music- NOT RATED- NOTE: One performance only 6:30 PM in all time zones.
For information on films that opened July 15, 2011, which included: The Ballad of Nessie; Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2; Life Above All; Lucky; Met Summer Encore: Tosca; Salvation Boulevard; Snow Flower and the Secret Fan; Tabloid; The Undefeated; and Winnie the Pooh, please click on the link below.
For information on films that opened July 8, 2011, which included: Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest; The Chameleon; Delhi Belly; Fading of the Cries; Horrible Bosses; The Ledge; Project Nim; The Ward; Zookeeper; The Met Summer Encore: La Fille Regiment and Phase 7, please click on the link below.
For information on films that opened July 1, 2011, which included: Crime After Crime; Larry Crowne; Monte Carlo; The Perfect Host; Terri; Empire of Assassins; Rapt and Septien, please click on the link below.
For information on films that opened June 24, 2011, which included: A Better Life; Bad Teacher; Cars 2; Conan O'Brien Can't Stop; Hawaiian Vacation; Leap Year; The Names of Love; Turtle: The Incredible Journey; The Globe Theatre Presents The Merry Wives of Windsor; A Little Bit of Heaven; Lord of the Rings Extended Edition Trilogy; The Met Summer Encore: Simon Boccanegra and Transformers: Dark of the Moon, please click on the link below.
For information on films that opened May 20 to June 17, 2011, please click on the link below.
For information on films that opened April 1 to May 13, 2011, please click on the link below.
For information on films that opened the weeks of Friday, February 4 to Friday March 25, 2011 please click on the link below, where you will also find previous listings and links for prior weeks in January, as well as films that opened in 2010:
TRAILER FOR THE MOST ANTICIPATED UPCOMING DVD RELEASES
LT. DAN BAND: FOR THE COMMON GOOD
On Friday, July 29, 2011, the much anticipated feature-length documentary, LT. DAN BAND: FOR THE COMMON GOOD, starring Academy Award-nominated actor Gary Sinise, with special appearances by numerous celebrities, including Academy Award-winners Jon Voight and Robert Duvall is being released through Amazon.com’s innovative CreateSpace on Demand Platform.
According to a statement to the press, “After 9/11, actor Gary Sinise, known for his role as Lt. Dan in the film “Forrest Gump,” vowed never to forget those who are willing to give all. He formed a band that would fly all over the world, including war-torn parts of the Middle East, performing hundreds of concerts to entertain and support our men and women in uniform.”
Co-produced by Jonathan and Deborah Flora, and directed by Jonathan Flora, the documentary was filmed over two-year period - from Kuwait to Iraq and beyond, and chronicles the band’s amazing journey starting at Ground Zero, and captures the dedication and sacrifice of our nation’s troops.
Jonathan Flora, a veteran of the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, serves on the Advisory Board for the GI Film Festival and is the recipient of the inaugural Santini Patriot Spirit Award. He is also an award-winning producer with Walt Disney Studios.
LT. DAN BAND showcases Sinise on bass, Kimo Williams on guitar and vocals, Gina Gonzalez on guitar and vocals, and several other talented and dedicated musicians.
Noted Hollywood producer, director and actor Ron Howard calls the new documentary, “A powerful and compelling tribute that continues to resonate long after the movie has ended. It is also that rare film that entertains even as it inspires. He adds, “It's a clear reminder of my friend Gary Sinise's talent and character - he's one of our ‘good guys.’”
In addition to the LT. DAN BAND, Sinise also started The Gary Sinise Foundation, which honors our nation’s defenders through programs and projects that serve the military, veterans, first responders and their families, as well as by supporting other charities such as the USO, Operation International Children and Snowball Express.
Below is the official trailer for LT. DAN BAND: FOR THE COMMON GOOD.
TRAILERS FOR THE MOST ANTICIPATED UPCOMING FILMS
HUGO
From director Martin Scorsese comes a new trailer for HUGO. The Drama, Family Fantasy film is based on Brian Selznick’s 553-page novel The Invention of Hugo Cabret and is set for release November 23, 2011.
THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN
From Director Steven Spielberg, and Producer Peter Jackson, the Animation, Adventure, Family, Mystery film, THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN is currently in post production and scheduled for December 23, 2011 release.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Musical Notes: Music industry news and releases for children and teens
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| ‘Playing Guitar’ by Petr Kratochvil |
Unique and family-friendly presentations of classical music is our main topic in this week’s edition of ‘Musical Notes’; from an upcoming sure-to-please performance and new release by Richard Perlmutter (Beethoven’s Wig) to CD’s featuring a mix of storytelling and music with the London Philharmonic, and a lovely bedtime tuck-in of gentle piano classics – plus, information on other entertaining live performance events featuring Baby Loves Disco, Recess Monkey and more.
LIVE PERFORMANCES AND ENTERTAINING EVENTS
Saturday, July 23, 2011
10:00 a.m.
Ford Amphitheatre
2850 Cahuenga Boulevard East
Hollywood, California 90068
Tickets: $5. Children 12 and under FREE
Ever since Richard Perlmutter toyed with the idea of marrying lyrics to classical works of music with his Beethoven’s Wig series, the cultural circle of ‘long hair’ has never been the same.
Beethoven’s Wig, hailed as “opening the door to ‘"serious music"’ in a way that's fun, is now the most honored musical group in family entertainment.”
The world’s most beautiful and memorable musical masterpieces, professionally performed, from symphonies, sonatas, opera and now piano classics are presented with a twist, which includes the cleverest lyrics that often border on hysterical fun - totally redefining classical music and entertaining audiences of all ages.
In performance, Perlmutter will “debut songs from his upcoming September 27, 2011 release .Beethoven’s Wig: Sing Along Piano Classics. The live-performance is a brand new production, with music and comedy routines starring Perlmutter and the four Beethoven’s Wig opera singers, accompanied by pianist and string quartet, along with guest performers on classical mandolin and guitar.
Beethoven’s Wig: Sing Along Piano Classics adds the Beethoven’s Wig signature spin to music history’s beloved masters Chopin, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Schumann and Debussy. The album also tackles works by modern composers Stravinsky and Schoenberg and mixes things up a bit with super-hysterical lyrics set to “The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin and the ubiquitous two finger keyboard classic “Chopsticks.” Those who attend the Ford Amphitheater concert will be offered the opportunity to purchase advance copies of the CD.”
Collectively, the four previous Beethoven’s Wig CDs in the series have garnered an astounding 46 national awards, which include four GRAMMY nominations, plus the distinguished recognition of the albums spending weeks as Classical and Children’s music chart-topping best-sellers on Amazon.com. Beethoven’s Wig: Sing Along Piano Classics is destined for the same distinguished recognition. It is definitely 5-star material.
For further venue information or to order tickets, telephone (323) 461-3673 or online at http://fordtheatres.org/en/events/details/id/301, and to find out more about Beethoven’s Wig, check out their website at www.beethovenswig.com where you’ll find sound samples and lyrics for the four previous Beethoven’s Wig CDs as well as lyrics for the upcoming Beethoven’s Wig: Sing Along Piano Classics.
And, just in case you've never seen Beethoven's Wig in live performance, take a look at the video below. Richard Perlmutter's classical interpretations will tickle your funny bone.
And, just in case you've never seen Beethoven's Wig in live performance, take a look at the video below. Richard Perlmutter's classical interpretations will tickle your funny bone.
Baby Loves Disco – The Tour Continues
Saturday, 07/23/11
2:00 p.m.Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
Single Admission: 15.00
$15 per person or 4 for $50
$15 per person or 4 for $50
PERFORMANCE NOTES:
“Families are invited to join the Baby Loves Disco Nation, to dance, play, savor healthy snacks and generally enjoy good times with family and friends. Parents and kids are invited to dress up as their favorite superheroes, or come just as they are. For daily updates on the Tour, visit Baby Loves Disco's pages on Facebook and Twitter.
Each event of the tour rocks with special guest superhero DJs and MCs, dance instruction, big video screens, super contests and surprises at every turn. At its core, each event retains the patented mix of Baby Loves Disco magic that has helped connect a worldwide community of moms, dads and kids of all nations, of all colors and all walks of life, all in the name of dance (and fun!).”
For more information or to purchase tickets, please follow this link.
Teacher-Rockers RECESS MONKEY Soar in Phoenixville Show!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The Colonial Theatre
227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 19460
Tickets: $7 online in advance (includes $2 restoration fee); $8 at the box office (includes $1 restoration fee).
VENUE PERFORMANCE NOTES:“Recess Monkey is an acclaimed children’s music band from Seattle, WA composed of three elementary school teachers who make kid’s music that grows out of their days in their classrooms. They continue to be praised across the country for sing able, danceable songs that parents enjoy as much as their kids. Mindy Thomas from SiriusXM’s Kids Place Live says, “These guys are able to tap into elementary school so well that it’s like they never left. In this never-ending nationwide talent show of kid and family music, they are most definitely at the top.”
For further venue information or to order tickets, telephone 601-917-1228 or online at http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com , and to find out more about Recess Monkey stop by their website at http://www.recessmonkeytown.com/
Madison Square Kids Concerts Presents -
Erin Lee and the Up Past Bedtime Band
Performing
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- AND -
The Itty Biddies
Performing
Thursday, July 28, 2011
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Madison Square Park on the Oval Lawn (in Madison Square Park), Manhattan
(Directions to this location)
(Directions to this location)
EVENT NOTES FROM THE MADISON SQUARE PARK CONSERVANCY:
“Madison Square Park Conservancy is thrilled to present its 9th season of Mad. Sq. Kids, a series of free outdoor performances for children and their families, which takes place rain or shine in the Park on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. June 14 to August 11.” Organized by the Madison Square Park Conservancy”
For further information contact: (212) 538-1629 or email: jsong@madisonsquarepark.orgCDs
The entire CD is a calming and centering experience, and a reflection of parent’s love that will easily become part of a cherished bedtime ritual for the child in your life.
The tender story of how this recording originally came to be, along with links to iTunes sound samples and MP3 downloads for all tracks, are available through the artist’s website.
My Name is Handel THE STORY OF HANDEL’S “WATER MUSIC” from Maestro Classics™
One of the world’s greatest symphony orchestras, the London Philharmonic under the able baton of Stephen Simon, presents A STORIES IN MUSIC™ CD for Narrator, Soloists, and Symphony Orchestra, featuring THE STORY OF HANDEL’S “WATER MUSIC.”
Simon, who served as Music Director of the Handel Festival of New York at Carnegie Hall, Music Director of the Handel Festival at the Kennedy Center, and whose recording of Handel’s Solomon garnered a GRAMMY nomination, is the perfect choice for bringing the interpretive elements of music as well storytelling together.
Maestro Classics™, has been the winner of more than 45 prestigious awards for its Stories In Music™ CD series.
The Story of Handel’s “Water Music” transports the listener back in time to the reign of King George I of England, and the history surrounding the creation of this monumental piece of music.
Selections from Handel’s "Water Music," "Messiah," and R "Rinaldo" are featured throughout the story, along with performances by soprano, Julianne Baird, baritone James Shaffron and narration by Yadu.
An informational/activity 24-page booklet, beautifully designed by Bonnie Ward Simon accompanies the CD.
Maestro Classics™ website (www.maestroclassics.com) contains a wealth of advice and activities designed to help families incorporate classical music into their lives. Sound samples for all tracks of The Story of Handel’s “Water Music” are also found at the website.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
The Book Report: Sharing the best in books, apps and literary marketplace news
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| 'Books' photo by Paula Slade |
With the opening of San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday, July 21, 2011, the annual event is expected to draw upwards of 150,000 attendees, and this week’s ‘Book Report’ introduces you to a comic book for early readers and an extraordinary comic book collection, both items from Toon Books, which help spark an interest in reading for children and teens who are reluctant readers, while providing a great deal of entertainment.
BOOKS
Benny and Penny in the Big No-No! By Geffrey Hayes
This Theodor Suess Geisel Award-winning book combines charming illustrations, solid dialogue and easy to follow panels in a story that many children will readily identify with.
Lessons about friendship, jumping to conclusions, and how important it is to apologize when you’re wrong are presented in a non-preachy fashion by two adorable mice siblings and their neighbor, a little mole.
Presented in a hardcover edition, this 32-page Toon book is perfect for age’s four to eight.
To peek inside this book, and read editorial and customer reviews simply follow this link to Amazon.com.
Amazon Marketplace currently provides best available pricing at $7.22.
The TOON Treasury of Classic Children’s Comics
Art Spiegelman and FranCoise Mouly (Editors) with an introduction by Jon Sciezka
This is a superb 352-page collection of the greatest children’s comics spanning 40 years – all classics that have entertained generations.
These are full comic books, not strips, and they exhibit exceptional artwork and stories from the Golden Age of cartooning from such masters as Sheldon Mayer, Carl Barks and Basil Wolverton to name a few.
Readers will find everything from Little Archie to Little Lulu, Donald Duck to Dennis the Menace – 67 stories presented in five categories, spanning everything from kids and funny animals, to the wacky and weird.
To see more graphics from this collection, and read editorial and customer reviews simply follow this link to Amazon.com.
Amazon Marketplace currently provides best available pricing at $21.14.
On September 10, 2009, Art Spiegelman and FranCoise Mouly, who are considered foremost authorities in the field of comics and children’s graphic novels, sat down with WNYC’s Leonard Lopate, to discuss the making of this landmark collection. Below is a video of that interview.
For additional information on the entire Toon Book collection, a line of hardcover comics that offers many choices for different reading levels, simply link to http://www.toon-books.com/
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
If it’s Tuesday it must be toys and tours
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| Brown Teddy Bear" by Lydia Jacobs |
In today's edition of "Toys and Tours" we'll share information on a very special program that provides free admission to museums nationwide for members of the military and their families, and we'll also check in with the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission for their most recent toy and sports products related recalls and news.
In May of 2010, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and Blue Star Families began an extraordinary partnership with fine arts museums, children’s museums, history and science museums as well as nature centers around the country, with the expressed goal of providing members of the military and their family members with free admission from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The project has been so successful it now covers 1,500 facilities in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and American Samoa, and those participating cultural facilities are designated as “Blue Star Museums.”
The five family members of active duty personnel are defined as “a spouse or child, aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc.” And even if a spouse is presently deployed, other members of the family may still take advantage of this wonderful opportunity states NEA: “Just bring your DD Form 1173 ID Card, or DD Form 1173-1 ID Card, for active duty military family members.”
Follow this link to a map of all the participating Blue Star Museums, and once you and your family have visited any of the participating museums, encourage your child or children to enter the sponsored art contest as either a way of expressing what they've seen on their visit, or just to say “thank you.” Children ages six to 17 are eligible to enter the contest utilizing any art medium including video, and the prizes are awesome. For further information about the contest and prizes, simply follow this link.
The video below shows local military families from the San Diego area enjoying outings to Timken Museum of Art, the San Diego Museum of Man and the Japanese Friendship Garden.
Please spread the word about this worthwhile and enriching project.
PRODUCT SAFETY RECALLS AND NEWS
The following is a compilation of notices from the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).
Below you will find the most recent recalls and product news updates from the CPSC for the last seven days.
In case you happened to have missed any of the announcements, just click on the following links for complete information on each of the items and breaking news.
TOYS
No New Toy Product recalls in the last seven days.
SPORTS AND RECREATION RELATED
No new sports and recreation related recalls in the last seven days.
CPSC NEWS
If you are searching for other consumer product items such as household, outdoor products, utensils, furniture and clothing that may relate to all family members, please review additional listings at the CPSC’s search page.
Friday, July 15, 2011
The Popcorn Report: Guide to this week's movies with ratings and trailers
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| 'Popcorn' photo by Petr Kratchovil |
It’s time to make weekend family entertainment plans and see if this week’s current crop of films will be part of your schedule. The following report covers motion picture theatrical releases opening nationwide beginning Friday, July 15, 2011, along with current film industry news.
The movies listed below have a rating, which has been established by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and have been provided with an italicized commentary from the Classification and Ratings Administration (CARA).
If a film has not been provided with an official rating, additional information may, or may not be provided.
If a film is designated NC-17, very limited information will be furnished.
For your convenience, each film title links directly to the Internet Movie Data Base, which provides the most comprehensive listing about the movie’s storyline, and includes a trailer, cast and crew information, initial audience reaction (if prior screenings have taken place) and parent advisories when available.
As always, you are the single best judge for determining your child’s choice of entertainment.
FILMS OPENING THIS WEEK
Opened July 15, 2011 The Ballad of Nessie- Animated Short- G- Suitable for all audiences.
Opened July 15, 2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2—Action, Adventure, Drama- PG-13- because of “some sequences of intense action violence and frightening images.”
Opened July 15, 2011 Life Above All – Drama- PG-13-because of “mature thematic material and some sexual content.” NOTE: Los Angeles and New York City only.
Opened July 15, 2011 Lucky – Comedy- R- because of “language, some violence and brief sexuality.” NOTE: In limited release.
Opened July 15, 2011 Snow Flower and the Secret Fan – Drama, History–PG-13- because of “sexuality, violence/disturbing images and drug use.” NOTE: In limited release.
Opened July 15, 2011 Tabloid – Documentary- R-because of “sexual content and nudity.” NOTE: In limited release.
Opening July 20, 2011 The Met Summer Encore: Tosca – Opera, Music- NOT RATED- NOTE: One showing only at 6:30 p.m. in each time zone.
For information on films that opened July 8, 2011, which included: Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest; The Chameleon; Delhi Belly; Fading of the Cries; Horrible Bosses; The Ledge; Project Nim; The Ward; Zookeeper; The Met Summer Encore: La Fille Regiment and Phase 7, please click on the link below.
For information on films that opened July 1, 2011, which included: Crime After Crime; Larry Crowne; Monte Carlo; The Perfect Host; Terri; Empire of Assassins; Rapt and Septien, please click on the link below.
For information on films that opened June 24, 2011, which included: A Better Life; Bad Teacher; Cars 2; Conan O'Brien Can't Stop; Hawaiian Vacation; Leap Year; The Names of Love; Turtle: The Incredible Journey; The Globe Theatre Presents The Merry Wives of Windsor; A Little Bit of Heaven; Lord of the Rings Extended Edition Trilogy; The Met Summer Encore: Simon Boccanegra and Transformers: Dark of the Moon, please click on the link below.
For information on films that opened May 20 to June 17, 2011, please click on the link below.
For information on films that opened April 1 to May 13, 2011, please click on the link below.
For information on films that opened the weeks of Friday, February 4 to Friday March 25, 2011 please click on the link below, where you will also find previous listings and links for prior weeks in January, as well as films that opened in 2010:
TRAILERS FOR THE MOST ANTICIPATED UPCOMING FILMS
JOHN CARTER
As reported in last week’s Popcorn Report, Walt Disney Pictures’ JOHN CARTER is currently in production and today we have a first look at some footage.
To read Studio Notes about JOHN CARTER, simply follow the link above.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Musical Notes: Music industry news and releases for children and teens
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| ‘PlayingGuitar’ by Petr Kratochvil |
This issue of “Musical Notes” features news about live performances from kid-favorites, Rocknoceros, Recess Monkey, Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band and more, plus a new EP release from Key Wilde and Mr. Clarke.
LIVE PERFORMANCES AND ENTERTAINING EVENTS
Colonel Purple Turtle with Rocknoceros: Hometown Debut Show to Herald New CD
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Performances at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Jammin’ Java
227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna, Virginia
Tickets: $10 (Under age one FREE)
VENUE PERFORMANCE NOTES:
“As every family with youngsters in the DC area already knows, Rocknoceros (pronounced like rhinoceros) is three guys: Coach Cotton, Williebob, and Boogie Woogie Bennie. After seeing them perform, there is no denying that they are not a typical trio. Coach Cotton is the ring-leader, frequently immersed in a sea of knee-high concert goers. Wearing a wireless head-set microphone, he wades through the mass of dancing children, dispersing high-fives and shaking a tambourine. Williebob provides the necessary string work for the show, moving among a collection of guitars, mandolins, and banjos while wearing a kazoo around his neck. Boogie Woogie Bennie is a one-man-band within the power trio, employing a contraption that one four-year-old fan described as "the piano-drum". The piano-drum allows Boogie Bennie to play the bass drum with his right foot, the snare drum and hi-hat cymbal with his left foot, and the keyboard with his hands (with his left hand playing the bass parts). Together, Rocknoceros is able to cover a dizzying range of musical styles in each set. From Tin Pan Alley to the shores of Jamaica, Rocknoceros hops from genre to genre like a toad on summer asphalt.
Having already released three award-winning records, Rocknoceros will be debuting their first kid-friendly concept album, "Colonel Purple Turtle". The new album tells tales of the Colonel and his friends in their make-believe home of Soggy Bog. The theme of "Colonel Purple Turtle" is one of friendship and working together, a subject that matters to Coach, Boogie Woogie Bennie, and Williebob, as the three members of Rockncoeros have been best friends since they were children. The record reflects their abiding trust in each other, and their desire to share the message of camaraderie through song.”
For further information about the band, visit Rocknoceros’ entertaining website.
Inquiries about tickets for either performance are available by calling 703-255-1566 or purchasing direct online through Jammin Java.
Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes Recess Monkey
Saturday, July 16, 2011
11:30 a.m. (Doors open 11:00 a.m.)
World Café Live at the Queen
500 North Market Street
Wilmington, Delaware
Tickets: (Prices include processing fee)
Adults: $10
Children: $7, Ages 1-12
FREE for children under the age of one
Adults: $10
Children: $7, Ages 1-12
FREE for children under the age of one
(Save $2 off each adult ticket when purchased with CASH at the box office BEFORE day of show.)
For further ticketing information, phone 215-222-1400 or visit Queen World Café Live online.
VENUE PERFORMANCE NOTES:
“Recess Monkey is the Seattle band of three elementary school teachers who have received national praise for their high energy shows, prolific music output and pitch-perfect knowledge of what makes kids excited.
Time magazine praised their "tight, smart, acclaimed original songs" and NPR called them "brilliant, multilayered." On the heels of their acclaimed 2010 space-themed album "The Final Funktier," Recess Monkey proudly present a new album of songs about the superhero that lives in everyone- "FLYING!"
Fans are encouraged to bring stuffed animals with homemade capes and to lace up their dancing shoes for an hour long show of serious fun!”
Time magazine praised their "tight, smart, acclaimed original songs" and NPR called them "brilliant, multilayered." On the heels of their acclaimed 2010 space-themed album "The Final Funktier," Recess Monkey proudly present a new album of songs about the superhero that lives in everyone- "FLYING!"
Fans are encouraged to bring stuffed animals with homemade capes and to lace up their dancing shoes for an hour long show of serious fun!”
-RECESS MONKEY WILL ALSO PERFORM-
Tuesday July 19 through Saturday, July 23, 2011
11:00 a. m.
Wolf Trap Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods
1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia
Tickets:
$8, Children under three FREE
VENUE PERFORMANCE NOTES:
“It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No—it’s you—dancing! Find the superhero in yourself when you join this musical romp that will get your imagination soaring.
This Seattle-based trio of elementary teachers has been heard on NPR, Sirius XM, and Radio Disney.”
88.1 KDHX Musical Merry-Go-Round welcomes Lucky Diaz & the Family Jam Band – Family Matinee
Sunday, July 17, 20113:00 p.m. (Doors open at 2:30 p.m.)
Off Broadway
3509 Lemp Avenue; St. Louis Missouri
Tickets:
Adults and Children $8 Advance, $10 Day of Show, Children under one year of age FREE
PERFORMANCE NOTES:
Mindy Thomas, program director Sirius-XM Radio chose Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band as the “Best New Artist of 2010,” and this Sunday the band will be sharing their indie-brand of family music that’s been best described as “a splash of Vampire Weekend, a sprinkle of the Death Cab for Cutie and a shaker full of Dan Zanes sing-along style, plus a whole lotta rock and roll.”
Jam Band is comprised of “three accomplished musicians. Composer and lead singer Lucky Diaz (a Berklee College of Music alum), songwriter-vocalist Alisha Gaddis and percussionist Theron Derrick (who also tours with the likes of Mary J. Blige, Lenny Kravitz and the Temptations). Together, Jam Band brings “the emotional and imaginative world of childhood to a whole new level.”
Below is a delightful video, “Blue Bear,” created by Brian White and sung by Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band. “Blue Bear” was Jam Band's hit song from their EP Luckiest Adventure . The tune spent several weeks at the number one spot on the Sirius XM Kid's Place Live charts – once you hear it, you’ll definitely know why.
For additional ticketing information, connect with Off Broadway online.
Madison Square Kids Concerts Presents
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| Courtesy of Madison Square Park Conservancy |
Performing
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
PerformingThursday, July 21, 2011
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Madison Square Park on the Oval Lawn (in Madison Square Park), Manhattan
(Directions to this location)
(Directions to this location)
EVENT NOTES FROM THE MADISON SQUARE PARK CONSERVANCY:
“Madison Square Park Conservancy is thrilled to present its 9th season of Mad. Sq. Kids, a series of free outdoor performances for children and their families, which takes place rain or shine in the Park on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. June 14 to August 11.” Organized by the Madison Square Park Conservancy.”
EP
Hey, Pepito
In the last two years, Wilde and Clarke’s songs have been kid favorites on Sirius Satellite Radio's Kids Place Live show, and their debut book and CD, Rise and Shine was honored with a Parents’ Choice Gold Award.
Sound samples for all six tracks of Hey Pepito! are featured below by pressing the drop down playlist, and may be purchased direct from Little Monster Records.
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