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Father Goose creates a high-energy block party that runs from Jamaica to New York and updates classic Caribbean folk songs into a mix of reggae, dancehall, rap, and funk. Strap on the whole family’s dancing shoes and hang on tight—his live show is a wild ride!
“As part of the ensemble Dan Zanes & Friends, Father Goose routinely steals the show.”
—New York Times
Tickets: Day of Show $27; Advance $25; Day of Show Children $17; Advance Children $15; Members $20; Just Kidding Club $10
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Showdate: Saturday, October 4, 2008, 11:00 am
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With rollicking Dixieland beats, groovy beatnik vibes, and bossa nova rhythms, acclaimed musician and educator Hayes Greenfield’s Music for a Green Planet uses an array of jazz styles to teach kids about saving the earth and opens up their musical horizons at the same time.
” Whoa, le jazz hot—and very cool—here.”
—Los Angeles Times
Tickets: Day of Show $19; Advance $18; Day of Show Children $13; Advance Children $12; Members $12; Just Kidding Club $8
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Showdate: Saturday, October 11, 2008, 11:00 am
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New York Times bestselling author Cornelia Funke makes a rare appearance to talk about the stunning conclusion to the beloved Inkheart trilogy, a thrilling adventure series.
Tickets: $18; Children $12; Members $12; Just Kidding Club $8
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Showdate: Sunday, October 19, 2008, 1:00 pm
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Don’t miss this eye-opening new collection of
colorful, funny and thought provoking short films from the New York Int’l
Children’s Film Festival, featuring a kaleidoscopic array of animation styles
and techniques, specifically targeting youngest audiences, age 3 to 8.
Tickets: $11; Children $9; Members $8
Showdates: Saturday, October 25, 2008 - Sunday, October 26, 2008
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New
York Int’l Children’s Film Festival’s new short film program for ages 8 to 14
stretches the limits of imagination and emotion with ten brilliant (and
sometimes bizarre) animated and live action works from around the world.
Tickets: $11; Children $9; Members $8
Showdates: Saturday, October 25, 2008 - Sunday, October 26, 2008
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National Dance Institute’s Celebration Team returns to Symphony Space with an exuberant performance of original choreography.
Tickets: Day of Show $27; Advance $25; Day of Show Children $17; Advance Children $15; Members $20; Just Kidding Club $10
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Showdate: Saturday, November 1, 2008, 2:00 pm
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Andrew Nemr, a protégé of the great Gregory Hines and compatriot of Savion Glover, is on the crest of a new wave of tap dance culture. He and his young troupe of like-minded hoofers CPD Plus (Cats Paying Dues) perform a dynamic kids program with high-flying action from start to finish.
Tickets: Day of Show $19; Advance $18; Day of Show Children $13; Advance Children $12; Members $12; Just Kidding Club $8
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Showdate: Saturday, November 8, 2008, 11:00 am
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Elizabeth Mitchell sings like an angel and turns everything from Woody Guthrie to the Velvet Underground into the sweetest, most organic sounding music you’ve ever heard. She and her all-ages band return for one of the highlights of the season.
“Her lovely voice brings a fresh sound to cherished American folk songs and other melodies from around the world.”
—Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Tickets: Day of Show $27; Advance $25; Day of Show Children $17; Advance Children $15; Members $20; Just Kidding Club $10
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Showdate: Saturday, November 15, 2008, 11:00 am
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Kaplan’s shows are unpredictable and infectiously fun—introducing the tike set to inventive originals alongside Tin Pan Alley gems, Broadway showstoppers, and Delta blues.
“One of the most exciting newcomers to kids’ music since Dan Zanes.”
—Parenting Magazine
Tickets: Day of Show $19; Advance $18; Day of Show Children $13; Advance Children $12; Members $12; Just Kidding Club $8
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Showdate: Saturday, November 22, 2008, 11:00 am
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Mermaid Theatre uses black light puppetry to capture three favorite Eric Carle stories: the fanciful account of Little Cloud’s travels through the sky, the Mixed-Up Chameleon’s discovery of his own unique nature, and the classic tale of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Tickets: Day of Show $27; Advance $25; Day of Show Children $17; Advance Children $15; Members $20; Just Kidding Club $10
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Showdate: Saturday, December 6, 2008
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Uncle Rock’s catchy songs have won him raves from kids and parents all over. His “rock of all ages” approach draws on his stints with garage rockers the Fleshtones, and other bands, as well as influences that range from the Beatles to James Brown.
”Roundup of the best music for kids.”
—Cookie Magazine
Tickets: Day of Show $19; Advance $18; Day of Show Children $13; Advance Children $12; Members $12; Just Kidding Club $8
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Showdate: Saturday, December 20, 2008, 11:00 am
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The Sippy Cups bring a high-energy rock show that combines comic stunts, puppets, and exciting visuals with original psychedelic rock tunes and unique versions of hits from bands like The Beatles, early Pink Floyd, David Bowie, The Who, and The Ramones.
“Every parent’s favorite kid-rock band and quite possibly the illegitimate offspring of The Cat in the Hat and Joey Ramone.”
—San Francisco Chronicle
Tickets: Day of Show $27; Advance $25; Day of Show Children $17; Advance Children $15; Members $20; Just Kidding Club $10
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Showdate: Saturday, January 10, 2009, 11:00 am
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With a hula hoop, a ukulele, some face paint, and a suitcase full of props and instruments, this duo offers swinging, acoustic story-songs and clever twists on classic American folk songs, all set to the choreography of a tap dancing ladybug.
Tickets: Day of Show $19; Advance $18; Day of Show Children $13; Advance Children $12; Members $12; Just Kidding Club $8
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Showdate: Saturday, January 17, 2009
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The author of the Bartimaeus Trilogy discusses his new novel that follows a young shepherd on a hero’s quest. Along the way he encounters highway robbers, terrifying monsters, and the truth about the legends he grew up listening to.
Tickets: $18; Children $12; Members $12; Just Kidding Club $8
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Showdate: Sunday, January 25, 2009, 1:00 pm
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The pop band Bubble returns with another extended group of friends for an equally over-the-top celebration of Abbey Road. They’ll play the classic album in its entirety.
Tickets: Day of Show $27; Advance $25; Day of Show Children $17; Advance Children $15; Members $20; Just Kidding Club $10
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Showdate: Saturday, February 7, 2009, 11:00 am
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Kirsten Miller talks about her popular middle-grade series Kiki Strike, the action-packed adventures of delinquent girl scouts out for revenge and a secret city below the streets of Manhattan.
Tickets: $18; Children $12; Members $12; Just Kidding Club $8
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Showdate: Sunday, February 8, 2009, 1:00 pm
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The winner of four Parents’ Choice Gold awards, Justin Roberts crafts songs that are rich with humor and insight capturing children’s everyday lives with songs about temper tantrums, younger siblings, family pets, and more. He has been compared to James Taylor, Elvis Costello, Loudon Wainwright III, and even Green Day—and yet his style and songwriting are truly unique.
“On your feet fun and laugh-out-loud funny.”
—People Magazine
Tickets: Day of Show $27; Advance $25; Day of Show Children $17; Advance Children $15; Members $20; Just Kidding Club $10
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Showdate: Saturday, February 14, 2009
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Two-time Newbery Medal winner Gary Schmidt talks about the frequently comic mishaps and adventures of a 12-year-old Long Island boy in the Vietnam era.
“One of my favorite books of the year.”
—The New York Times
Tickets: $18; Children $12; Members $12; Just Kidding Club $8
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Showdate: Sunday, March 1, 2009, 1:00 pm
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This band is making some of the most inventive and exciting all-ages music around—sophisticated but bouncing-off-the-walls fun at the same time. Their recipe: In a big saucepan mix equal parts Cab Calloway and Woody Guthrie. Stir in a pinch of Spike Jones, NRBQ, and Sun Ra. Top with a sauce of calypso, Cajun, highlife, soul, and reggae. A whopping good time for kids and their keepers alike.
Tickets: Day of Show $19; Advance $18; Day of Show Children $13; Advance Children $12; Members $12; Just Kidding Club $8
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Showdate: Saturday, March 21, 2009, 11:00 am
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The National Book Award-winning author of The Penderwicks talks about the much-loved series that takes readers into the enchanting world of four very different sisters. Fans of classic children’s literature will love the charming, old-fashioned style that still appeals to a contemporary audience.
Tickets: $18; Children $12; Members $12; Just Kidding Club $8
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Showdate: Sunday, March 22, 2009, 1:00 pm
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Join the roughest swaggerin’ scallywaggs that ever sailed the seven seas: Captain Bogg and Salty, the buccaneer rock band for pirates of all ages! This costumed six-person crew from Portland blends original music with humor and history; pirate jigs, mermaid lullabies, and rock and roll sea chanteys are interspersed with nautical advice and humor.
Tickets: Day of Show $27; Advance $25; Day of Show Children $17; Advance Children $15; Members $20; Just Kidding Club $10
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Showdate: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 11:00 am
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If there were ever a Lilith Fair for five-year olds, newcomer Frances England would be a prime candidate to headline. The singer-songwriter brings a little bit of Sarah McLachlan and a little bit of Norah Jones to her folk and indie sound.
Tickets: Day of Show $19; Advance $18; Day of Show Children $13; Advance Children $12; Members $12; Just Kidding Club $8
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Showdate: Saturday, April 4, 2009, 11:00 am
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Don’t miss our first teen book club event! The author talks about his National Book Award-winning novel, a semi-autobiographical tale about a Native-American boy living on the Spokane Indian reservation while attending an all-white school.
”Alexie nimbly blends sharp wit with unapologetic emotion in his first foray into young-adult literature.”
—Kirkus Reviews
Tickets: $18; Children $12; Members $12; Just Kidding Club $8
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Showdate: Sunday, April 5, 2009, 1:00 pm
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With catchy songs paying tribute to historical figures such as John Brown, Nellie Bly, and Aaron Burr alongside whimsical tunes like “Obedience School” and “Vegetarian Tyrannosaurus Rex ” this Brooklyn-based rock band will mesmerize clever kids and smart adults alike.
Tickets: Day of Show $19; Advance $18; Day of Show Children $13; Advance Children $12; Members $12; Just Kidding Club $8
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Showdate: Saturday, April 11, 2009, 11:00 am
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Morgan Taylor’s Gustafer Yellowgold Show (which just had a hit run Off Broadway) is unlike anything in family entertainment. His story-songs about Gustafer and his pals, performed against a backdrop of large-screen animations done up with karaoke-style subtitles for early readers, create a whole world as deep and original as it is beautiful. These performances will celebrate the release of a brand new CD and DVD.
“A cross between Yellow Submarine and Dr. Seuss, filtered through the lens of the Lower East Side.”
—The New York Times
Tickets: Day of Show $19; Advance $18; Day of Show Children $13; Advance Children $12; Members $12; Just Kidding Club $8
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Showdates: Saturday, April 25, 2009 - Sunday, April 26, 2009
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The GRAMMY Award-nominated Ralph Covert returns to get little bodies jumping. The Chicago-based artist takes the same McCartney-esque super-melodic approach to kids music as he does with his indie rock band The Bad Examples—only the lyrics are changed for the ears of the innocent. The result is high-energy mayhem the kids can’t get enough of.
Tickets: Day of Show $27; Advance $25; Day of Show Children $17; Advance Children $15; Members $20; Just Kidding Club $10
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Showdate: Saturday, May 2, 2009
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