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Outdoor Art, Washington Square area,
(212)982-6255, www.washingtonsquareoutdoorartexhibit.org.
Free admission and plenty of fine art can be enjoyed
on the sidewalks of Greenwich Village at the Washington
Square Outdoor Art Exhibit. Outstanding artists from
14 states and Canada have been selected by a jury of
highly regarded figures of the art world to participate.
Admission is free. 9/1 and 9/6-9/7; 12-6pm.
Batter Up, CYO/Manhattan Youth Baseball,
Baseball Academy at the St. Francis School, 116 E. 96th
St., (212)348-7001, www.cyomyb.com or www.manhattanyouthbaseball.com,
cyobaseball@cyomyb.com. Learn baseball the right way
at CYO/Manhattan Youth Baseball Academy. The new indoor
facility opens its doors this month to children of all
ages. The new facility features batting/pitching cages,
and baseball instruction with team strength and agility
training. Sign up now for week(end), afterschool, house
and travel teams. Fall and spring weekend leagues are
played on Randall’s Island and The Great Lawn.
All teams are age-appropriate, and every player receives
a uniform. Opens 9/2; 9am-9pm.
Fall Semester and Open House, miniMasters,
100 Reade St., (212)374-1747, www.minimasters.com. OPEN
HOUSE: miniMasters invites families to experience some
of the many classes offered at their first-class, cultural
living center for parents and children in New York City.
In an Open House event before the official start of
the fall semester, parents and tots will be able to
experience classes, including BabyMuscles, GymRock,
ballet, babysigning, story creation/cartooning, sculpting,
private and group lessons in piano, violin and guitar,
and music and rhythm free! Spots are limited; call and
make a reservation ahead of time. 9/3 and 9/4. FALL
SEMESTER: miniMasters fall registration is officially
open! Register early to get the classes you want. Popular
classes include Suzuki violin and piano, guitar, babyMuscles,
science, French, Spanish, cartooning, sculpting and
painting. Visit www.minimasters.com for details. Ongoing.
Free Class Demo, Eastside Westside
Music Together, (212)496-1242, www.eswsmusictogether.com,
info@eswsmusictogether.com. Eastside Westside Music
Together announces free upcoming demonstration classes,
on the Upper East and West Sides. Music Together classes
are for children birth through kindergarten, and the
adults who love them. The whole family is welcome and
active participation by adults is encouraged. Eastside
Locations: Martha Graham Center, 316 E. 63rd St., 9/3;
10:30am. Central Presbyterian Church, 593 Park Ave.,
9/4; 10am. AHA! Learning Center, 1624 1st Ave., 9/4;
4pm. The Art Farm, 419 E. 91st St., 9/5; 10am. Lenox
Hill Senior Center, 343 E. 70th St., 9/5; 10:30am. Saint
Peter’s Church, 619 Lexington Ave., 9/9; 10am.
Manhattan Church of Christ, 48 E. 80th St., 9/9; 3:15pm.
Westside Locations: Studio Maestro, 48 W. 68th St.,
9/4; 10:45am. Center for Family Music, 102 W. 75th St.,
9/8; 3:15pm. Woodside Gym, 144 Riverside Blvd., 9/9;
10:15am. (Babies 0-8 months) Advent Lutheran Church,
2504 Broadway, 9/9; 12:15pm. Ansche Chesed Synagogue,
251 W. 100th St., 9/11; 11:30am. Woodside Gym, 144 Riverside
Blvd., 9/11; 3:15pm. Center for Family Music, 102 W.
75th St., 9/13; 10:45am.
Scavenger Hunts, Watson Adventures,
(877)9-GO HUNT (946-4868), ext. 22, WatsonAdventures.com/schedule.html.
Watson Adventures presents September scavenger hunts!
The S-x and the Village Hunt, featuring S-x and the
City locations, 9/6. The Secrets of the East Village
Hunt, 9/13. The Wax Attacks Family Hunt at Madame Tussauds,
9/20. The Secrets of Greenwich Village Hunt, 9/27.
Open Houses, The City Congregation
for Humanistic Judaism, located at the Society for the
Advancement of Judaism, 15 W. 86th St., (212)213-1002,
www.citycongregation.org. The City Congregation for
Humanistic Judaism hosts Open Houses. 9/7 and 9/21,
1:45pm.
Girls and Grandparents, American Girl
Place New York, 609 5th Ave. at 49th Street, (877)247-5223.
American Girl Place New York hosts A Great Day with
Grandparents. The event gives girls an opportunity to
spend time bonding with their grandparents through fun
activities and a delicious meal. A Great Day with Grandparents
includes a commemorative photo and keepsakes to take
home in honor of the special day. The event for girls
ages 6 and older takes place in the Cafe of American
Girl Place. Reservations are required, so call (877)247-5223
to reserve your spot. 9/7; 4pm.
Summer Play, Child’s Play, various
locations, (212)877-8227, ext. 204, Holly@RutgersChurch.com.
Child’s Play kicks off its new term! Parents (or
grandparents) and their children are invited to join
in for singing, arts and crafts, story time, imaginative
play and much more at any of the four locations: Rutgers
Church, 236 W. 73rd St.; Church of St. Paul and St.
Andrew, 263 W. 86th St.; Church of the Holy Trinity,
341 E. 87th St.; and Jan Hus Presbyterian Church, 351
E. 74th St. Child’s Play’s groups are designed
to also give parents time to connect in a friendly,
relaxed and supportive atmosphere, so only parents (no
nannies or sitters) attend. Activities are facilitated
by a playgroup leader, a parent who is willing to exchange
parenting stories, offer encouragement, and engages
both children and parents in the fun. Siblings are welcome
at no additional cost. Age-appropriate groups are for
children from 4 months up to 3 years of age. 9/8.
Musical Open Houses, Mary Ann Hall’s
Music for Children, Church of the Heavenly Rest, 2 E.
90th St., 877-YES-MUSIC, www.musicforchildren.net, mail@musicforchildren.net.
Join in for an hour of magical, musical adventures!
Mary Ann Hall’s Music for Children invites you
to “Around the World with Music,” a free
sample class that will take you to Africa, Mexico, Wild
Wild West, Bottom of the Sea and even Outer Space! For
toddlers to age 8. RSVP for your space! 9/10; 4pm. 9/11;
10am. 9/17; 10am. 9/18; 4pm.
Downtown Family Music Festival, The
JCP (Jewish Community Project) Preschool, 146 Duane
St., (212)334-3533, www.jcpdowntown.org. The JCP (Jewish
Community Project) Preschool hosts the Downtown Family
Music Festival. Bring your whole family to Duane Street
for a day of live music, face painting, delicious treats
from the JCP Cafe Powered by Mocca, and more! Musical
guests include Moey’s Music Party, Astrograss
Music and Jacob Stein. 9/14; 10am-12:30pm
Peek a Baby Classes, DramaZone, 220 E. 86th St., (212)348-6960, www.peekababyny.com, RSVP to info@peekababyny.com. LOSE THE MUMMY TUMMY: Find out how to lose your mummy tummy! Peek a baby is hosting a mummy tummy workshop. Come learn why you have a mummy tummy and how to get rid of it. It is easy and not time consuming. To find out more info go to www.peekababyny.com. 9/14; 1-4pm. SAVE YOUR SANITY: Share your fears, worries and questions with a group of people who actually want to hear about your baby’s latest tiny milestone. Join us once a week to talk about everything and anything that is on your mind. Meet other new parents just like you! Suggested for ages 0-8 months (non-crawlers). Mondays; 11-11:45am. SING, DANCE AND PLAY: Give your child a chance to blow off some of that pent up energy in a locale other than your living room. Buy a punch card of 5, 10 or 15 sessions! Come punch your card when it is convenient for you, and buy an additional card at any time. Suggested for ages 6-24 months. Thursdays; 3-3:45pm.
In Perfect Harmony, Robert F. Wagner
Jr. Park in Lower Manhattan, (212)267-9700, www.bpcparks.org.
Gather up the family, a picnic basket and blanket, and
head downtown to the seventh annual family music festival
at Battery Park City: Harmony on the Hudson. This harmonious
gathering features a day of concerts from Tom Chapin
and Friends, Lisa Loeb, Brady Rymer and The Ebony Hillbillies.
In addition to the terrific music lineup, families can
participate in a variety of art activities and games—
Double Dutch jump rope, relay and potato sack races,
tug of war and more. 9/14; 1-6pm.
Summer in the Street, The 92nd Street
Y, Lexington Avenue, from 79th to 94th Streets, (212)415-5500,
www.92y.org/kids. The 92nd Street Y presents Street
Fest. This year’s festival brings thousands of
offerings (including information, activities and live
performances) for every age and stage of life. Enjoy
music, dance and performance acts from around the world
on two stages, with one just for kids. Visit International
Way, a cultural exposition featuring more than a dozen
countries. Receive a discount on tickets/classes and,
for one day only, pay nothing to enroll at the Y’s
May Center for Health, Fitness and Sport. 9/14; 11am-5:30pm.
Dragonologist, Bank Street College
Auditorium, 610 W. 112th St. Bank Street Bookstore in
partnership with Symphony Space presents Dr. Ernest
Drake, Dragonologist! Come meet Dr. Ernest Drake, author
of the bestselling Dragonology and now, Monsterology.
Do krakens really lurk below the ocean waves? Do griffins
command the air above? In a fascinating new discovery,
the intrepid Dr. Ernest Drake turns his inquisitive
gaze from dragons to other so-called mythical creatures
with a presentation on the identification and conservation
of the world’s most fantastical beasts. Come meet
the author and get a signed copy of the brand new book.
The event will include an interactive presentation by
the author, a reading from the new book and an audience
Q&A. All attendees will be eligible to win a complete
book gift pack. Tattoo, poster and activity giveaways
will also be provided. This free event is for ages 6
and older. 9/16; 4:30pm.
Open Houses, The Kid’s Korner
Preschool, 247 W. 24th St., (212)229-9340, www.thekidskornerpreschool.com.
The Kid’s Korner Preschool hosts Open Houses.
9/16, 9/18 and 9/23; 10am.
Open Houses, Philosophy Day School,
12 E. 79th St., (212)744-7300, www.philosophyday.org.
Philosophy Day School hosts Open Houses every Tuesday,
9/16-11/18 (except 9/30); 8:30-9:30am.
Learning to Like the World, Aesthetic
Realism Foundation, 141 Greene St., (212)777-4490, www.aestheticrealism.org.
The Learning to Like the World class for children ages
5-12 focuses on the idea that “books can take
your feelings everywhere.” 9/20.
Concert Blast Off, Lincoln Center,
Avery Fisher Hall, (212)721-6500, www.lincolncenter.org.
The Laurie Berkner Band makes its Lincoln Center debut
with two CD release shows for the brand-new album Rocketship
Run (Two Tomatoes Records). The CD is the first new
release in six years from Berkner and her band, who
can often be seen on Noggin. Come see how this preschool
music teacher by day and indie-rocker by night delights
both kids and parents. 9/21; 1 and 4pm.
Open Houses, SNACK, 220 E. 86th St.,
(212)439-9996, www.snacknyc.com. SNACK hosts Open Houses.
9/21; 11am and 1pm.
Dance Party, Baby Loves Disco, (Le)
Poisson Rouge, 158 Bleecker St., (212)505-FISH, www.lepoissonrouge.com,
www.babylovesdisco.com. Come to the new Manhattan location
for Baby Loves Disco, the hottest dance party for toddlers,
pre-schoolers and parents looking for a break from the
routine playground circuit. Mom Heather Murphy Monteith
hosts as the Rub DJs and MC Loki lead the party. Baby
Loves Disco provides hula hoops, dance scarves, healthy
snacks, chill out spaces and spa services for parents.
Tickets available online. 9/21, 10/19 and 11/16; 2-5pm.
2nd Annual Elephant Playground Fair,
Riverside Park, West 76th Street. This kid-friendly
fundraiser to benefit the Elephant Playground includes
a concert by Little Maestros and Ashley Gramins, arts
and crafts by Kidville, moonbounces, tattoos, face painting,
an actual police car and fire truck for kids to explore,
games and food. Free entry. Rain or shine. All ages.
9/21; 11am-3pm.
Open Houses, Solomon Schechter School
of Manhattan, 50 E. 87th St., (212)427-9500, www.sssm.org.
Solomon Schechter School of Manhattan hosts an Open
House. 9/23; 7-8:30pm.
Evening Yoga, Riverside Park South,
66th Street Plaza, 311, www.nyc.gov/parks, www.riversideparkfund.org.
End your day with relaxing Hatha yoga in a beautiful
sunset setting, as part of the Summer on the Hudson
series. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear
loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat.
This is a free event. Wednesdays through 9/24; 6:30-7:30pm.
Open House, Children’s Workshop,
Cathedral of St. John the Divine, 1047 Amsterdam Ave.,
(212)932-7314, www.stjohndivine.org. After a summer
long hiatus, the Medieval Arts Workshop reopens with
an all-day Open House. Drop in to experience hands-on
medieval art activities. Carve a block of limestone,
create medieval illuminated letters, sculpt clay gargoyles,
weave on a loom, make stained glass collages, talk about
architecture, build a model of the Cathedral and more!
Short tours of the Cathedral and storytelling offered
on the hour to participants. Recommended for ages 4
and older with accompanying adult. 9/27; 10am-3pm.
From the Author, StoryTime By Design
at Kids at Art, 1349 Lexington Ave. at 90th Street,
(917)533-4201 or (917)405-7959, www.storytimebydesign.com.
Working children’s activities into a packed schedule
can be tough, but at StoryTime By Design, 45 minutes
is all it takes to start your child on the road to a
lifetime appreciation of literature. At StoryTime By
Design, children 6 months to 5 years spend the time
listening to tales of classic and new works of fiction.
StoryTime By Design hosts an author reading with Marion
and Alycia Margolis, authors of Sit! Stay! Sign! (Xlibris
Corporation). The heartwarming tale tells the story
of a deaf little girl who adopts a deaf dog and teaches
the dog how to communicate through sign languge. 9/27;
9:30-11am.
Comedy for Kids, Kids ’N Comedy,
Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W. 23rd St., (212)877-6115,
www.kidsncomedy.com. FALL SEASON: Kids ’N Comedy’s
fall season of shows begins this month! Kids ages 11-18
perform in these unique stand-up comedy shows, appropriate
for children ages 9 and older and their families. Sundays,
9/28, 10/19, 11/23 and 12/14; 1pm. ON-CAMERA AUDITION
WORKSHOPS: Kids ages 10-17 learn to read sides from
a stand-up comedian/actress and teacher. See yourself
on tape as you develop your scenes. Each student gets
his or her own tape, and a casting director from a major
TV network talks to you about the auditioning process.
Classes monthly, beginning the first Saturday of the
month, 2:30pm.
Lend a Helping Paw, Build-A-Bear Workshop®,
various locations, www.buildabear.com. Come to a Build-A-Bear
Workshop® store and make
Champ— A Champion Fur Kids— in honor of
Children’s Cancer Awareness Month! When you make
this friend, $1 will be distributed through the Build-A-Bear
Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation to help Children’s
Cancer Awareness. Through September.
Open Houses and More, The Studio School,
117 W. 95th St., (212)678-2416. TOUR AND OPEN HOUSE:
The Studio School, nursery through 8th grade, invites
families to tour the school weekly and to attend Open
Houses. Please call to reserve a space. Open Houses
held on 10/29 and 11/12; 6:30-8:30pm. BEGINNINGS: The
Studio School has started a new class called Beginnings,
which is designed as an introduction to the school program,
and focuses on activities and experiences that encourage
a child’s natural curiosity about the world and
their relationships in it. Children need to be accompanied
by a parent or caregiver. The class is for 2 and 3 year
olds, and it meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-2:30pm.
Jazz Kids, Lincoln Center, Rose Theater,
www.jalc.org. For parents who love jazz and want their
children to learn about the art form, check out the
Jazz at Lincoln Center family concert series Jazz for
Young People. The concerts help to inspire the budding
jazz lovers in your family with three amusing and enlightening
presentations. This session’s concerts include:
Who Is Thelonious Monk? on 11/15; What Is Hot Jazz?
on 3/7, 2009; and Who Is Benny Goodman? on 6/6, 2009.
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Show Time, The Players Theatre, 115
MacDougal St., www.literallyalive.com, www.theplayerstheatre.com.
SELFISH GIANT: Can the laughter of a child melt the cold
heart of a selfish giant? Yes, it can! This adaptation
of Oscar Wilde’s beautiful fairytale will warm the
hearts of young and old alike. Step into Wilde’s
imagination as the story unfolds through music, dance,
storytelling and puppetry. In addition to the musical,
the audience receives a special treat: interactive arts
workshops prior to the performance. Saturdays and Sundays,
9/6-10/26 (no show 10/5); 11am workshop and 12pm show.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: There once was a young girl named
Beauty who didn’t seem to fit in. Her nose was always
stuck in a book and unlike her sisters, she wasn’t
looking for a Prince Charming to rescue her. What she
wanted was adventure, and that’s just what she found.
In order to settle her father’s debt, she goes to
live in a magical castle with a mysterious beast. What
she discovers is her true self, friendship and the meaning
of love. This adaptation, based on the original book by
Jeanne-Marie LePrince de Beaumont, is filled with charming
musical numbers, delightful dancing, endearing and amusing
characters, wonder and magic. Guaranteed to thrill and
warm the hearts of children ages 3 to 103. Audience members
may participate in an interactive arts workshops prior
to the performance. Saturdays and Sundays, 11/9-12/30
(no show 12/7); 11am workshop and 12pm show. PERCUSSION
PEOPLE: Families are invited to partake in this interactive
family concert with instrument building workshop, which
features percussion styles from around the world. Every
first Sunday of the month from October-June; 11am workshop
and 12pm show.
Moey Live! P is for Party, DR2 Theatre,
103 E. 15th St., (212)375-1110, www.moeysmusicparty.com.
Popular NYC children’s performer Moey brings Moey
Live! P is for Party, the new interactive musical for
children ages 1-8, to the DR2 Theatre. Using words that
start with P (like puppets, pompoms, pirates, princesses
and pizza), the audience helps Moey and her band plan
the most wonderful party ever for shhh...a very special
surprise guest. There’s no pin the tale on the donkey
at this party— just lots of audience participation.
And yes, there is even a song about going pee! Children
who are celebrating their birthdays are invited on stage
for a personalized birthday song and more special treats.
Call ahead. Friday matinees at 10am and 12pm are offered
for school groups. Sundays at 11am and 1pm; 9/21-10/26.
Max and the Truffle Pig, 45th Street
Theatre, 345 W. 45th St. (Between 8th and 9th Ave.),
(866)811-4111, www.nymf.org. Max is a serious boy. Suzette
is a light-hearted pig. Max’s father is the most
temperamental of French chefs. When the neighborhood
Countess announces her plan to come to dinner, Max and
Suzette are sent deep into the French woods to find
that rarest of gastronomic delicacies: the truffle.
9/15 at 8pm, 9/17 at 4:30pm, 9/20 at 1pm and 4:30pm,
9/21 at 4:30pm, 9/23 at 8pm.
Shows Galore, The New Victory Theater,
The New Victory Theater, launching its 14th season, continues
to bring beautiful, wondrous and genre-busting performances
to its audiences. After scouring the globe to identify
imaginative and distinctive works of theater, music, dance
and circus, the New Vic has programmed its biggest season
for audiences of all ages. Performances will include:
The Green Sheep, based on Mem Fox’s best-selling
children’s book for little ones, 9/10-9/28. Rewind,
high-energy, new-school style break-dance by national
B-Boy champions, 10/3-10/19. Hunchback, re-telling of
The Hunchback of Notre Dame featuring top-notch puppetry
and masks, 10/24-11/9. Cirque Mechanics, quirky and off-the-wall
circus for the holidays with acrobats and aerialists,
11/14-12/14. Holiday House Party with Dan Zanes and Friends,
beloved children’s singer/songwriter, 12/19-1/4.
Cranked, eye-opening drama about crystal meth addiction
using hip-hop, spoken word and video, 1/9-1/25. Jason
and the Argonauts, based on the Greek classic about Jason
and his epic journey on the Argo, 1/23-2/1. Taoub, Moroccan
fantasia featuring a family of acrobats and live Arabic
music, 2/6-2/22. Henry V, Shakespearean tale about King
Henry of England and the battle of Agincourt, 2/27-3/8.
Black Violin, classically trained violinists perform funky,
urban-style violin, 3/13-3/22. La Famiglia Dimitri, old-fashioned
family circus with original music, 3/27-4/19. Soledad
Barrio and Noche Flamenca, Soledad Barrio and company
with world-premiere for families, 4/24-5/3. The Queen
of Colors, charming story told with shadow puppetry, live
music and live illustration, 5/1-5/17. Rock ‘n Roll
Penguin, zany Japanese duo performs outrageous physical
comedy, 5/8-5/24. Tom Tom Club, daredevil circus stars
combined with live music and rock-concert energy, 5/29-6/14.
9/10-6/14.
Gustafer Yellowgold’s Mellow Sensation,
The Daryl Roth Theatre, 101 E. 15th St., (212)375-1110.
Gustafer Yellowgold’s Mellow Sensation show resumes
Saturday performances at the Daryl Roth Theatre. Gustafer
Yellowgold is a friendly creature who came to Earth from
the Sun and has a knack for befriending some odd creatures.
Children who attend the show, filled with moving images
and live songs, as part of a birthday celebration receive
a Gustafer doll and song dedication from creator Morgan
Taylor. The birthday child’s guests receive special
gift bags filled with Gustafer stickers, tattoos and postcards.
Please call ahead to notify the theater of a birthday
celebration. 9/20-12/6.
Peter and The Wolf, Manhattan Children’s
Theatre, 52 White St., (212)352-3101, www.theatermania.com.
Sergei Prokofiev’s musical tale of Peter and The
Wolf comes to the Manhattan Children’s Theatre in
Tribeca. Allison Gregory (Go, Dog. Go!) adapted the classic
story, and each character is brought to life through a
different musical instrument. Peter and the Wolf follows
the story of Peter, a smart and brave boy whose animal
friends are approached by a wolf. Find out if Peter’s
fearlessness is enough to save his friends during the
show’s run. 9/13-11/9.
Holes, Atlantic Theater Company, Linda
Gross Theater, 336 W. 20th St., (646)216-1190, www.atlantictheater.org.
Louis Sachar’s award winning book Holes was adapted
for the big screen by Walt Disney Pictures for the 2003
adventure film of the same name, and now it comes to the
stage. Wrongfully accused of stealing a pair of sneakers,
Stanley Yelnats is sent to a boot camp for wayward youths
in the desert, where he and the other youths are exploited
to further the evil warden’s wicked goals. Saturdays
and Sundays, 9/20-10/5; 10:30am.
The Gazillion Bubble Show, New World
Stages Theatre, 340 W. 50th St., www.newworldstages.com.
Step into the “unbubblelievable” magical kingdom
of Fan Yang’s Gazillion Bubble Show! The first and
only interactive stage production of its kind, complete
with fantastic light effects, lasers and jaw-dropping
masterpieces of bubbly artistry, this unforgettable experience
is not to be missed. Through 11/23/08.
Secrets of a Soccer Mom, Snapple Theater
Center, 210 W. 50th St., (212)398-2765, ext. 140, www.secretsofasoccermom.com.
In Secrets of a Soccer Mom, three women leave their traditional
spots on the sidelines to play in the annual mother-son
soccer game. This ordinary day becomes extraordinary as
the competition ignites their fierce desire to recapture
their spirit, humor and passion. Use code MOM37 online
at Ticketmaster.com or by phone at (212)307-4100 for a
special discount. Ongoing.
The Cat Who Went to Heaven, Culture
Project, (212)352-3101, www.cultureproject.org. This puppet
show tells a jazz-inflected tale, featuring a struggling
Japanese artist, his housekeeper, a Buddhist priest from
the local temple and an inspirational cat. When the cat
unexpectedly appears in the starving artist’s studio,
his fortune begins to change. Ongoing; Tuesdays at 7pm,
Saturdays at 10am and Sundays at 7pm.
Dear Maudie, 78th Street Theatre Lab,
236 W. 78th St., (212)868-4444. This show tells the tale
of two girls who met in the 4th grade and made a pact
to correspond with one another until they reach age 13
“or one of the girls gets a pimple!” In the
tradition of Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s
Me, Margaret, the show takes the gals through the emotions
of growing up and the heartbreak of losing old friends.
Sundays; 1pm.
Shakespeare Retold for Kids, Manhattan
Ensemble Theater, 55 Mercer St., (212)391-1072. FOOLS
IN LOVE: Shakespeare’s classic tale gets an imaginative
makeover in this fun-loving play. It all begins in Duke’s
diner, complete with a jukebox, soda pops and bobby socks.
Tunes from the ’50s and ’60s also enliven
the production, along with colorful fairies, mismatched
lovers and an acting troupe. Call for ongoing weekly show
times. TEMPEST TOSSED FOOLS: This rock n roll re-imagining
of The Tempest stars Ana Chlumsky of My Girl fame. The
show is a totally enchanting fantasy that serves as a
creative gateway to teach kids about classic literature
and productions. Call for ongoing weekly performances.
Cinderella Samba, Swedish Cottage Marionette
Theatre, Central Park at 79th St. and West Drive, (212)988-9093,
www.cityparksfoundation.org. The Foundation presents Cinderella
Samba. Set in the lush landscape of Brazil, this timeless
fairy tale finds Cinderella and her Prince in a Samba
contest at the Carnival Ball. Kids will experience a live
marionette puppet show. Reservations required. Tuesday-Friday;
10:30am-noon. Saturday and Sunday; 1pm.
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Children’s Galleries for Jewish Culture,
The Children’s Galleries for Jewish Culture is home
to two wonderful exhibitions with more than 80 fun-filled
interactive stations for children ages 5-12. September
offers a wealth of programs: Back to School! Make leather
or felt pencil cases, nameplates and personalized lunch
bags using stickers, lanyard and beads. 9/7; 2-5pm. Back
to School! Make leather or felt pencil cases, nameplates
and personalized lunch bags using stickers, lanyard and
beads. 9/8; 3-6pm. Use sheet metal and beads to create
beautiful “ancient” jewelry. Build a miniature
New York neighborhood using paper bags, collage and drawing.
9/14; 2-5pm. Use sheet metal and beads to create beautiful
“ancient” jewelry. Build a miniature New York
neighborhood using paper bags, collage and drawing. 9/15;
3-6pm. Prep for Rosh Hashanah! Make New Year’s greeting
cards in various styles and decorate honey jars using
special color markers. 9/21; 2-5pm. Prep for Rosh Hashanah!
Make New Year’s greeting cards in various styles
and decorate honey jars using special color markers. 9/22;
3-6pm. Prep for Rosh Hashanah! Create your own Declaration
of Resolutions for the New Year and decorate honey jars
using special color markers. 9/28; 2-5pm.
American Museum of Natural History,
81st Street b/w Columbus Avenue and Central Park West,
(212)769-5200, www.amnh.org. FIELD TRIP: AMNH hosts fall
bird walks. Participants will have the opportunity to
observe the fall migration of birds in Central Park and
learn how to use field marks, habitat, behavior and song
as aids in identification. The walks will be led by naturalists
Stephen C. Quinn (Tuesdays), Joseph DiConstanzo (Wednesdays
and Thursdays, 7am) and Harold Feinberg (Thursdays, 9am).
Meet on the northeast corner of Central Park West and
77th Street. There is a fee, and you must register at
least one week in advance. Tuesdays, 9/2-10/21; 7-9am.
Wednesdays, 9/3-10/22; 7-9am. Thursdays, 9/4-10/23; 7-9am.
Thursdays, 9/4-10/23; 9-11am. HAYDEN PLANETARIUM VIRTUAL
UNIVERSE: The Hayden Planetarium has assembled the world’s
largest cosmic atlas, extending from Earth to the greatest
distances yet charted by astronomers. Join in on the first
Tuesday of each month for a fully interactive tour of
the universe that surrounds us— the longest trip
you can take while staying in New York. 9/2; 6:30pm. HAYDEN
PLANETARIUM SATURN LECTURE: The legendary Cassini spacecraft
and its Huygens probe have arrived at Saturn in the outer
reaches of the solar system. Carolyn Porco, director of
Cassini Imaging Central Laboratory for Operations (CICLOPS),
will discuss the scientific significance of this historic
exploration. 9/15; 7:30pm. ANIMAL DRAWING: The celebrated
dioramas, dinosaur skeletons and other distinctive features
of the Museum serve as the setting for an intensive after-hours
drawing course with Stephen C. Quinn, Department of Exhibition,
and author of Windows on Nature: The Great Habitat Dioramas
of the American Museum of Natural History. Students will
learn about the gifted artists who created the world-class
dioramas as they sketch subjects in their “natural”
environments. Thursdays, 9/25-11/20; 7-9pm. HAYDEN PLANETARIUM
CELESTIAL HIGHLIGHTS: On the last Tuesday of each month,
enjoy a live presentation under the brilliant stars of
the Zeiuss Mark IX Star Projector. This tour of the heavens
offers a view of the constantly changing night sky. Learn
about the current positions of the Moon, planets and stars,
as well as visual spectacles such as meteor showers, eclipses
and conjunctions. Advance registration is encouraged.
9/30; 6:30 pm.
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan,
www.cmom.org. BACK TO SCHOOL: Get ready for school! Design
your own one-of-a-kind colorful tie-dyed tee. 9/1; 12,
2, 3 and 4pm. TARGET FREE FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT: Come to
CMOM for free admission! 9/5; 5-8pm. HANDS-ON HEALTHY
TOTS: Make a bone collage, sing the “Dem Bones”
song at circle time and discover why calcium is important
to help you grow strong. For kids ages 4 and younger.
9/6; 10:30am-12pm and 2:30-4:30pm. RAMADAN TRADITION:
During Ramadan, children are seen in the streets swinging
their Fanoos (a symbol of Ramadan) and singing songs.
Make and decorate your own Fanoos with paper, glue and
pipe cleaners. For kids ages 5 and older. 9/6; 12, 2,
3 and 4pm. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES: Play a game to discover
how different fruits and vegetables help your body stay
healthy. Decorate your own kid-sized paper cut out with
rainbow colored images of vegetables and fruits. For kids
ages 5 and older. 9/7; 12, 2, 3 and 4pm. AUTHOR SERIES:
Award-winning illustrator Paul Hoppe reads his new picture
book, Metal Man about Devon, a young boy who, with the
help of a sculptor, learns to weld a sculpture of his
own. Explore the beauty of metal as you create your own
one-of-a kind sculpture with found hardware. For kids
ages 5 and older. 9/7; 3 and 4pm.
American Folk Art Museum, 45 W. 53rd
St., (212)265-1040, ext. 148, www.folkartmuseum.org. Family
Programs at the American Folk Art Museum introduce children
ages 4-12, and their accompanying adults, to folk art
through interactive discussion-based tours in the galleries
followed by a hands-on art-making activity inspired by
objects in the museum. Programs meet at the admission
desk and begin promptly at 1pm. The first Saturday of
every month; 1-2:30pm.
Anniversary and Exhibits, Children’s
Museum of the Arts, 182 Lafayette St., (212)274-0986,
www.cmany.org. This year marks a milestone in the Children’s
Museum of the Arts’ (CMA) history— the museum’s
20th anniversary! Founded in 1988 as an alternative to
the mainstream children’s museum, CMA is New York
City’s only children’s museum dedicated entirely
to the arts. CMA hosts a special exhibit to celebrate
the occasion. “5 by 4 = 20: Celebrating CMA’s
20th Anniversary” is an exhibition designed to celebrate
the diverse artistic experiences and energy that children
and adult artists bring to the museum when they come to
create. This exhibit will invite four groups to create
five pieces of art, for a total of 20 pieces. The artists
will be asked to interpret, play with, and abstract on
the number 20. Visit www.cmany.org for details. Ongoing.
Tolerance Days, Simon Wiesenthal Center’s
NY Tolerance Center, 50 E. 42nd St., (212)697-1180. The
Center has launched its Public Days program with guided
tours for the public every Monday. The program allows
visitors to explore the Center’s offerings weekly
on a reservation basis. Modeled after the Museum of Tolerance
in Los Angeles, this is Manhattan’s first state-of-the-art
interactive training and educational facility that focuses
on the dynamics of racism and prejudice in America, international
human rights and the history of the Holocaust. Mondays;
9am-5pm.
Museum Adventures, 141 E. 88th St.,
(212)996-4169. Museum Adventures holds weekly classes
that introduce children to the excitement of visiting
Big Apple museums. Children explore a different art gallery
every week, discovering all forms of art from far-off
places and periods. Call for more details.
Ellis Island Immigration Museum, Ellis
Island, New York Harbor, (212)363-3200. Learn about America’s
immigration experience with three floors of self-guided
exhibits and displays, including the Oral History Studio
and the Immigrants’ Living Theatre. Audio tours
narrated by Tom Brokaw are available in several languages.
Open daily, year round (except Christmas), from 9:30am-5pm.
Saturdays in the Galleries, ARTime,
(718)797-1573. ARTime introduces elementary-age kids and
their families to the world of art by offering an interactive
90-minute gallery tour led by two historians. Participants
investigate the ideas, materials and techniques employed
by today’s artists through engaging hands-on activities
and discussions. Pre-registration required. Call for location.
Saturdays; 11am.
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Fall Programs, ¡HOLA!
A Playgroup in Spanish, (917)648-5006, www.holaplaygroup.com,
info@holaplaygroup.com. ¡HOLA! A Playgroup in Spanish
is a unique language program where children learn to love
Spanish. The programs for kids ages 12 months through
6 years focus on a wide repertory of concepts that help
to build vocabulary on topics of interest in the child’s
world. This month, ¡HOLA! introduces Yoga en Español
(3-5 years), Flamenco en Español (3-7 years), Exploring
Cultures Program (3-6 years) and the Extended Morning
program (3-6 years), a pre-school alternative program.
Fall programs begin 9/8.
Learn and Live Judaism,
Fifth Avenue Synagogue, 5 E. 62nd St., (212)838-2122,
rabbi@5as.org. Fifth Avenue Synagogue hosts Shabbat Academy.
Dynamic teachers lead Shabbat Academy, instructing 5-
to 12-year-old children on a journey of discovery and
serious Jewish learning. This supplementary school meets
on Saturday mornings, so that students experience Jewish
communal life in all of its vitality. Children participate
in the Synagogue’s Shabbat service and enjoy special
children’s food at the Synagogue’s congregational
Kiddush. The Synagogue’s rabbi, Yaakov Kermaier,
is available to discuss the Shabbat Academy by phone or
by e-mail. Begins on 9/13.
SingForTheStage.com,
(347)277-0376, alisa@singforthestage.com. SingForTheStage.com
presents the Aspiring “Teen” Musical Theater
Audition Technique Workshop. In this dynamic one-day workshop
actor, singer, teacher Alisa Endsley will give aspiring
teens the necessary tools to be confident, prepared and
ready for any professional audition. As a leading actress,
Endsley has worked with some of the biggest names on Broadway
including composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, director Trevor
Nunn, Tony-winning actors Patti Lupone, George Hearn and
Betty Buckley to name a few. Participants will learn tools
of the trade, including: how to seize the audition from
the moment you enter the room, to choose audition material
that is right for you, to find the story in the song,
what New York casting directors and agents are looking
for and more. Endsley will get down to the basics your
teen needs to have a successful professional audition.
If you are a young performer and want to work in musical
theater, this is the workshop for you! Seating is limited,
so don’t wait! 9/20; 10am-12pm.
92nd Street Fall, 92nd
Street Y, 1395 Lexington Ave. at 92nd Street, (212)415-5500,
www.92Y.org. SOUNDGARDEN: In this new “Pre-Instrumental”
Class, children ages 4-5 years explore the world of sounds
with “soundmakers”— everything from
bubble wrap and shakers to their own tummies. The “soundmakers”
don’t require learning “technique,”
so children are really free to listen and experiment and
to begin to manipulate and organize sound. Using “pictures”
of sounds on flashcards, they organize the cards/sounds
into sequences (writing music), and use computers to record
their sounds, play them back and digitally manipulate
them in new ways (arranging music and recognizing the
ways different sounds behave and interact). In SoundGarden,
children “grow” their own music, and become
experts in working and playing with sound. They develop
enthusiasm for making music and an understanding of instruments
as tools for self-expression, without first having to
jump through hoops to master the fingering on a violin
or piano. Begins on 9/25. STORYBOOK MUSICAL: Children
ages 8-11 with various vocal and instrumental abilities
create a musical with help from singer/composer Lauri
Wallace. Students learn about the musical as a literary
form, develop analytical writing skills, learn proper
vocal technique and learn about character and plot development.
The yearlong course culminates in a performance of the
musical, which parents may attend. Begins on 9/28; 4-4:45pm.
CitiSchool, 52 Mercer
St., (212)334-5440, info@citibabes.com, www.citibabes.com.
The fall pre-school season is approaching rapidly, and
now is the time to start planning for your child’s
introduction to school. Citibabes, a private family club
in Soho that offers activities for both children and parents,
introduces CitiSchool, a pre-school program for 2s and
3s, and CitiSchool Jrs., a program for children 18-24
months. All CitiSchool classes begin September 2008.
Fall Soccer League, Simply
Sports, (877)213-BALL, jeff@simplysports.net, www.simplysports.net.
Registration is now open for the Simply Sports Soccer
League. Simply Sports offers a complete soccer experience
with teams led by experienced and knowledgeable coaches
and games run by reliable and consistent referees. An
instructional clinic is held prior to each game. The mission
is to provide girls and boys with a consistent and worthwhile
total soccer experience. Each child receives a uniform
(shirt, short and socks) and a trophy. The fall weekend
soccer league is meant for boys in grades k-5 and girls
in grades k-4. Visit the Web site for details. Register
now. League starts in September.
Garden Walking Tours,
Fort Tryon Park Zone 2, intersection of Cabrini Boulevard
and Fort Washington Avenue, 311, www.nyc.gov/parks. On
the first Sunday of the month, Fort Tryon Park Garden
walking tours will include the Alpine Garden as well as
the Heather Garden. Enjoy panoramic views of the Hudson
River and New Jersey Palisades as you learn about the
plants and history of Fort Tryon Park and the Heather
Garden from members of our expert horticultural staff.
Through 10/26; 1pm.
Mr. Fox, HiArt!, (212)362-8190,
www.hiartkids.com. HiArt! presents Tobias Picker’s
Fantastic Mr. Fox in the Opera ’N Art! and Arty
Readers! program for children ages 2-10. Join in this
fall, when Roald Dahl’s story is brought to operatic
life by renowned composer Tobias Picker. Making art with
wild abandon, HiArt! kids will immortalize the fox heroes
in the most vivd hues, then hop off to galleries for the
best of arty times. Registration open now.
Language Story & Song Time,
The Language Workshop for Children, 888 Lexington Ave.,
(212)396-0830, www.languageworkshopforchildren.com. The
Language Workshop for Children introduces your little
ones to the cultures and tales of other countries in their
free “Open to the Public” Story & Song
Time series. Designed for children ages 2-6, this monthly
program gives participants a chance to hear stories in
a new language, watch felt board play, and build a repetoire
of foreign words and phrases. Spanish Story & Song
Time classes are offered on Friday at 3:30pm and French
Story & Song Time on Tuesday at 3:30pm. Call (800)731-0830
or visit www.languageworkshopforchildren.com to reserve
your spot.
Learn to Fence, Fencers
Club, 119 W. 25th St., 5th Floor, (212)807-6947, www.fencersclub.com.
Fencers Club is now in its 125th season, and beginner
packages are available to start your child on the path
to proper fencing technique. Fencers Club offers beginner
classes in foil, sabre and epee. Call now to learn more.
American Ballroom Dance Parties,
25 W. 31st St., 4th Floor, (212)244-8400, www.pierredulaine.com,
dancedulaine@msn.com. The American Ballroom Dance Studio,
formerly known as the Pierre Dulaine Dancenter, is operated
as a project of the American Ballroom Theater, a not-for-profit
organization directed by artistic directors Pierre Dulaine
and Yvonne Marceau. With the success of Mad Hot Ballroom
and Take the Lead, this elegant studio continues to inspire
both youth and adult audiences with the spirit of ballroom
and Latin dance. Every fourth Friday of the month, American
Ballroom Dance Studio hosts Dance Socials, which include
dance lessons (7-8pm), a dance party (8-10pm), and free
wine and snacks! Socialize! Exercise! Ongoing.
Tour History, Mount Vernon
Hotel Museum and Garden, (212)838-6878, www.mvhm.org.
The Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden is pleased to
offer educational group tours of its celebrated facilities.
Visitors have their choice of three tours: From Carriage
House to Country Escape (And Everything In Between); Behind
the Ropes: A Decorative Arts Tour; and Upstairs, Downstairs:
A Social History Tour. Ongoing.
The Center for Jewish History,
15 W. 16th St., www.cjh.org. The Center for Jewish History
in New York City offers a host of exhibits and events
designed to engage the mind and promote greater awareness
and understanding of Jewish culture. Available archival
documents offer a unique glimpse into the history and
traditions of the Jewish people. The center also offers
a variety of online educational resources on their Web
site. Log on to learn more.
Gone Wild, Wild Blue,
401 E. 76th St., (212)628-3582, www.wildbluekids.com.
Nothing sparks a child’s imagination like tales
of far away people and places; and no place does a better
job of bringing those exotic ideas to life than Wild Blue.
Now children with adventurous spirits can celebrate their
birthdays at Wild Blue. Wild Blue creates parties specifically
for each child, and the possibilities are endless: a rocket
science challenge, an outdoor adventure, an Indian Festival
of Light and more. Whether birthday children are inspired
by Wild Blue’s classes or have ideas of their own,
Wild Blue can help to design a unique celebration. Call
for details.
Intro to Tennis, Elf
Tennis, www.elftennis.com. The mission at Elf Tennis is
to introduce young children to tennis in a fun manner.
Elf Tennis offers classes for children that feature child-centered
games and exercises. Classes are small and taught by quality
instructors. Visit www.elftennis.com for details. Ongoing.
Youth and Tot Services,
Synagogue for the Arts, 49 White St., (212)966-7141, www.synagogueforthearts.org.
The Synagogue for the Arts Hebrew School provides families
with the opportunity to give their children a Jewish education
in a warm and creative setting. The Synagogue’s
Tot Shabbat morning program brings prayer, music and storytelling
together in a 1-hour program ideal for preschoolers and
early elementary students, and their parents. Ongoing;
10:30am.
For Theater Kids, SingForTheStage,
(347)277-0376, SingForTheStage.com. Musical Theater Audition
Workshop is a free, 2-hour workshop for teens (ages 13-18)
that teaches how to seize an audition right from the start,
how to choose the right audition material and how to find
the story in the song. Singer, actress, and teacher Alisa
Endsley runs the SingForTheStage workshops, and she has
worked with Andrew Lloyd Weber, Trevor Nunn, Patti Lupone,
George Hearn and Betty Buckley. Call or visit the Web
for details.
Dance Delights, American
Ballroom Dance Studio, 25 W. 31st St., 4th Floor, (212)244-8400,
www.pierredulaine.com. American Ballroom Dance Studio
welcomes adults and children to dance in the space that
served as the home of the movies Mad Hot Ballroom and
Take the Lead. The Ballroom offers lessons in Rumba, Cha,
Swing, Fox Trot, Tango, Waltz and Salsa, Youth Classes,
Wedding Packages, Individual and Group Classes, and Monthly
Dance Parties. Call or visit the Web site for details.
Ongoing.
Get Cookin’, Mini
Chef NYC, (212)727-2703, www.minichefnyc.com. Mini Chef
NYC welcomes children and their parents to try their culinary
smarts in the Paradou kitchen this month in a Cooking
Camp. Mini Chef hosts these weekly classes at Paradou
Restaurant where young chefs learn the joys of cooking
as they mix and measure in Gastro Fun: Summer Foods for
Everyone. Mini Chef has also added a Mexican Fiesta theme
to its birthday party options and opened up a fabulous
new private party room in Tribeca. Learn more about the
private room at www.roomstudio.net.
Flag Tours, Flagman Pete’s
Flags of the UN Tour, (917)414-0254, flagmanpete@flagsofuntour.com,
www.flagsofuntour.com. From Afghanistan to Turkmenistan,
The Gambia to Zambia, Flagman Pete takes you on his whirlwind,
interactive walking tour. Flagman Pete identifies the
many different Flags, describes a bit about the countries
“behind” them, what they are best known for
and which famous individuals and celebrities call them
home. All this accompanied by Flagman Pete’s trademark
sense of humor and fun along the way! Interesting trivia,
little-known facts and even some of his own original insights
into the UN itself— Flagman Pete brings it all together
in his informative Famous Flags of the United Nations
Tour. Flagman Pete’s Tours are approximately 45
minutes in length and may be scheduled/reserved Monday-Friday
at United Nations Headquarters and Monday-Sunday at the
Rockefeller Center, off Fifth Avenue. Go toe-to-toe with
Flagman Pete. Put your knowledge to the test. How many
flags do you know? For more information, see Flagman Pete’s
Web site. Ongoing.
Parent Intro Class, TV
Tots™ at Weist-Barron, 35 W. 45 St., 6th Floor,
(212)840-7025, www.TVTots.com. Introduction is an interactive
class for parents and children ages newborn-5. Children
become comfortable appearing on-camera, and discussion
topics include finding and contacting agents and preparing
for auditions. The Show-Biz Parenting Fast Track seminar
introduces parents to the ins and outs of child acting.
Call or visit the Web site for details.
Picture Perfect, Alexandra
Gabanyi, (212)588-9356, alexgabanyi@yahoo.com. Instead
of giving Mom a traditional framed photograph of the children
this year for Mothers Day, try something new with a hand-painted,
pastel portrait. Artist Alexandra Gabanyi originally trained
in Hungary, has worked for years in New York as an illustrator
and now exclusively paints children’s portraits.
The paintings are life-size and something that parents
will treasure forever. Call or e-mail to learn more.
Now Open, Gotham Taekwon-Do,
328 E 61st St., 3rd Floor, (212)326-9510, www.nyctkd.com.
Gotham Taekwon-Do is now open and offering classes for
adults and children ages 3 and up. Gotham Taekwon-Do provides
quality instruction in traditional tae kwon do and East
Asian calligraphy. Classes are taught by internationally
recognized master instructors. Gotham Taekwon-Do is fun
and fitness for the whole family! Call or stop in today
to schedule your free trial lesson! Ongoing.
Erena’s Piano Studio, Upper
East Side, (212)755-8196. Passionate, experienced, world-renowned
piano teacher Erena Topchieva is looking for dedicated,
responsible students who have a love of music. Upper East
Side studio. No experience necessary. Scholarship opportunity
available for aspiring piansts. Ages 6 and up may apply.
Contact Erena at (212)755-8196 or (646)283-5471.
Learning Chinese, Xiao
Bao Chinese, locations on the Upper West Side and in Soho,
(646)415-8661, www.xiaobaochinese.com. Introducing a new
Mandarin Chinese language program for children ages 5
and under, as well as their parents/caregivers. The activity-based
program introduces the Chinese language and culture through
developmentally appropriate music, movement, storytelling
and play. Xiao Bao holds classes at convenient locations
on the Upper West Side and in Soho. Ongoing.
Piccadilly Circus, Wild
Blue, (212)628-3582, www.wildbluekids.com. Join Wild Blue
for a family adventure unlike any other! Piccadilly Circus
is a series of entertaining special events designed to
teach children and their families about geography and
world cultures. Presentations include special guests from
around the world and interactive, hands-on experiences.
These drop-in sessions are great for families looking
for something new to do on the weekends, and each week’s
theme varies based on what is influencing and going on
in New York City. Ongoing.
Yoga Fun, Karma Kids
Yoga, 104 W. 14th St., (646)638-1444, www.karmakidsyoga.com.
Karma Kids Yoga will have free Story Time Yoga classes!
Great stories and yoga fun, all mixed together! For kids
up to 5 years old. Every Wednesday at 11:30am, Thursday
at 1pm and Friday at 3pm; ongoing.
New York Kids Club, 219
E. 67th St., (212)991-6700, www.nykidsclub.com. PAJAMA
PARTIES: By popular demand, the New York Kids Club begins
hosting Saturday evening Pajama Parties! Nurturing coaches
lead a fun filled evening of dinner, activities and adventure
6:30-9:30pm. Ongoing. BROADWAY BABIES: Broadway Babies
is a creative musical mommy-and-me class that introduces
children to Broadway shows. Broadway Babies recently announced
the addition of its Babies and Superstars classes at the
New York Kids Club. Broadway Babies classes for ages 6
months-5 years and Broadway Superstars classes for ages
6-12 years are ideal for children who love to sing, act
and dance. Classes are offered at the following New York
Kids Club locations: 265 W. 87th St., (212)721-4400; 169
Amsterdam Ave., (212)721-4100; 38 E. 22nd St., (212)375-1100.
Call for details.
New Class, Stratolab,
125 W. 72nd St., Suite 4F, (646)827-2242, www.stratolab.com.
Zap! Wham! Pow! What kid wouldn’t dream of creating
the next Spiderman or Japanese anime character? Head your
child straight over to Stratolab on the Upper West Side
for the new afterschool computer class called Cartoons,
Computers and Comic Books. With some help from Stratolab’s
founder, Winston Wolff, and other Stratolab coaches, kids
use a camera attached to a laptop and the Macintosh application
Comic Life to create their own heroes and villains. Students
can start any time. For ages 9 and up. Ongoing.
Kiddie Karaoke, Iggy’s
New York, 1452 2nd Ave., (646)724-5632, www.iggysnewyork.com.
Kiddie Karaoke is the hottest new trend to hit the Upper
East Side of Manhattan. Iggy’s offers multiple packages
for kiddie karaoke parties to accommodate every budget.
Call or visit the Web for details.
Kids on Broadway, Broadway
Babies, www.applauseny.com. Broadway Babies has finally
bridged the gaps among all of its programs! Now children
can enter the program at 6 months old and stay with Broadway
Babies all the way until they are 18 years old, with a
new curriculum every single semester. Programs include
Broadway Babies music classes for kids 6 months-5 years;
Broadway Superstars musical theater, hip hop and singing
programs for children 6-11 years; and last but not least,
the Broadway Applause theater program for students ages
12-18 years. Ongoing.
Special Needs Services, Andrew
Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, 40 W. 20th
St., (212)677-4650, www.resourcesnyc.org. Gary Shulman,
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