The Firehouse Center for the Arts in Newburyport will present Susan Zeder’s award-winning play, Taste of Sunrise this fall under the direction of Bonnie Lake (Orphan Train and The Tide Shall Cover the Earth).
Auditions for this production will be held Sunday, August 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Arekalian Theater at the Firehouse Center for the Arts.
The Firehouse is seeking Deaf Actors, Hard-of-Hearing Actors, Shadow Interpreters and Hearing Actors – both Adult and Children. Taste of Sunrise is set in the turbulent 1920’s, and tells the story of Tuc, a deaf boy growing up in rural Illinois who must come to terms with his Deafness, as well as his place in the world.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Actors must make an appointment. Please bring resume and head shot. Please be prepared for cold readings from the script. There are roles for lead and supporting actors, male and female, ages 16 and up.
Shadow Interpreters/Actors must be fluent in ASL, have experience in Theatre interpretation and will be expected at a set number of costuming passes and rehearsals. In addition, the interpreters will translate the script from English to ASL. A stipend is available for these positions
There are also roles available for the Hearing, Hearing Children of Deaf parents, Adults and Children. All roles, leading and supporting, are currently available.
To schedule an audition appointment contact: Bonnie Lake at bonnielake@comcast.net. For detailed information about what roles are available, log onto www.firehouse.org (backstage news). Taste of Sunrise will run from October 25 – November 4. Rehearsals will begin immediately.
The Firehouse Center for the Arts is an arts and cultural member based organization located on the waterfront in Newburyport with a 195-seat, universally accessible theater that offers diverse programming.
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Monday, August 20, 2007
Children's Museum in easton: Earth Day & Curious Creatures
Children's Museum in Easton hosts Earth Day and Curious Creatures Drop In Days!
Come celebrate nature in all its wonder at the Children’s Museum in Easton on Thursday August 30. You’ll have the chance to participate in fun science activities, including making a terrarium and playing with shadows. Then learn all about weather phenomenons with Joe Joyce, NECN’s meteorologist. The Vitamin Water truck will also be at the museum with free water and other giveaways.
On Friday August 31, get up close to a baby alligator, a giant snake and other creatures at the Children’s Museum. Enjoy Curious Creatures, an interactive animal show that includes interesting facts and stories about exotic and unusual creatures. You can also take part in the By Kids For Kids Inventor’s Challenge “Plush Toys." Curious Creatures drop in day is sponsored by All Season Tree Service.
Drop In Days, sponsored by Shaw’s, begin at 10:30 a.m. and concludes at 3 p.m. There is no registration required and Drop in Days are FREE with Museum Admission. Visit www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/WhatisNew.asp for a complete schedule.
The Museum is located in the Old Fire Station on Sullivan Avenue in North Easton Village. Summer hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $6 per person; members and children under 1 are free.
Come celebrate nature in all its wonder at the Children’s Museum in Easton on Thursday August 30. You’ll have the chance to participate in fun science activities, including making a terrarium and playing with shadows. Then learn all about weather phenomenons with Joe Joyce, NECN’s meteorologist. The Vitamin Water truck will also be at the museum with free water and other giveaways.
On Friday August 31, get up close to a baby alligator, a giant snake and other creatures at the Children’s Museum. Enjoy Curious Creatures, an interactive animal show that includes interesting facts and stories about exotic and unusual creatures. You can also take part in the By Kids For Kids Inventor’s Challenge “Plush Toys." Curious Creatures drop in day is sponsored by All Season Tree Service.
Drop In Days, sponsored by Shaw’s, begin at 10:30 a.m. and concludes at 3 p.m. There is no registration required and Drop in Days are FREE with Museum Admission. Visit www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/WhatisNew.asp for a complete schedule.
The Museum is located in the Old Fire Station on Sullivan Avenue in North Easton Village. Summer hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $6 per person; members and children under 1 are free.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
School House Rock Live! Entertaining for Children (and Parents)!
My daughter starts first grade in two weeks, so I told her we would do a few more "fun things" before her summer vacation ends.
Today, we attended a performance of Schoolhouse Rock Live! at Foothills Theatre in Worcester. She had a great time bopping and swaying to the music. She sang some of the songs, that I sung as a child, all the way home; and is still singing some tonight as I put her to bed.
* "Conjunction Junction, what's your function? Hooking up words and phrases and clauses."
* "Lolly, Lolly, Lolly, get your adverbs here."
* "Interplanet Janet, she's a galaxy girl, A solar system Ms. from a future world"
* "A man and a woman had a little baby, Yes, they did. They had three in the family, And that's a magic number"
* "I find it quite interesting, A noun's a person, place, or thing"
* "Ouch! That hurts! Yow! That's not fair givin' a guy a shot down there!"
Below is a few photos from the performance, sponsored by Bay State Parent magazine:
The theatre show is based on the Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science, and politics through clever, tuneful songs. (I can tell you I wasn't the only one humming The Preamble in my fourth grade civics class on our test about the U.S. Constitution. )
And although every child in the audience was born way after the cartoon series was created and last aired (1985); they thoroughly were enjoying the songs and the performances.
Show Synopsis: Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher nervous about his first day, tries to relax by watching TV when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through such beloved Schoolhouse Rock songs as Just A Bill, Unpack Your Adjectives, Mother Necessity and Conjunction Junction. The theatre show was created in the early 1990s.
Tickets are just $10 per person. Shows are 10 a.m., tomorrow through Saturday, Aug. 18 and Wednesday, Aug. 22 through Saturday, Aug. 25.
(The first 2 readers to e-mails me at editor@baystateparent.com , and can pick up tickets in Holden, can have a voucher for 4 FREE tickets to the show.)
Today, we attended a performance of Schoolhouse Rock Live! at Foothills Theatre in Worcester. She had a great time bopping and swaying to the music. She sang some of the songs, that I sung as a child, all the way home; and is still singing some tonight as I put her to bed.
* "Conjunction Junction, what's your function? Hooking up words and phrases and clauses."
* "Lolly, Lolly, Lolly, get your adverbs here."
* "Interplanet Janet, she's a galaxy girl, A solar system Ms. from a future world"
* "A man and a woman had a little baby, Yes, they did. They had three in the family, And that's a magic number"
* "I find it quite interesting, A noun's a person, place, or thing"
* "Ouch! That hurts! Yow! That's not fair givin' a guy a shot down there!"
Below is a few photos from the performance, sponsored by Bay State Parent magazine:
The theatre show is based on the Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science, and politics through clever, tuneful songs. (I can tell you I wasn't the only one humming The Preamble in my fourth grade civics class on our test about the U.S. Constitution. )
And although every child in the audience was born way after the cartoon series was created and last aired (1985); they thoroughly were enjoying the songs and the performances.
Show Synopsis: Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher nervous about his first day, tries to relax by watching TV when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through such beloved Schoolhouse Rock songs as Just A Bill, Unpack Your Adjectives, Mother Necessity and Conjunction Junction. The theatre show was created in the early 1990s.
Tickets are just $10 per person. Shows are 10 a.m., tomorrow through Saturday, Aug. 18 and Wednesday, Aug. 22 through Saturday, Aug. 25.
(The first 2 readers to e-mails me at editor@baystateparent.com , and can pick up tickets in Holden, can have a voucher for 4 FREE tickets to the show.)
Monday, August 13, 2007
Boston Public Library Celebrates Young Poet Mattie Stepanek
The Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Boston Public Library are proud to host “Celebrate Through Heartsongs,” an exhibit celebrating the works of best-selling poet and peacemaker Mattie J.T. Stepanek, through Aug. 31 in the Johnson Lobby of the Boston Public Library’s Copley Square branch at 700 Boylston Street.
Stepanek, who was MDA’s National Goodwill Ambassador, wrote seven best-selling books of poetry before his death of muscular dystrophy in 2004, three weeks shy of his 14th birthday.
“Mattie always said we must celebrate life, every day, in some way,” said J.C. Laven, District Director for MDA. “We are excited to partner with the Library to share his message of hope and peace, and to celebrate the inspiration that Mattie was to all of us.”
Stepanek began writing poetry at age 3 to help cope with the death of his older brother. Diagnosed with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, dysautonomic mitochondrial myopathy, Stepanek served as MDA’s National Goodwill Ambassador from 2002 to 2004. He wrote seven books of poetry, all of which made the New York Times’ Best Seller list. The first five, known as the Heartsongs series, were: Heartsongs, Journey Through Heartsongs, Hope Through Heartsongs, Celebrate Through Heartsongs and Loving Through Heartsongs. Stepanek wrote that a “heartsong” is a person’s special gift to be shared with others…a person’s “reason for being.”
Stepanek’s final two books were released after his death. His mother, Jeni Stepanek edited both Reflections of a Peacemaker: A Portrait Through Heartsongs and Just Peace: A Message of Hope, a collection of essays and e-mail correspondence with Former President Jimmy Carter, which was awarded a Gold Medal in the IPPY Outstanding Book of the Year “Peacemaker” category in 2007. In his eulogy at Stepanek’s funeral, Jimmy Carter said, “We have known kings and queens, and we’ve known presidents and prime ministers, but the most extraordinary person whom I have ever known in my life is Mattie Stepanek.”
The exhibit will display all seven of Stepanek’s books, as well as information about muscular dystrophy and what people can do to help MDA as it works toward a cure. Additionally, it will serve as a reminder for people to tune in to the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon and do their part to help local families affected by neuromuscular diseases. The Telethon, now in its 42nd year, will be broadcast locally on WCVB-TV 5 on September 2-3.
The exhibit is open during library hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the exhibit at the Library, call 617-536-5400, ext 2212.
MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat more than 40 neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive service, and far-reaching professional and public health education. For more information about MDA activities in the Greater Boston area, contact the MDA Boston office at 617.368.9155 or visit its MySpace page at www.myspace.com/mdaboston.
Stepanek, who was MDA’s National Goodwill Ambassador, wrote seven best-selling books of poetry before his death of muscular dystrophy in 2004, three weeks shy of his 14th birthday.
“Mattie always said we must celebrate life, every day, in some way,” said J.C. Laven, District Director for MDA. “We are excited to partner with the Library to share his message of hope and peace, and to celebrate the inspiration that Mattie was to all of us.”
Stepanek began writing poetry at age 3 to help cope with the death of his older brother. Diagnosed with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, dysautonomic mitochondrial myopathy, Stepanek served as MDA’s National Goodwill Ambassador from 2002 to 2004. He wrote seven books of poetry, all of which made the New York Times’ Best Seller list. The first five, known as the Heartsongs series, were: Heartsongs, Journey Through Heartsongs, Hope Through Heartsongs, Celebrate Through Heartsongs and Loving Through Heartsongs. Stepanek wrote that a “heartsong” is a person’s special gift to be shared with others…a person’s “reason for being.”
Stepanek’s final two books were released after his death. His mother, Jeni Stepanek edited both Reflections of a Peacemaker: A Portrait Through Heartsongs and Just Peace: A Message of Hope, a collection of essays and e-mail correspondence with Former President Jimmy Carter, which was awarded a Gold Medal in the IPPY Outstanding Book of the Year “Peacemaker” category in 2007. In his eulogy at Stepanek’s funeral, Jimmy Carter said, “We have known kings and queens, and we’ve known presidents and prime ministers, but the most extraordinary person whom I have ever known in my life is Mattie Stepanek.”
The exhibit will display all seven of Stepanek’s books, as well as information about muscular dystrophy and what people can do to help MDA as it works toward a cure. Additionally, it will serve as a reminder for people to tune in to the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon and do their part to help local families affected by neuromuscular diseases. The Telethon, now in its 42nd year, will be broadcast locally on WCVB-TV 5 on September 2-3.
The exhibit is open during library hours: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the exhibit at the Library, call 617-536-5400, ext 2212.
MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat more than 40 neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive service, and far-reaching professional and public health education. For more information about MDA activities in the Greater Boston area, contact the MDA Boston office at 617.368.9155 or visit its MySpace page at www.myspace.com/mdaboston.
Aug. 16: Clean Your Room, Harvey Moon!
Consider a visit to the Children's Museum of Holyoke for the fifth installment of Think & Play Thursdays: Clean Your Room, Harvey Moon!. The event is Aug. 16 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The weekly program is designed especially for curious museum visitors, who are preschool age. It offers valuable guided learning experiences that will introduce young guests to exhibits, arts & crafts, and more. Thursday, the exploration is of the story Clean Your Room, Harvey Moon! by Pat Cummings. Staff will read this funny story and teach about trash and recycling. Then teach visitors how to make a cool book of your own out of recycled materials!
The Children’s Museum at Holyoke is dedicated to its mission to enhance the educational and cultural awareness of all children through the arts, the sciences, and the world around them by means of a museum environment which features participatory exhibits that invite interaction and programs which promote enjoyable learning and self-discovery. Our hours of operation are Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $6 for children and adults, children under the age of 1 are free, and senior citizens are $3.
The Children’s Museum at Holyoke is dedicated to its mission to enhance the educational and cultural awareness of all children through the arts, the sciences, and the world around them by means of a museum environment which features participatory exhibits that invite interaction and programs which promote enjoyable learning and self-discovery. Our hours of operation are Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $6 for children and adults, children under the age of 1 are free, and senior citizens are $3.
Wednesday, Aug. 22: JCC Open House
The Westboro Area JCC invites the community to come learn about the various area Jewish community organizations and their offerings. Representatives from the Westboro Area JCC, Beth Tikvah Synagogue, Congregation B’nai Shalom, Chabad of Westboro, and Greater Boroughs Hadassah will be in attendence.
This Community Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. rain or shine at the Westboro Area JCC, 45 Oak Street in Westboro. For more information, call 508-366-6121 ext. 22 or check out the Web site www.westboroareajcc.org
This Community Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. rain or shine at the Westboro Area JCC, 45 Oak Street in Westboro. For more information, call 508-366-6121 ext. 22 or check out the Web site www.westboroareajcc.org
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Aug 14: Family Time at IKEA Store in Stoughton
Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton and IKEA are joining together to create a unique opportunity for families to craft a memory together at IKEA’s Stoughton location. On Tuesday, Aug. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m., IKEA will host an in-store workshop led by artists from Fuller Craft Museum. Together parents and kids will have the opportunity to explore mosaics with staff from the contemporary craft museum as they make a keepsake frame to take home. Sponsored by IKEA in collaboration with Fuller Craft Museum, the workshops combine the vision of beautiful furnishings for the home with making memories together as a family through the hands-on experience of creating art. Families can sign up that afternoon for one of the half hour sessions at the Stoughton store.
Fuller Craft Museum, Inc., New England’s home for contemporary craft, is dedicated to the objects, ideas, and insight that inspire both patrons and artists to explore life through the art of contemporary craft. Fuller Craft Museum is located at 455 Oak Street in Brockton. Admission is $8 adults, $5 seniors and students; free for members and children under 12. The Museum is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays until 9 p.m. with free admission. For more information on Fuller Craft exhibitions and events please visit www.fullercraft.org.
IKEA currently has more than 250 stores in 39 countries around the globe. IKEA has been ranked in FORTUNE’s annual “100 best Companies to Work For” list. Working Mothers magazine’s annual “100 best Companies for Working Mothers." Check out the company at www.IKEA-usa.com
Fuller Craft Museum, Inc., New England’s home for contemporary craft, is dedicated to the objects, ideas, and insight that inspire both patrons and artists to explore life through the art of contemporary craft. Fuller Craft Museum is located at 455 Oak Street in Brockton. Admission is $8 adults, $5 seniors and students; free for members and children under 12. The Museum is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays until 9 p.m. with free admission. For more information on Fuller Craft exhibitions and events please visit www.fullercraft.org.
IKEA currently has more than 250 stores in 39 countries around the globe. IKEA has been ranked in FORTUNE’s annual “100 best Companies to Work For” list. Working Mothers magazine’s annual “100 best Companies for Working Mothers." Check out the company at www.IKEA-usa.com
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
WEEKEND PICK: ICONS Festival in Canton
From storytelling to step dancing, traditional Irish music to headlining international rock and folk acts, there will be something for everyone at the 2007 ICONS Festival this weekend (Aug. 10-12) at the Irish Cultural Center of New England. Spread out over nearly 50 acres in Canton, this festival will truly offer a range of activities suitable for families.
Formerly known as the Irish Connections Festival, the event has been re-launched this year as ICONS. The event is destined to join festivals such as Glastonbury and Bonnaroo as among the best festivals on the world stage. Bay State Parent magazine is one of the sponsors of the event. The festival will feature music from Irish stars Dervish, Saw Doctors, Tommy Makem, and Altan as well as international recording artists. The Black Crowes, Nanci Griffith, and the Dropkick Murphys. But that's not all. In addition to the music, the full experience will include author readings, sporting events, genealogy workshops, a traditional Irish Tea House and a host of activities geared towards children under age 12.
"From music to literature to traditional dance, the ICONS Festival has been designed to offer something for everyone," said Sean Grant, Executive Director of the Irish Cultural Centre of New England. "While the festival is grounded in Irish tradition, we are exploring the boundaries this year and bringing a more modern look to the traditional arts. We are determined to make the event a destination for all audiences."
A special part of the event for families is Tir na nOg: Land of the Young. This will be the center of children's activities in the festival. Bay State Parent magazine is the sponsor of this area. From storytelling to musical performances, educational activities, puppets, and special characters, Tir na nOg will be the ultimate destination for kids and families. The organizers have picked accomplished artists for this stage area (from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday), who will offer fun sets that are just the right length for families. Attendees are invited to choose a craft project, hear songs and stories or learn something new about traditional instruments and dance with their children. In the late afternoon, young people from the region will take the stage in a set called "The Next Generation." For a complete schedule visit: http://www.iconsfestival.com/culture/children.html
TICKET INFO:
Children, under age 12, can enter the festival grounds for free with a paying adult. (Festival grounds only tickets are $20 each). However, due to capacity restrictions and public safety requirements, everyone who enters the ICONS Concert Stage area needs an all-access ticket, including children.
On Saturday, ICONS is offering a special discounted all-access ticket for $10 available to children under 12.
All-access tickets are $50 per day or $120 for a three-day all-access pass.
Other highlights of the 2007 ICONS Festival include:
Harpapalooza -- a stage featuring performances from harp orchestras and solo performers as well as a traditional Irish dancers
Literature -- an opportunity to celebrate Ireland's rich and diverse literary tradition with several presentations by authors themselves and reading programs at the festival. Featured writers will include Peter Quinn, author of Looking for Jimmy: A Search for Irish America and Boston Globe Sport columnist Dan Shaughnessy and author of Senior Season
Genealogy has become one of the most popular elements of the festival. The Irish Cultural Center, in conjunction with Tiara, an organization dedicated to assisting individuals in genealogical research, will provide workshops on exploring family names and the roots of one's heritage.
Gaelic Games: The American branch of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) will stage highly competitive games of Hurling and Gaelic Football played by both men and women through the weekend. Explanations and exhibitions of the origins and currency of the games will also be on display.
Dance: The world of traditional dance has always been an intrinsic part of Irish culture and recently has made its appearance into popular culture. Sean-nos dance, meaning "old-style" is a solo percussive dance originating from Ireland and its revival is currently sweeping Ireland and spreading to American dance communities. Traditionally performed by men, four American women from across the country - Shannon Dunne, Alicia Guinn, Kiernan Jordan and Maldon Meehan -- will join the 2007 ICONS Festival to explore and present the fascinating trends and techniques of Irish sean-nos dance.
The Marketplace -- featuring the finest Irish and Irish-connected goods. From art, jewelry, clothing, antiques, pottery, books and music, The Marketplace will allow visitors to take a little piece of Ireland home with them.
Musical performances: Long the heart of the ICONS Festival, this year's line up will surpass any seen before. Performances from the headline acts will take place in the evenings while other artists will perform during the day. From the Black Crowes (Friday night), Saw Doctors, Nanci Griffith (Saturday), Dervish, Dropkick Murphys (Sunday) to the all-female, Appalachian revivalists Uncle Earl, produced by the legendary John Paul Jones, the musical performances are designed to impress. Other artists participating include Altan, Cara Dillon, the Prodigals, Tommy Fleming, Liz Carroll and John Doyle, Tommy Makem, Paddy Keenan, Niamh Parsons, Mick Moloney, Jimmy Crowley will join newer arrivals like Beoga, Maeve Gilchrist, The Roches, and Antje Duvekot, whose acclaimed breakthrough album was produced by Seamus Egan of Solas. In addition, workshops, jam sessions, and special pairings will generate intrigue and unpredictability
The ICONS Festival takes place this weekend -- Aug. 10, 11 and 12 -- at the Irish Cultural Center of New England, located at 200 New Boston Drive in Canton.
Bay State Parent magazine is the sponsor of the Tir na nOg: Land of the Young area on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Stop by our booth, pick up a magazine, enter a contest, have your child do a craft, & say hello. (http://www.iconsfestival.com/culture/children.html)
To order tickets or for more information, visit www.iconsfestival.org
Formerly known as the Irish Connections Festival, the event has been re-launched this year as ICONS. The event is destined to join festivals such as Glastonbury and Bonnaroo as among the best festivals on the world stage. Bay State Parent magazine is one of the sponsors of the event. The festival will feature music from Irish stars Dervish, Saw Doctors, Tommy Makem, and Altan as well as international recording artists. The Black Crowes, Nanci Griffith, and the Dropkick Murphys. But that's not all. In addition to the music, the full experience will include author readings, sporting events, genealogy workshops, a traditional Irish Tea House and a host of activities geared towards children under age 12.
"From music to literature to traditional dance, the ICONS Festival has been designed to offer something for everyone," said Sean Grant, Executive Director of the Irish Cultural Centre of New England. "While the festival is grounded in Irish tradition, we are exploring the boundaries this year and bringing a more modern look to the traditional arts. We are determined to make the event a destination for all audiences."
A special part of the event for families is Tir na nOg: Land of the Young. This will be the center of children's activities in the festival. Bay State Parent magazine is the sponsor of this area. From storytelling to musical performances, educational activities, puppets, and special characters, Tir na nOg will be the ultimate destination for kids and families. The organizers have picked accomplished artists for this stage area (from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday), who will offer fun sets that are just the right length for families. Attendees are invited to choose a craft project, hear songs and stories or learn something new about traditional instruments and dance with their children. In the late afternoon, young people from the region will take the stage in a set called "The Next Generation." For a complete schedule visit: http://www.iconsfestival.com/culture/children.html
TICKET INFO:
Children, under age 12, can enter the festival grounds for free with a paying adult. (Festival grounds only tickets are $20 each). However, due to capacity restrictions and public safety requirements, everyone who enters the ICONS Concert Stage area needs an all-access ticket, including children.
On Saturday, ICONS is offering a special discounted all-access ticket for $10 available to children under 12.
All-access tickets are $50 per day or $120 for a three-day all-access pass.
Other highlights of the 2007 ICONS Festival include:
Harpapalooza -- a stage featuring performances from harp orchestras and solo performers as well as a traditional Irish dancers
Literature -- an opportunity to celebrate Ireland's rich and diverse literary tradition with several presentations by authors themselves and reading programs at the festival. Featured writers will include Peter Quinn, author of Looking for Jimmy: A Search for Irish America and Boston Globe Sport columnist Dan Shaughnessy and author of Senior Season
Genealogy has become one of the most popular elements of the festival. The Irish Cultural Center, in conjunction with Tiara, an organization dedicated to assisting individuals in genealogical research, will provide workshops on exploring family names and the roots of one's heritage.
Gaelic Games: The American branch of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) will stage highly competitive games of Hurling and Gaelic Football played by both men and women through the weekend. Explanations and exhibitions of the origins and currency of the games will also be on display.
Dance: The world of traditional dance has always been an intrinsic part of Irish culture and recently has made its appearance into popular culture. Sean-nos dance, meaning "old-style" is a solo percussive dance originating from Ireland and its revival is currently sweeping Ireland and spreading to American dance communities. Traditionally performed by men, four American women from across the country - Shannon Dunne, Alicia Guinn, Kiernan Jordan and Maldon Meehan -- will join the 2007 ICONS Festival to explore and present the fascinating trends and techniques of Irish sean-nos dance.
The Marketplace -- featuring the finest Irish and Irish-connected goods. From art, jewelry, clothing, antiques, pottery, books and music, The Marketplace will allow visitors to take a little piece of Ireland home with them.
Musical performances: Long the heart of the ICONS Festival, this year's line up will surpass any seen before. Performances from the headline acts will take place in the evenings while other artists will perform during the day. From the Black Crowes (Friday night), Saw Doctors, Nanci Griffith (Saturday), Dervish, Dropkick Murphys (Sunday) to the all-female, Appalachian revivalists Uncle Earl, produced by the legendary John Paul Jones, the musical performances are designed to impress. Other artists participating include Altan, Cara Dillon, the Prodigals, Tommy Fleming, Liz Carroll and John Doyle, Tommy Makem, Paddy Keenan, Niamh Parsons, Mick Moloney, Jimmy Crowley will join newer arrivals like Beoga, Maeve Gilchrist, The Roches, and Antje Duvekot, whose acclaimed breakthrough album was produced by Seamus Egan of Solas. In addition, workshops, jam sessions, and special pairings will generate intrigue and unpredictability
The ICONS Festival takes place this weekend -- Aug. 10, 11 and 12 -- at the Irish Cultural Center of New England, located at 200 New Boston Drive in Canton.
Bay State Parent magazine is the sponsor of the Tir na nOg: Land of the Young area on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Stop by our booth, pick up a magazine, enter a contest, have your child do a craft, & say hello. (http://www.iconsfestival.com/culture/children.html)
To order tickets or for more information, visit www.iconsfestival.org
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Dog Days of Summer at Children's Museum in Easton
On Thursday, Aug. 16th the Children’s Museum has a day devoted to dogs! There will be demonstrations of activities such as agility, rally, and obedience, and you’ll learn what happens at a dog show. You will also have the chance to meet therapy dogs and a goose-patrolling border collie.
And don’t forget to stop by on Friday, Aug. 17th when the Museum will be hosting a day of music. Listen to and learn about music from all over the world with Cornell “Sugarfoot” Coley, a dancer, drummer, and educator. Then create your own music with various instruments. Betcha we'll get your toes a-tappin'!
Drop In Days, sponsored by Shaw’s, begin at 10:30 a.m. & conclude at 3 p.m.
There is no registration required and Drop in Days are FREE with Museum Admission.
Feel free to check the museum's web site for a complete schedule www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/WhatisNew.asp or call 508-230-3789.
The Museum is located in the Old Fire Station on Sullivan Avenue in North Easton Village. Our summer hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $6 per person; members and children under 1 are free.
And don’t forget to stop by on Friday, Aug. 17th when the Museum will be hosting a day of music. Listen to and learn about music from all over the world with Cornell “Sugarfoot” Coley, a dancer, drummer, and educator. Then create your own music with various instruments. Betcha we'll get your toes a-tappin'!
Drop In Days, sponsored by Shaw’s, begin at 10:30 a.m. & conclude at 3 p.m.
There is no registration required and Drop in Days are FREE with Museum Admission.
Feel free to check the museum's web site for a complete schedule www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/WhatisNew.asp or call 508-230-3789.
The Museum is located in the Old Fire Station on Sullivan Avenue in North Easton Village. Our summer hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $6 per person; members and children under 1 are free.
Monday, August 6, 2007
Newton's Mind Lab Hosts Open Houses
Mind Lab, a hands-on center in Newton that uses strategic game playing and an innovative curriculum to teach kids HOW to think, will be hosting a series of FREE open houses to introduce parents and children to their course offerings.
The dates and times are:
Wed, Aug 8, 5 - 8 p.m.
Sat, Aug 18, 9 a.m. to noon
Wed, Aug 22, 5 to 8 p.m.
Sat, Sept 8, 9 a.m. to noon
Wed, Sept 12, 5 to 8 p.m.
Open Houses are free, open to anyone and will be held at the Mind Lab center at 180 Wells Avenue, Newton. Parents and children can tour the center, play a few games, and learn about the curriculum and courses offered. Enrollment is still open for weekly summer camps in August, as well as academic-year courses beginning in September. For more information, contact Mind Lab at 617-527-1507 or visit them online at http://www.mindlab-newengland.com/
Mind Lab is an innovative hands-on center where we teach kids ages 4-14 HOW to think through interactive play. Using a series of carefully selected international board games, we teach children the fundamentals of planning, problem solving, decision making, teamwork, and communication. Our games appeal to children’s hearts and minds alike, providing inner motivation to expand their thinking abilities and strategies to leverage in everyday life. Come play your way to a brighter future!
The dates and times are:
Wed, Aug 8, 5 - 8 p.m.
Sat, Aug 18, 9 a.m. to noon
Wed, Aug 22, 5 to 8 p.m.
Sat, Sept 8, 9 a.m. to noon
Wed, Sept 12, 5 to 8 p.m.
Open Houses are free, open to anyone and will be held at the Mind Lab center at 180 Wells Avenue, Newton. Parents and children can tour the center, play a few games, and learn about the curriculum and courses offered. Enrollment is still open for weekly summer camps in August, as well as academic-year courses beginning in September. For more information, contact Mind Lab at 617-527-1507 or visit them online at http://www.mindlab-newengland.com/
Mind Lab is an innovative hands-on center where we teach kids ages 4-14 HOW to think through interactive play. Using a series of carefully selected international board games, we teach children the fundamentals of planning, problem solving, decision making, teamwork, and communication. Our games appeal to children’s hearts and minds alike, providing inner motivation to expand their thinking abilities and strategies to leverage in everyday life. Come play your way to a brighter future!
Auditions: Treble Chorus of New England
The Treble Chorus of New England is holding auditions for children and young adults on Wedenesday, August 15th. To schedule an audition, call 978-837-5461
Free Seminars at New Horizon Karate
New Horizon Karate has a long standing tradition of giving back to the community. New Horizon Karate is giving free seminars and Special Education Programs during the month of August. Classes will be held at New Horizon Karate.
* FREE SELF DEFENSE CLASSES to High School and College Students. Classes will meet Tuesdays, August 7th & 14th at 6 p.m. They are free, minors must have parent written permission.
* FREE PROGRAM for SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS. Students are welcome to come take part in a free three week program for student with ADD, ADHD, ASPERGERS, or PHYSICAL CHALLENGES and EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES. This FREE PROGRAM will meet Tuesday, August 21st, 28th, & Sept. 4th at 6 p.m.
Call to register. Limited Space Available. Jim Alty at New Horizon Karate at 508-852-3333
* FREE SELF DEFENSE CLASSES to High School and College Students. Classes will meet Tuesdays, August 7th & 14th at 6 p.m. They are free, minors must have parent written permission.
* FREE PROGRAM for SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS. Students are welcome to come take part in a free three week program for student with ADD, ADHD, ASPERGERS, or PHYSICAL CHALLENGES and EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES. This FREE PROGRAM will meet Tuesday, August 21st, 28th, & Sept. 4th at 6 p.m.
Call to register. Limited Space Available. Jim Alty at New Horizon Karate at 508-852-3333
Classic Cars & Tie Dye Days at the Children's Museum in Easton
On Thursday Aug. 9, the Children’s Museum will be hosting some classic cars to check out and then you can try your hand at building your own. Take part in the By Kids For Kids Challenge and see if the car you design takes the checkered flag! Bay Copy sponsors classic car day.If cars aren’t your thing then stop by on Friday, Aug 10 when the Museum will be hosting a Tie Dye Day. Bring a 100% cotton t-shirt, pillowcase or pair of socks for this personal favorite! (Or buy one for $3).
Drop In Days, sponsored by Shaws, begin at 10:30 a.m. and conclude at 3 p.m. There is no registration required and Drop in Days are FREE with Museum admission. Feel free to check the museum's Web site for a complete schedule www.childrensmuseumineaston.org/WhatisNew.asp
The Museum is located in the Old Fire Station on Sullivan Avenue in North Easton Village. Summer hours are Mon, Tues, 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Fri, Sat 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $6; members and children under 1 are free.
Friday, July 27, 2007
August Issue at the Printers!
Yesterday, we completed the August issue and sent it to the printers. It should begin arriving at more than 800+ locations in Eastern & Central Massachusetts next week.Inside this 88-page issue is the 12th Annual Back-to-School Guide. Also inside August, we unveil two new departments - Working Moms & Sporting Around.
Working Moms will focus on the unique situations moms face balancing career and family, identify time and stress savers to make the most of family time, provide career advice (i.e., Should I consider flex time? Should I telecommute?), and profile real working moms.
Sporting Around will highlight trends, explain new medical concerns & breakthroughs, provide experts’ advice and tips, coaching information, etc. August's Sporting Around celebrates a century of swimming lessons at local YMCAs.
If you have ideas for either department, please drop me an e-mail at editor@baystateparent.com
Thursday, July 19, 2007
New England Aquarium Named One of America's Best
Boston's own New England Aquarium has been designated one of the nation's top five aquariums for kids by Parents Magazine. The Aquarium will be featured in the article 10 Best Aquariums for Kids in the August issue. The magazine reviewed more than 60 aquariums nationwide to determine the nation's best aquariums for kids and ranked the New England Aquarium fourth. Each aquarium was rigorously evaluated by the magazine and a panel of experts on a variety of kid-friendly factors, such as interactive features and exhibits, services and special programs available to families and groups and dedication to conservation efforts.
Parents magazine recognized the Aquarium for its unique interactive elements, including "large, huggable sculptures of penguins and loggerhead turtles."
The Aquarium emphasizes fun and engaging experiences for kids through specially designed theme programs. "Walk Like a Penguin" provides children with passport guides to eight different interactive stations that help create lasting take-home memories. Opportunities for visitors to touch live marine animals, such as sea stars, hermit crabs, and sea urchins, through the tide-pool touch tank and the Curious George Discovery Corner were highlighted as exceptional features for children. The Aquarium's educational and exploratory features were also praised. The behind-the-scenes tour of the Aquarium Medical Center shows visitors exactly how much effort is required to care for the thousands of different animals. The seal training presentations were recommended because of the interaction between trainers and active, playful seals.
Additionally, the article encouraged visitors to attend the "fabulous" whale-watching cruise to Stellwagen Bank, which gives guests of all ages the rare opportunity to see some of the largest creatures on Earth.
(Bay State Parent magazine readers can see a review of the aquarium's whale-watching cruise in the August issue written by Calendar Editor Carrie Wattu.)
For more information on the aquarium, visit http://www.neaq.org/
Parents magazine recognized the Aquarium for its unique interactive elements, including "large, huggable sculptures of penguins and loggerhead turtles."
The Aquarium emphasizes fun and engaging experiences for kids through specially designed theme programs. "Walk Like a Penguin" provides children with passport guides to eight different interactive stations that help create lasting take-home memories. Opportunities for visitors to touch live marine animals, such as sea stars, hermit crabs, and sea urchins, through the tide-pool touch tank and the Curious George Discovery Corner were highlighted as exceptional features for children. The Aquarium's educational and exploratory features were also praised. The behind-the-scenes tour of the Aquarium Medical Center shows visitors exactly how much effort is required to care for the thousands of different animals. The seal training presentations were recommended because of the interaction between trainers and active, playful seals.
Additionally, the article encouraged visitors to attend the "fabulous" whale-watching cruise to Stellwagen Bank, which gives guests of all ages the rare opportunity to see some of the largest creatures on Earth.
(Bay State Parent magazine readers can see a review of the aquarium's whale-watching cruise in the August issue written by Calendar Editor Carrie Wattu.)
For more information on the aquarium, visit http://www.neaq.org/
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