Music
out and about in houston weekend 4-17 through 4-19-2009
April 16, 2009
Disney on Ice is in town and offering GOOD ticket deals. This show is Mickey and Minnie, so is very appealing to both boys and girls. We can't wait to take the kids!
Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minnie's Magical JourneyHouston, TX show dates: April 15 through April 19
Location: http://www.reliantpark.com/
Get 4 tickets for just $44 by entering the code "MOM" at select ticketing channels including http://www.ticketmaster.com. Offer good on all performances, minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each. Offer not valid on Gold Circle Seating, Circus Celebrity Seating, Front Row and VIP seating or in combination with other offers. Other Restrictions May Apply.
The tickets can be purchased from http://www.ticketmaster.com and by entering the MOM code in the "MC Promotion Box" when purchasing tickets.
**** Show Dates ****
Wednesday, April 15: 7:30pm
Thursday, April 16: 7:30pm
Friday, April 17: 10:30am, 7:30pm
Saturday, April 18: 11:30am, 3:30pm, 7:30pm
Sunday, April 19: 1:30pm, 5:30pm
FEATURED: Earth Day events!
Saturday:
Spring Fling/Earth Day Celebration
All ages welcome at this Nature Discovery Center event, which includes: craft activities, nature walks, music, a Scholastic book fair, environmental exhibits, and more. It's free and runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 713.667.6550 for more information.
Earth Day Celebration at Houston Museum of Natural Science
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for free, families can celebrate Earth Day, learn more about nature and the environment, and participate in a variety of activities. For more information, call 713.639.4629
Family Space Days: Earth Day
Lunar and Planetary Institute invites families to explore Earth Day through demonstrations, stories, coloring, and crafts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free! Best for ages 5 through 8. Call 281.486.2106
Earth Day at the Arboretum
Families and children of all ages are invited from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to celebrate Earth Day with live music, face painting, crafts, a zip line for kids, hayrides, a puzzle hike, organic food samples, and information about recycling programs. Free! Call 713.681.8433
All weekend:
Explore sources of power, make art out of recycled products, get recycling tips, and find out how you can make a BIG difference!
All-day Activities:
- Earth Day Choices: Are you going to make a difference? Post your choices that you will make this year that can help the Earth.
- Earth Day Facts Collage: Make a collage in the shape of leaves with important Earth Day words and facts on them!
- Water Meter and Log: How much water do you use in one day? Make a meter to keep track of how much water you use in a day and learn how to lower usage.
- Explorations into Energy and Conservation: Explore how energy can be created from various natural resources such as water, wind and sunlight.
- Where Does Our Garbage Go?: One person dumps about 4 lbs. of trash daily. Learn how trash is recycled, composted, land filled or energized.
Two Cultural Activities
November 12, 2008
If you're looking for ways to show your children entertainment from a different country, then I have two opportunities for you. The first I'll highlight is Sangam, an Indian performance by the Anjali Dance Company of Sugarland. Children will see a variety of Indian dances performed as well as listen to the most beautiful accompanying music. The show is at the Miller Outdoor Theater, TODAY, at Read more...
Concerts This Weekend
October 22, 2008
I've said it a million times, but I'm a big fan of exposing children to a variety of music. Even more so, I'm a bigger fan of exposing children to music made by other children. If you agree, then check out the Houston School for the Performing and Visual Arts this weekend. They have two concerts: A wind/percussion chamber concert and a chamber orchestra concert. The wind/percussion is tonight Read more...
Seuss Symphony
October 09, 2008
Quick! Answer this: Would you like it in a box? Yes? You would? Then you've got to check out The Houston Symphony's Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham , this weekend. I'm so excited about this symphony show. You get to bring your little one to the symphony and also get to expose them to Dr. Seuss. Combining the two is almost absolutely brilliant. In addition to Dr. Seuss, you'll also hear other Read more...
Cultural Experiences at Miller Outdoor
October 05, 2008
Sometimes I get jealous of people with really deep cultural roots. You can say "my family is Vietnamese/Jewish/Namibian" and have all sorts of rituals, holidays and celebrations together. I'm half Cajun (French and Spanish) and the rest is Irish, English and Czech. My husband has more German but has some other different backgrounds including a bit of Native American (He's from Oklahoma). So Read more...
Strike up the Drums
September 26, 2008
My 2-year-old son seems to have a thing for drums. Anytime I turn a song up in the car, I hear "drums!' from the back seat. I'd also, for the record, like to pretend that he's playing the drums when he repeatedly hits his sister in the head. Or on the back. Or the leg. If your little one is into music (or just drums) then there's a show for you. Cypress Creek FACE will be hosting Strike 3 Read more...
Playlist: Songs For the Beach
July 01, 2008
I'm one of those people who are really sensitive to music. A good song can have me dancing and grooving and a sad one...well, it will have me down in the dumps in no time. (Obviously, I hardly listen to sad songs!) What I love about music is how it can set the mood for our days. Now that it is Summer and we're all looking for excuses to cool down, why not hit the beach or the pool? While Read more...
Summer Playlist: Dan Zanes
July 01, 2008
I'm going to admit that I'm not totally hip when it comes to music. In fact, I can't tell you the names of any up and coming musical acts or who is topping the charts this year. I used to be a bit better when it came to children's music, thanks to Disney and Noggin, but we don't have cable anymore. But, I do know that I love the music of Dan Zanes. There's just something about the tunes that Read more...
Miles, Mozart or Moby: Sounds Like Fun
May 30, 2008
I've always wanted to have musical children. You know the type; the kids who pick up a violin at age two and decide to dedicate their lives to making beautiful music? So, I only put headphones on my belly once during my entire two pregnancies and it was Weezer. Sue me. It is never too early (or too late, for those of you who, like me, didn't do baby music classes) for a bit of Read more...
The Sound of Young Voices
May 20, 2008
Ever wonder why shows like the Mickey Mouse Club were so popular? I know. Kids like to see other kids in action. It is human nature; they want to see just what their counterparts can do. If you want a chance to show your little one just some of the cool things kids can do, then you need to check out the Houston Children's Chorus. The chorus features 250 kids between the grades Read more...
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