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Guest Post: Cultural Event General Etiquette Rules (Straight From a Mom’s Mouth)

February 11, 2011 by 2 Comments
Chrissie DiAngelus

A few weeks ago I was in New York City for the annual Arts Presenters Conference. As a performing arts professional, this conference is the big national conference drawing presenters, programming directors, artistic ensembles, producers, managers and agents from all over the nation and globe. Besides the business side of things, there is ample opportunity for all delegates to take in full performances and showcases. This year I made it a point to check out as much family/children’s programming as possible. I represent two theater and dance … [Read more...]

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Giveaway: Samantha Brown’s Asia on DVD from the Travel Channel

February 11, 2011 by 4 Comments
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For my birthday this year, my husband handed me the best gift I could possibly ask for: a plane ticket to Hong Kong.  Turning 40 last year wasn't as hard as turning 30 (I do have problems with my age, obviously), but I have always felt there was one hole: the fact that I have not traveled to Asia.  That is why this giveaway has extra meaning for me - Asia is most certainly on my mind as I am getting ready for the (solo) trip of a lifetime. In this new DVD, we can travel to the Far East with Samantha Brown as she embarks on her most fascinating … [Read more...]

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Where the Culture Mom Has Been This Week – Sitting Shiva

February 10, 2011 by 3 Comments

I have been mysteriously absent from the blogosphere this week and want to take a chance to let you all know where I've been.  My father-in-law passed away and I dropped absolutely everything and ran to be with my husband and family in Manchester, England.  He has been like a surrogate father to me since I got married.  He had a unique and gentle spirit and was full of life.  At the age of 86, he suffered many ailments including Parkinson's and kidney failure, which is what eventually took his life.  I knew that I had to be with my family during … [Read more...]

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Mama Doni & The Mama Doni Band in a Hamentaschen Hip Hip at the Museum of Jewish Heritage

February 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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In a spirit of outrageous fun, Mama Doni & The Mama Doni Band bring their special brand of “funky music with a Jewish twist” to an all-ages “Hamentaschen Hip Hop” show for Purim at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 20 at The Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, NYC. This concert is made possible by a generous gift from the Margaret Neubart Foundation Trust. Doni Zasloff Thomas, a.k.a. Mama Doni, is the lead singer/songwriter of The Mama Doni Band, winner of the Simcha Award for “Inspiring Joy Through Music” in competition with more … [Read more...]

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Family Matinees and Workshops at the Museum of Moving Image

February 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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The Museum of Moving Image has always been one of my favorite museums and I loved introducing it to my own children last summer.  Now the newly expanded and re-opened museum now has more to offer family visitors. The Museum’s core exhibition Behind the Screen has been refreshed and reconceived, while a new temporary exhibition, Real Virtuality, invites visitors to interact with six experiments in art and technology. The Museum also offers increased programming with weekly matinees and workshops–in two new theaters and new media labs–and special … [Read more...]

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Giveaway: Fela! Baby Friendly Matinee at Brooklyn Academy of Music

February 4, 2011 by 1 Comment
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The Brooklyn Academy of Music is having an encore screening of *National Theatre Live’s FELA! on Thursday, February 10th at 2pm.  This production (filmed live in HD at the National Theatre in London and then broadcast around the world via satellite) sold-out it’s first two screenings in January at BAM. The screening will be on in two theaters, one theater will be for the general public and the other theater is reserved for new parents/caregivers and will feature a host of baby-friendly amenities including stroller valet, raised house lights, lower … [Read more...]

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Giveaway: $200 Giveaway! Four Readers to Win $50 Gaggle of Chicks Credit

February 3, 2011 by 1 Comment
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Gaggle of Chicks is a name you're sure never to forget.  When I first heard the name, I flocked right on over to the site to find out what it was all about, and I've been hooked ever since. Much like groupon, Gaggle is a site for NYC moms to find out about and purchase discounts (up to 90%) on theater, flowers,  clothes, yoga classes, facials, museum passes, high tea, art classes, organic food, CPR classes  -  one week they even had 50% off Gaga sleep doctor consultation.  The Gaggle staff is highly selective about their offerings, and opt for … [Read more...]

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Westchester Event for Moms & Teens to Make the World a Better Place

February 3, 2011 by 1 Comment
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For residents in the tri-state area, my friend, Beth Feldman, is hosting a pretty terrific event next Wednesday, February 9th at 7pm.  The White Plains Library Foundation Presents "Allstate Readiness Series" Savvy Moms/Safe Teens: A Four-Part Program Series.  It's a workshop for teens and parents that will take place at the White Plains Public Library at 100 Martine Avenue. The first event will feature four people committed to making the world a safer place to drive. Hear first-hand about the dangers of distracted driving and get expert advice on … [Read more...]

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Review: A Piece of Nashville at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

February 2, 2011 by 1 Comment
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When I ventured off to the Blissdom conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center last week in Nashville, I was fully aware that I was going to be staying in a legendary hotel.  I knew that the hotel had been host to so many celebrities and is a Nashville landmark.  What I didn't expect was its huge fountains, tropical foliage positioned throughout the hotel, winding rivers, waterfalls, bridges and gazebos positioned throughout the hotel.  It is truly colossal, and quite a spectacle...but I mean that positively.  I can understand … [Read more...]

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Finally, a Play about the Roller Coaster Ride of Raising Young Kids

February 2, 2011 by 1 Comment
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The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) is hosting the New York premiere of “The Passion of the Hausfrau”. This solo comedy show will run for eight performances only from February 3-13, 2011. There are 8:00pm shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and a 2:00pm show on Sunday. The play is actually produced by my neighbor, Felicia Needleman, who I recently interviewed for a future edition of Project You. Bess Welden (actor/writer) and Nicole Chaison (writer/cartoonist) adapted the stories, drawings and characters from Chaison’s … [Read more...]

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