NYC with Kids: Jim Henson’s Fantastic World at MOMI

Jim Henson

Jim Henson, the internationally known creative figure whose work encompassed film, television, and puppetry, made elaborate imaginary worlds filled with unique characters, objects, and environments. A major exhibition devoted to his work, Jim Henson’s Fantastic World, will open at Museum of the Moving Image on Saturday, July 16, 2011 and continue through Monday, January 16, 2012. For itsNew York run, the Smithsonian traveling exhibition will be enhanced by an array of programs, talks, and performances, including special screenings, personal … [Read more...]

My Most Positive Reaction to Sesame Street’s “I Love My Hair”

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Don’t need a trip to the beauty shop, ’cause I love what I got on top. It’s curly and it’s brown and it’s right up there! You know what I love? That’s right, my hair! I really love my hair. I love my hair. I love my hair. There’s nothing else that can compare with my hair. I love my hair, so I must declare: I really, really, really love my hair. Wear a clippy or in a bow Or let it sit in an afro My hair looks good in a cornrow It does so many things you know, that’s why I let it grow I love my hair, I love my hair I love it … [Read more...]

Kid Culture: New Kid’s Show for Jewish Children by Creators of “Sesame Street”

The creators of "Sesame Street" are working on a new program for American Jewish families.If you have time by the end of the week, they're looking for input from Jewish parents of children 1-8 years old. Parent Feedback Survey … [Read more...]