I started this blog with one daughter, kept it up with the other, to spend time together doing something we enjoyed.
However, things change and people evolve. My daughters are older, busier, and not as interested in writing.
From now on this blog will be mostly mom with occasional contributions from my daughters and maybe even my husband.
Nothing else will change. We'll still focus on sharing fun places to go, fun things to do, and more, and we would  still love to hear your views too

Sunday, December 13, 2015

Sunday Scoop Week of 12/13/15 - What's Happening This Week or Coming Up Soon

New York Mets Annual Kids Holiday Party

What: The New York Mets will treat 135 New York City school children to lunch, presents and a visit from Santa at their annual Kids Holiday Party. Pitcher Steven Matz, Manager Terry Collins, newly acquired second baseman Neil Walker, outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis along with Mr. Met will participate in the festivities

WhoMets pitcher Steven “Santa” Matz
         Mets Manager Terry Collins
         Mets second baseman Neil Walker
         Mets outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis
         Mr. Met 
         135 Students from  a variety of schools in Queens

Where:  Acela Club, Citi Field
             12301 Roosevelt Avenue
             Flushing, NY

When:   Tuesday, December 15 – 11:00 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
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Upcoming at iPlay America
110 Schank Road
Freehold, NJ

Families have one more chance to enjoy breakfast with Santa at iPlay America from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. 

Every Saturday and Sunday, carolers will perform Christmas favorites in City Square at noon and 4 p.m., with a 2 p.m. comedy troupe performance of one of three famous Christmas stories selected by the audience.
Please note that the Daya concert originally scheduled for December 12 has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 20.

For general information about iPlay America or for more information about these and other upcoming events go to http://www.iplayamerica.com/
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Winter Art Colony Day Camp 
at Children's Museum of the Arts
103 Charlton St.
New York, NY

Week 1 December 21, 22, 23
Fine Arts Classes

Monday December 21
Ages 6-9
THE ART OF THE BOARD GAME
Does your child love to invent new games? Are they always making up new rules? In this unique class, young artists will explore the art of board game design and work collaboratively to create their very own new game! Students will work together to create characters and places, cards, pieces, die, rules, and more. They will then test it out on their families and friends at the end of the day and have a new game for holiday get-togethers!

Tuesday, December 22
Ages: 6-12 yrs
THE ART OF THE PINHOLE CAMERA
Experience the magic of the pinhole camera. Young artists will create their own camera with which they will capture personalized views of the world around them on a special light sensitive paper. Next young artists will be captivated in the dark room where they see their unique photos emerge from the white page.

Wednesday December 23
Ages:6-12
D.I.Y. Carry All Bags
Children will express their style with a handmade bag designed in collaboration with CMA’s Teaching Artists. Drawstring or tote, small for an ipod or big for slumber party supplies, children will create a unique carry-all, while they learn sewing and design skills.

MEDIA LAB CLASSES

Monday December 23
Ages: 6-12 years
Holiday GIFs
Jump into CMA’s Media Lab for a day of GIF-making! Young Artists will use the technique of StopMotion Animation to create short animated videos that can be easily shared over the web using found objects, cut-out paper, clay and more. By exporting their video creations into the popular Graphics Interchange Format (GIF), students will be able to create very cool ‘21st century’ holiday gifts to send out to friends and family. No animating experience necessary!

Tuesday December 22
Ages: 6-12 years
Experimental Animation
Welcome to the fascinating world of Animation! In this day-long class, young artists will explore the versatility of Animation through the use of a wide variety of materials such as paper, sand, clay and more. Students will push the boundaries of traditional 2D and StopMotion Animation while creating Abstract and Experimental short films. This fun and dynamic class is a great introduction to those new to animating and a great expansion of possibilities for those already familiar with this medium!

Wednesday December 23
Ages: 6-12 years
Acting Out
No need to hold back on your latest dance or theater routine! Young Artists will work in small groups to prepare a short skit to perform for the class… and the camera! CMA’s film and performance Teaching Artists will guide students through developing a concept, DIY costume and stage design and performance. This fun, day-long class will encourage young artists to express themselves through the amazing art of storytelling and performance!

For more information or to register go to http://cmany.org/classes/art-colony-day-camp
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News from O & M Co.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR
THE BROADWAY PRODUCTION OF
STEPHEN KARAM’S
“THE HUMANS”

THE BEST REVIEWED NEW PLAY OF THE YEAR
WILL BEGIN PERFORMANCES AT
THE HELEN HAYES THEATRE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 2016

OPENING NIGHT SET FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Tickets go on sale today for the Broadway production of Stephen Karam’s much-raved-about new play, The Humans, recently named “The Best Play of the Year” by New York Magazine.   Directed by Tony Award® winner Joe Mantello and featuring its entire acclaimed current Off-Broadway cast, The Humans will begin performances at Broadway’s Helen Hayes Theatre (240 West 44th Street) on Saturday, January 23, 2016, and open officially on Thursday, February 18.  Tickets are available via Telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200 / (800) 447-7400
The ensemble cast, all of whom are featured in the current smash-hit Off-Broadway production at Roundabout Theatre Company(Todd Haimes Artistic Director), includes Cassie Beck (Aimee), Reed Birney (Erik), Jayne Houdyshell (Deirdre) Lauren Klein(Fiona “Momo” Blake), Arian Moayed (Richard) and Sarah Steele (Brigid).

The angst, anguish and amity of the American middle class are first coaxed – then shoved – into the light in this uproarious, hopeful, and heart-breaking play that takes place over the course of a family dinner on Thanksgiving.  Breaking with tradition, Erik Blake (Birney) has brought his Pennsylvania family to celebrate and give thanks at his daughter’s apartment in lower Manhattan. As darkness falls outside the ramshackle pre-war duplex, and eerie things start to go bump in the night, the Blake clan’s deepest fears and greatest follies are laid bare.  Our modern age of anxiety is keenly observed, with humor and compassion, in this new American classic.
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And that's the scoop. Tune in tomorrow for another Talking Topic.

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