Lake Highlands Area Early Childhood PTA

Kid's Korner
Nicole Montgomery

Sesame Street Live: 1-2-3 Imagine! With Elmo & Friends

February 25 – February 28, 2010

NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie

www.nokiatheatredfw.com

972.854.5111

You can’t go wrong with Sesame Street, right? In this show, Sesame Street's mail carrier, Sam, stops by to deliver special postcards from far-away places. When Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and friends want to visit the exciting locations, Sam shares her secret on how they can. I bet the answer has something to do with imagination!

Hansel and Gretel

February 26 – March 21, 2010

Dallas Children’s Theater

Rosewood Center1

www.dct.org

214.740.0051

We know the story – two children set out on a journey to save their family and encounter a mysterious old woman living in a house made of candy. But Kathy Burks’ talented troupe of Master Puppeteers always retell classic fairy tales in

such a creative way, you’ll think you’re experiencing the story for the first time. Features the familiar and melodic music of Engelbert Humperdink. The website recommends this show for kids 4 and up.

Dallas Blooms “Fiesta de las Flores”

March 6 – April 11, 2010

Dallas Arboretum

8525 Garland Road

Dallas, TX 75214

214.515.6500

www.dallasarboretum.org

Adults: $10, Kids 3-12: $7, 2 and Under Free

It’s portrait time! The signature event of the Arboretum is the largest floral festival in the south, showcasing over 500,000 spring-blooming bulbs. This year’s centerpiece will be a 12’ tall Ferdinand the Bull topiary to bring the classic children’s tale to life. Pianists play daily from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the DeGolyer Loggia, and a trio of musicians play on the main concert stage on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The weekend of March 20th is ArtScape, a large fine arts show and sale within the confines of the garden.

31st Annual Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade

March 13, 2010

Parade route starts at Lovers and Greenville heading South

214.757.8502

So you’ve heard about the raucous partying that takes place during (and especially, after) this parade. But thousands of people, including many families, gather along the 2-mile parade route to witness one of the largest and most celebrated St. Patrick’s Day parades in North Texas. Kids love catching the beads and the candy that participants throw from atop the many floats that roll along. Prizes are awarded in categories that range from Best of the Best to Most Irish Animal.

The Stinky Cheese Man

March 17, 2010; Showtimes 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Irving Arts Center

3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.

Irving, TX 75062

972.252.7558

Follow along with Jack, the narrator of this tale, as he takes you through zany versions of classic stories. Learn the real story of Chicken Licken or is that Chicken Little? And then there is Cinderumpelstiltskin. Will she have to spin her own dress? Will she go to the ball? The Really Ugly Duckling will make you laugh and cry and everyone will leave with a somewhat revised view of that Little Red Hen. Based on the book by Jon Scieszka and featuring the Paul Mesner Puppets. Tickets are $6 each.

Disney on Ice Presents: Let’s Celebrate!

March 24 - 28, 2010

American Airlines Center

214.222.3687

It’s one colossal party on ice, with all of the most beloved Disney characters celebrating holidays, celebrations and festivals from around the world. Mickey and Minnie Mouse celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party; the Disney princesses go to a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball; Lilo and Stitch throw a Hawaiian Luau; Woody and Buzz Lightyear play in a winter wonderland; and even the Disney Villains get in on the action during a Halloween haunt.

Sources: www.visitdallas.com and individual websites as listed above.

	Kid's Korner Nicole Montgomery
Sesame Street Live: 1-2-3 Imagine! With Elmo & Friends February 25 – February 28, 2010 NOKIA Theatre at Grand Prairie www.nokiatheatredfw.com 972.854.5111 You can’t go wrong with Sesame Street, right? In this show, Sesame Street's mail carrier, Sam, stops by to deliver special postcards from far-away places. When Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and friends want to visit the exciting locations, Sam shares her secret on how they can. I bet the answer has something to do with imagination! Hansel and Gretel February 26 – March 21, 2010 Dallas Children’s Theater Rosewood Center1 www.dct.org 214.740.0051 We know the story – two children set out on a journey to save their family and encounter a mysterious old woman living in a house made of candy. But Kathy Burks’ talented troupe of Master Puppeteers always retell classic fairy tales in such a creative way, you’ll think you’re experiencing the story for the first time. Features the familiar and melodic music of Engelbert Humperdink. The website recommends this show for kids 4 and up. Dallas Blooms “Fiesta de las Flores” March 6 – April 11, 2010 Dallas Arboretum 8525 Garland Road Dallas, TX 75214 214.515.6500 www.dallasarboretum.org Adults: $10, Kids 3-12: $7, 2 and Under Free It’s portrait time! The signature event of the Arboretum is the largest floral festival in the south, showcasing over 500,000 spring-blooming bulbs. This year’s centerpiece will be a 12’ tall Ferdinand the Bull topiary to bring the classic children’s tale to life. Pianists play daily from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the DeGolyer Loggia, and a trio of musicians play on the main concert stage on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. The weekend of March 20th is ArtScape, a large fine arts show and sale within the confines of the garden. 31st Annual Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 13, 2010 Parade route starts at Lovers and Greenville heading South 214.757.8502 So you’ve heard about the raucous partying that takes place during (and especially, after) this parade. But thousands of people, including many families, gather along the 2-mile parade route to witness one of the largest and most celebrated St. Patrick’s Day parades in North Texas. Kids love catching the beads and the candy that participants throw from atop the many floats that roll along. Prizes are awarded in categories that range from Best of the Best to Most Irish Animal. The Stinky Cheese Man March 17, 2010; Showtimes 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Irving Arts Center 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. Irving, TX 75062 972.252.7558 Follow along with Jack, the narrator of this tale, as he takes you through zany versions of classic stories. Learn the real story of Chicken Licken or is that Chicken Little? And then there is Cinderumpelstiltskin. Will she have to spin her own dress? Will she go to the ball? The Really Ugly Duckling will make you laugh and cry and everyone will leave with a somewhat revised view of that Little Red Hen. Based on the book by Jon Scieszka and featuring the Paul Mesner Puppets. Tickets are $6 each. Disney on Ice Presents: Let’s Celebrate! March 24 - 28, 2010 American Airlines Center 214.222.3687 It’s one colossal party on ice, with all of the most beloved Disney characters celebrating holidays, celebrations and festivals from around the world. Mickey and Minnie Mouse celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party; the Disney princesses go to a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball; Lilo and Stitch throw a Hawaiian Luau; Woody and Buzz Lightyear play in a winter wonderland; and even the Disney Villains get in on the action during a Halloween haunt. Sources: www.visitdallas.com and individual websites as listed above.