3.31.2010

4/2/10 + Ongoing First Fridays: Target Free First Fridays @ Children’s Museum of Manhattan

Friday, April 2, 2010





Children’s Museum of Manhattan
212 West 83rd Street

New York, NY
(212) 721-1234


Admission:

Children and Adults: $10
Seniors: $7
Children under 12 months: Free
Target Free First Fridays: On the first Friday of every month admission is free from 5pm to 8pm, sponsored by Target.

Schedule of Events:
10:00am  Playful Playdough 
11:00am  Wild Art Installation
11:30am  PlayWorks™ Circle Time
12:00pm  Wild Art Installation
12:00pm  Design Stamping
1:30pm  Holi Festival Paintings
2:00pm  Wild Art Installation
2:00pm  Performance: Jazzy Reading 
2:30pm  Jazzy Collage
3:00pm  Wild Art Installation
4:00pm  Wild Art Installation
4:00pm  Design a Jazzy CD Cover
4:00pm  PlayWorks™ Circle Time
5:00pm  Target Free First Friday Night

3.30.2010

3/31/10 Gustafer Yellowgold @ West Farms Branch Library

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 4pm

West Farms Branch Library

2085 Honeywell Avenue (betw E. 179th & 180th Streets)
Bronx, NY 10460
(718) 367-5376

Cost:
Free
For all ages



Meet Gustafer Yellowgold, the friendly creature who comes to Earth from the sun, in this multimedia program launched from the imagination of illustrator/singer/songwriter Morgan Taylor. This program was developed with support from Mr. and Mrs. Timothy R. Barakett.

http://www.nypl.org/node/70105 


For more info and clips of Gustafer Yellowgold:

http://www.gustaferyellowgold.com/ 

4/1/10 Storytime with Artie Bennett: The Butt Book @ Strand Book Store

Thursday, April, 1, 2010 from 3:30pm-4:30pm

Strand Book Store

828 Broadway, 2nd floor Children’s Department
New York, NY
(212) 473-1452
Cost: Free

For ages 10 & under

Artie Bennett reads from his humorous salute to rear ends. 

Book Synopsis

Make way for the butt!


      Tall butts, short butts, round butts, flat butts.
      Butts on mummies and butts on mommies.
      Butts on giraffes and elephants and dogs and… FISH?


Yes, even fish butts are celebrated in this tribute to backsides, rumps, tushies, keisters, heinies, and derrieres. Dozens of funny rhymes and pages of laugh-out-loud pictures pay homage to a body part that keeps kids and grown-ups giggling with glee.

Bottoms up!

About the Author

Artie Bennett is the executive copy editor for Random House Children’s Books and he writes a little on the side (but not on the backside!). He’s the co-author of 101 Ways to Say Vomit, for those who enjoy a good “gag,” and the author of The Dinosaur Joke Book: A Compendium of Pre-Hysteric Puns. He enjoys the three B’s: birdwatching, botanizing, and bike riding. He’s been butt-besotted since stumbling upon the word “callipygian” at age three. He lives with his wife, Leah, in the bowels of Brooklyn.


You can learn markedly more than you’d wish to know about the author by visiting www.artiebennett.com.


http://www.strandbooks.com/app/www/p/calendar/#1471 

3.29.2010

4/1/10 The Peete Family: My Brother Charlie @ Barnes & Noble





Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 6:00pm

Barnes & Noble/Cafe

1972 Broadway (near 67th Street)
New York, NY
(212) 595-6859
Cost:
Free
For all ages

Holly Robinson Peete, Rodney Peete, and their daughter Ryan Elizabeth Peete read from and discuss their new books,
My Brother Charlie and Not My Boy!, about the family's journey with autism.

For more about 
My Brother Charlie and see a clip of authors Holly Robinson & Ryan Elizabeth Peete: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/My-Brother-Charlie/Holly-Robinson-Peete/e/9780545094665/?itm=1&USRI=my+brother+charlie
For more about Not My Boy!: A Father, a Son, and One Family’s Journey with Autism and see a clip of Holly Robinson & Rodney Peete:http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Not-My-Boy/Rodney-Peete/e/9781401323615/?itm=1&USRI=not+my+boy 


My Brother Charlie
Pub. Date: March 2010
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Format: Hardcover, 40pp
Age Range: 6 to 10


Synopsis
Callie is very proud of her brother Charlie. He’s good at so many things—swimming, playing the piano, running fast. And Charlie has a special way with animals, especially their dog, Harriett.

But sometimes Charlie gets very quiet.

His words get locked inside him, and he seems far away.

Then, when Callie and Charlie start to play, Charlie is back to laughing, holding hands, having fun. Charlie is like any other boy—and he has autism.

In this story, told from a sister’s point of view, we meet a family whose oldest son teaches them important lessons about togetherness, hope, tolerance, and love.

Holly Robinson Peete, bestselling author, actress, and national autism spokesperson, has paired with her daughter, Ryan, to co-author this uplifting book based on their own personal experiences with Holly’s son and Ryan’s brother, RJ, who has autism.

************

Not My Boy!: A Father, a Son, and One Family's Journey with Autism
Pub. Date: March 2010
Publisher: Hyperion
Format: Hardcover, 256pp









Synopsis
In Not My Boy!, Rodney Peete offers not only a heartrending, candid look inside his personal journey with his son’s autism but a first-of-its-kind, inspirational road map that will help families facing similar challenges to move forward. Effectively woven throughout Peete’s moving account of his life with his son R.J. are the powerful voices, insights, and dreams of other fathers, high-profile figures as well as unsung heroes, who've traveled this difficult path.

Autism affects four times as many boys as it does girls. For their fathers, expectations and hopes are drastically changed—as NFL star Rodney Peete’s were when his son R.J. was diagnosed at the age of three. After a period of anger and denial, an all-too-common reaction among fathers, Rodney joined his wife, Holly, in her efforts to help their son. With determination, love, and understanding, the family worked with R.J. to help him once again engage with the world.

Eight challenging years later, R.J. has gone from the son one doctor warned would never say “I love you” to a thriving, vibrant boy who scored his first soccer goal while his dad cheered from the sidelines.

After his retirement from the NFL in 2004, Rodney Peete became a host of the Fox Sports Net show The Best Damn Sports Show Period, which he left in 2008. Currently, Rodney and his wife, Holly, run the HollyRod Foundation for Parkinson’s patients and their families, are extremely active in the autism community, and dedicate their lives to philanthropy and fund-raising for children.

Ongoing Daily from 3/28/10–4/11/10 Spring Is In The Air: Flower Show @ Macy’s Herald Square

Sunday, March 28 through Sunday, April 11, 2010
Macy’s stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 4.

Macy’s Herald Square
151 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
(212) 695-4400

Cost: Free
For all ages


Store Hours for this week:

Sunday, March 28: 11:00am–8:30pm
Monday, March 29: 10:00am–9:30pm
Tuesday, March 30: 9:00am–10:00pm
Wednesday, March 31: 9:00am–11:00pm
Thursday, April 1: 10:00am–9:30pm
Friday, April 2: 10:00am– 9:30pm
Saturday, April 3: 10:00am–9:30pm

Spring Is In The Air as Macy’s Herald Square is transformed into a wonderland of spectacular gardens where magic reaches new heights and floral fantasies take flight! This year’s show features 10 different garden environments, including our new Hot, Palm and Topiary gardens, and over 30,000 different varieties of exotic trees, flowering plants and brilliant color as far as the eye can see. Take a guided tour or stroll through our enchanting gardens at your own pace. And, don’t miss our hot air balloon centerpiece, overflowing with lush spring flowers that will make your spirits soar!

Don
t miss some of our show highlights, including in-store events, sweepstakes, cooking demos, seminars and more! For a complete list of all the exciting events, please visit the Visitor Center to get an Official Guide or go to http://www.macys.com/events. Here’s a taste of what’s to come during this year’s Flower Show:

*  Experience the stunning tablescapes by Martha Stewart Collection, Villeroy & Boch and Lenox on the 8th Floor and in the Cellar. Enjoy the enchanting table settings and let the beauty inspire ideas to help make your home picture-perfect, too!

*  Go to the Visitor Center during the show to enter for a chance to win* a cruise to the Bahamas & Florida aboard Norwegian Jewel, a cruise vacation where the options are endless! Courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Line, this 7-day cruise for four with oceanview stateroom accommodations will set sail from New York. While on board, your schedule is completely up to you! Norwegian’s signature Freestyle Cruising® is all about giving you the freedom and flexibility to have your style of vacation.

*  Chloé. A newly unveiled signature scent captures the creative, confident individuality of the Chloé woman. A fresh and feminine fragrance with an utterly innate sense of chic. A sublime rose scent that uniquely blends femininity, natural and elegant. With your $85 Chloé fragrance collection purchase, receive this beautiful token: Deluxe Mini Eau de Parfum, 1oz Body Lotion and a signature Chloé pouch.* On 3/28, 4/2, 4/3 and 4/10, you will also receive a long stem rose along with your gift.**

*  The creative genius behind Nine West now has his own line and in-store garden! Come check out Vince Camuto shoes and handbags during the Flower Show. Vince Camuto is a high-quality, fashion-forward brand that's stylish and chic. Vince Camuto is at the forefront of design and fashion, creating elegant, contemporary footwear and handbags for the modern woman.

*  Come shop in Jessica Simpson’s garden, celebrating everything floral and fun! Be sure to check out the entire Jessica Simpson Collection, offering spring dresses and coats, shoes, sunglasses, handbags, swimwear and much more!

*  Visit the beautiful MyPrincessAcademy.com garden on the 7th Floor, inspired by their wondrous online destination that plays an inspired role in the positive development of girls ages three and up. Like their website, the garden empowers every girl to be their own kind of princess their best selves by instilling the “4 Pillars” of being a real princess: generosity, intelligence, beauty and confidence. With a magical brand of quality dress-up apparel, accessories and decor, MyPrincessAcademy.com provides the perfect place where every young girl can grow up to rule.

*  You’re invited to travel back in time! The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Williamsburg, Virginia, operates the world’s largest living history museum. The historic area showcases the lives of the people who helped build and inspire a nation. Be sure to check out the Colonial Williamsburg Pleasure Garden in The Cellar throughout the show, featuring herbs, ornamental plans and gardening tools familiar in the 18th century.

Guided Tours
To experience Macy’s Flower Show to its fullest, take advantage of our 20-minute specially guided tours! They’re available every half hour between 11am and 4pm at the Macy’s 35th and Broadway door. During the tour, you'll learn all about this year’s flowers and plants, plus we’ll give you an insider’s look at how the show was installed.
Tours are complimentary. For more information, call (212) 494-4495.

Flower Show Memorabilia
Don't forget to stop by Macy’s Souvenir Shop on the Lower Level and the Main Floor. We have a fantastic collection of Macy’s Flower Show memorabilia, including totes, tees and mugs, special plush toys and lots more! Sorry, no phone orders.
*No purchase necessary. Employees of Macy's, participating sponsors and their immediate families are not eligible. See details in-store.
**While supplies last.


Bouquet of the Day Schedule
Join us on the Main Floor to see the Bouquets of the Day, presented by New York’s most talented designers.
http://www1.macys.com/campaign/flowershow/bouquet_new-york-city.jsp


Macy’s Flower Show History and pictures from last year’s show:

3.28.2010

Ongoing Daily from 3/29/10–4/2/10 NBA Store Spring Jam!


Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2, 2010

NBA Store
666 5th Ave (Fifth Avenue & 52nd Street)
New York, NY 10103

(212) 515-NBA1
Subway: 
E, V to 53rd Street or B, D, F, V to 47–50th St/Rockefeller Center
Cost: 
Free

For all ages

Come jam at the NBA Store Spring Jam! Enjoy free, family-fun events each day!

Meet Chris Douglas-Roberts and Yi Jianlian of the NJ Nets, shoot hoops with NY Knicks legend John Starks, enjoy special guest appearances by NYC radio DJs, basketball shooting events, trivia, giveaways and more!

Print this ad and bring to the concierge with receipts totaling $25 or more and receive a free gift, while supplies last:

March 29, Monday
12–1 pm  Myachi demonstrations on Center Court
1–3 pm  Shoot hoops on Center Court, performance by the NBA’s Fan Patrol, win prizes and more!

March 30, Tuesday
12–1 pm  Myachi demonstrations on Center Court
1–3 pm  Popular
Power 105.1 personality, DJ Envy, will host shooting contests and basketball/music related trivia
3–4 pm  Appearance by
Chris Douglas-Roberts and Yi Jianlian of Nets Basketball. Fans who purchase $10 or more of NBA Store merchandise will receive an autograph pass to meet the players

March 31, Wednesday
12–2 pm  Popular
Z100 personality Skeery Jones will host shooting events and basketball/music related trivia
2–3 pm  Myachi demonstrations on Center Court

April 1, Thursday
12–1 pm  Myachi demonstrations on Center Court
2–4 pm
The Radio Disney “Road Crew” will entertain NBA Store fans with basketball events, trivia and games
4–6 pm  
Zipway/John Starks appearance. Activities to include:
    
* Fans who purchase Zipway merchandise will receive a signed photo of John Starks
    
* Fans who make a purchase will be entered into a raffle for the chance to play John Starks in a game of P-I-G
    
* Fans who attend Spring Jam event will receive a John Starks autographed card (no purchase necessary)

April 2, Friday
12–1 pm  Myachi demonstrations on Center Court
1–3 pm  Popular NYC radio station
95.5 PLJ will send the PLJ “Party Patrol” to host basketball events and trivia The Gazillion Bubble Show to perform on Center Court
*Events are subject to change.

3.27.2010

3/28/10 Story Telling with Laura Numeroff @ Macy’s Herald Square

(See posting below about March 28th’s Petacular at Macy’s.)


Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 3:00pm

Macy’s
Broadway and 34th Street
7th Floor, Kids Dept.
New York, NY
(212) 695-4400
Cost:
Free
For all ages


Kid can enjoy a special story time with author and illustrator Laura Numeroff, known for her book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and many other children’s stories. Costume characters add to the fun at Kids on 7. http://www.macys.com

Check out Laura Numeroff’s website to see all her books, send friends an e-postcard and see her artwork!

http://www.lauranumeroff.com/index.htm 

3/28/10 13th Annual Macy’s Petacular Fair @ Macy’s Herald Square

Sunday, March 28, 2010
11am–2pm; Parade Registration 11am–1:45pm

Macy’s

Broadway and 34th Street
New York, NY
(212) 494-4495
Cost: Free
For all ages

All creatures, great and small, are invited to celebrate
Macy’s annual Petacular—back for its 13th year. Highlights include:
* Pets on Parade fashion show hosted by Lady Bunny
* Sadie, a Scottish Terrier and winner of 134th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
* Macy’s Garden Variety Theatre, with performances by girl band Care Bears on Fire (11am), the Gazillion Bubble Show, John Tartaglia’s Imaginocean, and more.
* A reading by Laura Numeroff, author of numerous children’s books including If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and If You Give a Pig a Pancake (3pm, Kids on 7)
* Animal trainer Joel Slavin and cast members of The 101 Dalmations Musical
* ASPCA Mobile Adoption Van

The festivities end at 2pm with the traditional 12-gun “star” confetti release.
http://www.macys.com 

3.26.2010

3/27/10 Thumper & Miss Bunny’s Egg-cellent Adventure @ Disney Store



Saturday, March 27th from 11am to 3pm
Cost: Free
For ages 3 and up

Head to the Disney Store for a hoppin’ adventure through the stoe and to receive an egg-tivity sheet and prizes (while supplies last)! Minimum age for participation is 3 years. Event subject to change or cancellation without notice. Call your local store to confirm participation.


Disney Store Locator:
http://www.disneystore.com/misc/disney-store-locator/c/61992/?CMP=EMC-eml&att=20100326_DSI_Roleplay&RRID=12548948 

3/27/10 Eggstravaganza @ Staten Island Children’s Museum

Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm

Staten Island Children’s Museum
1000 Richmond Terrace

Staten Island, NY
(718) 273-2060
Cost: 
Free
For ages 1 to 10



Families are invited to welcome spring at the Staten Island Children’s Museum’s annual festival with an afternoon of free activities including an egg hunt, bouncy rides, art and dance workshops, and a visit with the Easter Bunny.

http://www.statenislandkids.org