Category Archives: arts & culture

Music and Movies in the Park: Because watching movies from a blanket is more fun than watching from a seat.

If I keep writing about nice-weather fun, nice weather will happen, right?…Hello? (Tap, tap, tap) Is this thing on? Well, one day this rain has to stop. And once it does, you can bet the boys and I will be … Continue reading

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Rhythm & Words Family Music and Book Festival: Everything they love rolled into one day.

This weekend hows about celebrating the Twin Cities’ rich music and kid-lit scenes with live band performances, author appearances, mini music classes and more? Then check out Rhythm & Words Family Music and Book Festival. This Saturday, come enjoy five … Continue reading

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Alice in Wonderland: Get them grinning like the Cheshire Cat.

You know who’s a lucky-duck? I am! Because I got to be a chaperone when my boy’s class saw Alice in Wonderland at the Children’s Theatre Company. Maybe it’s because of the busloads of kids who were there instead of … Continue reading

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Simply Jane Toddler Time: Messy fun minus the cleanup.

Wouldn’t it be cool if your little Picasso could unleash their creativity all over the place and little studio elves would clean up the mess? That’s essentially what happens during Toddler Time at Simply Jane Studio. Drop in anytime for … Continue reading

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MCBA All-Ages Discovery Day: A stellar creative opportunity for the whole family.

If you ever need a face-punch of creative inspiration, just head on over to the Minnesota Center for Book Arts. In fact, do it Saturday with the whole fam for Cosmic Arcade All Ages Discovery Day. There be creative exploration … Continue reading

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MacPhail Free Family Music Series: Fill your minds with melody—not bad weekend weather.

As of this writing, Saturday’s forecast calls for a high of 44. But let’s just forget about the gray sky (and weather-related Facebook status updates) shall we? And add a little sunshine through music—at the MacPhail Free Family Music Series. … Continue reading

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Icehouse Kids Concert Series: Good food. Good music. Good heavens!

Have I told you lately how much I love you, dear reader(s)? Especially when you give me cool ideas like this one: The Icehouse Kids Concert Series. (Count of three, everyone: 1, 2, 3….Thanks, Urbae!) Icehouse is a newish Minneapolis restaurant … Continue reading

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Coloring Outside the Lines VI – Blast Off! A kid art exhibition that’s out of this world.

Calling all aspiring artists and their big people: Altered Esthetics is hosting their annual children’s art exhibition and they want your spacey masterpieces! You may recall last year’s show, Monsters Under My Bed. It’s just like that only this year’s … Continue reading

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Rock the Cradle: Big music fun with 8 million of your closest hipster friends.

I’m not going to lie. I have never been to Rock the Cradle. That’s not because I don’t think it would be fun. Quite the opposite. I think it would be SO much fun that there’d be SO many people. … Continue reading

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Madagascar 3 and Arty Pants: A Tuesday made for toddlers.

Why is it that all the fun stuff for kids happens Tuesday mornings? Case in point: Tomorrow you can choose between Toddler Tuesdays: Madagascar 3 at MOA or Arty Pants at Walker Art Center. The special screening of Madagascar 3 … Continue reading

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