If your child loves all things pink, PINKALICIOUS, the live musical is coming to Chicago! This is a very limited engagement and the tickets are super affordable and start at $7. Various dates also offer free additional activities for your children so check the link below for those offers!
PINKALICIOUS, The Musical
book by Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann
music by John Gregor
lyrics by John Gregor, Elizabeth Kann and Victoria Kann
directed by Lisa Portes
musical direction by Mark Elliott
March 29 – May 21, 2011
TUE & THU at 10 am
SAT at 2 pm
at DePaul's Merle Reskin Theatre
Box Office: (312) 922-1999
theatreschool.depaul.edu/theare_school_playworks_1011_pinkalicious.php
SUMMARY
Join us for this musical tale of a little girl named Pinkalicious, whose passion for her favorite color turns her pink from head to toe. As Pinkalicious finds a way out of her hue predicament, she and her family learn the inherent value of being unique and the true power of pink. Recommended for all ages.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Want a Quick, Fun and Affordable Get Away - Toronto!
Dying to get out for a weekend with the kids but don't know where to go. Toronto (yes it is a cold there as it is here but it's a lot more fun than staying home!) is a quick one hour flight from Chicago and most published fares are under $200 per person! Yes, Canada! It's just like America, it's close, and for the next couple of months they have two fabulous musicals you won't find anywhere else (except for Angelina in NYC!). Getting around Toronto is much like Chicago. If you stay downtown by the Theatres there is plenty of public transportation and lots of taxi's available. There is even a shopping mall and plenty of food and other activities downtown. Get creative this winter and spring and surprise your kids with a trip they will never forget!
Pinkalicious, The Musical
Lower Ossington Theatre
100A Ossington Avenue between Argyle and Humbert Streets
Toronto
Sat. Oct 9th, 2010 - Sun. May 29th, 2011
Now at the Lower Ossington Theatre Toronto, Canada
Premium Seats - $39.00 - First two rows. Your seats will be assigned in the order in which they were purchased and reserved by name when you arrive at the theater.
General Admission - First-come, First-serve seating row 3 and back. Box office opens at 12 noon. Theatre opens at 12:30. Lower Ossington Theatre is an intimate 150 seats. All seats are full view.
Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe - a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.
Angelina Ballerina The Musical
Al Green Theatre
750 Spadina Avenue SW corner of Bloor & Spadina
Toronto
Sat. Jan 22nd, 2011 - Sat. Mar 19th, 2011
In ANGELINA BALLERINA THE MUSICAL, Angelina and her friends, Alice, Gracie, AZ, Viki, and even their teacher, Ms. Mimi, are all aflutter because a special guest is coming to visit Camembert Academy! Angelina and her friends will perform all types of dance, including hip-hop, modern dance, the Irish jig and of course, ballet, and they are excited to show off their skills to their famous visitor. Angelina is the most excited of all, but will she get the starring moment she hopes for? Based on the CG-animated series, Angelina Ballerina The Next Steps on PBS KIDS®, ANGELINA BALLERINA THE MUSICAL is a family-friendly venue
Pinkalicious, The Musical
Lower Ossington Theatre
100A Ossington Avenue between Argyle and Humbert Streets
Toronto
Sat. Oct 9th, 2010 - Sun. May 29th, 2011
Now at the Lower Ossington Theatre Toronto, Canada
Premium Seats - $39.00 - First two rows. Your seats will be assigned in the order in which they were purchased and reserved by name when you arrive at the theater.
General Admission - First-come, First-serve seating row 3 and back. Box office opens at 12 noon. Theatre opens at 12:30. Lower Ossington Theatre is an intimate 150 seats. All seats are full view.
Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe - a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.
Angelina Ballerina The Musical
Al Green Theatre
750 Spadina Avenue SW corner of Bloor & Spadina
Toronto
Sat. Jan 22nd, 2011 - Sat. Mar 19th, 2011
In ANGELINA BALLERINA THE MUSICAL, Angelina and her friends, Alice, Gracie, AZ, Viki, and even their teacher, Ms. Mimi, are all aflutter because a special guest is coming to visit Camembert Academy! Angelina and her friends will perform all types of dance, including hip-hop, modern dance, the Irish jig and of course, ballet, and they are excited to show off their skills to their famous visitor. Angelina is the most excited of all, but will she get the starring moment she hopes for? Based on the CG-animated series, Angelina Ballerina The Next Steps on PBS KIDS®, ANGELINA BALLERINA THE MUSICAL is a family-friendly venue
Free Days (and nights) At Chicago Children's Museum
Grab the kids and head to Navy Pier for a rewarding and FREE outing! Here are several opportunities to enjoy the Children's Museum:
Kraft Free Family Night
Thursday evenings, 5-8pm
Free admission for everyone. (Groups of 15 or more must register by calling 312.464.8249.)
Target Free First Sundays
First Sunday of every month
Free admission all day for ages 15 and under. (Groups of 15 or more must register by calling 312.464.8249.)
Kraft Free Family Night
Thursday evenings, 5-8pm
Free admission for everyone. (Groups of 15 or more must register by calling 312.464.8249.)
Target Free First Sundays
First Sunday of every month
Free admission all day for ages 15 and under. (Groups of 15 or more must register by calling 312.464.8249.)
Museum of Science & Industry 2011 FREE Days!
This is a personal favorite and can get very expensive without the free admission for a family of 4. Plan on spending the day. The Museum of Science & Industry has a fantastic kids area, even for the littlest of guests.
2011 Free Day Schedule
General admission is free on the following dates:
January 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 31
February 1 8 14 15 22
June 1 2 6 7 8 9
September 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30
October 31
2011 Free Day Schedule
General admission is free on the following dates:
January 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 31
February 1 8 14 15 22
June 1 2 6 7 8 9
September 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30
October 31
Field Museum Free Days 2011
The Field Museum is offering 52 days a year when basic admission is FREE!
Target Free Second Mondays
The Field Museum is pleased to announce Target Free Second Mondays.
Target’s sponsorship is making it possible for The Field Museum to offer FREE basic admission on the second Monday of each month.
2011 Target Free Second Monday dates are:
January 10th
February 14th
March 14th
Target Free Second Monday hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Other regularly scheduled FREE Basic Admission Days in 2011:
January: 3rd, 11th, 13th, 18th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 31st
February: 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 17th
April: 11th
May: 9th
June: 7th, 13th
July: 11th
August: 8th, 29th, 31st
September: 1st, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 29th
October: 3rd, 5th, 6th, 10th, 24th, 25th
November: 2nd, 7th, 14th, 21st
December: 1st, 5th, 6th, 8th, 12th, 13th, 20th, 22nd
Target Free Second Mondays
The Field Museum is pleased to announce Target Free Second Mondays.
Target’s sponsorship is making it possible for The Field Museum to offer FREE basic admission on the second Monday of each month.
2011 Target Free Second Monday dates are:
January 10th
February 14th
March 14th
Target Free Second Monday hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Other regularly scheduled FREE Basic Admission Days in 2011:
January: 3rd, 11th, 13th, 18th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, 26th, 31st
February: 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 17th
April: 11th
May: 9th
June: 7th, 13th
July: 11th
August: 8th, 29th, 31st
September: 1st, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 29th
October: 3rd, 5th, 6th, 10th, 24th, 25th
November: 2nd, 7th, 14th, 21st
December: 1st, 5th, 6th, 8th, 12th, 13th, 20th, 22nd
Shedd Aquarium Free Days
Shedd Aquarium Free Days 2011
Shedd Aquarium Free
While we are on the notion of FREE, here are more fun and free things to do in Chicago!
Shedd Aquarium Free Days 2011
Jan. 10, 11, 16-21, 24, 25, 31
Feb. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 20-24, 28
The Shedd Aquarium’s Free Days have many days that overlap with Adler Planetarium Free Days, and since both museums are located conveniently in Grant Park’s Museum Campus, it is easy to get a full day (or two) of free learning and exploration. (Download our Museum Free Days Calendar to see it all in an easy to read format)
Shedd Aquarium Free Days provide free General Admission to Waters of the World galleries. Entry to the Oceanarium and Wild Reef is available for an additional fee.
The Shedd Aquarium is open daily 9am–6pm during summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day); Weekdays 9am–5pm and Weekends 9am–6pm off-season (Labor Day to Memorial Day); The Shedd Aquarium is closed on Christmas Day.
Shedd Aquarium Free
While we are on the notion of FREE, here are more fun and free things to do in Chicago!
Shedd Aquarium Free Days 2011
Jan. 10, 11, 16-21, 24, 25, 31
Feb. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 20-24, 28
The Shedd Aquarium’s Free Days have many days that overlap with Adler Planetarium Free Days, and since both museums are located conveniently in Grant Park’s Museum Campus, it is easy to get a full day (or two) of free learning and exploration. (Download our Museum Free Days Calendar to see it all in an easy to read format)
Shedd Aquarium Free Days provide free General Admission to Waters of the World galleries. Entry to the Oceanarium and Wild Reef is available for an additional fee.
The Shedd Aquarium is open daily 9am–6pm during summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day); Weekdays 9am–5pm and Weekends 9am–6pm off-season (Labor Day to Memorial Day); The Shedd Aquarium is closed on Christmas Day.
Time for Great Savings!
We all love a great deal but there are a ton of sites to navigate. Here are a few of our readers favorites:
YouSwoop.com
Groupon.com
LivingSocial.com
DealADayOnline.com
PlumDistrict.com/Chicago (or any major city after the .com)
Deals.MamaPedia.com/Chicago (or any major city after the .com)
FamilyFinds.com (formerly mamaloot)
As with any 'steal' read the fine print and make sure it is an offer that works for you and pay attention to the expiration date!
YouSwoop.com
Groupon.com
LivingSocial.com
DealADayOnline.com
PlumDistrict.com/Chicago (or any major city after the .com)
Deals.MamaPedia.com/Chicago (or any major city after the .com)
FamilyFinds.com (formerly mamaloot)
As with any 'steal' read the fine print and make sure it is an offer that works for you and pay attention to the expiration date!
Kids Ballroom Dance Lessons!
Have your kids watched Dancing With the Stars and wanted to dance like the pro's? Does your child love dance but hate the slow structure of ballet? You might want to try Chicago Dance, with two convenient locations in River North and on Irving Park. They offer kids ballroom & salsa which is a heck of a lot of fun and exercise. It is great for boys and girls and they really have a good time with moving and grooving. There are very, very few ballroom classes for kids around Chicago so sign up while there is still space!
CHICAGO DANCE
Phone: (773) 267-3411 or (312) 337-9503
E-mail: info@chicagodance.com
Chicago Dance at Irving Park
3660 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: (773) 267-3411
Fax: (773) 267-1084
Chicago Dance River North
415 W. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 337-9503
Fax: (312) 337-1039
2010-2011 School Year
Sunday
River North Irving Park
11:45 AM Baby & Me/Bop Hop Combo
6mo-5 yr with parent
Monday
River North Irving Park
4:45 PM Kids Salsa
6-10 yr
Tuesday
River North Irving Park
10:30 AM Baby & Me/Bop Hop
6 mo - 2 yr with parent/2 1/2 - 5 yr
4:15 PM Kids Latin & Ballroom
6-10 yr
Wednesday
River North Irving Park
5:30 PM Teen Ballet Basics
11 yr +
Saturday
River North Irving Park
10:00 AM Kids Latin & Ballroom
6 - 10 yr
10:45 AM Teen Latin & Ballroom
11 yr +
12:00 Noon Teen & KidsHip Hop
6-10 & 11 yr +
2010-2011 Dance Class Fee Schedule
Kids Classes
1st Class $69/month
2nd Class or 2nd Child $59/month
3rd Class or 3rd Child $54/month
CHICAGO DANCE
Phone: (773) 267-3411 or (312) 337-9503
E-mail: info@chicagodance.com
Chicago Dance at Irving Park
3660 W. Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: (773) 267-3411
Fax: (773) 267-1084
Chicago Dance River North
415 W. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Phone: (312) 337-9503
Fax: (312) 337-1039
2010-2011 School Year
Sunday
River North Irving Park
11:45 AM Baby & Me/Bop Hop Combo
6mo-5 yr with parent
Monday
River North Irving Park
4:45 PM Kids Salsa
6-10 yr
Tuesday
River North Irving Park
10:30 AM Baby & Me/Bop Hop
6 mo - 2 yr with parent/2 1/2 - 5 yr
4:15 PM Kids Latin & Ballroom
6-10 yr
Wednesday
River North Irving Park
5:30 PM Teen Ballet Basics
11 yr +
Saturday
River North Irving Park
10:00 AM Kids Latin & Ballroom
6 - 10 yr
10:45 AM Teen Latin & Ballroom
11 yr +
12:00 Noon Teen & KidsHip Hop
6-10 & 11 yr +
2010-2011 Dance Class Fee Schedule
Kids Classes
1st Class $69/month
2nd Class or 2nd Child $59/month
3rd Class or 3rd Child $54/month
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
A FREE & Civilized Night out!
Chicago Art Dealers Association has a FIRST THURSDAYS gallery walk from 4-7pm. Peruse some of Chicago's hottest galleries and enjoy complimentary cocktails, wine and snacks. The galleries are located in River North and the West Loop. Grab a friend or your husband and get some culture while having fun. You might just find the perfect treasure for your home!
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