Leo Lionni’s ‘Frederick’ at Stages Theatre Co. A Review
My 9 year-old son and I went to Stages Theatre Co. to see their new show Frederick on opening night. The show is based on the Caldecott Award-winning picture book of the same name by Leo Lionni. FFTC...
View Article‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Review and Parental Guidance
A Wrinkle in Time, “The only way to defeat the darkness is to become the light.” It was not without a little drama that we had the privilege of watching a preview of this much anticipated film. A...
View Article‘The Land of Yangalele’ by Papa Siama and Auntie Dallas
Traveling the world is not a possibility for many young families. So how can we introduce different cultures to our kids and to ourselves? One way is by music. Travel to the Democratic Republic of...
View Article‘The Lorax’ at Children’s Theatre Co 5 Things to Know
The Lorax, a classic Dr. Seuss story, introduces our responsibility to the environment. In its usual exciting Children’s Theatre Co. fashion, we are transported into the colorful world of Truffula...
View ArticleMay is Minnesota Museum Month
Did you know that May in Minnesota Museum Month? I have just finished making a huge list of museums that Anne, Joy, and I should review for you over the coming years. I say years because even if we...
View ArticleCool Off at Twin Cities Area Splash Pads & Wading Pools
If you’re looking for a few new places to cool off this summer, we’ve put together a master list of all the Twin Cities Metro-area splash pads we could find. The pads are organized by region for your...
View ArticleMovie Review and Parental Guide: Christopher Robin
Our whole family was super excited when we were invited to preview Disney’s Christopher Robin at Southday AMC. Even though we had to drive through rush hour traffic to the south side of the metro, it...
View ArticleSundays at Landmark / Urban Expeditions 2018/2019 Season
the The Landmark Center is a historical building right in the heart of downtown St. Paul. It was once the federal building for the city which included courtrooms and the post office. Today it is a...
View ArticleFamily Fun: Silverwood Field Trip – A Family Craft Event
If you can, try to get Silverwood Field Trip on your schedule. This annual FREE event will be held at Silverwood Park on Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 11am-5pm. It will not disappoint since there...
View ArticleI Come From Arizona – Review and Parental Guidance
I Come From Arizona is a Children’s Theatre Company World Premiere Original Production directed by Lisa Portes. It was written by Carlos Murillo, adapted from his original play Augusta and Noble. I...
View Article“Pre-K Mondays” at The Works Museum in Bloomington
Attention parents who love to save a few bucks and find a cool new place to take the kids that will keep them occupied (educationally!) for hours: it’s time to pay a visit to Pre-K Mondays at The...
View ArticleDr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Children’s Theatre Company
The Grinch is back in 2018. We’ll update our review after opening weekend. Until then, Reed Sigmund returns as the Grinch and we expect much of the same great show as last year. photo by Kaitlin...
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