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Concerts
357490
Big Jeff Music
Big Jeff plays tunes from his many CDs and DVDs.
212.228.4747
http://www.nypl.org
7/29/08

Ages: 4-12
Time: 3pm
Cost: Free

Tompkins Square Branch Library

331 E. 10th Street
New York, NY 10009


Concerts
350076
World Rhythms
Tony Vacca and Abdou Sarr perform World Music.
http://www.cit... foundation.org
7/29/08

Ages: All Ages
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Cost: Free

Rufus King Park and King Manor

Jamaica Avenue at 153rd Street
Jamaica, NY 11432


Concerts
349988
Dinosaurs in My Head
Thaddeus Rex blends the energy of rock with the sensibility of folk music in a concert that includes plenty of dino references.
http://www.nycgovparks.org
7/29/08

Ages: 2-10
Time: 11am
Cost: Free

Maria Hernandez Park

Starr Street and Knickerbocker Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237


Concerts
349632
Moey's Music Party
Moey (Melissa Levis) turns tots into rock stars by passing out pompoms, maracas, and inflatable guitars during a Sandbox Sing-Along. At the E 67th Street Playground.
http://www.centralparknyc.org
7/29/08

Ages: All Ages
Time: 11am-12n
Cost: Free

Central Park

Central Park
New York, NY 10024


Concerts
349607
Tom Gardner and Danny Quinn
Tom Gardner and Danny Quinn perform a musical program for kids.
http://www.centralastoria.org
7/29/08

Ages: All Ages
Time: 10:30am
Cost: Free

Athens Square Park

30th Street and 30th Avenue
Astoria, NY 11102


Concerts
325620
Ernie & Neal
Philly duo Ernie & Neal perform tunes for kids as part of the annual Mad. Sq. Kids series on the Oval Lawn.
212.538.6667
http://www.madisonsquarepark.org
7/29/08

Ages: 2-8
Time: 10:30am-11:15am
Cost: Free

Madison Square Park

23rd to 26th Streets between 5th & Madison Avenues
New York, NY 10010


Exhibits
359776
Golden Legacy:
Golden Legacy: Original Art from 65 Years of Golden Books features 60 pieces of original illustration art by legendary artists from the Little Golden Books series. The exhibition, created by the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, includes picture book classics like The Poky Little Puppy, Home for a Bunny, Doctor Dan, the Bandage Man, and more.
212.721.1234
http://www.cmom.org
Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/4/08 - 8/28/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: During Museum hours
Cost: Free with museum admission.

Children's Museum of Manhattan

212 W. 83rd Street
New York, NY 10024


Exhibits
357544
Behind the Screen
Visitors can make animations, select sound effects, and create flipbooks of themselves at an exhibition that explores how moving images are made, marketed, and exhibited. On display are licensed merchandise, from a 1920s cigar box promoting Rudolph Valentino to Star Wars and Star Trek action figures; cameras, projectors, television sets, and other technical apparatus; photographs; costumes; fan magazines; production design materials; and video and computer games.
718.784.0077
http://www.movingimage.us
Ongoing Each 7/8/08 - 8/29/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue-Thu 10am-4pm; Fri 10am-6:30pm (free admission after 4pm)
Cost: Free with museum admission

Museum of the Moving Image

35 Avenue at 36 Street
Astoria, NY 11106


Exhibits
354571
The Paper Bag Players: 50 Years of Theater Art
Paper Bag fans can check out a nostalgic exhibit of photos, posters, historic documents, costumes, and props, many drawn from the Paper Bag Players Archives.
212.870.1630
http://www.nypl.org
Ongoing Daily except Sun 5/5/08 - 8/2/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: During library hours.
Cost: Free

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

40 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023


Exhibits
354570
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of baseball theme songs, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts presents a tribute to the sport and the musicians who love it. The exhibit focuses on composers who were fans and wrote about the game, including Charles Ives and William Schuman. "Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack" looks at baseball and promotion via vaudeville and the musical stage, as well as trading cards. "Root for the Home Team" features baseball musicians, among them Jane Jarvis, long-time organist for the New York Mets, and vocalists of the national anthem. Vincent Astor Gallery.
212.870.1630
http://www.nypl.org
Ongoing Daily except Sun 7/11/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: Mon & Thu 12n-8pm; Tue, Wed & Fri 11am to 6pm; Sat 10am-6pm
Cost: Free

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

40 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023


Exhibits
349041
Goosebumps: The Science of Fear
Creepy animals, loud noises, electric shocks and the fear of falling, all are explored in a safe environment that lets visitors examine the physical, emotional, and neurological impacts of fear.
201.200.1000
http://www.lsc.org
Ongoing Daily 5/31/08 - 9/14/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 5-18
Time: During Center hours.
Cost: Free with center admission.

Liberty Science Center

222 Jersey City Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07305


Exhibits
347716
Chris Long: This Is Fun
London artist Chris Long celebrates childhood with This is Fun, a solo show that features new original works of children in their natural environments and a display of drawings by local kids. Young visitors are encouraged to explore their own creativity with a free coloring book of illustrations by the artist.
646.486.6586
info@galleryhanahou.com
http://galleryhanahou.com
Ongoing Daily except Sun 7/10/08 - 8/29/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: Opening reception: Jul 10, 6pm-9pm. Gallery: Mon-Fri 12n-6pm; Sat by appointment only.
Cost: Free

gallery hanahou

611 Broadway Suite 730
New York, NY 10012


Exhibits
347829
Magic: The Science of Illusion
An interactive exhibition that includes original contributions from world-renowned magicians Penn & Teller, Goldfinger and Dove, Max Maven, and Jade allows visitors to become active participants in magical illusions. Video presentations introduce visitors to four popular "tricks": transformation, mind reading, levitation, and the disembodied head. Visitors can then go backstage to experiment with hands-on activities and discover how science, math, psychology, culture, and the art of performance come together to create magic.
718.699.0005
http://www.nyscience.org
Ongoing Daily 6/28/08 - 9/14/08; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 11am-5pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

New York Hall of Science

47-01 111th Street Flushing Meadow Corona Park
Corona, NY 11368


Exhibits
336220
Nessie Does New York
Nessie Does New York: Monetizing Myth, Legend & Culture transforms apexart into the Loch Ness gif