Rocking out in Del Ray
This Sunday, November 21, Del Ray Performing Arts Center will host a free "School of Rock" open house!
The School of Rock is a unique, on-going musical program that challenges kids aged 8 to 15 to organize their own rock band. Student rockers choose material, name their band, design flyers, record music, and perform for family and friends.
The School of Rock open house event is scheduled for three time slots: 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm. Take your budding rock stars to the Del Ray Performing Arts Center and have some fun! Ages 8-17 are welcome.
RSVP to Steve at sattix@acousticaxis.com to select a time and reserve a spot.
Contact information:Del Ray Performing Arts Center
2405 Mt Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22301
703 548 2321
http://www.delrayschoolofmusic.com/schoolofrock.htm
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Mount Vernon Community Children's Theatre Presents : Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Enjoy theater with children and by children
Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This adaptation features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Adapted for Stage by Leslie Bricusse and Tim McDonald
Based on the Book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl
Directed by Elena Velasco
Musical Direction by Cathy Manley
November 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 7:30 PM
November 14 and 21 at 3:00 PM
Tickets available at the door or via the web: http://www.mvcct.org/tickets_purchase.php
Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This adaptation features the songs from the classic family film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Music and Lyrics by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
Adapted for Stage by Leslie Bricusse and Tim McDonald
Based on the Book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl
Directed by Elena Velasco
Musical Direction by Cathy Manley
November 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 7:30 PM
November 14 and 21 at 3:00 PM
Tickets available at the door or via the web: http://www.mvcct.org/tickets_purchase.php
Saturday, November 6, 2010
CHILDREN’S AUTHOR JACQUELINE WOODSON SPEAKING ON NOVEMBER 9, 2010
Enjoy an evening of children's literature
Award-winning children’s and young adult author Jacqueline Woodson will discuss her journey to writing at a special program Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Board Auditorium of the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Pkwy., Fairfax. For details, call 703-324-8428 or visit the library’s website.
A prolific writer, Woodson’s books include Miracle’s Boys, which won a Coretta Scott King Award, Feathers and Show Way, which were Newbery Medal Honor recipients and Locomotion, which was a National Book Award finalist and won numerous other honors. Woodson also won the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement sponsored by School Library Journal.Miracle’s Boys was made into a six-part series shown on “The N” television network, now known as “TeenNick,” owned by MTV.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Children's Book Festival
National Capital Children's Museum to Host White House on the Waterfront Book Festival
NCM's Launch Zone will host A Celebration of Children's Literature: The White House on the Waterfront to promote literacy and education among children and families in the Washington, DC region. During this weekend-long event, children’s book authors will present readings from the anthology Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out and initiate discussion about government and the White House, past and present. Participating authors include Steven Kellogg, Regina Medal recipient and illustrator and author of over 100 children's books, Katherine Paterson, Newbery Medal winner for Bridge to Terabithia and Jacob Have I Loved, and Patricia MacLachlan, Newbery Medal award winner for Sarah, Plain and Tall. All authors are board members of the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance (NCBLA). PLEASE NOTE: In order to attend multiple author sessions, families must register online for each desired session.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Register your family to attend a story time and interactive discussion, participate in a Q & A session with the author, and get a book signed at the National Children's Museum Launch Zone in National Harbor, Md.
Steven Kellogg: Session I
Saturday, November 13
11 am - 12:15 pm: Story time and Q & A
12:15 - 1 pm: Book signing
Katherine Paterson: Session II
Saturday, November 13
2:30 - 3:45 pm: Story time and Q & A
3:45 - 4:30 pm: Book signing
Patricia MacLachlan: Session III
Sunday, November 14
1 - 2:15 pm: Story time and Q & A
2:15 - 3 pm: Book signing
Paperback copies of Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out will be available for sale both days of the event. Hooray for Books (Alexandria, Va.) will facilitate book sales. NCM will also offer its Family Literacy Projects on a Budget® Trainers’ Toolkit for sale. This NCM publication provides educators and family childcare providers with affordable and creative techniques to engage parents and children in conversation and learning using children’s literature.
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. on Friday, November 12. For questions, info@ncm.museum.
Sign in or Register at this URL: http://tinyurl.com/NCM-Register
NCM's Launch Zone will host A Celebration of Children's Literature: The White House on the Waterfront to promote literacy and education among children and families in the Washington, DC region. During this weekend-long event, children’s book authors will present readings from the anthology Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out and initiate discussion about government and the White House, past and present. Participating authors include Steven Kellogg, Regina Medal recipient and illustrator and author of over 100 children's books, Katherine Paterson, Newbery Medal winner for Bridge to Terabithia and Jacob Have I Loved, and Patricia MacLachlan, Newbery Medal award winner for Sarah, Plain and Tall. All authors are board members of the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance (NCBLA). PLEASE NOTE: In order to attend multiple author sessions, families must register online for each desired session.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! Register your family to attend a story time and interactive discussion, participate in a Q & A session with the author, and get a book signed at the National Children's Museum Launch Zone in National Harbor, Md.
Steven Kellogg: Session I
Saturday, November 13
11 am - 12:15 pm: Story time and Q & A
12:15 - 1 pm: Book signing
Katherine Paterson: Session II
Saturday, November 13
2:30 - 3:45 pm: Story time and Q & A
3:45 - 4:30 pm: Book signing
Patricia MacLachlan: Session III
Sunday, November 14
1 - 2:15 pm: Story time and Q & A
2:15 - 3 pm: Book signing
Paperback copies of Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out will be available for sale both days of the event. Hooray for Books (Alexandria, Va.) will facilitate book sales. NCM will also offer its Family Literacy Projects on a Budget® Trainers’ Toolkit for sale. This NCM publication provides educators and family childcare providers with affordable and creative techniques to engage parents and children in conversation and learning using children’s literature.
Pre-registration is required by 4 p.m. on Friday, November 12. For questions, info@ncm.museum.
Sign in or Register at this URL: http://tinyurl.com/NCM-Register
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