Barista Kids Upcoming Events » 2008 » December http://kidsevents.baristanet.com Just one click to local family fun and info. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:30:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 December 25, 2008 http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2008/12/25/december_25_2008/ http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2008/12/25/december_25_2008/#comments Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:54:49 +0000 admin http://kidsevents.baristanet.com/2008/12/25/december_25_2008/ mamadoni.jpgThursday, December 25
Mama Doni & The Mama Doni Band’s Rockin’ Chanukah Show
Who: Jewish kids–or any kids who need something fun to do on Christmas
What:
Montclair’s own Mama Doni will be performing in NYC. Catch her new
song, The Funky Gold Menorah. See the video here.
Where: The Jewish Museum New York, 1109 5th Ave., New York, NY 10128
When: 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free with museum admission ($12 for adults, children 12 and under free)

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Swim with Santa, Gym With Rudolph and Cocoa With the Elves
Who: Families with a Montclair YMCA Family Center membership who want to see Santa in a swimsuit.
What: A festive evening with Santa, Rudolph and friends. Swimming, open gym, crafts, cocoa and cookies.
Where: The Little Y, 159 Glenridge Ave., Montclair NJ 07042
When: Tuesday, Dec. 22 and Wednesday, Dec. 23, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Cost: $5 per child, register with member services in advance (973) 783-7640.

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Swim with Santa, Gym With Rudolph and Cocoa With the Elves
Who: Families with a Montclair YMCA Family Center membership who want to see Santa in a swimsuit.
What: A festive evening with Santa, Rudolph and friends. Swimming, open gym, crafts, cocoa and cookies.
Where: The Little Y, 159 Glenridge Ave., Montclair NJ 07042
When: Tuesday, Dec. 22 and Wednesday, Dec. 23, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Cost: $5 per child, register with member services in advance (973) 783-7640.

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Chanukah Palooza!
Who: Jewish children and their families or anyone who wants to experience Chanukah’s traditions. Open to the public.
What: Music, jugglers, dreidel games, crafts and more.
Where: Congregation Shomrei Emunah, 67 Park Street, Montclair  NJ, 07042
When: Sunday, Dec. 21, 11:00a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cost: Advance Tickets:  $12 per adult, $8 per child (ages 4-18),
$36 per family. Call (973) 746.5031 x. 3. Tickets at the Door: $15 per adult, $10 per child.

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Parents Who Rock Holiday Concert
Who: Your whole family
What:
Parents Who Rock is hosting a holiday concert on Church Street next to
the downtown tree. A local rock band will perform holiday classics for
you and your kids. Sing, dance or just hang out and listen.
Where: Church Street, next to the Christmas tree, downtown Montclair
When: Saturday, Dec. 20, noon to 2.30 p.m.
Cost:
Free, but donations are welcome and will benefit music instruction in
the Montclair public schools through the organization Little Kids Rock.
Copies of the new Parents Who Rock CD will be available.

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Sword in the Stone by Running Rabbit Family Theater

Who: Kids who are into Camelot
What: RRFT ‘s new musical chronicling the early days of King Arthur in Medieval England.
Where: Luna Stage, 695 Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair  NJ 07042.
When: Through the month of December.
Cost: $14 available at Two River Box Office at 732.345.1400.

The Nutcracker Story by The Roseland Performing Arts Company
Who: All ages
What: The Nutcracker Story will be performed by a cast of local residents alongside professional dancers from the Tri-State are.
Where: Hillside Elementary School, 54 Orange Road, Montclair  NJ, 07042.
When: Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $15 sold at the door. For more information, call (973) 337-8354.

Holistic Montclair’s Winter Forum
Who: Anyone interested in holistic living–plus our kids
What: Informational get-together, refreshments, music, kids’ activities and more.
When: Saturday, December 20 at 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: The Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair  NJ, 07042.
Cost: Free, see the website
Saturday Morning Storytime at The Montclair Public Library
Who: Ages 3-6
What: Good old-fashioned storytime.
When: Saturday, Dec. 20 at 11:00 a.m.
Where: The Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, 3rd fl., Montclair  NJ, 07042
Cost: Free, but you need to register at (973) 744-0500 ext. 2236.

 

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Who: All ages. I’m taking my twins and their grandparents this weekend.
What: Local performers includinng MSU students and alumni, 11
singers from national tours such as High School Musical, and one local
little girl, Claire Daddabbo, bring you songs from the gold old days.
Everyone will know the words to The Lion Sleeps Tonight and other
songs. All proceeds help keep the lights on at Luna.
Where: Luna Stage
695 Bloomfield Ave.
Montclair, NJ 07042
When: Sunday, December 14, 2 p.m.
Cost: $20, call (973) 744-3309

MAMA DONI & THE MAMA DONI BAND
CUT LOOSE WITH A ROCKING CHANUKAH SHOW
“FUNKY MUSIC WITH A JEWISH TWIST”

WHEN: DEC. 14, 2:30pm
WHERE: YM-YHMA of North Jersey
1 Pike Drive, Wayne NJ
http://www.ymha-nj.org/cultural_arts.htm

MAMA DONI will perform favorites from her debut CD, I Love Herring (& Other Fish Shticks for Kids), along with latkelicious new songs from her new EP, I Love Chanukah! The Chanukah collection includes a wild mix of musical styles including “Latke Man,” a retro-swing pop song; “The Funky Gold Menorah,” a kid-friendly hip-hop dance tune; “La Vida Dreidel,” a Jewish twist on Latin style; and “You Say Hanukah, (I say Chhhanukah),” a quirky steel drum, island-style number. Chanukah will never be the same!

 

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Hillside Community Swap
Who: Anyone who likes free stuff
What: A completely free community swap where you can pick up
your neighbor’s gently used clothing (kids and adult), books, sports
and baby equipment.
Where: Hillside Elementary School
54 Orange Rd
Montclair, NJ 07042

When: Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m.-noon
Cost: Free

SWORD PIX 014.jpgThe Sword in the Stone

Who: Ages 3 and up
What: The awesome Running Rabbit Family Theatre present this
children’s musical about the early days of King Arthur. Arthur and
Merlin the Magician explore the magic of the earth, fire, wind and rain.
Where: Luna Stage
695 Bloomfield Avenue
Montclair,  NJ  07042
When: Saturday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m.
Sunday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 27, 11 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 29, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1 p.m.
Cost: $14 per seat, call (973) 744-3309

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Parents Who Rock Holiday Sample Sale
Who: Adults and big kids
What: Local vendors like Aunt Jean’s Toys & Treats and
Michele A Seda Jewelry giving 20 percent of proceeds to Parents Who
Rock/Little Kids Rock. Wine, cheese and LIVE MUSIC provided.
Where: Andrew Tedesco Gallery
7 N. Willow St
Montclair, NJ 07042
When: Saturday, Dec. 6, 7-10 p.m.
 
The Artisan Gift Market
Who: All ages
What: Very cute handmade gifts from 30 local vendors such as StudioKids Art. Find purses, necklaces and more to benefit the Glen Ridge Congregational Church.
Where: Glen Ridge Congregational Church
195 Ridgewood Ave.
Glen Ridge, NJ
When: Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

16th Annual Art & Craft Show
Who: All ages
What: Goods to benefit HOMECorp of Montclair
Where: 106 S. Fullerton Ave (look for big red ribbons)
Montclair, NJ 07042
When: Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sunday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

santafiretruck.jpgSanta on a Fire Truck
Who: Kids who love fire trucks and/or Santa
What: Santa will ride through Montclair (see schedule below)
with local firemen in their fire truck, making quick stops around town.
(Event is sponsored by The Fireman’s Benevolent Association and the
Policemen’s Benevolent Association.)
When: Saturday, Dec. 6
Where: 11:00 a.m. – South End stop at Orange Rd. and Cedar Ave.
11:30 a.m. – Walnut Street parking lot
12:00 pm – Watchung Plaza
12:30 pm – Final stop at St. James Church at Bellevue Ave. & Valley Rd. in Upper Montclair

Learning Express
Who: Little pumpkins
What: Santa and one of his helpers
Where: Learning Express
643 Bloomfield Ave.
Verona, NJ 07044
When: Saturday, Dec. 6, noon to 4 p.m.

Happy Santa hunting. At what age do they stop crying when they see Santa?

Entry by Briget Roy Sarubin

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The 3rd Annual Holiday Gift Bazaar
Who: Kids who want to buy something for you–for cheap
What:
Eighth Graders at the Montclair Co-op are raising money for class trips
and projects. They’re selling cute, inexpensive items–most less than
$10–for Mom, Dad, brothers, sisters, grandparents and friends. Baked
goods and hot chocolate will be $1.
Where: The Montclair Cooperative School
65 Chestnut St.
Montclair, NJ 07042
When: Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free admission

hat warmies-1.jpgHandmade Baby & Pattycake Knits
Who: People looking for beautiful, handmade baby items
What: Montclair Mommies Cynthia Urquhart and Kristen
Shoemaker’s locally sewn and knitted items: baby blankets, baby
leg and arm warmers and beautiful things for Mommy too. Tea and treats
provided.
Where: 20 St. Luke’s Place
Montclair, NJ 07042
When: Friday, Dec. 5, 3:30-8:30 p.m. & Sat., Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

SuburbanSky
Who: Anyone interested in nice clothes and things for adults and kids
What: Local stores like Minnow
will offer clothing, accessories, gifts, silent auctions, raffles and
refreshments at below retail prices to benefit Montclair Art Museum.
Where: Montclair Art Museum
3 South Mountain Ave.
Montclair, NJ 07042
When: Friday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. with wine and cheese from 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-noon

Santa at Baby Boom
Who: Our little pumpkins
What: Santa Claus and his elves–bring your digital camera for photos.
Where: Baby Boom
598 Valley Rd.
Upper Montclair, NJ 07042
When: Friday, Dec. 5 from noon to 3 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 5 from noon to 3 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 7 from noon to 3 p.m.

Here are some other great places to catch Santa around town. This is a
great way to help support local stores, many run by local moms. (Check
out ShopLocalMontclair for coupons.) And best of all, you can skip the
lines and chaos of Santa at the mall.

Church Street Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa and the Mayor
Who: The whole family
What: See Montclair’s giant tree in lights. The mayor will speak
then carolers will sing. Santa will post for photos for $3. Santa will
also have his mailbox with him for kids to drop off their letters.
Local merchants will be on hand with freebies.
Where: Church Street just off Bloomfield Ave. in downtown Montclair
When: Friday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. sharp

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Bobbi Brown’s Shop & Give Back Event
Who: All moms looking for an excuse to go to The Bobbi Brown Studio
What:
Free party-look makeovers, manicures (not sure if these are free),
sales and a chance to win a stocked beauty trunk. A portion of sales
will go to Life Center, an on-site nursery for young mothers attending
the Jane Addams Vocational High School.
Where: Bobbi Brown Studio
8 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair, NJ 07042
When: Thursday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

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