Slaves of New York
New-York Historical Society concludes its groundbreaking series on slavery in New York with New York Divided: Slavery and the Civil War, which opens on November 17 and runs through September 2007. (read the story...)
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Extreme Play at CMOM!
Learning through play is one of the basic tenets of the Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM), a concept that reaches its fullest expression at the new permanent exhibit, PlayWorks. (read the story...)
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When Clowns Create
The book of Genesis gets a radical make-over in Creation: A Clown Show — a limited engagement, playing through September 10, which offers a unique take on Biblical stories (read the story...)
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PlayWorks Opens at CMOM
The largest public play and learning center for early childhood in Manhattan debuts this month with the opening on September 21 of PlayWorks at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) (read the story...)
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In & Out : An Art Exhibit
An exhibit titled 'Into Me/Out of Me' and encompassing artistic views of the concepts of passing into, through, and out of the human body, should naturally include the theme of childbirth. (read the story...)
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Phil’s Genesis — Dad & Disney
When you consider that Elton John and Tim Rice began the tradition of Brits on Broadway, at least as far as Disney musicals are concerned, it would seem that fellow Englishman Phil Collins is continuing the trend. (read the story...)
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Surrounded by Squamates
Squeamish about snakes? You may be interested to learn that you are actually afraid of squamates, a group that includes snakes and lizards. They are the focus of a new exhibit, 'Lizards and Snakes: Alive!' at the American Museum of Natural History. (read the story...)
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Climb Every Mountain
Though few children would beg to wile away an afternoon studying Tibetan painting, the new exhibit at the Rubin Museum of Art proves that children, teens, and families can connect with and experience Himalayan art. (read the story...)
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The Right Pursuit at the Right Time
As parents, we want to be able to expose our children to the arts, or to sports, but we also want to make sure our kids can maximize their experiences by starting them at the right time. We went to the experts to ask that important question: When is the right time to start?
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CROSS THAT BRIDGE
Most of us think of the Triborough Bridge as a necessary evil, but there was a time when it was truly celebrated. Now, for its 70th anniversary, it is being feted anew at the New York Transit Museum. (read the story...)
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A GOOD BOOK
I’ll never forget the day my oldest daughter, Hallie, learned to read. We had planned to go to the Fifth Avenue book fair, appropriately enough, when she wanted to sit on our stoop and look at a book. And suddenly, she ‘cracked the code’. (read the story...)
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Pow-Wow!
The Queens County Farm Museum goes Native American again this year as it hosts the Thunderbird American Indian Pow-Wow. (read the story...)
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New Kids
The New York Public Library's 115th Street Library just reopened after a $4 million renovation. The re-do of the1908 McKim, Mead & White building includes both restoration of original architectural details and the latest technology, with new computers for library visitors, new electrical systems and elevator, and new exterior stairs. (read the story...)
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New Kids on the Block - Turning leaves
“Go outside and read” is not a usual suggestion, but New York’s first Reading Garden may inspire kids to do just that. Opened last month at Lexington and 104th Street, the garden is part of an Open Space Greening Program. (read the story...)
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Badger Sports Club
119 Rockland Ave.
Larchmont, NY
914-834-1084
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Swimming is the Badger trademark. With an Olympic...
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STREB
51 North 1st Street
Brooklyn, NY
718-384-6491
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Come take ACTION classes or book a party at the ST...
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Gym-Azing/Kidz Yoga
27-14 23rd Ave.
Astoria, NY
347-455-3661
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Gym-azing "an extraordinary place" for kids to com...
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