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Music, Mimes, Museums and More
Another weekend is here again! Get out and about and fill up your schedule with family fun.
Enjoy a night out with the whole family Saturday evening as Tosco Music Party takes the stage at CPCC. This eclectic, family-friendly show is comprised of approximately 20 amateur and professional musicals acts and includes a wide variety of sing-alongs. Kick back in a relaxed atmosphere and make new friends or mingle with the artists during intermission. Read Culture Kid Josh McCorkle's insightful review on last month's music party.
Add some drama to your weekend and support your local theatre! The Davidson Community Players will stage a beloved adaptation of the timeless tale Sleeping Beauty with various shows throughout the weekend. Join tiny person Arriety Clock and her parents as they borrow from humans in the Children's Theatre's production of The Borrowers. Read Culture Kid Breeana White's review on this adaptation of Mary Norton's children's fantasy novel. Hurry! Tickets are selling out fast.
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Big Bully CDBullies entered our world this year. As a mom, it was hard to watch and wait to teach my son how to address the misbehavior. Needless to say, when I heard of a CD called "Big Bully," I had to have it! |
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Be the Person You Want Your Child to beBeing a parent is a job; it isn't a birthright. It comes loaded with responsibilities (and yields tremendous pleasure). You might as well have signed the contract right after the doctor handed you that tiny newborn. I accept the responsibilities that come with being a parent. |
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The Borrowers... The visual and auditory effects turned out to be amazing! The props were fantastic, and the stage always beautiful. |
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Night Owls Wall ArtMake your child's room dreamy with the Nightly News 2 set of peel-and-stick owl art. |
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Team Umizoomi NintendoDS GameTeam up with Milli, Geo and Bot on a mighty math adventure in Umi City. |
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Circus TimeWin tickets to the Feb. 2 or 4 shows of Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus! |
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