Brooklyn-based kindie rocker Suzi Shelton will play a family show on Sunday, March 25th at 11am, showcasing tunes from her latest release “Tomboy in a Princess Dress”, written with her 7 year old daughter in mind. Suzi will be joined by guitarist Greg Mayo, bass and trombone player Albert Elias, and her children. “I love the interactive element of my performances,” says Suzi. There’s nothing like seeing a room full of kids pumping their fists shouting “Road Trip! That personal connection to the audience…it’s one of the main reasons why I do kids music.” Suzi will also feature songs from her two previous solo CD’s “Simply Suzi” and, “No Ordinary Day,” which include favorites like “Scooter Boy,” and “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”.
Suzi has enjoyed rocking kids for over 10 years with her original songs and may look familiar as she is also the musical host of Gymboree Play & Music’s DVD series. She has also recently ventured into the online scene with her crowd-pleasing live webcasts where her young fans can hear her sing their favorite songs, interact with her and her family and/or special guests, and even win CD’s and T-shirts – all while remaining in the comfort of their own home. This can be a nice option if you can’t get out to see her live. www.suzishelton.com
The Z Brothers
Performance at 1:00 PM
Who can play the Wheels on the Bus and Sweet Home Alabama at the same sing-a-long and still pull it off: The Z Brothers! Paulie Z, David Z and Joey Cassata, three Brooklyn boys, have been performing for kids for over a decade now and their youthful brand of showmanship and high energy sing-a-longs have successfully made the one of the most sought after children’s entertainers in the country.
When attending a Z Brothers show, prepare yourself for an explosive performance filled with singing, shaking, clapping, jumping and a lot of dancing. Also, keep your ears open for some classic rock tunes that’ll have all the adults joining in the fun. The Z Brothers are probably best known for their ability to seamlessly intertwine songs from all different age groups into one sing-a-long. They’ll play everything from Barney to the Beatles to NSYNC so that kids, older siblings, parents and even nannies are guaranteed to have a great time. Paulie, David and Joey approach their sing-a-longs from a rock n’ roll perspective because they are both working musicians in that field. To date they have released three albums with their hard rock band ZO2 and have starred in two seasons of their own TV series on cable called Z Rock. www.thezbrothers.com
Jon Samson
Performance at 2:30PM
Jon Samson is a music therapist, performer and award winning producer of his original “Kids Albums.” As founder of CoCreative Music, Jon facilitates creativity, self esteem and expression for children and grown ups alike. He has worked alongside the founders of the Blue Man Group at the Blue School and has been interviewed on Doctor Radio Sirius XM about his approach to Autism and special needs.
As a performer, Jon and his band filled up BAM cafe for two live performances for the BAM kids film festival. He has also performed with Sesame Streets “Bob”, and produces music for best selling author and international teacher, Caroline Myss. He runs a private practice in Brooklyn, and does shows and parties throughout NYC.To hear songs and learn more about Jon’s approach, visit www.cocreativemusic.com
Can’t make it to the show?! Enjoy the music from where ever you are – with the J&R Jr. ustream.
If having 3 concerts weren’t enough The Cat In The Hat will be on hand to take photos with guests… And put a little note in the calendar that on March 31st and April 1st J&R Jr. will be hosting free photos with the Easter Bunny.
I was asked to put together a team of bloggers to take on another few groups of bloggers in a heated trivia contest… of course my team of Jill of Glamamom and Lauren of A Mommy in the City kicked some bootay… we got 5 of 6 correct – a few twitter shout outs later and we rocked it!
While raising money was one goal – checking out the new cabs that will be taking over NYC in 2013 wasn’t a bad thing either. There is a long list of features down below.
When it was all said and done, we raised $1,000 for The Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center, saw the Taxi of Tomorrow, and got to watch Jill snuggle up to Ben Bailey (yah it was embarrassing).
yup thats us rocking it… Here is the video of Team 1, Team 2, and Team 4 – once again thats us killing it.
Nissan’s Taxi of Tomorrow…
A transparent roof panel to provide unique views of the city (those traffic jams in Times Square will be worth it finally)
USB charging access for passengers ( carry your usb sync/charge cables)
Upright cargo space to accommodate luggage for 4 passengers (Great for parents with strollers)
Flat floor with no hump (hello leg room!)
Passenger controlled independent read-seat heat / air conditioning
Enhanced interior materials intended to help reduce airborne odors
Breathable, anti-microbial, easy to clean and environmentally friendly seat upholstery
And the best part…When the NV200 Taxi is deployed across the entire taxi fleet, the equivalent of 4 square acres of space will be freed up on City streets. So when will you see one of these Taxis of tomorrow on NYC streets? Roll out begins October 2013!
Other then the incredible donation Nissan provided to Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center they provided me with a jacket and signed Cash Cab board game by Ben Bailey, host of Discovery Network’s Cash Cab.
Long before Wicked was on broadway there was Godspell by Stephen Schwartz. Its a very interesting take on a what I would have imagined being a very slow and drama filled play… it was rather up beat and popcorn-y. I will say being not so religious myself this was a little much for me in that area but it still held my attention and I could totally see many people really enjoying this show.
There was a large interweave of comedy which really helped keep me interested in the show. It also helped that Jesus is played by Hunter Parrish, from TV’s “Weeds” (one of my favorite shows on TV) creates a group of followers out of disaffected, isolated youths gabbing on their cellphones. Pokes at Facebook, “Purple Rain,” Lindsay Lohan, childhood obesity, death of Khadafy, and Donald Trump kept me chuckling between the little bit of heavy parts.
I think this would be great for any teenager who wants a relevant connection to the content, this certainly isnt the play I’m taking anyone under the age of ten too. They really wont get the subject matter and will be ready to bolt the moment the first few scenes/acts are over.
This would be a good date night show since its located right off the northern end of times square. Just make sure you’re both cool with the religious aspects. The great thing about the theatre is there isnt a bad seat since its done as theatre in the round.
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PDN PhotoPlus Expo [Link], the nation’s largest conference and tradeshow for photographers and image-makers, is only weeks away. Now, WPPI, the leader in wedding and portrait photography and education, joins PhotoPlus Expo in New York City to form WPPI NYC, an entire conference and tradeshow especially for wedding and portrait photographers. Whether you’re a professional or advanced amateur, you’ll discover thousands of new products, get inspired by industry leaders, find insights and knowledge, and take your photography so much further.
The best part is this year they are offering FREE Keynotes!
Douglas Kirkland – A Life in Pictures
Keynote: Thursday, Oct. 27th 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Canon
Join Kirkland for intimate observations about his remarkable 50+ year career; from his Look magazine portraits of Marilyn Monroe, through his years at LIFE, to his work in film and advertising.
Shane Hurlbut, ASC – The HDSLR Revolution and the Impact on Hollywood
Keynote: Friday, Oct. 28th 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Canon
Hurlbut has shot 2 feature films, 20 shorts and over 100 commercials on the HDSLR platform. Come see and learn how it’s being integrated into Hollywood films at a staggering rate and how Hurlbut has turned this small still camera into a movie making machine.
Frans Lanting, Thomas Mangelson & Art Wolfe – A Force for Nature
Keynote: Saturday, Oct. 29th 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Epson
For the first time ever, three of the world’s most acclaimed nature and outdoor photographers come together to share images and insights on how photography is shaping ideas about our natural world. Join this unique event featuring presentations and a live moderated discussion.
Like Many other conferences there are different levels there is a Free Expo pass and there is a gold expo pass that is only $50 for a limited time.
A 3-day pass to PhotoPlus Expo Oct. 27-29 and a 2-day pass to WPPI NYC Expo Oct. 27-28, 2011
Exclusive onsite Customer Service Desk – avoid regular registration lines and save time
Special Gold Expo Lounge – a place to take a break or network with other serious photographers
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Tickets to the 9th Annual Lucie Awards honoring the greatest achievements in photography. Oct. 24, 2011, 7:00 p.m., Rose Theatre, Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York, NY. Limited availability.
PhotoPlus Expo Swag Bag – packed with the official 2011 PhotoPlus Expo Gear Guide, t-shirt, B&H discount coupon, cool exhibitor giveaways, Rangefinder and PDN magazines, a NYC coupon book and more!
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Suzi Shelton
The Z Brothers
Jon Samson
