There are tons of things that make my son smile – which makes me smile but one thing he’s just getting the hang of is the bounce/play of a ball but for the last year he loved nothing more then to chase down and pop bubbles. His face would light up as it went pop, he would chase a stray bubble around the room. Its pretty magical to watch a child play with a bubble.
Capturing the image of child playing with bubbles could be amazing something that you might want to hang on your wall. Because of that Funrise the company behind Gazillion Bubbles is running a bubble photo contest [Link] with the grand prize being awarded a $1,000 Toys “R” Us gift card! Winners are also announced monthly and there is still plenty of time to get your photo entered before it ends July 23rd.
Bubbles are a part of culture I’ve blown more bubbles then I can count and thats truly the way it should be (isnt it). They even make songs about bubbles (if you like the Yo Gabba Gabba Live clip just wait till Wednesday big news for you fans!).
But when it comes to the next level of bubbles there is only one place to look Gazillion Bubbles they’re rocking toys that can pump out 4,000 (yes! thats four thousand!) bubbles in a minute! or create bubbles as big as your child (thats pretty crazy!).
We got to break out the bubble machine and well it filled the living room in about 2 minutes (it was pretty awesome) but I recommend it being more of an outside toy. It would be awesome for a birthday party (or even a birthday gift for little one to enjoy this summer!).
You can click on the thumbnails to check them out… but the winner will receive a prize pack with one of each of these great items!
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. May 26, 2010.
Win the Gazillion Bubble Prize Pack! Tell us you or your child’s favorite place to play with bubbles are and please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information:
@gazillionbubble @dada_rocks – http://bit.ly/aWvgsm and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.
Example: I want to win @gazillionbubble prize pack from @dada_rocks – http://bit.ly/aWvgsm
Pagagnini is a sophisticated, thought-provoking, professional production, that is as artistically rich as it is entertaining. NY Philharmonic meet Marx Brothers. This quartet of classically trained string musicians who open themselves to the world of physical comedy and slapstick, ready to jump, scream, dance, fall over and go crazy in the process. Their music ranges from minuets to country western in the matter of a change in tempo. The audience, made up of 6 to 60 year olds, is brought in to the action by the energy, antics and musical talent of the performers. Want some culture wrapped in fun, go see Pagagnini.
Mozart, Chopin, Pachelbel – and even U2 – take on a new tenor when performed by Armenian virtuoso Ara Malikian and company in this award-winning, music/comedy show PaGAGnini, from May 7 through May 23, 2010 at The New Victory Theater.
With hilarious twists on symphonic treasures and modern melodies alike, this wordless concert is a delightful marriage of music and comedy. What starts out as a serious classical concert soon turns into hilarious chaos when the maestro loses control of the mischievous quartet. Winner of the Best Show at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe and the Moerser Comedy Prize at the 2009 International Comedy Arts Festival, PaGAGnini’s interpretations are simply ingenious.
Performance schedule for PaGAGnini:
Fri 5/14 7 pm
Sat 5/15 2 pm, 7 pm
Sun 5/16 12 pm, 5 pm
Fri 5/21 7 pm
Sat 5/22 2 pm, 7 pm
Sun 5/23 12 pm, 5 pm
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. May 20, 2010.
Win a “family pack” of four (4) tickets to PaGAGnini at The New Victory Theater! Tell us your favorite classical instrument and which performance you’d like to attend, please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email).
You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information:
@NewVictory @dada_rocks – http://bit.ly/dk4clT and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.
Example: I want to win @New Victory tix from @dada_rocks – http://bit.ly/dk4clT
You get 1 extra entry for following The New Victory Theater on twitter – twitter.com/NewVictory
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a FAN on facebook –facebook.com/DaDaRocks you must comment that you’re a fan
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a FAN on facebook of The New Victory Theater – facebook.com/NewVictoryTheater you must comment that you’re a fan
You will have 12 hours to reply before we pick another winner!
Disclaimer: Tickets valid for PaGAGnini only, which runs through May 23. Tickets subject to availability. Tickets are non-transferrable. Tickets may be released 15 minutes prior to curtain. No date exchanges once reserved.
Sunday, May 16th 11am
Housing Works Bookstore Cafe
126 Crosby Street, NYC
tickets: $10
(212) 334-3324 www.housingworks.org
Suzi Shelton is riding the crest of the “kindie rock” phenomenon with catchy tunes and hip pop-rock style. This rising star in the kids’ music scene has released two critically acclaimed CDs, “No Ordinary Day” and “Simply Suzi,” as well as a popular concert DVD, “Suzi Shelton: Live at Southpaw.” Suzi has also won numerous awards and accolades for her work, including a Parents’ Choice Award.
For the last 10 years singer-songwriter Suzi Shelton has been rocking parents and kids alike! Whether it’s thousands at The White House Easter Egg Roll or the Lincoln Center Tree Lighting, to swarms of fans at the Tribeca Film Festival or local Brooklyn hot spot – Southpaw Bar. With a background in Early Childhood Education and Dance, this Brooklyn-based mother of two teaches music to her adoring fans in local preschool and elementary schools and has been a standout among the current crop of kid-friendly musical performers since her days performing with the Imagination Workshop Band. Kids and parents alike respond to Suzi’s warmth, her angelic voice and no-sugar-added lyrics. Her music is all about combining music with movement to encourage kids to participate by using their imagination. Suzi’s two solo CD’s Simply Suzi and No Ordinary Day as well as her live DVD, have won her the prestigious NAPPA Gold Award, Kids First, Children’s Music Web, and Parent’s Choice Awards.
Suzi will be joined by son and daughter, Sebastian and Emma Rose, special guests Rich Hinman (guitar), Albert Elias (bass/trombone), and drummers Kyle McGee and Vin Scialla from Off Beat drumming collective (a rhythm collective dedicated to help people access the healing benefits of the drum) to help raise money for Housing Works, which fights AIDS and homelessness.
A portion of the CD sales proceeds for this event will benefit GALLOP, NYC – an organization that provides therapeutic horsback riding for individuals in NYC. www.gallopnyc.org
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. May 26, 2010.
You must comment telling us why you like Suzi’s music please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email)
You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information: @suzishelton & @dada_rocks – http://bit.ly/dup0Ju and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.
Example 1: I want to win a @suzishelton CD from @dada_rocks – http://bit.ly/dup0Ju
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a FAN on facebook –facebook.com/DaDaRocks you must comment that you’re a fan
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a FAN on facebook –facebook.com/suzisheltonmusic you must comment that you’re a fan
You get 1 extra entry for subscribing to our Feedburner digest mailing (right side subscribe by email) – you must also comment that you’ve subscribed
You will have 24 hours to reply before we pick another winner!
Disclaimer: CD for this raffle is provided by Suzi Shelton (we’re going to have 2 winner to this contest)
Iron Man 2 is the 3rd most hyped movie this summer behind Shreck3 and Toy Story 3. I got to an early show and even still I wont be the first one to tell you it wasn’t as good as the first movie. Lets be honest = we’re not looking or working for Oscars here… we’re looking for the minds/hearts/souls of comic fan boys (and a few fan girls). First let me say this is completely spoiler free.
The movie does a great job of picking up right were the first one left off… it introduces some key characters without a hiccup. I guess we should touch on the quick recast of a major character is just smooth – you really dont notice the difference unless you just watched the first movie.
This movies keeps the hints of all the future movies right there – from a shield, some witty banter, to even the extra after the credit scene. Sure you could find most of this movie on YouTube clips at this point but its totally a popcorn movie and worth the price of admissions (unlike some recent superhero movies).
This cast reads like a who’s who of modern day cinema Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell, Garry Shandling, Jon Favreau, and Samuel L. Jackson. Its a great line up and back in the directors seat is king of fanboys everywhere Jon Favreau. Jon makes movies fanboys want to see, mainly because he keeps the storyline intact to the comic book. I don’t see Iron Man having a kid anytime soon! (I’m still a little upset about the Superman movie).
The pace is set rather quickly and you’ll be a little lost without seeing the first Iron Man. I don’t know if I would take a younger child to this as there is plenty of firepower and fight scenes but then again if the only way I was getting to see this movie was to take an 8 year old – I probably would just to see it in the theaters.
With all great comic book hero movies there are great toys… we’ve got two amazing prize packs to giveaway one from Hasbro and the other from MegaBrand.
Featured in the Hasbro prize package
IRON MAN 2 ARC CHEST LIGHT
(Approximate Retail Price: $6.99; Ages 4 & up; Available: Spring 2010)
As fans know, TONY STARK’s armored suit’s technology hinges on drawing its power from the one-of-a-kind arc reactor in his chest. Now, all kids can pretend to draw their IRON MAN role-playing energy from the light-up IRON MAN 2 ARC CHEST LIGHT, which features power-up sounds and easily clips onto shirts.
IRON MAN 2 3 ¾” COMIC SERIES ACTION FIGURES
(Approximate Retail Price: $7.99; Ages 4 & up; Available: Spring 2010)
The IRON MAN 2 3 ¾” COMIC SERIES ACTION FIGURES bring classic characters from the franchise’s long-time comic book history to life in super-articulated, highly-detailed action figure form. The 2010 lineup will include 17 IRON MAN action figures, including CRIMSON DYNAMO, HULKBUSTER IRON MAN and TITANIUM MAN. Each figure includes a display stand and three collectible “Armor Cards.”
IRON MAN 2 SUPER HERO SQUAD 3-PACKS
(Approximate Retail Price: $9.99; Ages 3 & up; Available: Spring 2010)
For the younger generation of IRON MAN fans, Hasbro proudly presents the
IRON MAN 2 SUPER HERO SQUAD 3-PACKS! A wide variety of favorite characters from the IRON MAN franchise, including IRON MAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA, and NICK FURY, are offered in this wildly popular, cute and fun action figure expression. This line of figures is a great way for kids to discover IRON MAN for the first time!
IRON RACER ASSORTMENT
(Approximate Retail Price: $9.99; Ages 4 & up; Available: Spring 2010)
These 3.75” scale vehicles feature pop out weapons or a pull back motor with an Iron Man action figure.
IRON MAN 2 IRON MAN HERO MASK
(Approximate Retail Price: $7.99; Ages 5& up; Available: Spring 2010)
Find out what it feels like to be your favorite hero! Put on this awesome mask, place the elastic band behind your head to hold it in place and get ready for adventure. With your Iron Man character mask on, it’s your job to defeat the “bad guys” and fight for justice all over the world — or at least in your living room!
Featured in the MEGA Brands prize package
Tri-Armor Suitcase When Tony Stark realized that one armor wouldn’t do the trick in fighting against evil, he created multiple armors for specific uses. The Tri-Armor Iron Man set includes three sets of 6” buildable armors – Mark II, IV and V – that contain a total of 46 magnetic pieces. All pieces are conveniently stored inside Tony’s iconic suitcase replica right out of the movie. With its revolutionary magnetic design, each of the three Iron Man armors can be built and taken apart in seconds. All armor sets are compatible with each other, allowing you to build your own custom armors for any situation! The fully poseable characters are great to build, play and display! This set contains three different armours and one skeleton.
Age: 6+ SRP: $19.99 Available: Now
Hall of Armor Welcome to Tony Stark’s top secret Hall of Armor, a 170-piece buildable playset where all of his armor designs are kept safe from prying eyes. On display are images of the armor suit designs and a sophisticated building and repair area, complete with a multidirectional repair arm run by Tony’s faithful computer A.I. “Jarvis”. With a cool movie themed sticker sheet for accurate film detail, this playset includes a buildable Mark II and Mark VI, with repulsor flames and 2 fly-wires, one integrated into the playset and a 3ft fly-wire for free flying action. This buildable Hall of Armor playset provides endless hours of building action like a moving repair arm and secret trap door.
Age: 6+ SRP: $29.99 Available: Now
How to win it… Contest ends 11:59pm EST. May 16, 2010.
You must comment telling us your favorite Iron Man 2 character or cast member and which prize pack you’d like to win, please include some method for us to contact you in the comment (twitter or email)
You get 1 extra entry for tweeting about this contest (you can do this daily). Must contain the following information:
@HasbroNews or @megabrands @dada_rocks – http://bit.ly/cuEqJe and you must also comment with the link to your twitter message.
Example 1: I want to win @megabrands prize pack from @dada_rocks – http://bit.ly/cuEqJe
Example 2: I want to win @HasbroNews prize pack from @dada_rocks – http://bit.ly/cuEqJe
You get 1 extra entry for becoming a FAN on facebook –facebook.com/DaDaRocks you must comment that you’re a fan
You get 1 extra entry for subscribing to our Feedburner digest mailing (right side subscribe by email) – you must also comment that you’ve subscribed
You will have 24 hours to reply before we pick another winner! Also 1 prize pack person (no one can win both packs)
Disclaimer: MEGA Brands and Hasbro are providing these toys for the raffle.
Tickets were just added to this sold out event!!!!
Saturday, May 8 at 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM
“It might seem odd to use the term tour de force in reference to a children’s folk recording, but that’s the description that comes to mind when you listen to Elizabeth Mitchell’s paragon of the genre… Whether she’s singing in English, Spanish, Japanese, or Korean, she embodies the spirit of folk music. Guthrie and Seeger would be proud.” Cookie Magazine
11:00am- Elizabeth Mitchell, Laurie Berkner and other special guests join forces for a day of family music to raise money for the earthquake survivors in Haiti. All proceeds go to Partners in Health. Special guests Dirty Sock Funtime Band and more.
2:00pm- Elizabeth Mitchell, Laurie Berkner and other special guests join forces for a day of family music to raise money for the earthquake survivors in Haiti. All proceeds go to Partners in Health. Special guests Grenadilla and more.
