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March 30, 2006
This
Weekend
March
really did come in like a lion, so of course, it's going out like
a lamb.
Go
Coyote's Dance
Catch the Treehouse Shakers' premiere of this original dance-play
with music by award winning musician Roderick Jackson and the First
Women's Nation a cappella group, Ulali. Audiences will discover
the remarkable world of Coyote, the infamous mischief-maker from
Native American mythology, as he and his friends fly, jump and dance
through the air on trampolines. The engaging contemporary dance
and beautiful costumes will keep kids locked in their seats.
When: Sat., 4/1 at 11am; All ages; $15.
Where: The Ailey Studios, Joan Weill Center For Dance, 405
West 55th St. at 9th Ave., 212-715-1914 or treehouseshakers.com.
See
A Celebration of Literature
Forty talented kids ages nine to fifteen from the National Dance
Institute, a New York-based dance-education organization founded
by former NYC Ballet dancer Jacques d'Amboise, perform a collection
of dances based on stories and poems by prominent writers like E.L.
Doctorow, Judy Collins, Shakespeare and Gwendolyn Brooks. Music
is composed by David Amram and the sets are by renowned visual artists.
When: Sat.,4/1 at 11am; Ages 3+; $20/Adults $12/Kids.
Where: Symphony Space, Peter J. Sharp Theatre, 2537
Broadway at 95th St., 212-864-5400, symphonyspace.org.
Hear
Reggae
Playground
Putumayo Kids kicks off the release of their new CD with a family
concert featuring the award-winning performer Asheba.
This Trinidad-born artist is an engaging musical storyteller who
uses his voice, guitar and steel drums to bring popular Caribbean
calypso and folk tradition to life.
When: Sun., 4/2 at 11am; All ages; $5/Adults $3/Kids.
Where: Bank Street Bookstore, 610 West 112th St. at Broadway,
212-678-1654, bankstreetbooks.com.
Eat
Bluegrass Brunch
Henry and Lee delight children and parents with kid tunes, folk
songs and a mix of old-time Cajun and Irish numbers. Join in on
a square dance and enjoy Willy Bee's brunch specials.
When: Sun., 4/2, 11am-1pm; All ages; $12/Families $5/per
person (under 2 Free); Brunch menu additional.
Where: 302 Metropolitan Ave. at Roebling, Williamsburg, Brooklyn,
718-599-3499, willybees.com.
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