by Barbara Spalding | Dec 24, 2013 | Art, Music & Theater, Articles
Who doesn’t remember, much less love, the “I Love Lucy” show? All of Lucy’s antics – you just never knew what trouble she was going to get herself into. Don’t miss your opportunity to relive Lucy’s silliness with the “I...
by Barbara Spalding | Dec 14, 2013 | Art, Music & Theater, Articles
If you are looking for a WOW show… Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, is the one for you! Warning: adult language and themes, but the music and stage performances are amazing. My suggestion – parents take advantage of this...
by Barbara Spalding | Dec 8, 2013 | Articles, English & Creative Writing
It is the time of year for traditions and nothing beats the heartfelt kind. Kids everywhere are writing out their Christmas wishlists and some might actually write a little more (like an apology, for example). Obviously this is a great opportunity for parents to...
by Barbara Spalding | Nov 25, 2013 | Art, Music & Theater, Articles
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is such a beloved story, and what better way to relive it than live on Broadway. Join Belle, Gaston, Maurice, Beast and the whole castle staff in this Tony Award winning musical set a quiet French village. You and the family can...
by Barbara Spalding | Nov 5, 2013 | Articles, Reading
We love doing book reviews especially when we come across a true gem with creative illustrations, a good story line and meaning beyond great characters. Nicola Muir’s Baba Didi and the Godwits Fly is just that kinda of “gotta-share” book we like to...
by Barbara Spalding | Oct 31, 2013 | Articles, Toys & Tech
Before one holiday ends, the next has begun so that’s how we’ve come to talk about Christmas on Halloween. Regardless if you’re in Halloween mode (keep in mind that I’m writing this between Halloween family activities today) or if your heart...