(MD) April, 2012, HOMESCHOOL AFTERNOONS, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-4pm. Port Discovery Children’s Museum, 35 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202, 410.727.8120, info@portdiscovery.org. Up to 55% savings. Pre-registration required. Call 410-864-2666, x1. Pre and post lesson plans are available. Visit portdiscovery.org/educators/fieldtrips. (PA) APRIL 1-MAY 27, 2012, ALTERNATIVE ENERGY VEHICLES, THE ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUE OF AMERICAN (AACA) MUSEUM, 161 Museum Drive, Hershey, PA 17033, (717) 566-7100, info@aacamuseum.org. We’ll explore alternative energy vehicles both old and new from electric to coal to steam and everything in between! Group rates are just $5 per student. One chaperone for every 10-20 students recommended. Visit our website for a complete listing of special events at www.aacamuseum.org. (MD) April 4–May 20, 2012, RAPUNZEL. Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, 301-280-1664, fieldtrips@imaginationstage.org. Book and Lyrics by David Crane and Marta Kauffman | Music by Michael Skloff | Directed by Kathryn Chase Bryer. Rapunzel is a typical 16-year-old girl, with a couple small exceptions: she was stolen from her real parents by a wicked witch who pretends to be her mother, and her home is a high-security tower in the middle of nowhere. She’s content, and as far as she knows, hers is a great life...if a little boring. Excitement finds Rapunzel when the charming and handsome Prince Brian stumbles upon her remote abode, and she realizes how much she has been missing! Brian dodges the witch to visit his new friend regularly, and the two plot an escape. But the witch is crafty and casts a spell that sets the young couple on a difficult journey to happily ever after. Recommended for Ages 4+. imaginationstage.org. (FL) April 6, 2012, HOME SCHOOL DAY: LEGAL EAGLES. Orange County Regional History Center (Education Department), 65 East Central Blvd, Orlando FL, 32801, 407-836-8580, educationprograms@ocfl.net. Explore the history, ecology, and conservation of Florida’s spectacular plant and animal life. Interactive stations, hands-on activities, guided tours, take-home packet. Mention Homeschoolers Guide for one free adult with a paid student. www.thehistorycenter.org. (VA) April 6, 2012, MOUNT TRASHMORE STAR PARTY, Dark until 10pm. Mount Trashmore; 310 Edwin Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Take your stargazing to Mount Trashmore Park and observe night sky wonders through a variety of telescopes, or bring your own! Learn to identify constellations in the sky as they are pointed out by Back Bay Amateur Astronomers and the Virginia Beach City Public Schools Planetarium. Cost: Free. (CT) April 7, 2012, MASSENET’S MANON, The Met Live in HD, 12 pm & 6 pm. Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT 06877, 203-438-5795. $25 for adults, $20 for members, seniors and students. ridgefieldplayhouse.org. (MI) April 10, 2012, HOMESCHOOL DISCOVERY DAY: WINGS, RIBS AND MORE, 10:00 AM. AIR ZOO, 6151 Portage Rd, Kalamazoo, MI, 49002, 269-382-6555, airzoo@airzoo.org. Students in this special home school class will build wing ribs out of Sitka Spruce and examine a Boeing-Stearman N2S-5 Kaydet that has fabric-covered wooden wings. Each session lasts 1.5 hours Please call our Group and Event Coordinators at 269.350.2848 or visit http://www.airzoo.org. (CT) April 10, 2012, THE RAINBOW FISH, 10 am & 1 pm. The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT 06877, (203) 438-5795, info@ridgefieldplayhouse.org Musical for grades K-2, Presented by ArtsPower. Length of Performance: 55 minutes. With her lovely coloring and shimmering scales, the Rainbow Fish is used to being the most beautiful creature in the ocean. So when the other fish ask her for some silver scales, she refuses. How can she sacrifice the one thing that makes her so unique? Will some good advice from the wise old Octopus persuade the Rainbow Fish to share her gifts with those around her? ArtsPower has turned Marcus Pfister's bestselling book into a delightful and touching musical about the value of sharing true friendship with others. Based on THE RAINBOW FISH by Marcus Pfister. Published by North-South Books. http://ridgefieldplayhouse.org. (PA) April 11, 2012, BEST OF ERIC CARLE, 10 am. F. M. Kirby Center, 71 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, (570) 970-3939. A collection of stories from children’s author Eric Carle, whose works include “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do Your See?” Each performance includes an educational study guide. Tickets just $6.50 and every 16th ticket is free. www.kirbycenter.org. (OH) April 11, 2012, TREASURE QUEST: THE SEARCH FOR NATURE’S JEWELS. Ages 5-6 yrs: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 7-9 yrs: 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.; Ages 10-12 yrs: 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, Ohio 43609, 419-385-5721, ext. 2042. The Toledo Zoo’s year-long Homeschool program brings the interactive fun of the Zoo to your child! Individual lessons for each grade level, ages 5 to 12, are prepared to provide a unique way to explore conservation issues, experience live animals up close, express current information, and engage students in group activities. Each participant will be given a “Treasure Map” to follow each month and it will take them to faraway places on a quest for knowledge about animals and their homes. Come join us on this great treasure hunt! Members: $10.00 per class or $70.00 for the whole year. Non-members: $15.00 per class or $110.00 for the whole year. Program fees do not include admission to The Toledo Zoo, which must be paid separately at the Zoo's main entrance. toledozoo.org/homeschool.html. (PA) April 12, 2012, WHAT’S IT MATTER?, Ages 6–7 and 8–10. Carnegie Science Center, One Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, (412) 237-3400. Everything! Students will investigate the three most familiar states of matter and discover how these amazing molecules make up the world we live in. Price: $17 member / $20 non-member. Call 412-237-1637 to register! Prices and dates are subject to change. Groups of 15 or more can enjoy general admission to the Science Center exhibits at a special rate – just $8 per person, with a special bargain rate of $5 per person in January and September. www.CarnegieScienceCenter.org. (MA) April 13, 2012, HOMESCHOOL DAY at PLIMOTH PLANTATION, 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA 02360, (508) 746 1622, programservices@plimoth.org. Visit on this special day and your homeschooling family will receive reduced-priced Combination admission tickets, including Mayflower II, valid for two days. Adults pay just $21 for a combination ticket (normally $29.50) and children ages 6 through 17 pay $13.00 (normally $19.00). Children 5 and under are admitted free. Enjoy our Museum’s living history sites and special hands-on activities and classes all day long. In addition, homeschool families receive a free packet of information, a 20% discount on educational materials in Plimoth Plantation's Museum Shops, and a discounted museum membership offer. No need to register for Homeschool Day. Just show up! www.plimoth.org. (OH) April 13, 2012, TREASURE QUEST: THE SEARCH FOR NATURE’S JEWELS. Ages 5-6 yrs: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages 7-9 yrs: 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.; Ages 10-12 yrs: 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo, Ohio 43609, 419-385-5721, ext. 2042. The Toledo Zoo’s year-long Homeschool program brings the interactive fun of the Zoo to your child! Individual lessons for each grade level, ages 5 to 12, are prepared to provide a unique way to explore conservation issues, experience live animals up close, express current information, and engage students in group activities. Each participant will be given a “Treasure Map” to follow each month and it will take them to faraway places on a quest for knowledge about animals and their homes. Come join us on this great treasure hunt! Members: $10.00 per class or $70.00 for the whole year. Non-members: $15.00 per class or $110.00 for the whole year. Program fees do not include admission to The Toledo Zoo, which must be paid separately at the Zoo's main entrance. toledozoo.org/homeschool.html. (AL) April 14-15, 2012, SPRING FARM DAYS at BURRITT ON THE MOUNTAIN, 10:00 am-4:00 pm. 3101 Burritt Drive, Huntsville, AL 35801, (256) 536-2882. Bring your family and kick up your heels at our annual Spring Farm Days. tammy.cooney@huntsvilleal.gov. Always a favorite, this spring festival is sure to be frolicking fun and educational too. Visit our barnyard buddies as you learn about your favorite baby animals. See our sheep, watch the sheep shearing, and have hands-on experience with washing and carding wool. Come churn butter, stuff straw mattresses and beat rugs on the porch as you experience the life of settlers in North Alabama. www.burrittonthemountain.com. (CT) April 14, 2012, VERDI’S LA TRAVIATA, The Met Live in HD, 1 pm & 6 pm. Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT 06877, 203-438-5795. $25 for adults, $20 for members, seniors and students. ridgefieldplayhouse.org (VA) April 14, 2012, CRUISIN’ VIRGINIA BEACH CAR SHOW, All day. Virginia Beach boardwalk between 2nd and 31st streets. Cruisin’ Virginia Beach Car Show features an amazing collection of cars along the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront! Participants have the opportunity to display their cars, meet celebrities, and enjoy entertainment geared to the car enthusiast! The main location for Cruisin’ Virginia Beach Car Show is the Boardwalk. Spectators view hot rods, street machines, classic cars, and trick trucks, all of which compete for trophies and awards. Thousands of car enthusiasts are able to view all vehicles on display, and shop at vendor and sponsor booths. There is a registration fee for car show participants. Cost: Free. (MD) April 18, 2012. HOMESCHOOL DAY AT HISTORIC ST. MARY’S CITY: HISTORICAL MYTHS. Activities targeted for ages 6+ with an adult. Were people shorter back then? Did most women die from catching their skirts on fire? Was life simpler? Use science methods to find the truth behind the myths. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $5 per child, $20 per family up to 6 members. Parents free. Includes general museum admission. Register by April 13 - 240-895-4489 or e-mail programs@stmaryscity.org. www.stmaryscity.org (NJ) April 18, 2012, STOLEN MOMENTS: THE FIRST 100 YEARS OF JAZZ, 10 am. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960, 973-539-8008, boxoffice@mayoarts.org. Grades 6-12 Stolen Moments is a captivating and informative program that introduces children to jazz music’s rich history and to the names, faces and music of some of its many masters. Stolen Moments also highlights the interplay between jazz and the evolution of American culture in the 20th Century, emphasizing how jazz has acted as a unifying force, bridging cultural, ethnic and economic differences; exemplified democratic ideals, and influenced other genres of music, both in the U.S. and abroad. $6. http://www.mayoarts.org. (VA) April 20, 2012, HOMESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE, 1:30-5:00 pm. HENRICUS HISTORICAL PARK, 251 Henricus Park Road, Chester, VA 23836, (804) 748-1613, henricus1611@aol.com. The re-created 1611 Citie of Henricus, an outdoor living history museum with 12 recreated colonial structures and the Virginia Indian village of Arrohateck, demonstrates history through “hands-on” encounters with period dressed historical interpreters. Special programs, tours, activities, and light refreshments for homeschoolers. www.henricus.org. (PA) April 21, 2012, HUNT FOR YOUR ROOTS PROGRAM: SHEAR PLEASURE, 10am-1pm. Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018. Discover the amazing world of wool! Kids and their adult partner will enjoy a sheep shearing demonstration and have the opportunity to wash, card, and spin wool. Weave your very own item to take home. For more information about this event, visit www.historicbethlehem.org or call us at the Visitor Center at 610-691-6055. (TN) April 22, 2012, OPEN HOUSE CAMP DAY, 2:30-4:30 pm, DEER RUN CHRISTIAN CAMPS, 3845 Perkins Rd, Thompson’s Station, TN 37179, 615-794-2918. Tour the camp facilities. Meet the camp directors and summer staff. No reservations required. www.DeerRunRetreat.org/upcomingevents. (VA) April 22, 2012, EARTH DAY, 11:00 am-4:00 pm. Mount Trashmore; 310 Edwin Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Refresh your approach to making our world a healthier place with various exhibits, displays and activities that will give you a chance to discover and explore effective and convenient ways to green your lifestyle. Featuring the AAA Recycling Zone which includes eCycling by Synergy, battery round up and child safety seat recycling. Cost: Free. (NJ) April 24, 2012, BUTTERFLY: THE STORY OF A LIFE CYCLE, 10 am. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960, 973-539-8008, boxoffice@mayoarts.org. Grades Pre-K-5. Take a microscopic look at the insect world on the big stage! From her tiny egg, follow the Monarch Butterfly as she grows through her caterpillar state and makes the amazing metamorphosis in the chrysalis and her incredible 1,500-mile journey. $7. http://www.mayoarts.org. (CT) April 25, 2012, AMERICAN SALUTE, 9:30 am & 11:30 am at Woolsey Hall, New Haven, CT. New Haven Symphony Orchestra, 203-865-0831, ext. 10 The NHSO’s annual Young People’s Concert brings to life the unique American voices of Copland, Ives, Bernstein, and more. Special guest narrators from Really Inventive Stuff will bring the music to life! (OH) April 27, 2012, ZOAR HOME SCHOOL DAY, 10 am-4 pm. Historic Zoar Village, 198 Main Street, Zoar, OH 44697, 800-262-6195, 330-874-3011. Call for reservations. www.zca.org (CT) April 27, 2012, DOKTOR KABOOM, 10 am & 1 pm. The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT 06877, (203) 438-5795, info@ridgefieldplayhouse.org Grades: 2-8. Length of show: 60 minutes. Doktor Kaboom! is an interactive one-man Science variety. The creation of Actor/Comedian David Epley, Doktor Kaboom! creatively blends theatre arts with the wonders of scientific exploration. Join him for a sidesplitting journey of increasingly spectacular, and often successful, experiments and demonstrations. Doktor Kaboom! keeps his crowds riveted with interest and rolling with laughter. Doktor Kaboom! takes his audience on an amazing educational tour of the modern scientific method, using humor and comedy while demonstrating spectacular applications of the physical scienceshttp://ridgefieldplayhouse.org. (VA) April 27-29, 2012, HAIRSPRAY, Sandler Center; 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. After 20 years and 94 productions, Virginia Musical Theatre presents its exciting twenty first season at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, located in Virginia Beach's vibrant Town Center. The season combines the sounds of contemporary Broadway with the great traditions of American musical theatre. Hairspray is Broadway’s big, fat musical comedy hit. A sweet, infinitely spirited, bubblegum-flavored confection of deliriously tuneful songs. Winner of eight TONY© Awards including Best Musical. www.broadwayatthecenter.com/shows.php (VA) April 28, 2012, HOMESCHOOL EVENT DAY, 9:30 am-12:30 pm. NATIONAL D-DAY MEMORIAL, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford, VA 24523, 540)587-3617, mwingfield@dday.org. Experience World War II history through interactive stations and living history. Activities are geared for homeschool students nine years old and up, but all ages are welcome. Try on equipment worn by GIs, handle battlefront artifacts, and get a closer look at life on the homefront during WWII. Fees are $4.00 per person. Children under 6 are free. Space is limited. For more information contact the Education Department at 540-587-3617. Call for details and to learn about special offers for attending. www.dday.org. (CT) April 28, 2012, THE WIZARD OF OZ, 11 am & 2 pm. The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT 06877, (203) 438-5795. Presented by American Family Theatre. Follow the yellow brick road as you join in Dorothy's adventures over the rainbow with the Tinman, Scarecrow, Lion, and of course, the Wizard himself. Meet old friends and new in this wonderful, fun-filled musical. The show bursts with energy, song and special effects, entertaining audiences of all ages Tickets: $15. http://ridgefieldplayhouse.org. |