(MD) February 1-March 11, 2012, P.NOKIO. Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, 301-280-1664, fieldtrips@imaginationstage.org. G.Petto is an ingenious designer of computer games who works for the evil Machine Master. One day he discovers that his new character, P.Nokio, can escape the computer! G.Petto is delighted at the prospect of having a “son.” With the help of the Graffiti Fairy, he sets out to teach P.Nokio how to become a real boy by attending the Old School and studying the art of rhyme. Unfortunately, P.Nokio is tempted by The Way of Fun and Trouble and The Land of Fools. He finds himself in the company of con artists and in a tangle of lies that endanger his newfound father. To save G.Petto from Machine Master, P.Nokio must wise up, keep it real and learn that words and truth are the mightiest weapons of all. Recommended for Ages 4+. imaginationstage.org. (NJ) February 1-June 3, 2012, PUZZLES OF THE BRAIN: An Artist’s Journey through Amnesia, Morven Museum & Gardens, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540, 609-924-8144, info@morven.org. On loan from the Walters Art Museum, this exhibit traces the career of artist and Princeton native, Lonni Sue Johnson, whose work regularly appeared in the New Yorker and New York Times. Johnson contracted encephalitis in 2007 and suffered severe amnesia and complete loss of artistic productivity. This fascinating show explores the artistic evolution of her work from her pre-professional career through her astounding “recovery art.” www.morven.org. (AL) February 1-29, 2012, WINTER CAMELLIA, Bellingrath Gardens & Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore, AL 36582, 800-247-8420, bellingrath@bellingrath.org. See Bellingrath’s famed Camellias and an interesting winter garden filled with the blooms of ornamental kale, mustard and cabbages, pansies and violas, primroses, cyclamen, tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. www.bellingrath.org. (AL) February 1, 2012, WINTER WEDNESDAYS, Bellingrath Gardens & Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore, AL 36582, 800-247-8420, bellingrath@bellingrath.org. Join us on Wednesdays in January and February for special programs. Topics include gardening, history and the collections in the beautiful Bellingrath Museum Home. www.bellingrath.org. (PA) February 2, 2012, HOME SCHOOL PROGRAM - Topic: Bald Eagles, 2-4 pm. Monroe Co. Conservation District/Monroe Co. Environmental Ed. Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, 570-629-3061, monroecd@ptd.net. The Environmental Education staff is offering a hands-on environmental education experience for any interested home school students. Activities will include classroom instruction and hands-on outdoor learning opportunities for all ages with participants divided into three age groups: Kindergarten through 2nd grade (parent accompaniment required), 3rd through 6th grade, and 7th through 12th grade. Cost: $6/non-members, $3/EE Center members. Pre-registration and payment are required and limited by the Monday preceding the program date. Refunds given only if notification is given at least three days prior to the program date. For more information and to pre-register, please call 570-629-3061. mcconservation.org. (FL) February 3, 2012, HOME SCHOOL DAY: Culture De-coders. 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. (PA) February 3, 2012, EAGLE WATCH. MCEEC will offer field trips to the upper Delaware River in search of resident and wintering bald eagles. This scenic region offers outstanding opportunities for observing these majestic raptors. Participants will join Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman and meet at MCEEC at 8:30am and return 5:30pm. Cost: $20/non-member, $14/EE Center member and includes van transportation. Pre-registration and payment are required and limited. Refunds will be given only if notification is made at least one week in advance. Participants should pack a lunch and binoculars and dress appropriately for the weather. Stops will be made for coffee and snacks. mcconservation.org. (PA) February 4, 2012, FAMILY FUN DAY - Environmental Bingo. Monroe Co. Conservation District/Monroe Co. Environmental Ed. Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, 570-629-3061, monroecd@ptd.net. - Our first Family Fun Day at the EE Center will begin at 10am and feature a fun and exciting Environmental Bingo Game. Each bingo card contains pictures of outdoor or environmental items and the first player to match 4 in a row will win each game. All program participants get a bingo card and parents may play alone or help a younger child. Cost: $5/non-member, $3/EE Center Members and children under 12. Prizes will be awarded in each game. mcconservation.org. (AL) February 4, 2012, MINI CAMELLIA SHOW, Bellingrath Gardens & Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore, AL 36582, 800-247-8420, bellingrath@bellingrath.org. Bring your prized Camellia blossoms to the Magnolia Café to display. Containers will be provided by the Camellia Club. Members will also be available to answer questions and identify blossoms. Camellia Plant Sale in the Gift Shop, Ikebana Camellia Display and Bonsai Camellia Display. www.bellingrath.org. (PA) February 4, 2012, ART OPENING: Pocono Watercolorists. Monroe Co. Conservation District/Monroe Co. Environmental Ed. Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, 570-629-3061, monroecd@ptd.net. An eclectic collection from the best of the best of this group of talented watercolor artists. Your eyes will sparkle at the variety of styles and composition. From fine to rustic, you’ll enjoy the different techniques. February 3 - February 29. Reception Saturday, February 4, 11am-1pm. mcconservation.org. (CT) February 4, 2012, OLIVER! 2pm & 7:30 pm. The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT 06877, (203) 438-5795. Presented by Sabrina's Encore Productions. Based on the Dickens novel, this family favorite delights everyone with its outstanding musical numbers from "Food, Glorious Food", "I'd Do Anything" and "Where Is Love?", to "Consider Yourself", "As Long As He Needs Me", "Who Will Buy" and "Reviewing the Situation". Performed with a live professional orchestra, this family musical will entertain children and adults of all ages! Tickets: Adults: $25.00, Children: $20.00. Child priced tickets available only through the box office at 203.438.5795. http://ridgefieldplayhouse.org. (CT) February 5, 2012, OLIVER! 2pm. The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT 06877, (203) 438-5795. Presented by Sabrina's Encore Productions. Based on the Dickens novel, this family favorite delights everyone with its outstanding musical numbers from "Food, Glorious Food", "I'd Do Anything" and "Where Is Love?", to "Consider Yourself", "As Long As He Needs Me", "Who Will Buy" and "Reviewing the Situation". Performed with a live professional orchestra, this family musical will entertain children and adults of all ages! Tickets: Adults: $25.00, Children: $20.00. Child priced tickets available only through the box office at 203.438.5795. http://ridgefieldplayhouse.org. (OH) February 5, 2012, THE WRIGHT BROTHERS, 2 pm. Kelton House Museum & Garden, 586 East Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215, 614.464.2022. keltonhouse@cs.com. Columbus Children’s Theatre will present The Wright Brothers, a child-friendly play about Wilbur and Orville Wright. Sometimes the great voyages of discovery happen in our own backyard – in this case, Dayton, Ohio! “The Brothers of Flight,” Wilbur and Orville Wright will take you on an exciting, true journey as they relive the fascinating story of how they were influenced as children by a toy helicopter that changed their life and eventually led to the birth of air travel. Tickets cost $6/adult and $4/child. Call 614.464.2022 for reservations. www.keltonhouse.com. (PA) February 5, 2012, SNOWSHOE HIKE AT SKYTOP. - Winter is an excellent time to learn about the fauna of the Poconos while enjoying the beautiful ecosystems that surround us. Join Environmental Educator Karen N. Boyle and Kimberly Matthew, Activities Director at Skytop, for a snowshoe hike. This two hour excursion will begin at 1pm. Participants meet at Skytop at 12:45pm. Cost: $8/non-members, $5/EE Center Members and children under 12. Skytop snowshoe rental: $10/Adult, $6/Child. Dress in layers. Pre-registration is required by Friday, February 3, 2012. Please call the office for cancellation questions and to pre-register. mcconservation.org. (NJ) February 6, 2012, ROMEO AND JULIET, 10 am. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960, 973-539-8008, boxoffice@mayoarts.org. Grades 7-12. Toronto’s Classical Theatre Project captures the youthful passion, beauty and ultimate tragedy of Shakespeare’s timeless and unforgettable story in this production that uses The Bard’s original language but is staged to engage a 21st century audience’s imagination. Curriculum: Shakespeare, Language Arts, Theater Arts, Reading Skills. All seats $10. http://www.mayoarts.org. (AL) February 8, 2012, WINTER WEDNESDAYS, Bellingrath Gardens & Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore, AL 36582, 800-247-8420, bellingrath@bellingrath.org. Join us on Wednesdays in January and February for special programs. Topics include gardening, history and the collections in the beautiful Bellingrath Museum Home. www.bellingrath.org. (OH) February 8, 2012, TREASURE QUEST: The Search for Nature’s Jewels. Ages 5-6 yrs: 10:30-11:30 am; 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. (OH) February 10, 2012, TREASURE QUEST: The Search for Nature’s Jewels. Ages 5-6 yrs: 10:30-11:30 am; 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) February 10, 2012 EAGLE WATCH - MCEEC will offer field trips to the upper Delaware River in search of resident and wintering bald eagles. This scenic region offers outstanding opportunities for observing these majestic raptors. Participants will join Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman and meet at MCEEC at 8:30am and return 5:30pm. Cost: $20/non-member, $14/EE Center member and includes van transportation. Pre-registration and payment are required and limited. Refunds will be given only if notification is made at least one week in advance. Participants should pack a lunch and binoculars and dress appropriately for the weather. Stops will be made for coffee and snacks. mcconservation.org (PA) February 11, 2012, KC “DISCO” HIKE - Following closely on the heels of the successful autumn KC Disco Hike, Environmental Educator Brian Hardiman is offering this winter Discovery Hike on the Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary trails. Don’t let the expression “the dead of winter” fool you, nature at this time of year has much to offer. We’ll explore everything from animal tracks and the bird life to winter adaptations and even insects. Join Brian for this 2-hour hike that begins 10am at MCEEC. Cost: $5/non-member, $3/EE Center member. Dress for the weather. mcconservation.org. (AL) February 11-18, 2012, ANNUAL ROSE PRUNING, Bellingrath Gardens & Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore, AL 36582, 800-247-8420, bellingrath@bellingrath.org. Join the Mobile Rose Society as they prune more then 2,000 roses in the award-winning Bellingrath Rose Garden. Speak with Rose Society volunteers and learn how to prune and care for roses in your own yard. www.bellingrath.org. (CT) February 11, 2012, FROM HAYDN TO HIP HOP, 2 pm at the Omni New Haven Hotel, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, 203-865-0831, ext. 10 Explore the relationships between varied music and dance styles as teaching artists The Hip Hop Dimensions heat up the dance floor while accompanied by an NHSO ensemble. www.newhavensymphony.org. (PA) February 12, 2012, WINTER BOG WALK - The Bog in winter is much different compared to any other time of year. Join an Environmental Educator at 1pm at the Bog parking lot and take a 2 ½ hour journey into the winter Bog environment. Participants should dress for the outdoors and possible snow covered trails. Cost: $5/non-member, $3/EE and Nature Conservancy members and children under 12. Pre-registration is required for this program by Friday, February 10, 2012. Directions: Route 611, at the light at the Tannersville Inn turn onto Cherry Lane Road. The parking lot is 1.9 miles on your right from Route 611. mcconservation.org. (CT) February 12, 2012, WAGNER’S GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG, The Met Live in HD. 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, or $198 ($16.50 per opera) for all 11 operas in the series. ridgefieldplayhouse.org. (OH) February 12, 2012, KIDS, COURAGE AND THE CIVIL WAR, 3 pm. Kelton House Museum & Garden, 586 East Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215, 614.464.2022. keltonhouse@cs.com. The Imaginating Dramatics Company will present Kids, Courage and the Civil War, a child-friendly play with music that dramatizes the effect of war on children. Kids, Courage and the Civil War utilizes the words of children from the North and South recorded in journals as its source and is accompanied by music from the Civil War period. Appropriate for children 4 and over. Tickets cost $6/adult and $4/child. Call 614.464.2022 for reservations. www.keltonhouse.com. (CT) February 12, 2012, FROM HAYDN TO HIP HOP, 2 pm at the Shelton Intermediate School, New Haven Symphony Orchestra, 203-865-0831, ext. 10 Explore the relationships between varied music and dance styles as teaching artists The Hip Hop Dimensions heat up the dance floor while accompanied by an NHSO ensemble. www.newhavensymphony.org. (OH) February 12, 2012, TRAILS OF HOPE. Kelton House Museum & Garden, 586 E. Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215, 614.464.2022, keltonhouse@cs.com. Historic re-enactments that bring the stories of the Underground Railroad to life. Call 6-14-464-2022 for more information and times. www.keltonhouse.com. (VA) February 12-17, 2012, HOMESCHOOL EXPERIENCE 2012, Great Wolf Lodge, 549 E. Rochambeau Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23188. After a busy day of learning at Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown, come inside where the 365 day forecast is always 84 degrees and 100% fun. FAMILY, LOFT, KIDCABIN, KIDKAMP, WOLF DEN, MAJESTIC OR GRIZZLY SUITES (Limited number of each room type available) *$139.00, plus tax & fees, per night (NO MINIMUM STAY REQUIRED) plus receive two 20% off coupons for dining in any of the lodges food outlets per room upon check in. Call 1-800-551-WOLF (9653) ask for HOMESCHOOL EXPERIENCE Or Book Online at www.greatwolf.com using Booking Code: 0212HOME. (*Room rate does not include 10% tax, $2.00 occupancy and $10.99 resort fee per night. Some restrictions apply.) Offer valid only at Williamsburg, VA location. (TN) February 12-25, 2012, SPECIAL DISPLAY: Acrylic on Wood Paintings. Davies Manor Plantation, Physical Museum Address 9336 Davies Plantation Road, Bartlett, TN. 38133, 901-486-0715, daviesmanorassoc@bellsouth.net. We will have a special display of acrylic on wood paintings done by Fred "Buster" Scott over a ten year period. These paintings cover 93 linear feet and are accompanied by dioramas also done by Mr. Scott. The paintings depict battles fought in Tennessee from Fort Pillow to Chattanooga. Call 901-386-0715 for hours and admission fees. daviesmanorplantation.org. (AL) February 15, 2012, WINTER WEDNESDAYS, Bellingrath Gardens & Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore, AL 36582, 800-247-8420, bellingrath@bellingrath.org. Join us on Wednesdays in January and February for special programs. Topics include gardening, history and the collections in the beautiful Bellingrath Museum Home. www.bellingrath.org. (DC) February 16, 2012, SHAKESPEARIENCE Student Matinee: The Two Gentlemen of Verona, 10 am. Shakespeare Theatre Company, 516 8th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003, 202.547.3230. Possibly Shakespeare’s earliest romantic comedy, The Two Gentlemen of Verona centers on Valentine and Proteus, loyal friends who are transformed into enemies thanks to their fickle hearts. After traveling to Milan, Valentine falls in love with the Duke’s daughter, Silvia. By chance or fate, Proteus also falls in love with her, forsaking the woman he left behind in Verona. A jealous Proteus betrays his friend’s plan to elope with Silvia, and the Duke banishes Valentine. Should Valentine and Proteus sacrifice their friendship for desire, or can they somehow find a compromise? This adventurous, romantic story has it all—hidden identities, comedy, a gang of gentlemen outlaws—even a double wedding. ShakespeareTheatre.org. (SC) February 16, 2012, HOMESCHOOL THURSDAY, Soccer: A World-Wide Game in our Community, Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC 29601, 864-467-3100 x104, meg@upcountryhistory.org. An afternoon class designed for middle and high school students from 1:30 – 3:30 PM.The story of soccer is an excellent example of how the rest of the world has impacted the American culture. Take a look at the history of this major sport from its international origins to where it is today. Seats are $5.00. Reservations required. All students must be accompanied by an adult. www.upcountryhistory.org. (SC) February 17, 2012, HOMESCHOOL FRIDAY, Soccer: A World-Wide Game in our Community, Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC 29601, 864-467-3100 x104, meg@upcountryhistory.org. The story of soccer is an excellent example of how the rest of the world has impacted the American culture. Take a look at the history of this major sport from its international origins to where it is today. Seats are $5.00. Reservations required. All students must be accompanied by an adult. www.upcountryhistory.org. (DE) February 18, 2012, CHAMBER SERIES CONCERT: Russian Pearls, 7:30 pm. Newark Symphony Orchestra. Chamber Series Concerts are held in the historic Newark United Methodist Church, at 69 East Main Street. Chamber Concerts are held at 7:30 PM on Saturday evenings. Come stroll downtown Newark, have dinner or dessert on Main Street, then enjoy a taste of our superb Chamber Series offerings. www.newarksymphony.org. (VA) February 18-26, 2012, HISTORY IS FUN, Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center, PO Box 1607, Williamsburg, VA 23187, 757-253-4939, group.reservations@jyf.virginia.gov. At Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center, homeschool students will love discovering the sights and sounds of the 17th and 18th centuries while learning about their nation’s history. And parents will love the variety of curriculum-based education programs offered for a range of grade levels – all taught by trained museum educators. Homeschool programs will be offered February 18-26, 2012 and September 8-23, 2012 at Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center. The homeschool ticket is good for admission to both museums throughout the entire date range and includes the opportunity to preregister at no additional cost for optional student classroom programs and family guided tours. All programs address Virginia and United States standards of learning for history and social studies. www.historyisfun.org. (PA) February 18, 2012, THE EVERGLADES. Monroe Co. Conservation District/Monroe Co. Environmental Ed. Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, 570-629-3061, monroecd@ptd.net. - On the southern tip of the Florida Peninsula is one of the world’s most unique places, the Everglades. Environmental Educator Darryl Speicher invites you to come in out of the cold and take a virtual tour of the everglades and other interesting destinations like Key Largo, Royal Palm and the Corkscrew Swamp. This 1 ½ hour program will begin at 10am. Cost: $5/non-member, $3/EE Center member. Dress for the weather! mcconservation.org. (VA) February 19-24, 2012, HOMESCHOOL EXPERIENCE 2012, Great Wolf Lodge, 549 E. Rochambeau Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23188. After a busy day of learning at Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown, come inside where the 365 day forecast is always 84 degrees and 100% fun. FAMILY, LOFT, KIDCABIN, KIDKAMP, WOLF DEN, MAJESTIC OR GRIZZLY SUITES (Limited number of each room type available) *$139.00, plus tax & fees, per night (NO MINIMUM STAY REQUIRED) plus receive two 20% off coupons for dining in any of the lodges food outlets per room upon check in. Call 1-800-551-WOLF (9653) ask for HOMESCHOOL EXPERIENCE Or Book Online at www.greatwolf.com using Booking Code: 0212HOME. (*Room rate does not include 10% tax, $2.00 occupancy and $10.99 resort fee per night. Some restrictions apply.) Offer valid only at Williamsburg, VA location. (MA) February 20, 2012, WSI: Wreck Scene Investigation. Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South Street, Hyannis, MA 02601, 508-775-1723, info@campcodmaritimemuseum.org. Back by popular demand! Examine and excavate the “remains” of a shipwreck. Map, record and identify the objects found, then use this information to find out more about the ship and her crew. Learn about some of the unique challenges faced by under-water researchers, not least of which is remembering to breathe! Also, discover the story and remains of the oldest recovered shipwreck in America “Sparrow Hawk.” www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org. (MA) February 21, 2012, SCRIMSHAW & SHELL SAILORS’ VALENTINES. Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South Street, Hyannis, MA 02601, 508-775-1723, info@campcodmaritimemuseum.org. Long ago, sailors from Cape Cod traveled around the world on trading voyages. Learn how Scrimshaw & Sailors' Valentines came to Cape Cod in the 1800s. Make your own Scrimshaw ornament as the centerpiece of your design, then create a Sailors’ Valentine around it with colorful and organic shells on an octagon-shaped base.www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org. (MA) February 22, 2012, YACHT RACE EXTRAVAGANZA! Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South Street, Hyannis, MA 02601, 508-775-1723, info@campcodmaritimemuseum.org NEW PROGRAM! What makes a racing sailboat go super fast? Build your own model racing yacht, complete with rigging & sail, and experiment with wind and speed across a make-shift waterway right in the museum!www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org (DC) February 22, 2012, SHAKESPEARIENCE Student Matinee: The Two Gentlemen of Verona, 10 am. Shakespeare Theatre Company, 516 8th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003, 202.547.3230. Possibly Shakespeare’s earliest romantic comedy, The Two Gentlemen of Verona centers on Valentine and Proteus, loyal friends who are transformed into enemies thanks to their fickle hearts. After traveling to Milan, Valentine falls in love with the Duke’s daughter, Silvia. By chance or fate, Proteus also falls in love with her, forsaking the woman he left behind in Verona. A jealous Proteus betrays his friend’s plan to elope with Silvia, and the Duke banishes Valentine. Should Valentine and Proteus sacrifice their friendship for desire, or can they somehow find a compromise? This adventurous, romantic story has it all—hidden identities, comedy, a gang of gentlemen outlaws—even a double wedding. ShakespeareTheatre.org. (AL) February 22, 2012, WINTER WEDNESDAYS, Bellingrath Gardens & Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore, AL 36582, 800-247-8420, bellingrath@bellingrath.org. Join us on Wednesdays in January and February for special programs. Topics include gardening, history and the collections in the beautiful Bellingrath Museum Home. www.bellingrath.org. (WV) February 23, 2012, YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERT: Sound Painting in Colors, 11 am. West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences-WV, One Clay Square, Charleston, WV 25301, (304) 561-3561 (Group Reservation), (304) 561-3570 (Box Office), bking@theclaycenter.org. Recommended for grades 6-12. Nationally recognized curriculum on CD-ROM available. Curriculum addresses all study areas including math, language arts, science, social studies, visual art, and more. Cost: $4 per student. wvsokids.org. (DC) February 23, 2012, SHAKESPEARIENCE Student Matinee: The Two Gentlemen of Verona, 10 am. Shakespeare Theatre Company, 516 8th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003, 202.547.3230. Possibly Shakespeare’s earliest romantic comedy, The Two Gentlemen of Verona centers on Valentine and Proteus, loyal friends who are transformed into enemies thanks to their fickle hearts. After traveling to Milan, Valentine falls in love with the Duke’s daughter, Silvia. By chance or fate, Proteus also falls in love with her, forsaking the woman he left behind in Verona. A jealous Proteus betrays his friend’s plan to elope with Silvia, and the Duke banishes Valentine. Should Valentine and Proteus sacrifice their friendship for desire, or can they somehow find a compromise? This adventurous, romantic story has it all—hidden identities, comedy, a gang of gentlemen outlaws—even a double wedding. ShakespeareTheatre.org. (MA) February 23, 2012, PIRATE NAVIGATION KIT. Cape Cod Maritime Museum, 135 South Street, Hyannis, MA 02601, 508-775-1723, info@campcodmaritimemuseum.org Pirates needed navigation tools to find their way to buried treasure! Learn about Cape Cod pirates in a Pirate Scavenger Hunt, then create your very own navigation kit complete with magnetic compass and a Cape Cod treasure map. www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org (CT) February 24, 2012, THE HIT MEN, original members of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Tommy James and the Shondells, Jim Croce, Barry Manilow, 8 pm. Ridgefield Playhouse for Movies and the Performing Arts, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT 06877, 203-438-5795. $45. ridgefieldplayhouse.org. (CT) February 25, 2012, VERDI’S ERNANI, 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 (PA) February 25, 2012, INTERMEDIATE WINTER FLY TYING COURSE. Monroe Co. Conservation District/Monroe Co. Environmental Ed. Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, 570-629-3061, monroecd@ptd.net. - Sign up for a fabulous two week intermediate fly-tying course spearheaded by Scott Cesari and Todd Burns. It will be held at the EE Center from 9am to 12noon and instruction is free. There is a $10/material cost. Please contact Tom at (610) 681 - 6307 to register. Space is limited! (DC) February 29, 2012, SHAKESPEARIENCE Student Matinee: The Two Gentlemen of Verona, 10 am. Shakespeare Theatre Company, 516 8th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003, 202.547.3230. Possibly Shakespeare’s earliest romantic comedy, The Two Gentlemen of Verona centers on Valentine and Proteus, loyal friends who are transformed into enemies thanks to their fickle hearts. After traveling to Milan, Valentine falls in love with the Duke’s daughter, Silvia. By chance or fate, Proteus also falls in love with her, forsaking the woman he left behind in Verona. A jealous Proteus betrays his friend’s plan to elope with Silvia, and the Duke banishes Valentine. Should Valentine and Proteus sacrifice their friendship for desire, or can they somehow find a compromise? This adventurous, romantic story has it all—hidden identities, comedy, a gang of gentlemen outlaws—even a double wedding. ShakespeareTheatre.org. (CT) February 29, 2012, HARRIET TUBMAN AND THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, 10 am & 1 pm. The Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT 06877, (203) 438-5795, info@ridgefieldplayhouse.org Grades 3-8, Presented by Theatre IV. This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of her people from the bonds of slavery. Her courage helped to change the world. Share her adventurous life, the joys, sorrows, and challenges faced by this brave woman, with your students in this accurate and deeply moving musical history lesson. Book and Lyrics by Douglas Jones, Music by Ron Barnett. Co-produced by the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. http://ridgefieldplayhouse.org. (AL) February 29, 2012, WINTER WEDNESDAYS, Bellingrath Gardens & Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore, AL 36582, 800-247-8420, bellingrath@bellingrath.org. Join us on Wednesdays in January and February for special programs. Topics include gardening, history and the collections in the beautiful Bellingrath Museum Home. www.bellingrath.org. |