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Spring 2010 Consignment Sales
View the list of upcoming local consignment sales in DC area. These consignment sales promise bargains on quality items that can include: children's gear, clothing, furniture, strollers, toys, books and videos, maternity and more! For more info, click here.

See The Great Zucchini Perform Every Monday @ Jammin Java!
The Great Zucchini, DC's funniest and most magical PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN entertainer, performs a colorful magic show where every child is a star and guaranteed to laugh! Experience the excitement of the children when they get to learn a magic trick at the end of show! Catch the Great Zucchini every Monday @ 10:30am at Jammin Java in Vienna, VA. SHOW LINK For DC area special events or to book your next party, visit The Great Zucchini website @ LINK.

See The Great Zucchini Perform Every Monday @ Jammin Java!

Photo Credit: www.JamminJava.com

The Great Zucchini, DC's funniest and most magical PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN entertainer, performs a colorful magic show where every child is a star and guaranteed to laugh! Experience the excitement of the children when they get to learn a magic trick at the end of show! Catch the Great Zucchini every Monday @ 10:30am at Jammin Java in Vienna, VA. SHOW LINK

For DC area special events or to book your next party, visit The Great Zucchini website @ LINK.

Shear Madness
Shear Madness is the Comedy Whodunit That Lets the Audience Solve the Crime! Set in present-day Georgetown, Shear Madness engages locals and visitors alike as armchair detectives to help solve the scissor-stabbing murder of a famed concert pianist. The show combines up-to-the-minute improvisational humor and audience sleuthing to deliver a unique performance each night. Don’t forget to take in the amazing view of the Potomac from the Kennedy Center patio during intermission. If time allows go for a drink at the Georgetown Waterfront or have dinner. Link

Shear Madness

Shear Madness is the Comedy Whodunit That Lets the Audience Solve the Crime! Set in present-day Georgetown, Shear Madness engages locals and visitors alike as armchair detectives to help solve the scissor-stabbing murder of a famed concert pianist. The show combines up-to-the-minute improvisational humor and audience sleuthing to deliver a unique performance each night.

Don’t forget to take in the amazing view of the Potomac from the Kennedy Center patio during intermission. If time allows go for a drink at the Georgetown Waterfront or have dinner. Link

Hot Mommy!
Are you afraid that you have been hiding under a rock? Do you feel hopelessly out of the loop since having children? If so, you will love DC Metro Mommy’s sizzling new section, Hot Mommy! We will update readers on trends, tips, clothing must-haves, dining and all that is new oh-so-cool. Let the fun begin. Click here.

Hot Mommy!

HOT MOMMY!!!

Are you afraid that you have been hiding under a rock? Do you feel hopelessly out of the loop since having children? If so, you will love DC Metro Mommy’s sizzling new section, Hot Mommy!

We will update readers on trends, tips, clothing must-haves, dining and all that is new oh-so-cool. Let the fun begin. Click here.

Get Rocknoceros New CD “Pink!“
Coach Cotton, Williebob, and Boogie Woogie Bennie are Rocknoceros (pronounced like rhinoceros), the Washington, DC area's award-winning band that makes very cool music for children of all ages. They write terrific songs that teach even the youngest music fans, and perhaps most importantly, they are flat-out fun! With the release of their new record, "PINK!", and the accompanying music video for the title track, Rocknoceros is ready for the national stage. Experience the fun with their new CD "Pink"! LINK.

Get Rocknoceros New CD “Pink!“

Photo Credit: Jammin Java

Coach Cotton, Williebob, and Boogie Woogie Bennie are Rocknoceros (pronounced like rhinoceros), the Washington, DC area's award-winning band that makes very cool music for children of all ages. They write terrific songs that teach even the youngest music fans, and perhaps most importantly, they are flat-out fun! With the release of their new record, "PINK!", and the accompanying music video for the title track, Rocknoceros is ready for the national stage. Experience the fun with their new CD "Pink"! LINK.

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2010 White House Easter Egg Roll
The President and First Lady have announced that this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll will be held on Monday, April 5, 2010 with the theme of “Ready, Set, Go!” promoting health and wellness. The event will feature live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling and, of course, Easter egg rolling. All of the activities will encourage children to lead healthy and active lives and follow the First Lady’s ‘Let’s Move!’ initiative, a national campaign to combat childhood obesity. The White House will open its South Lawn for children aged 12 years and younger and their families. Full ticketing information is below. We hope to see you at the White House! White House Easter Egg Roll tickets will be distributed through an online lottery system, allowing guests from across the United States to participate in a tradition that dates back to 1878. Entries for the 2010 White House Easter Egg Roll Online Lottery have been completed for 2010. http://www.recreation.gov/.

2010 White House Easter Egg Roll

Photo Credit: White House.gov

The President and First Lady have announced that this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll will be held on Monday, April 5, 2010 with the theme of “Ready, Set, Go!” promoting health and wellness. The event will feature live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling and, of course, Easter egg rolling.

All of the activities will encourage children to lead healthy and active lives and follow the First Lady’s ‘Let’s Move!’ initiative, a national campaign to combat childhood obesity. The White House will open its South Lawn for children aged 12 years and younger and their families. Full ticketing information is below. We hope to see you at the White House! White House Easter Egg Roll tickets will be distributed through an online lottery system, allowing guests from across the United States to participate in a tradition that dates back to 1878.

Entries for the 2010 White House Easter Egg Roll Online Lottery have been completed for 2010. http://www.recreation.gov/.

Calendar Of Events - March 2010

MARCH 2010

Adventure In Travel Expo
@ Washington Convention Ctr
March 6-7, 2010
Find Your Next Vacation. Interact and comparison shop with hundreds of destination travel experts and tour operators representing thousands of vacation options all under one roof! Explore local haunts and distant lands in travel seminars led by leading travel experts and National Geographic ADVENTURE magazine editors and photographers. Experience Hands-On Adventure Activities. Win Prizes! Show Specials! Booth Giveaways! Details on contests, save hundreds on vacations, and stop by a booth for a giveaway. LINK

Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus
@ Verizon Center
March 18-21, 2010
The circus has come to town. Always a kiddie crowd pleaser. LINK

Cherry Blossom Festival
Washington DC
March 27 – April 11, 2010
Just as weary locals are more than ready to put away their shovels and gloves along comes the Cherry Blossoms. For the Metro DC area this event ushers in a spring right of passage. The celebration is held for two week and culminates with a parade. Noteworthy, for those that haven't seen it you must, must go at least once. It is truly breathtaking (stop laughing) to see 3,000 trees come to life at the Jefferson Memorial & Tidal Basin. Try to go on a weekday and enjoy the site without the rest of humanity that comes to the area for this momentous event☺ Parade will be held on April 10, 2010. LINK

Millennium Stage
Free @ The Kennedy CTR
Daily Event
For those who haven’t experienced the Millennium Stage, it is time to head downtown. This is the ideal opportunity to introduce young children to the wonders of the stage. All of the Millennium shows are free to the public and are held almost daily around 6pm. For a full list of the upcoming shows, check the website. LINK

St. Patrick's Day Parade – DC
Washington DC
March 14, 2010
Break out the green and get ready for a parade! DC's plays host to an entertaining day of floats, marching band, Irish Dance troop and of course bagpipers. The 3 hour event is typically held the Sunday before St. Patty's Day. The parade route begins at Constitution Avenue and runs from 7th and 17th Streets. LINK

St. Patrick's Day Parade
Old Town Alexandria, VA
TBD (Check Website)
The Parade begins at King and West Streets at 12:30 p.m. and follows a route down King Street, past the reviewing stand at North Royal Street, and ends at the corner of King and Fairfax Streets. The parade is expected to conclude by 2:30 p.m. All events are free to the public. Metrorail riders should use the King Street Metro stop where DASH bus shuttle service is available to and from the parade festivities. LINK

Wash Home & Garden Show
Washington DC
March 12 – 14, 2010
Held annually at the DC Convention Center, this massive undertaking presents over 800 vendors, millions of flowers and thousands of products. In keeping with DC fashion, this is one of the BIGGEST shows of its kind in the country. If you are design enthusiast or just looking for kitchen ideas, don't miss this show. Noteworthy, held for 4 days in early March, the event welcomes children. I would recommend leaving Junior at home or bringing a stroller can be long day with a lot of walking. LINK

DC METRO AREA CHILDREN'S PERFORMERS

DC METRO AREA CHILDREN’S PERFORMERS

Jammin Java

231 Maple Avenue

Vienna VA 22180

703-255-1566

www.jamminjava.com

Like most hidden gems in Northern VA, this unexpected surprise is found in a strip mall in Vienna. This musically inclined destination has broken through the glass ceiling of java house entertainment. Noted as one of the 5 best spots to see live music in the Metro DC Area, the location is daytime perfect for kids and a rare suburban treat for an adult evening with some of the areas best bands. The food, coffee and hour appropriate cocktails are wonderful. The venue hosts all the most popular kids’ bands in the area and holds an impressive line up of "adult friendly" local talent. Come early, the house fills up fast.

The Great Zucchini

www.thegreatzucchini.com

Take little ones out to Washington's funniest and most magical preschool & kindergarten entertainer who has over 12 years of experience making kids laugh! Performances include: The White House Easter Egg Roll, National Zoo's Guppy Gala and thousands of birthday parties geared to children ages 2-6! The Great Zucchini also puts on shows for birthdays, day care, preschools and groups.

Mr. Don
www.donbridgesongs.com

Local favorite. His website was my guide to getting out of the house during the long winter months. Noteworthy, while his bag of goodies is a lot of fun, I would recommend taking a wipe to the toy that your little one picks up.

Mr. Knick-Knack

http://mrknickknack.com
Mr. Knick-Knack is the man in the Metro DC area. His gentle demeanor and genuine love of children is evident in his thoughtful and energy filled performances. Music is sewn together with storytime favorites to make for a magical hour for your little one. Check out the website for performance locations and times.

Mr. Skip

www.mrskip.com

Mr. Skip is the "New Kid in Town". Mr. Skip is making his mark in the DC area with some wonderfully fun sing-alongs and storytimes. His mellow mood and "have fun" attitude will have Junior dancing in the ailses! Check out Mr. Skip's website and see the latest on his cd "Let Me Be a Kid".

Noodles and Noggins

7145 Main Street

Clifton VA 20124

703-815-8600

www.noodlesandnoggins.com

Noodles and Noggins is wonderful little store that is located in old Clifton, VA. Noodles and Noggins does an excellent job of offering parents creative toys, books and DVD for all age groups. The customer service is excellent. For those that aren't familiar with Clifton, think Norman Rockwell meets Mayberry. You will immediately feel transported into on another time as you enter Clifton. Local performers entertain children in the simple Clifton Town Hall . It is perfect for Junior. The meeting room has none of the usual distractions that you find in a traditional store. Check out Noodles and Noggins website for a full list of upcoming activities and events.

Oh Susannah

www.susannahmusic.com
A fun interactive performance that engages little ones of all ages.

Rocknoceros

www.rocknocerus.com

Ladies and gentlemen we have a new winner, meet the "new" undisputed champs of local children's performances. Meet Rocknoceros! If you haven't experienced the phenomenon of Rocknoceros, grab your child and immediately go and see this group. Think the American version of Wiggles, but much more fun! Kids of every age thoroughly enjoy this self-proclaimed power trio. Noteworthy, their Wammy award-winning album can be purchased on Amazon.

SteveSongs
www.stevesongs.com

A rising star on the national kids' music scene, Steve has delighted audiences throughout the country, including at prestigious venues like Symphony Space in New York City, Wolftrap in Vienna VA, the Kennedy Center and the White House in Washington, D.C., and Fenway Park in Boston. Anyone who’s attended a SteveSongs concert appreciates Steve’s ability to connect with his audience – from the exuberant children flocking towards the stage, to the moms bouncing babies with the beat, to the parents and grandparents singing and grooving along. It’s no wonder he's been called a modern day Pied Piper!