Weekend Planner: November 4-6

After doing homework around the
clock all week (not to mention a sugar coma from all that Halloween candy), its
time to shake things up and get a little creative for our first November weekend. The next few days
offer plenty of ways to get in touch with one’s artistic side, whether the
family loves film, music, literature or arts of the performance nature. —

Now, we’re always a big proponent of doing your reading, but
what happens when literature is condensed into a 90-second video? This
weekend’s 90-Second Newbery Film Festval at the New York Public Library makes
plot shortcuts for award-winning books into an entertaining art. In another
aspect of literature, DIY fans will love CMOM’s The Art of Bookmaking Festival which offers opportunities to make your own
books. Kids can learning about different bookmaking techniques, then write,
illustrate and create their own masterpieces.

Any parents thinking about introducing their kids to music
should check out the Who is Duke Ellington ? family concert presented by Jazz at Lincoln
Center. Meet jazz legend Wynton Marsalis, who will be giving a talk about
Ellington’s whopping 1,000-plus compositions alongside songs and performances.
Free pre-concert dancing and crafts will make the outing a fun foray in the
soulful world of jazz. Great for ages 6 and up!

For those who simply love a good show, the Soul Street Dance : Breakin ‘ Backwards performance at the Brooklyn Center
for the Performing Arts is sure to pump up the energy. Marvel at talented
youths who combine street and contemporary moves in dance styles like break
dancing, hip hop and martial arts-inspired Brazilian capoeira. And so long as
you’re being a cheerleader, we also encourage families to go out and support
the participants of the I NG New York City Marathon 2011. Stake out a spot, be a part of
promoting health and fitness, and watch how quickly those runner-blurs whirl
by.

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New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.

CK Kids

CK Kids offers various classes and programs, including Afterschool Program, Lil Chefs, Boys Hip-Hop, Ninja Starz, Lil Artists, CK Kids Athletic Programs, Acrobatics, Dance and Drama, and Karate.&nbsp;

Atlantic Acting School

Looking for a fun and exciting theater program for kids and teens? Join us at the Atlantic. Our programs are intense, exciting and fun!