APP
Broadway Gets
Ducky
The award-winning A
Duck In New York City picture book has finally hit the iPad in all its
singing and dancing glory. This wildly entertaining tale tells the story of a
small town prairie duck with big dreams of dancing on Broadway. He arrives in
NYC only to have his confidence shaken by a series of challenges. But
self-esteem is restored through his relationship with truck driver Big Betty.
The little quacker’s trials and triumphs are entertaining for children and
parents alike as jazz music amplifies the adventure. Read the text yourself,
have the book read to you or play the story as an animated film. For more information, visit
itunes.apple.com.
DRINK
Hot Chocolate
Fest
February 1st marks the beginning of the 19th Annual Hot
Chocolate Festival at City Bakery in Chelsea!
The 
month offers up to 28 unique flavors starting with Banana Peel Hot
Chocolate and ending with a Surprise Finale Hot Chocolate. In between, you can
treat yourself to tastes like Bourbon (for the days when your cocoa needs a
little extra kick). And City Bakery is unique in that none of its chocolatey
creations are made from mixes, powders or concentrates. Each cup of hot
goodness is created from pure melted chocolate bars to ensure a truly magical
taste. And did we mention homemade marshmallows? For more information on the festival and a complete list of the
flavors, visit thecitybakery.com.
ACTIVITY
Black History
For Families
Celebrate Black History Month with dancing, museum visits and
a walking tour in the city. Kids 5 and under can blast off to outer space and
learn about Mae Jamison, the first African American female astronaut. Find out
how she lived and worked in space. Tuesday,
February 21, 11:30am
and 2:30pm, Brooklyn Children’s
Museum. Or put on your dancing shoes for Family Swing Dancing lessons at
the Morris-Jumel Mansion.
The event is free, but advance registration is required. Tuesday, February 21, 11am-12pm. And finally, teens will enjoy
celebrating African American history by learning about Harlem
on a Big Onion Walking Tour. See the sites associated with Malcolm X,
W.E.B. Du Bois, the Harlem Renaissance and much more. February 4, 1pm; February 17,
1pm; February 26, 11am. For
more information on these events and others, see our Family Calendar at
www.newyorkfamily.com/events.
MUSIC
A Sweet CD And
Concert
The Bari Koral Family Rock Band is gearing up to release its
sophomore album Anna And The Cupcakes.
This funky follow-up to the band’s award-winning debut, Rock and Roll Garden, is sure to delight fans of all ages. Led by
acoustic guitarist, singer and songwriter Bari Koral, this 10-song CD ranges in
style from blues to pop and even has some country tracks thrown in. If you want
to be the first to score this new CD, check out their performance on Sunday,
February 12 at the Rockefeller University Caspary Auditorium where free
cupcakes are promised to all CD purchasers! For more information, visit barikoral.com.
SERVICE
Eco-Friendly
Diaper Delivery
For city families weighing the pros and cons of disposable
diapers, diaperkind has come to the rescue. A full service diaper laundering
facility serving all five boroughs, diaperkind offers parents a convenient
option that’s also environmentally conscious. The way it works is simple: a
clean batch of diapers is delivered to your door at the beginning of each week
in a waterproof laundry bag that doubles as a diaper pail liner. Toss dirtied
diapers into the hamper bags to be picked up at the end of each week. All for a
flat fee! And diaperkind uses plant-derived detergent to simplify your life and
clear your conscience. For more
information, visit diaperkind.com.
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