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New York Family’s February 2014 Issue

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Tough Cookie
For Iron Chef and local mom Alex Guarnaschelli, life’s finest ingredients include hard work, quality mother-daughter time, and plenty of fresh produce

A tribute to ten local bloggers with a special mix of voice, vision, and love of family

To Birth & Beyond
A roundup of pre- and post-natal education, exercise, and support classes around the city

Family Fun Guide

10 Great Events For February
Celebrating Dave Brubeck with Jazz at Lincoln Center, a modern take on “The Frog Prince,” Kids’ Week at the Intrepid, and more

For families who like to plan ahead, here’s our family-fun hit list for the coming months
 
Home & Away

Quality Time
How an organized apartment can help foster good learning habits, responsibility, and independence in children

Choosing the right type of camp for your child—whether day or sleepaway, single-sex or coed, traditional or specialist—can make all the difference
 
Columns

Editor’s Note
Like It Is

Events & Offers

It’s My Party
Birthday celebrations at The Craft Studio, Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum, and the Field House at Chelsea Piers

Scoop

Lysst
Red-hot Valentine’s Day gifts for luxury-loving moms and dads

Fun DIY projects for kids of all ages from local art programs

Growing Up
In her debut book, All Joy and No Fun, journalist and local mom Jennifer Senior puts the focus on the complexities of modern parenthood

The best bottles and breast pumps of 2014

A Good Idea
Your guide to the best outdoor spring sports programs in the city for kids

A local mother shares the cautionary story of her daughter’s two-year recovery from a sports-related concussion

About the Author

Relevant Directory Listings

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Elf the Musical

<p>They'll sing loud for all to hear. You can bring the Christmas cheer.</p> <p>Start decking the halls, people – <em><strong>it's Elf The Musical</strong></em>!</p> <p>After a decade away, the beloved holiday classic is back on Broadway for a strictly limited run. Whether you’re searching for the perfect stocking stuffer or a festive outing for the whole family, this family-friendly show is packed with joy, laughter, and snow-covered magic.</p> <p>A musical comedy adaptation of the hit 2003 film, <em><strong>Elf The Musical</strong></em> follows Buddy the orphan who, after being raised by elves at the North Pole, embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and help the people he meets rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. Academy Award® nominee Sean Astin ("Lord of the Rings") is Santa Claus alongside Tony Award® nominee Grey Henson as Buddy, Drama Desk Award nominee Ashley Brown as Emily, and rising star Kayla Davion as Jovie. Plus, keep an eye out for social media celebrity Kalen Allen – known for his appearances on "The Ellen Show" – as the hilarious store manager.</p> <p>Called “a slickly irresistible and fizzily enjoyable confection of a show” (<em>Time Out</em>), this holly-jolly hit is one you won't want to miss. Through January 4 only!</p>

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div> </div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div> </div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div> </div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information. </div>

WICKED Broadway

<p>There’s no place like Oz—and there’s no show like WICKED. Are you ready to experience the original Broadway blockbuster?</p>