Posted on September 7, 2010 by Perrino
September 11 through October 30
Round-trip trolley service from midtown Manhattan. 9 am pick-up; 4 pm drop-off. Great adventures in between.
- Mambo to Hip Hop at the Boogie Down Bronx
Saturdays September 11 & October 23
Through a video exhibit at The Point Community Development Center, participants learn about the fascinating parallels between mambo moves of the 40′s and 50′s and the hip hop/break dancing phenomenon born in the Bronx in the 70′s. A walking tour of the Hunts Point area highlights the musical history of Read more »
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Posted on September 3, 2010 by Perrino
On September 9, Paul Strand: The Mexican Portfolio opens at the Bronx Museum of the Arts. On view through January 2, 2011, the exhibition will feature twenty striking images of the people, landscape, architecture and religious objects that photographer Paul Strand encountered when visiting Mexico in 1932-33. One of the most highly acclaimed photographers of the twentieth century, Strand traveled all over the world, and his involvement with Mexican art, politics, and society enabled him to capture a realistic and vivid portrait of Mexico at the time. Read more »
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Posted on September 3, 2010 by Perrino
Posted on September 3, 2010 by Perrino
Global Family Gardening:
Summer Harvest Festival September 4–6
Discover vegetables from Korea, the Caribbean, Italy, Ireland, and China in beds created and maintained by community volunteers. Create a cultural craft to take home, and sample ethnic recipes using ingredients harvested from these gardens. Read more »
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Posted on September 3, 2010 by Perrino
Tonight: First Friday! Bronx Beat at Bartow-Pell + Exhibition Opening + the Bronx Seaside Trolley
Friday, September 3 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Join Bartow Pell Mansion tonight for the final concert of our First Friday! summer series, Bronx Beat at Bartow-Pell, featuring traditional music of the many cultures that have populated the Bronx over the last four centuries. Read more »
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Posted on September 3, 2010 by Perrino
Families can practice their dots and dabs this weekend at a naturally creative Family Art Project inspired by that master Monet. Perfectly complementing that painterly activity, the Family Concert performed by the Sinfonietta of Riverdale on Sunday afternoon gives young and older a chance to enjoy a different kind of inspiration. Add more Stories in the Garden Tuesday morning, and Family Yoga Friday morning, and you’ll find plenty to satisfy both preschoolers and school-aged children.
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Posted on August 30, 2010 by Perrino
By: BronxMama Amy Guobadia
I took advantage of a beautiful summer day and took my girls to The New York Botanical Garden while my son, Alex was in summer school. We experienced the Edible Garden. The cook from Growing Chefs made an apricot parfait. Alyson had a very, very, very hard time sitting still for this demo but nonetheless Becky and I enjoyed our first cooking show. The stage was on the lawn in front of the Conservatory. Read more »
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Posted on August 30, 2010 by Perrino
Last month BronxMama hosted a giveaway thanks to Aida D. from Cabecitas Lindas-three lucky little girls won an adorable hair accesory! We want to share the winners with you!
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Posted on August 30, 2010 by Perrino
The Sinfonietta of Riverdale, conducted by Mark Mandarano, will perform a concert that is sure to delight the whole family on on Sunday, September 19th at 2pm, at Wave Hill in the Bronx. They will perform Beethoven, Mozart, Sekles, Honegger and Schuller under the direction of Mark Mandarano.
Then in October, The Four Nations Ensemble will perform masterworks by Bach, Handel, Telemann and Couperin (This is recommended for older children and those who are already interested in classical music =)). Read more »
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Posted on August 29, 2010 by Perrino
Image: Peter Anthony Photography
BronxMama receives a lot of emails asking about various topics. Who better to get the answer from than other BronxMamas! Whenever we get a question a lot of moms are asking about-we will post. Please comment below and share your opinion/information with other BronxMamas!
Question: I’m looking for some good playgroups and mommy and me (and daddy and me!) classes in the Bronx. Know any good ones?
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Saturdays September 11 & October 23
