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Perfromer from CityDance Ensemble.
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House Calls on the Hill Now Open
Heidi Johnson, CPNP, has started House Calls on the Hill, a pediatric urgent care house-call practice. Johnson is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner who is licensed to diagnose, treat and write prescriptions for children ages newborn to college. She has 15 years experience as a CPNP and spent the past eight years working at Pullman & Ariza Pediatrics in Foggy Bottom before deciding to start her own practice on the Hill. Johnson is available to see your child in your house on Capitol Hill for various ailments, such as fevers, ear infections, pinkeye, pneumonia, asthma, skin conditions, rashes, strep throat and simple lacerations, as well as healthy visits for ear piercing or general newborn care.
Johnson can be reached seven days a week from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. at 202-306-5862 and can usually see your child within one to two hours of your call. Visit her website for more information at heidijohnsoncpnp.com. Heidi and her husband, Pat, have lived on the Hill for nine years and have three children, a 5-year-old and 3-year-old twins. She looks forward to meeting many new parents and connecting again with the ones she has known through the years.
Wild Side Stage at the National Zoo
This winter, Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) will present Wild Side Stage, a new performance series for children featuring acclaimed, award-winning musicians, dancers, storytellers and puppeteers from around the country. Performances will take place in the National Zoo's visitor center auditorium on Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Before and after each performance (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), guests can visit certain animal exhibits for the chance to meet animal keepers as well as the animals featured in the performances. The Sunday performance schedule for January is: Jan. 10, Brady Rymer (ages 2 and up), and Jan. 24, CityDance Ensemble (ages 3 and up). Looking ahead, the first performance in February is Feb. 7, DinoRock (ages 4 and up). Tickets are $5 for FONZ members, $7 for nonmembers. Adults and children ages 2 and older require tickets. Children under 2 are admitted free with a parent. Purchase tickets at www.fonz.org/wildsidestage.htm, through Ticketmaster at 202-397-SEAT, at the zoo's gift shops (Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or on the day of the event (if not sold out).
Congratulations to the Watkins Hornets!
On Dec. 12, the Watkins Hornets football team won the Pop Warner Division I Pee Wee National Football Championship by defeating the Florida City Razorbacks of Miami, Florida. The Hornets, a DC Department of Parks and Recreation football team from Watkins Recreation Center, defeated last year’s reigning champions, the White Oak Warriors, and advanced to the Pop Warner Super Bowl in Florida, where they defeated the Southfield Falcons from Michigan and the Arlington Thunder from Texas. The Hornets finished the season with a perfect record of 15-0. Watkins Recreation Center is located at 420 12th St. SE. For more information about the DC Pop Warner Football League, visit www.dpr.dc.gov or call 202-671-1700.
Capitol Hill Family Square Dancing at Eastern Market
The Capitol Hill Dance Society will hold its next family square dance on Jan. 23, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Eastern Market’s North Hall. Admission is $5 per person, family maximum of $20, under 5 free. Refreshments will be served. Eastern Market’s North Hall is located on Capitol Hill at the corner of North Carolina Avenue and Seventh Street SE. All ages are welcome, and no dance experience is necessary. An experienced caller will guide the dancers through all the movements. The North Hall Family Square-Dances feature live music by the Capitol Hillbillies, led by Washington-area musician and Capitol Hill resident Joel Bailes. The North Hall family square dances are held monthly. The next dances are scheduled Feb. 20, March 20, April 17 and May 22 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The North Hall Family Dances are sponsored by the Capitol Hill Dance Society, a group of Capitol Hill parents and residents interested in promoting square- and contra-dancing on Capitol Hill as the perfect activity which all ages can share together, through the fun of dancing to live music by local musicians. The North Hall Family Square Dances are supported by a generous grant from the Capitol Hill Community Foundation.
For more information about the family dance and to volunteer, contact Parker Jayne at 202-549-0744 or parkerj100@aol.com.
Youth Choir Auditions and Acting Workshop at the Atlas
American Youth Chorus, DC's new choral group for children ages 8-14, is holding auditions this month for its spring 2010 season, which includes performances at the Atlas Performing Arts Center and the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. The chorus is looking to expand its ranks to over 60 children in 2010. Rehearsals are held weekly, after school, at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. To schedule an audition, contact Debby McConnell at 202-399-7993 ext. 182, or e-mail debby_mcconnell@congressionalchorus.org.
MASSIVE Company Acting workshop for youth takes place Jan. 23 and 24 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H St. NE). Sam Scott, artistic director of New Zealand's Massive Company, leads this workshop, which is designed for young people ages 15-25. This intensive acting and theater workshop is free to all. For more information and registration, contact Jen DeMayo, jendemayo@atlasarts.org. This workshop is made possible by a gift from the Capitol Hill Community Foundation. Visit www.atlasarts.org for more information about the Atlas.
NSO Teddy Bear Concert: Bears, Bears Everywhere
National Symphony Orchestra musicians Paula Akbar, Lewis Lipnick and Joe Connell take a peek at bears and the sounds of their homelands, Jan. 9, 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., at the Kennedy Center. Children are invited to bring along a favorite teddy bear or stuffed toy. Starting a half hour before each Teddy Bear Concert, enjoy music and movement activities especially designed for small children, ages 3 to 5. $18. 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600, www.kennedy-center.org.
Flights of Fancy: Stories for Children
Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to join the National Air and Space Museum staff for stories about famous aviators, hot-air balloon flights, trips to Mars, characters visible in the night sky and creatures that have their own wings. January story times are: Jan. 7, 11 a.m.; Jan. 8, 11 a.m.; and Jan. 9, 1:30 p.m. Each session includes one story and a hands-on activity. Groups larger than 15 are encouraged to reserve a story time. Free. Sixth Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-1000, www.nasm.si.edu.
NSO Ensemble Concert – Connections: MORE Science and Music
Endangered species, synapses, neurons, condensation, and precipitation – are these terms from a science course or a music class? Learn the answer in a new, fast-paced, multimedia performance by National Symphony Orchestra musicians Jan. 10, 1:30 and 4 p.m., Kennedy Center. This concert is recommended for children ages 9 and up. $18. 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600, www.kennedy-center.org.
Discovery Theater Presents: ‘Going the Distance’
Children ages 6-11 will enjoy this play about the rise of two great African-American Olympians, Jesse Owens and Wilma Rudolph, as they overcome childhood illness, poverty and prejudice to become the world's fastest man and fastest woman – and win Olympic gold medals. Shows are Jan. 15, 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. $4-$6. 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-8700, www.discoverytheater.org.
DC Neighborhood Library Schedule
Northeast Library
Story times for ages 3-7, Jan. 4, 11 and 25, 4 p.m. and Jan. 9 and 30, 10:30 a.m. Trading card game play, ages 12-19, Jan. 4, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Chess club, ages 12-19, Jan. 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Movie night, ages 12-19, Jan. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Story time and craft, Jan. 16, 4-5 p.m. Gaming night, ages 12-19, Jan. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Origami club, Jan. 21, ages 12-19, 4-5 p.m. Sign language story time, Jan. 23, 4-5 p.m. Crafty teens, ages 12-19, Jan. 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m. 330 Seventh St. NE. 202-698-3320, www.dclibrary.org.
Southeast Library
Preschool story time, ages 3-5, Wednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m. Baby/toddler story time, ages 3 and under, Wednesdays, 11-11:30 a.m. Tales for 2’s and 3’s Fridays, 10-10:30 a.m. Picturing America: Freedom and Equality, ages 5-14, Fridays, 1 p.m. Arts and Crafts: Painting Peace, ages 5-14, Jan. 14, 4 p.m., create t-shirt art to celebrate the life of Dr. King. Reading King: Preschool story time, ages 3-5, Jan. 15, 10 a.m., celebrate Dr. King’s birthday with stories and songs. 403 Seventh St. SE. 202-698-3377, www.dclibrary.org.
Southwest Library
Preschool story time, ages 2-5, Tue and Thu, 10:30 a.m. Toddlers learn pre-reading concepts through stories, songs, movements and other activities. Film: “Dr. King’s Work Lives On,” ages 5-12, Jan. 14, 3:30 p.m. 900 Wesley Place SW. 202-724-4752, www.dclibrary.org.
CHAW Spring Registration is Open
Stop by the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop or log on to www.chaw.org for tons of creative, fun classes for the whole family! Classes start Jan. 4. Tuition assistance and payment plans available. 545 Seventh St. SE. 202-547-6839, www.chaw.org.
L’AMAZing Baby! Childbirth Preparation with a Jewish Twist
This class offers parents-to-be a traditional Lamaze prepared-childbirth class plus a spiritual, ritual and emotional support network for welcoming a Jewish child into the community. Couples will learn about Brit Milah (ritual circumcision), baby-naming ceremonies, managing the transition from being partners to parents, building a Jewish home and Jewish and secular resources. The winter session runs Feb. 22-March 15, 7-9:15 p.m. Classes will be held at the JCC of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, Md. For more information and to register, visit www.jccgw.org or contact Julie Margel at jmargel@jccgw.org. Free. 301-348-3837, www.jccgw.org/articlenav.php?id=473.
KanKouran West African Dance Company
KanKouran West African Dance Company returns to Dance Place for their annual performance in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., Jan. 16, 8 p.m., and Jan. 17, 4 p.m. Sunday's performance is part of the family series: free for one child (12 and under) with each paying adult. Recommended for children ages 5 and up. General admission $22; members, students, teachers (PreK-12), professional artists and seniors $17; children (2-17) $8. 3225 Eighth St. NE. 202-269-1600, www.danceplace.org.
Tractorpalooza!
Take the tractor lover in your life to this year’s Tractorpalooza at Loudon Farm Museum, Jan. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out antique and model tractors, measure up to really big tires and trucks, catch a wagon ride (weather permitting), and participate in the tractor parade. $5/adult; $3/child. Rain date Jan. 10, noon-2 p.m. 21668 Heritage Farm Lane, Sterling, Va. 571-258-3800, www.loudounfarmmuseum.org.
Let’s Read About Africa Story Time
Children ages 6 and up and their caregivers are invited to hear storyteller Diane Macklin share stories of Africa by award-winning authors, Jan. 8, 29 and Feb. 5, 9 & 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the National Museum of African Art. Free. 950 Independence Ave. SW. 202-633-4600, Africa.si.edu.
Explore the Sounds of Africa
Children, ages 6 and up, can stop by the African Art Museum Jan. 15 and 22 and Feb. 12 and 19, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and learn about African polyrhythms and syncopation while playing a variety of African instruments with Ugandan musician Daniel Ssuuna. Free. 950 Independence Ave. SW. 202-633-4600, Africa.si.edu.
Tips on Trips and Camps Fair
Not sure where to send your kids to camp this summer? Tips on Trips and Camps is hosting a fair, Jan. 23, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Sidwell Friends School, offering free advice to parents of children looking for summer overnight camps, language study/immersion, creative and performing arts camps, academic programs and many other programs. The fair is free. Sidwell Friends is located at 3825 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 866-222-TIPS, www.tipsontripsandcamps.com.
Happy Birthday, FDR!
Celebrate President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s birthday at the Postal Museum, Jan. 30, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoying FDR’s favorite hobby – spending time with stamp collections. Visitors will also have a chance to participate in “Stamp Charades.” And be sure to explore the related exhibition titled, “Delivering Hope: FDR & Stamps of the Great Depression.” Participating in this program helps Junior Girl Scouts work towards the “Collecting Hobbies” badge. Open to all ages. Free. 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE. 202-633-5534. www.postalmuseum.si.edu.
The Family Room Schedule for January
The Family Room, located at 411 Eighth St. SE, has the following schedule for January. The calendar is subject to change, so please call to confirm dates. Visit the website for detailed class descriptions. (Note: A Friday night movie schedule was not available at press time; please call for January’s movies.)
- Spanish story time, Tuesdays, 2:30-2:45 p.m.; French for 3’s, 4’s and 5’s, Tuesdays, 3:30-4:15 p.m.; Spanish for 3’s, 4’s and 5’s, Tuesdays, 4:30-5:15 p.m. French story time, Thursdays, 2-2:15 p.m.
- Music for infants, Tuesdays, noon-12:30 p.m.; music for 1’s and 2’s, Wednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m.
Please call 202-640-2855 for the most up-to-date information. Check out www.thefamilyroomdc.com for pricing and more details.
Children’s Programs at NCM
The National Children’s Museum will host the following at the National Harbor’s Launch Zone (unless otherwise noted).
- I Have a Dream Collages, Jan. 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate and honor Martin Luther King Jr. and his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Kids can make a collage from aw variety of materials to share and express their dreams for the future.
- Wee Wonders' Hawaiian Vacation, Jan. 12, 19 & 26, 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Children (ages 2-3) can escape the chilly weather and explore the tropical paradise of Hawaii. Parents and caregivers, along with their child, can learn about the islands, plants, animals and culture through stories, games, art, music, experiments, drama, and movement. $10/child. Limit two children per adult. Pre-registration and advance payment required by the Friday prior to the event. Call 202-675-4120 or e-mail RSVP@ncm.museum to register.
- Chinese New Year, Jan. 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a variety of festive activities. Illuminate a cold winter day by making a Chinese paper lantern and learn about animals and symbols in the Chinese zodiac.
- MLK Day of Service: Catnip Creations, Jan. 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Children will make colorful and fun catnip toys to be donated to a local animal shelter. The Launch Zone will also donate bedding materials to shelter animals, so bring old blankets and towels.
- Celebrate the Taste of Nablus, Jan. 23, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Explore Palestinian food and culture through images and narratives highlighting children in the city of Nablus. The celebration includes hands-on activities, food and entertainment.
NCM is located at 112 Waterfront St., National Harbor, Md. 301-686-0225, www.ncm.museum.
Torah Yoga Tot Shabbat
All ages are invited to attend this free yoga class led by yoga instructor Valerie Greenfeld, Jan. 23, 10 a.m., at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue. Greenfeld leads families in "movement with meaning" as she blends traditional Shabbat prayer with yoga postures. Mats are provided and no previous experience is necessary. Advance registration is required. 600 I St. NW. 202-408-3100, www.sixthandi.org.
NSO Kinderkonzert: Magical Mozart
Showing all the fun he must have had creating and playing his music, the Unlikely Trio (NSO musicians Carole Bean, flute, Dotian Levalier, harp, and William Wielgus, oboe) performs a wonderful array of Mozart's greatest works Jan. 30, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., at the Kennedy Center. Starting one hour before each Kinderkonzert, kids can get up close with the instruments they'll see played on stage. Recommended for children ages 4-19. $18. 2700 F St. NW. 202-467-4600, www.kennedy-center.org.
Children's Chorus of Washington Auditions
Auditions for the 2010 semester with the Children's Chorus of Washington are open to girls and boys, with unchanged voices, ages 9 to 16, Jan. 6, 7, 12 and 14, by appointment only. Children meet with and are heard individually by Artistic Director Joan Gregoryk. No preparation or experience is necessary to audition – just a love of singing. Children accepted into the chorus are placed in one of three ensembles based on demonstrated experience, musical skill and ability. 4626 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Suite 100. Call to schedule an appointment, 202-237-1005. www.childrenschorus.com.
The 2010 Children's Gallery of Black History
This year’s Children’s Gallery of Black History has the theme: “Rise Up! The Journey for Economic Empowerment Worldwide” and will celebrate those who pushed against the odds to attain community and financial sustainability. Visitors will be able to participate in hands-on learning exhibits that explore the life and achievements of visionary minority leaders. The gallery will pay tribute to eight momentous men and women, including Nina Simone, Carter G. Woodson, Dikembe Mutombo and A. Philip Randolph. The dates of this year’s gallery are Feb. 16-19 and Feb. 22-6, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at All Souls Church (16th and Harvard streets NW). After-school groups can register for visits from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Gallery is closed on the weekends. Admission is 50 cents/child; $2/adult. Group rates available. Call 202-545-1919 or e-mail tricia.momiestlc@gmail.com for more information or to schedule your group. |
