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One of my favorite things about summertime is the weekly farmers market. It is a bounty of new, fresh and exciting products from our hard-working local farmers. Summer is like that, too, in the children and family music market. I am greeted throughout the season with new, fresh and exciting music from a wide array of artists.
For instance, veteran singer/songwriter Dave Kinnoin has a fabulous new release, “Character Counts” and The Pop Ups have an impressive new debut CD, “Outside Voices.”
But what I am most excited about this month is the re-release of two exceptionally performed and produced CDs from Ted Jacobs, an obscure, but incredibly gifted music producer. “The Days Gone By—Songs of The American Poets” and “A Child’s Garden of Songs—The Poetry of Robert Louis Stevenson In Song” (http://houseatthecorner.com) are truly landmark recordings in the field of family music.
Simply put, there are many artists who have attempted to compose music for classic poems and verse, but none able to do it with the style, sensitivity and emotion found on these recordings. No wonder each received the coveted Parents’ Choice Award when originally released.
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Events In Town
Check out the Navy Pier Fireworks from the best vantage point in the city – ABOVE! Every Wednesday and Saturday night from May 29 – September 4. Wednesday fireworks begin on June 16 and start at 9:30pm. Saturday night fireworks start at 10:15pm. Arrive early and relax in the Lavazza cafe until it’s time to pick your firework viewing spot.
Stop by the Millennium Park- Chase Promenade North for activities in the Family Fun tent every day include Wiggleworms at 10:00am., when instructors from the Old Town School of Folk Music will lead young children in a fun-filled sing-along!
Every Sunday is a Family Day at Arlington Park! Sundays include FREE Pony Rides and a Petting Zoo in the park from Noon until 4:00 PM
Experience the wonder of nature right here in the city. Get in touch with nature through this exciting program based in parks with large natural areas such as, Gompers, Humboldt, Jackson, Washington, Northerly Island and South Shore Cultural Center and works to increase environmental awareness. This FREE event takes place at Winnemac Park on September 8th from 5:30-7:00pm.
Celebrate children and books on Sunday, September 19 at the 57th Street Children’s Book Fair. This back- to- school event includes reading-related activities, live entertainment, refreshments, and a wide selection of books. This year’s theme for 2010 is Mystery & Science!
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