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If introducing your children to classical music sounds appealing, consider The New York Philharmonic's family benefit, Fun at the Phil: Sleepover at the Museum , this Saturday, March 7th at 11am. Combining classical music and an epic story time all in one, the orchestra, conducted by Ankush Kumar Bahl, will perform Saint-Saens'swhile narrator Jamie Bernstein reads aloud Karen LeFrak's Sleepover at the Museum . Bernstein is a professional narrator, filmmaker, broadcaster and music lover (like her father, Leonard). The one hour concert at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center is intended for children ages 6-12 and ticket information can be found here .

presentsthis weekend, December 13-15, at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College. With all the same gorgeous music, sets and famous dance medleys, The Yorkville Nutcracker is slightly different as its setting is right here in the Big Apple. The audience will be transported to Olde New York's most beloved and classic landmarks: a holiday party at Gracie Mansion, dancing at the Crystal Palace in the New York Botanical Garden and skating in Central Park, among other locations. The talented Abbi Stafford of New York City Ballet returns as the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Manu helped the girls find some looks, and I sort of sat back as much as I could, as I want them to begin developing their own style and sense of what they like and don't like (for instance, Vivian loves anything with sparkles, Millie not so much). Then, her personal stylist will choose 3 fashionable head-to-toe mix & match outfits personalized to your child (the average price per item is around $13). I really enjoyed chatting with the other guests, and the girls had a lot of fun playing with the other little girls that attended with their moms. A few weeks ago, Kidpik , the personalized fashion brand for girls, invited us to a special sleepover at the NY Edition Hotel in the Flatiron District.

Additionally, one of my favorite aspects of a Players Theatre production is their family-friendly interactive arts workshops, which take place an hour before each show begins. They made Mad Hatter hats during the pre-show workshop, and as a special treat, the stage manager had everyone sing Happy Birthday to Vivian right before the show began. The cast and crew were really able to bring the magic ofto life, and I do believe for little ones, a Players Theatre production is a wonderful way to introduce a child to live theater. Afterwraps up, "A Christmas Carol the Musical" will open December 1st, marking its 11th year, and in spring of 2020, The Little Mermaid will make its way to the West Village.