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Pillows & Pajamas Story Time at The Creative Living Room

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January 6 @ 6pm

“Winter Wonderland Stories & Photographs”

stories * scavenger hunt * photo show & tell

What do you love about winter?..the snow, ice skating, sledding, hot chocolate? In the warmth of TCLR enjoy wintry stories told with photographic images, a scavenger hunt and “show and tell” with your own picture exhibition.

Bring a photo from home to display (optional) and share about. Cocoa and cookies after the program.

For more information: www.thecreativelivingroom.com

Location: 15 Chester Road Swarthmore, PA 19081

This event is appropriate for: ages 2 – 10

Cost: This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated.

First Friday at Creative Living Room

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First Friday’August 6 @ 6:30 – 7:15 pm
“Martial Arts Extravaganza”
Presented by Marc Shay of American Karate Studios
at The Creative Living Room

Join master black belt and TCLR teacher, Marc Shay with his students from American Karate Studios as they perform an exciting and interactive martial arts demonstration of Kenope Karate, Aikido, Chi Kung, Tai Chi and more for the whole family.

Free and Open to Public. No reservations necessary.

Click here for a full listing of all of Swarthmore’s First Events

For more information: www.thecreativelivingroom.com
Location: 15 Chester Road |Swarthmore, PA
This event is appropriate for: the whole family
Cost: free

Hip Hop Class in Swathmore

Fun Things Kids Chester Heights Pa , delaware county activites

The Evolution of Hip-Hop
Wednesday, May 12
7-8 pm

Don't miss this! Chosen Dance Company is coming to the Swarthmore
Public Library to perform and teach. Discover the evolution of
Hip-Hop from the 1960's to present day. Past performances from this
talented group include the X-Games, Live Nation Concerts and 76ers
Halftime on the Concourse. Their performance will be followed by a
brief workshop where you can learn to dance!

This program is free and open to the public. It will be held at the
Swarthmore United Methodist Church next door to the Swarthmore Public
Library. Call 610-543-0436 or email swcsd@delcolibraries.org

An Old Fashioned MAY DAY Celebration

Fun Things Kids Delaware County families , family activites PA

Saturday, May 1st 2 - 4 PM at
the Swarthmore Public Library.

May Pole and Country Dancers,
Barbershop Quartet, Vintage Games, Cake Walk, Quilt Auction, Crafters,
Banana Splits. Come in Costume! All proceeds will benefit the
Swarthmore Public Library.

For more information:http://www.swarthmorepubliclibrary.org
Location: 121 Park Ave., Swarthmore, PA 19081
This event is appropriate for the whole family
Cost: free to attend, but the events will have fees associated with them

Celebrate Spring With Creative Living Room

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Creative Family Performance ~ Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival

Saturday, April 17, 2010 @ 4:30 pm

Taiko Drumming * Kamishibai Storytelling * Sakura Songs and Dances * Origami

Kyodaiko 3“Kyo Daiko”, Philadelphia’s first premier community taiko drumming ensemble or “kumi daiko” will perform drumming music combining driving rhythms with choreographed movements to create an exciting visual and musical spectacle that you can see, hear AND feel with audience participation! Share in the beauty of Japanese culture with this live music, and also traditional kamishbai storytelling, sakura songs and dances, and origami arts and craft activities. Kids will have a chance to play the drums in this interactive enrichment program for the whole family fostering learning and awareness.

For reservations call 610-544-5800.

For more information: www.thecreativelivingroom.com
Location: 15 Chester Road Swarthmore
This event is appropriate for the whole family
Cost:Tickets are $5 per person.

Free Family Event at the Creative Living Room

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Pillows & Pajamas, “A Moment for Peace”

Friday April 2nd at 6:30-7:15

“A Moment for Peace” Yoga and Meditation for Kids

Join our ‘Creative Kids Yoga’ teacher, Jeanne Murtha, to learn simple yoga poses and postures that sooth, balance and calm before bed. The program will include a children’s story and a quiet introduction to meditation as we honor a moment for peace. Suitable for kids 3-10 years old. Parents and children come dressed to move.

For more information: www.thecreativelivingroom.com
Location:15 Chester Road | Swarthmore, PA 19081
This event is appropriate for the whole family
Cost: FREE

“Folktale Fun” with TAHIRA

Fun Things Kids Delaware County families , Family Concert

A Cultural Celebration of Storytelling, Songs and Percussion for the Whole Family!

Saturday, February, 20th @ 4:30 PM

Join the Creative Living Room for “Folktale Fun”, a high energy, interactive program of African/African-American folktales told by storyteller, poet, vocalist and percussionist TAHIRA. TAHIRA is a theater artist whose performances of traditional and original stories and songs, uses call n’ response and instruments weaving humor and fun a long side the powerful life lessons these colorful tales tell. A writer since she was old enough to hold a pencil TAHIRA brings a vast repertoire of stories from the African oral tradition whose messages of courage, hope and spiritual strength will delights listeners of all ages. Visit www.TAHIRAProductions.com for more information.

Tickets: $5 per person, infants free

For more information: http://www.thecreativelivingroom.com
Location:15 Chester Road | Swarthmore, PA 19081
This event is appropriate for the whole family
Cost: $5 per person

“The Adventures of Fumblefingers the Elf” @ The Creative Living Room

Fun Things Kids Delaware County families , Delaware County moms

Peter Bruckner’s Marionette Theatre of the Stars
Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009
4:30 & 6:30 pm (2 shows)

An Original Holiday Tale with Puppetry, Live Music and Interactive Storytelling
In its 8th season, Peter Bruckner, of Marionette Theater of the Stars, brings another enchanting chapter in this magical family holiday series about the adventures of a beloved Elf called Fumblefingers. Last year Fumblefingers left the North Pole to vacation on a far away island in search of a secret treasure chest with sleigh and reindeer in tow. What tricks is he up to this year? Come join the fun of finding out! Back by popular demand, Peter Bruckner, storyteller and puppeteer extraordinaire, performs this original tale in the style of the Comedia del’ art with an ensemble of delightful characters, Santa Claus, his friends Fret, Zimberlina the Icing Fairy, and even a sugar plum fairy or two in this theatrical,program with live music. Children can come dressed up to sing and dance with the puppets celebrating the holidays with merriment and joy!

For more information: http://www.thecreativelivingroom.com
Location: 15 Chester Road Swarthmore, PA
This event is appropriate for the whole family
Cost: $5 per person infants free

Thanks & Giving Holiday Concert

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A Holiday Benefit Concert

with World of Song’s Allison DeSalvo & Friends

Songs & Stories celebrating the Thanksgiving Season

Saturday, November 21, 2009 @ 4:30 pm
All Proceeds Donated to “Mother’s Home”
In Support of our 2009-2010 TCLR Charity

Come celebrate the season and embark on a musical journey to delight the imagination filled with fall colors, dancing leaves, singing pumpkins, talking turkeys, and stories that will warm the heart in the spirit of thanks and giving. Accompanied by guitarist Charlie Phillips, Allison performs a lively interactive concert of traditional, original and international songs using instruments, puppets, make believe, and art to create an innovative music program for the whole family!

For more information about Mother’s Home go to http://www.mothershome.org/

Allison DeSalvo is a popular children’s entertainer, and the founder/director/teaching artist of World of Song Productions and the Music, Art & Me Program, which has been bringing music concerts and classes to young children in NY and PA that nurture creativity and an appreciation of the arts since 1992. Her debut CD of children’s music 'Happiness Is All Around You', won the 2002 Children's Music Web Award. She is one of the directors of The Creative Living Room. For more information visit www.worldofsong.com and for information about the “Music, Art & Me” program of classes go to Class Descriptions at www.thecreativelivingroom.com.