If I told you that there were a place to take your kids in hopes of convincing them that fruits & veggies, rest, an occasional gassy noise and exercise were necessary for a healthy life; that is located at an interactive, engaging, fun- filled exhibit at CMOM (Children's Museum of Manhattan) would you believe me?
I have never been to anything like the Eat, Sleep, Play exhibit that is a part of a national health initiative and praised by first lady Michelle Obama. CJ and I went this past weekend and he honestly didn't want to leave because he had so much fun. Isn't it every parents dream to hear their child utter the words "Mommy/daddy I really like this place, it's really interesting. It's making me kinda like learning about science stuff", as CJ had excitedly told me. The exhibit has over 70 interactive stations which encourage healthy alternatives,by making kids think while not making them feel bad about an occasional sweet treat, or game of Super Mario bros. Neither you or your child (geared at ages 2-10) will leave disappointed so make plans to visit ASAP! I decided to kill two birds with one stone and use this excursion for my Teaching Elementary Science graduate studies assignment. CJ and I hope you enjoy the pics! He now considers our outings "top secret missions" because he knows I'm going to share these posts with everyone, he even got in on the picture taking.
"EAT"
Crawl through the mouth to get inside the Decision Center * THE BRAIN.
Help it to make good healthy lifestyle choices.
While inside the brain join the social table game, where kids can play against each other to add years to their total life by picking good lifestyle choices like wearing sunblock {+88 years} and staying away from bad choices like smoking {-35 years}.
Make your way to the Stomach and feed it to keep the body energized. Make sure the brain listens to the stomach before it gets too full!
Crawl through the intestines to learn how our food gets digested. There will be a few giggles
and pitchy squeals of "Eeww!" when the kids hear all the normal, but funny sounding gassy noises.
These two little girls thought flushing the toilet was the best part , even though most grown-ups cringed at the idea of looking at simulated poo.
At the "Royal Flush" kids will get to watch video images played through the toilet bowl seat showing them what normal and abnormal bowel movements look like.
CJ insisted I sit on the royal thrown instead of him for a photo. Don't I look cute?
"Thump, Thump! Thump, Thump!"
At the heart kids can learn the difference between healthy and unhealthy blood ,
what Type 2 Diabetes is and how obesity can shorten your life.
Don't let the advertising fool you! In the Brain's Processing center children learn what's misleading about
the labels on some of the products they see everyday. CJ and I promised to cut down on our muffin and orange juice consumption for more whole fruits.
The NYC Green Cart is the perfect spot for your toddler kiddies. Here we are introduced to the Super Sprowtz a heroic group of vegetables who's powers encompass why they are good for our bodies. Oliver onion and Gita Garlic's
superpower is "SUPER SWEET" because they are good for our hearts.
"SLEEP"
In the Sleep Center kids will learn how important it is to skip that 10pm episode of "ICarly" or "Spongebob" to get an essential good nights rest. While touring this center kids will understand that while they are sleeping their bones grow, the body defends us against germs and that lack of sleep can make us cranky, frazzled and exhausted.
Our Brain is storing memories while we sleep.
"PLAY"
How long can you stay balanced on the beam without falling Off?
While playing around in this portion of the exhibit you can dodge musical laser beams, pedal a bike with your hands, and play a version of Whac-A-Mole where you measure your heart rate while trying to quickly tap moving lights.
This ZIKE bike didn't have a working timer when we were there {any popular interactive exhibit is going to be shown lots of love by many kids and a resulting broken part or 2 or 3} but he worked up a sweat anyway
CJ enjoyed the Super Sprowtz puppet show hosted by the creator Radha and
grooving to the music while learning the Super Sprowtz "SUPER POWER" dance moves.
While we were browsing the gift shop we bumped into Radha, which was a great ending to the day. Don't take your kids to the gift shop unless you are prepared to walk away with a Colby Carrot Puppet $26. It has now been added to CJ's Christmas wish list.
The only advise I have for you while visiting is probably to avoid the first free Friday evening of the month because it's going to be packed and you won't get to enjoy the experience for all it's worth. I say go any other weekend and pay the $11, it's well worth the money. You could even do what I did thanks to my mother-in law and clip the coupon out of the discount Entertainment bookRipleys believe it or not}, it pays for itself after two or three destinations.
*CMOM is located in The Tisch Building at 212 West 83rd Street, between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenues. Directions
Well last weekend here in the Tri-state area we got an early taste of Jack Frost's 45 degree weather and snow; while this weekend seems like its going to be the complete opposite with lots of sun and temps in the 50's range. How do you plan to spend this weekend? Will you be enjoying the outdoors or checking out some of our city's great museum exhibits and shops? Be sure to follow my Revel in *NYC* check out: series next weekend when I introduce you to some new unique shopping hot spots you are going to want to do your Christmas shopping at.
Key to Events: {E} for everyone {D} for a date {C} for the Chicas {K} for the kiddies {F} for the Fellas {P} for the pets
Friday Nov. 4th & Saturday Nov. 6th ~ Wasabassco 7th Annual Burlesque show ~
( Fri & Sat 9pm) {C} {F} {D}$25/night or $40 both nights
Since it's inception in 2004, Brooklyn-based Wasabassco Burlesque has set a new standard for glamorous glitz, stupefying showmanship, and staggering sexiness. 40 of Wasabassco's favorites will perform over six hours of risqué entertainment guaranteed to blow the roof off The Bell House!
Friday's show will include a stocking fashion show from PEEK Brooklyn featuring the ladies of Wasabassco, a pole dance show-within-a-show in the Frontier Room sponsored by X-Pole, and an exclusive engagement by Chicago's Michelle L'Amour, The Most Naked Woman, who will bring her unique and scintillating brand of knock-down drag-out beauty to Brooklyn. Saturday night features a tattoo-art runway walk of performers deliciously inked by Scarlet Sinclair of Tattoo Ritual and a special appearance by the Outer Borough Brass Band. Location: The Bell House 149 7th St (between Second and Third Aves
For more event information: http://thebellhouseny.com/
Friday Nov. 4th - Sunday Nov. 6th ~ Lucky Magazine's Ultimate Shopping Event~
( Fri.VIP party 6pm-9pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm) click here for ticket prices {C} {F}
If you are looking for deeply discounted fashions from top designers then you need to be at this event, and make sure you arrive early so not to miss out on the fabulous steals! I was watching New York Live and one of the Lucky Magazine editors were featured showing off some of the great labels who will have merchandise marked down for the event.I loved the $300 Christian Dior vintage saddle bag shown (originally about $1500 and the only one they will have ) and a gorgeous classic black Elizabeth and James dress marked to $3 from $500 (not necessarily a steal for me, but it is a beautiful dress). Other labels include: Rachel Roy, Rebecca Minkoff, Tracey Reese, Trina Turk and several more.Don't forget you can sip on some bubbly while you shop, grab a goodie bag, donate to Baby Buggy and take home a 1 year subscription to Lucky mag! Location: 441 west 14th street between 9th and 10th ave.
For more event information: http://luckyshops.com/
Friday Nov. 4th ~ American Girl Place Holiday Windows Unveiling ~
(5pm, arrive at 4:45) {E}FREE There's nothing like the windows displayed on 5th ave for the holidays! Once the holly and wreaths go up you know the season to be jolly is on it's way.
Celebrate the season with American Girl! You and your girl can be the first to see their holiday window display and enjoy treats to help you get in the spirit.
Saturday Nov. 5th ~ The Carsten Höller: Experience @ The New Museum ~
(10am-12pm/ museum open 11am-6pm ) {E}FREE for every 2 adults in a family & kids under 18
image via: condenasttraveler.tumblr.com
“For every person who comes in, it will be like exposing a film to the light and seeing what image develops" - C.H
We try to expose our oldest CJ to as many unique experiences in the city as possible, which means at times taking advantage of as many free admission days at museums as much as possible, be advised that several frugal families have the same idea in mind and some events can get rather crowded. When I think of funhouses I instantly think of Brooklyn's Coney Island, unfortunately these amusement park staples are a rarity these days. Höller was initially a scientist whose works look part laboratory and fun house and include: slides, distorted mirrors, walls and floors, and creepy corridors. I am looking forward to the steel twisty slide that will take you from the 4th floor to the 1st of the museum as you giggle and scream in delight (here's hoping we can get CJ to do it too), the beautiful mirrored carousel and to see who dares to partake in the "Giant Psycho Tank" a sensory deprivation tank. I'm intrigued based on descriptions of having an outer body and hallucinatory experience. During the Family event (recommended for children aged 4-15) re-imagine Carsten Höller’s 1991 performance Children Demonstrate for the Future, 1991, by creating posters, signs, stickers, and fliers to march in the name of the future.
Saturday Nov. 5th ~ Meet the Sprowtz at Lincoln Center ~
(11am) {K} FREE
Every first Saturday of the month the Atrium presents "Meet the Artist Saturdays" This weekend Super Sprowtz will use kid-friendly entertainment, puppets, music, story and a curriculum to Vegucate™ children about healthy eating and wellness. Through their ten super-powered vegetable characters including Colby Carrot, Sammy Spinach, Brian Broccoli and Suzy Sweetpea, Super Sprowtz delivers fun food facts in a humorous, interactive and memorable ways. Kids eat it up! I was not familiar with the super sprowtz initially but after watching a few clips of them on their site, I absolutely love them and the kids really will love all the characters. Check out their site too.
Location: David Rubenstein Atrium Broadway between 62nd and 63rd streets
For more event information: new.lincolncenter.org
Saturday Nov. 5th ~ Luminous Modernism Children’s Workshops with the Salvadori Center ~
Using the urban landscape of buildings, tunnels, and bridges, the Salvadori Center introduces children and adults alike to the wonder, beauty, and logic of architecture and engineering.Voted the most beautiful public building in Sweden (2001), Kiruna Church is a wonderful collection of triangles and squares. Built between 1909 and 1912, this church is a stand out example of geometry in architecture. Families will work with a collection of shapes and in three-dimensions to build and design their own geometric masterpieces. Location: Scandinavia House at 58 Park Avenue
For more event information: www.scandinaviahouse.org
Saturday Nov. 5th ~ Jazz for Young People: Who is Duke Ellingtion? ~
(1pm & 3pm) {K/6+} $12, $20, $28 purchase tickets online
One of the most important musicians of the 20th century, Duke Ellington wrote over 1000 compositions and kept a loyal band for over 50 years. He has been called America’s greatest composer. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis explores the inimitable style and infectious swing of the man who truly deserved the name “Duke” in this interactive, hour-long concert for families. Location: Jazz at Lincoln Center located at Broadway and 60th street
For more event information: jalc,org
Saturday Nov. 5th ~ Target first Saturdays @ the Brooklyn Museum ~ (5pm-11pm ) {C}{F} {D} FREE
After hours at the museum check out the exhibit Sanford Biggers: Sweet Funk - An Introspective. Enjoy Latin, hip hop, punk fused music from Brooklyn based artists Navegante and Ninjasonik. Watch Danny Glover in the Film To Sleep with Anger, about a drifter who finds himself living with a Los Angeles family who are reminded by him of their southern roots. There will be a dance party, a book discussion, song performances and more! Location:200 Eastern Pkwy at Washington Ave For more event information: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/visit/first_saturdays.php
Dances Patrelle previews its holiday classic, Yorkville Nutcracker, with cast in full costume performing pieces created for this event. Set in this neighborhood in 1895, the twist on Tchaikovsky's beloved ballet is a great way to start the holidays.
2011 marks the 16th Anniversary of Francis Patrelle's unique rendition of
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's holiday classic, The Nutcracker
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Looking for other great things to do this weekend? Check out Time out New yorkand Time Out Kids online and in news stands. One of my absolute favorite go to sources for things to do around NYC!!
xoxo Dellah
~ Dellah's Jubilation is only suggesting events that are thought to be fun and interesting based on opinion. Dellah's Jubilation is not responsible for cancelled events or any other event changes (time, location etc.) due to mother nature or those running the event. Please double check all links to event for updates and changes. Dellahs Jubilation is not affiliated with Time out New York or Time Out Kids New York or any other magazine. I just love their magazine and site when on the hunt for things to do. Dellah's Jubilation always intends to give proper attribution if a credit was foreseen, it was purely accidental and credit will be given where it's due. Most importantly hit the streets and have fun!
