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Rosemont Theatre has ben keeping us VERY busy this week as we visit children’s and family friendly locations throughout the North Shore suburbs, NW suburbs, and the city to support the upcoming Yo Gabba Gabba performance at Rosemont Theatre. The series premiered in 2007 and has since become a TV sensation. My son loves it and I have to say, I’ve begun to enjoy it as well. They have a great series of guests and their sets and concepts are allot of fun. I’m not sure what the Live show has in store but you can bet that my son will be there with Dad in tow.

Yo Gabba Gabba Live will be at the Rosemont Theatre for two shows on Saturday, December 5th. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

The amount of family programming that Chicago has to offer is simply stunning and as a new parent, I’m excited to take advantage of all the great offers. The Harris Theater for Music and Dance returns with the Harris Family Series that kicks off next weekend (Saturday, November 7th) with a performance by our good friends at River North Dance Company. RNDC will be hand jiving and hustling through the history of dance. Each decade from the Roaring 20′s to the Hip-Hoppin’ 90′s is brought to life in costumes, narrative and fast footwork.

DJ Beethoven and the New Millenium Orchestra will be featured for the January installment (Saturday, January 30th) as they tackle the question, What is a DJ? Are DJ’s today’s composers? Was Beethoven one of the first? Come on this exciting trip with Francesco Milioto and his New Millennium Orchestra as he spins you through an urban electronic and orchestral mix of music.

Tickets for the Harris Family Series are $10 and all shows begin at 1PM. A subscription can be purchased for all three shows for just $20. For more information log onto www.harristheaterchicago.org

Our Family and Children’s route is quickly becoming our most active specialty route that we offer here at direction tour marketing. Our family and children is an excellent opportunity to reach moms, dads, and children to promote family oriented events and programs. Our route coverage includes day care centers, park districts, retail boutiques, kid friendly restaurants, and activity centers.  Our coverage includes over 100 locations and ranges from from Hyde Park to Lake Forest. Currently, we have a number of clients reaching out to our family and children route including Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago Children’s Theatre, and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA).

Give us a call for a quote to reach children and families in the chicago area.

MCA Family Days kicked off last weekend and I took the opportunity to take my son for an afternoon of art appreciation and stimulating activities. Needless to say, it didn’t work out that way and I spent most of the afternoon trying to explain to a two year-old that he can’t eat Goldfish snacks in the galleries. Otherwise, we had an excellent time. On Family Days, the MCA sets up a number of creation stations throughout the museum to allow children and parents to interact and create works of artistic genius.  The teachers at each station are great fun and Family Days allows for a fun , affordable (read: Free) day with the family.

MCA Family Days are the second Saturday of the month and the next upcoming date is Saturday, December 12th. Keep an eye out at your favorite family destination as we’ll be distributing magnets with all of the dates listed.

“Conjunction Junction”, “I’m Just A Bill”, and all the favorites will be performed at the Wilmette Theatre as they present School House Rock Live.  We are currently in the midst of a poster distribution campaign to help build awareness for the shows.  Originally airing on ABC in the early 1970′s, School House Rock has gained cult notoriety and is still popular among kids today.  Don’t miss the limited run; only 3 performances will occur this month.

School House Rock Live is at the Wilmette Theatre every Saturday this month beginning April 11th.

When most of us think of summer camp, images of swimming in lakes and campfire singalongs race through our heads.  But Lookingglass Theatre’s summer camps offers a variety of programs for kids to learn and sharpen their stage skills.  Offering courses for kids 18 months to 18 years old, Lookingglass encourages kids to bring out that inner thespian.  We will be distributing the course catalogs all over Chicago, so be sure to pick one up.

Registration for Lookingglass Theatre’s 2009 summer camps is currently open.

Old Town School of Folk Music is known for it’s plethora of live performances and adult classes, but people forget that they have stellar kids programs as well.  From music and theater to art and dance, OTSFM offers classes for kids in preschool all the way up to their late teens.  This is a great, affordable opportunity for kids of all ages to flex their creative muscles.  In order to promote this year’s kids’ series, direction will be distributing flyers throughout the Chicago-land area to various retail locations and venues.  Be sure to pick one up, and get more info from OTSFM’s website.

The next series of kids’ classes begins March 2nd. Registration is currently open.

Usually February is a month reserved for staying indoors to hide from the intense, brutal cold Chicago offers. But, for one weekend, Millennium Park will coax families out of their homes in order to attend Frozen Fun Fest.  Featuring a wide range of activities including ice skating and theatrical performances, Frozen Fun Fest is intended for families who are sick of being cooped up during the winter, and are looking to have some fun in the cold.  And while the kids are making their way through the Ice Maze, parents can enjoy a warm beverage courtesy of Starbucks while they have their Ice Portraits taken.  Frozen Fun Fest has something to offer for all members of the family.

Frozen Fun Fest takes place at the Chase Promenade at Millennium Park February 7th-8th 10am-4pm.