Upcoming Concerts and Workshops

Please note: Events marked with the dancing rat are open to the public.  Call ahead for library shows,  as they often have reservation procedures.

March 2012

Saturday, March 3, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

DeKalb 4-C / Child Care University, Dixon, IL
Keynote: The Music Imperative!

Monday, March 5, 6:30 p.m.

Joyful Noise Christian Preschool, McHenry, IL
Family Concert

Wednesday, March 7, 10:00 a.m.

River Forest Community Center Preschool, River Forest, IL Annual Family Concert - so glad to return!

Thursday/Friday, March 8/9, all day

Illinois ASCD 31st Annual Pre K - Kindergarten Conference
Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL
Join Miss Carole for 5 workshops: "Right Now Music for Spring!", "Special Focus: Phonemic Awareness Through Music" and "Miss Carole's Annual SongSwap!"
Check the conference brochure for times.

Saturday, March 10, afternoon

Children's Music Network Songswap in Evanston, IL
Join me and other CMN'ers to share songs and activities! ALL are welcome!
For more info, contact Brigid: gardengoddess1@comcast.net

Friday/Saturday, March 16/1

Annual Massachusetts AEYC Conference:
Children: Our Link to the Future
at the Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center, Westford, MA
After last year's Keynote, it's an honor to be asked back to this great conference.
Friday - join Miss Carole for a 5-hour workshop: "Sing Me a Story, Dance Me a Song!"
Saturday - take your pick, or come to both: "Right Now Music: Sing Through Spring" and "Dancing Feet!"

Monday, March 19, 6:00 p.m.

Grove Children's Preschool, Downers Grove, IL Family Concert at Indian Trail School

Wednesday, March 21, 10:00 a.m.

Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, IL
Family Concert - Bring the kids and come in for the fun!

Wednesday, March 21, 6:30 p.m.

Nibbles Playcafe, Wheeling, IL - PRIVATE PARTY

April 2012

Thursday/Friday, April 5-6

Children's Village of Davenport , Iowa
We're back for 5 concerts with the great kids and staff, and a workshop: "Sing Me a Story, Dance Me a Song!" with the teachers! Yea! And no floods this year!

Tuesday, April 10, 6:30 - 8:30 pm RAT

Arlington Heights Historical Museum,
110 W. Fremont Street, Arlington Heights, IL
PRESCHOOL TEACHER WORKSHOP:
"Music: Brain Food and Body Fuel!"
There's still time to register for this great workshop - register online at ahpd.org, in person at any Park District registration office, or by calling the Historical Museum at 847-255-1225. Open to the public! Two certificate training hours for $10. WOW!
FOR MORE INFO: click here

Wednesday, April 11, 9 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.

Horace Mann School, Blue Island, IL
Two concerts for Kids - good to see you all again!

Friday/Saturday, April 13-14

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 34th Annual Early Childhood Conference
"Stop, Teach, & Roll!"
Miss Carole returns for her 12th year! Come to learn and sing at these workshops:
1 - 3:00 pm Friday - "Dance, Sing, Shake, Ring!"
9:45 - 10:45 am Saturday -
"Right Now Music: Active Music for Spring!"
11:00 - Noon Saturday -
"Right Now Music: Active Music for Spring!"
3:30 - 4:30 pm Saturday -
"Early Childhood Hootenanny!" - Miss Carole's the Emcee!
There's still time to register - click here!

Wednesday, April 18, 6:30 p.m.

Active Learners Preschool, Clarendon Hills, IL
Annual Family Night Concert - let's have fun!

WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD

Monday, April 23, 9:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Lyle Elementary & Early Learning Center, Lyle, IL
Two Concerts for Kids!

Tuesday, April 24, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

Family Sing for Spring
at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum!
110 W. Fremont, Arlington Heights, IL
Join Miss Carole and Clarence for this 2-week class for families with children 3 - 8 years old! We'll sing, we'll dance, we'll have snowball fights!
Register online through the ahpd.org website, at any Park District Registration office, or by calling Teri Ozawa at the Historical Museum at 847-255-1225.

Wednesday, April 25, 6:30 p.m.

Gurnee Park District, 920 Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, IL Family Night Concert - Celebrate your child with a fun night of music with Miss Carole and Alvin!
What are YOU wearing???

Friday, April 27, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

StarNet Sponsored Training in Mt Vernon, IL
"DSL: Dance! Sing! LEARN!" staff training
For information contact Denise Henry: denisehenry@frontier.com, 618-833-7870

Friday, April 27, 6:15 p.m.

COME TO UNIVERSITY MALL in CARBONDALE, IL!
Miss Carole and Alvin will have everyone singing and dancing! Grab the kiddo's and put on your dancing shoes - like, it's a Kid Concert for the under 8 set!

Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m. - Noon

Southern Illinois AEYC Annual Conference,
John A Logan College, Carterville, IL
Miss Carole is the Keynote: "SINGING AND DANCING FOR ENHANCING LEARNING!"
INFO: Contact Jill Johnson, 618-534-8376
$20 for members, $25 for non-members

May 2012

Tuesday, May 1, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.

Family Sing for Spring, Week 2
at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum!
110 W. Fremont, Arlington Heights, IL
Join Miss Carole and Clarence for this 2-week class for families with children 3 - 8 years old! We'll sing, we'll dance, we'll have snowball fights! Register online through the ahpd.org website, at any Park District Registration office, or by calling Teri Ozawa at the Historical Museum at 847-255-1225.

Wednesday, May 2, 10 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Banta Early Learning Center, Menasha, WI
Two Concerts for Kids!

Sunday, May 6, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

Children's Music Network - Midwest Region Conference
WHERE: Old Town School Of Folk Music, Chicago, IL
Join Miss Carole and others who are involved in music and kids for our annual gathering. Workshops, a Songswap, networking, fellowship and songs, songs, songs!
INFO: Children's Music Network or contact Midwest Reps Brigid Finucane or Susan Salidor.

Wednesday, May 9, 1:10 & 6:30 p.m.

Washington Elementary School, Robinson, IL
A Concert for Kids, then a Family Night Concert for everyone! We're ba-ack!

Friday, May 11, 4:00 p.m.

Arlington Heights Memorial Library,
500 N. Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights, IL
FAMILY CONCERT! We're so glad to return! If you are not an AH resident, please check with the library for admission policy.

Saturday, May 12

Tyler Elementary School, DeKalb, IL
25th Anniversary Celebration - let's crow!

Monday, May 14, 9:45 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Middletown Early Childhood Center, Mahomet, IL
Our annual visit with this great center - YIPPEE!

Tuesday, May 15, 10:00 a.m.

Bartlett Park District Preschool Program, Bartlett, IL
Miss Carole's back for her annual visit - let's Shine, Shine, Shine!

Wednesday, May 16, 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Lincoln School, East Hazelcrest, IL
Two Concerts for Kids! Hello Everybody!

Thursday, May 17, 6:30 p.m.

Tiny Treasures Preschool, Grayslake, IL
Family Night Concert - let's end the school year with singing and dancing!

Tuesday, May 29, 9:00 a.m. & Noon

Ridge Early Childhood Center, Oak Forest, IL
Two Concerts for Kids!

Wednesday, May 30, 10:00 a.m.

Geneva Public Library,
127 James Street, Geneva, IL
Macaroni Soup Annual Family Concert! Grab the kiddos and come spend an hour of quality time with us!

WHERE WILL MISS CAROLE BE THIS SUMMER?
St Alphonsus - Prospect Hts, Bright Horizons - Daley Center, Niles Public Library, Belleville, IL, Lincolnshire's Independence Day Celebration, Orland Park Library, Naperville Park District's Frontier Park, Aurora ELC, Concordia EC Conference, Hoffman Estates Park District, Arlington Park Racetrack Family Day, Mt Prospect Library - IS SHE COMING TO YOUR EVENT? Call Miss Carole at 847-384-1404 to book your date now!

TO SCHEDULE A WORKSHOP OR CONCERT

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