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Monday, June 2, 9:00 a.m.
Willow School, Homewood, IL
Family Concert!
Tuesday, June 3
Jefferson School, Niles, IL
In-School Field trip for the Extended Day
Kindergarten: "Music Power Hour with Miss Carole" - 3rd session!
Wednesday, June 4
deLacey Family Education Center, Carpentersville, IL
4 Concerts for Kids!
Thursday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.
Evergreen School, Carol Stream, IL
Family Concert - we're back for our annual visit with this wonderful school!
Thursday, June 5, 4:30 p.m.
Helen M. Plum Memorial Library,
110 Maple Street, Lombard, IL
Family Concert - join us for our first visit to your library - and be prepared to move!
Info: 630-627-0316
Friday, June 6, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Full Day workshop: "DSL: Dance! Sing! Learn! - The high-speed connection between music and literacy" sponsored by StarNet, a division of the IL State Board of Education. For details and registration, go to www.wiu.edu/starnet.
Saturday, June 7, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Children's Music Network's Midwest/Great Lakes Regional Conference
WHERE: The Merit School of Music,
38 S. Peoria Street, Chicago, IL
WHAT: If you have a love of children's music - as a teacher, parent, librarian or musician - this is the place to be! A great chance to network with others, share songs and ideas, and get energized about doing music with children. 3 great workshops, a Round Robin Songswap, and even dinner in nearby Greektown afterwards!
For information contact Carole Peterson, Midwest Rep at 847-384-1404 or email:
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Check out the CMN website at: www.cmnonline.org.
June 10 - 26
Theater Stories and Songs - registration begins in February for returning students who have completed Kindergarten through 4th Grade. New students may register after March 10th. Contact Carole at for information.
Tuesday, June 10, 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross Street, Wheaton, IL
Two Family Concerts - bring the kids with their dancing shoes on!
Saturday, June 14 All day!
Arlington Early Childhood Alliance, Arlington, Texas
Annual
Early Childhood Conference - Miss Carole's the KEYNOTE, and will present 2 breakout sessions, too! If you're in the area - please come! Email me for more info!
Tuesday, June 17
Concert for Kids at King Elementary School, Dixmoor, IL
Friday, June 20, 10:30 a.m.
Gurnee Park District, Gurnee, IL
We're back outdoors for another great concert in Viking Park,
4374 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee.
Come sing and dance and celebrate the Summer Concert Series with us!
Friday, June 27
East Bank Club, Chicago, IL
2 Concerts for Kids in the morning!
Saturday, May 3, 11:30 a.m.
Neenah YMCA, 110 W. North Water St, Neenah, WI
Come join in the Y's Healthy Kids Day with lots of activities - and a Family Concert with Macaroni Soup! The event runs from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Contact the YMCA for info.
Thursday, May 8, 11:00 a.m.
Sunshine and Rainbows School, Joliet, IL
Family Concert with the Joliet Park District Pre-school program!
Thursday, May 8
Grand Prairie Elementary School, Frankfort, IL
Family Concert
Friday, May 9, 10:00 a.m.
Tree of Life Pre-School, Whitefish Bay, WI
Family Concert - Miss Carole and Alvin are back AGAIN - only they're not singing in Santa this time - come sing in Spring with a hippetty hopping good time! Call the school for ticket info.
Saturday, May 10
Champaign Public Library,
505 S. Randolph, Champaign, IL
10:30 a.m. - Family Concert - bring the kids and come see the beautiful NEW library!
1:00 - 3:00 pm - H.U.M. - Highly Usable Music Workshop for Early Childhood Teachers and Caregivers - call the library to register.
Info: 217-403-2030
Monday, May 12
Sunshine and Rainbows School, Joliet, IL
Family Concert with the Joliet Park District
- yup, we're ba-ack!
Tuesday, May 13
Washington Pre-K, Belvidere, IL
6:30 pm
Family Night Concert
Thursday, May 15, 6:30 pm
Riverdale Elementary School, Port Byron, IL
Family Concert following a day of in-class visits with Miss Carole and Alvin!
Friday, May 16
Middletown Early Childhood Center, Mahomet, IL
2 Concerts for Kids! - our annual trip to sing with these wonderful kids!
Saturday, May 17, 10:30 a.m.
Crete Public Library, Crete, IL
Family Concert - call the library for registration info
Monday, May 19
Avery Coonley School, Downers Grove, IL
"Music Power Hour with Miss Carole" for Kindergarteners
Wednesday, May 21, 10:30 a.m.
Belle Reynolds School, Oakfield, WI
This is a great beginning of a full day in the middle of Wisconsin!
Wednesday, May 21, 1:30 p.m.
Lomira Elementary School, Lomira, WI
Good Morning Concert for Kids!
Wednesday, May 21, 6:30 pm
Fond du Lac Public Library
32 Sheboygan Street, Fond du Lac, WI
Come join in a Family Concert - great fun for kids 6 and younger - and a great finish for our Day in Wisconsin!
Thursday, May 22, 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Woodland School, Gages Lake, IL
Parent Participation Day Family Concerts - let's have fun at the end of the school year!
Tuesday, May 27, 6:30 p.m.
Women's Residential Services, Vernon Hills, IL
"Music Night" sponsored by The Junior League of Chicago
Wednesday, May 28, 10:00 a.m.
Geneva Public Library, 127 James Street, Geneva, IL
Family Concert - we're SO glad to return to GPL after last year's enthusiastic welcome!
FAMILY SING! is back!
New format - come once each month and bring the family for a great sing along, dance along, do along time! See the Classes page for details - call Miss Carole for registration!
Dates: Wednesday nights: May 28, June 18 and July 16
Time: 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.
Fee: All 3 nights: $40 Pick 2 nights: $30
Call Miss Carole at 847-384-1404 to register!
Thursday, May 29, 9:45 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.
Westbrook School, Mount Prospect, IL
We're looking forward to seeing some familiar faces at these Concerts for Kids!
Saturday, May 31, 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Head to Toe Infant-Toddler Conference
sponsored by Chicago Metro AEYC
Kennedy-King College, 740 W. 63rd Street, Chicago, IL
There's a full day of workshops for providers of childcare for infants and toddlers - including Miss Carole's "Toddler Tune-Up!" workshop. For registration and the full schedule, go to www.chicagometroaeyc.org.
Saturday, April 5, time TBA
Harper Community College Early Childhood Conference, Palatine, IL
Miss Carole will be presenting workshops - check back for what and when!
Friday/Saturday, April 11 - 12
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Early Childhood Conference
Carole's Workshops:
Friday, 7:00 - 8:30 pm "The Beat Goes On"
Saturday - 2 workshops: "Back To Basics Music" and "I-Can-Do-That Music"
4:00 pm: The ECC Hootenanny, Miss Carole - Emcee
Monday, April 14, 6:30 pm
GO-AEYC sponsored Concert
at the Mt Prospect Public Library, Mt Prospect, IL
Check back for registrations info - TBA
Tuesday, April 15, 6:30 pm
Warren County Early Learning Project, Monmouth, IL
Family Concert - location TBA
Wed, April 16
Westmer School, New Boston, IL
Concert for Kids!
Wednesday, April 16, 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Warren County Early Learning Project, Monmouth, IL
Teacher In-service: DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN!
Friday, April 18
Peoria Education Partners, Peoria, IL
Workshops at IL Central College - North Campus
2-part H.U.M. - Highly Usable Music Workshop:
8:30 - 11:00 am -
DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN!
12:30 - 3:30 pm - Literacy Links to Music
Saturday, April 19
Heart of Illinois AEYC Annual Conference, East Peoria, IL
KEYNOTE and 2 break-out sessions
Wed, April 23, 9:30 am & 12:15 pm
Family Concerts at Rhodes School, River Grove, IL
Wednesday, April 23, 6:30 pm
Troy Crossroads School, Shorewood, IL
Family Concert - thanks for bringing us back yet again!
Saturday, April 26
Eleventh Annual Infant Toddler Conference
at Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL
Morning session: Tiny Tunes: Active Music for Toddlers
Afternoon session: Toddler Tune-Up - Bring a bed pillow!
INFO: email Marsha Hawley at Mhawley@kendall.edu
Saturday, April 26
Birthday Celebration at the Irish Heritage Center, Chicago - private party
Monday, April 28, 6:30 pm
Early Childhood Center of Carlinville, IL
Family Concert - To celebrate the Month of the Young Child, we'll sing, dance and even have a snowball fight! In APRIL!!!
Info: 217-854-9711
Tuesday, April 29
Early Childhood Center of Carlinville, IL
Concert for Kids!
We had fun last night - let's do it again!
Saturday, March 15
ASCD National Conference, New Orleans, LA
Saturday - 3:30 - 5:00 pm:
DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN! in Salon B at the New Orleans Hilton
Thursday, March 20
Washington Elementary School, Belvidere, IL
2 Concerts for Kids!
Monday, March 24, 6:30 pm
The Cooperative Nursery of Decatur - Benefit Concert
Join Miss Carole and Alvin in celebrating 35 years of this wonderful school!
Location: Temple B'nai Abraham
1326 W. El Dorado, Dectatur
Info: Call the school: 217-428-3161
Monday, February 4
Registration begins for Summer Stock Theater classes in Park Ridge - you may register either at the Park District or Brickton Art Center (new location across from Jewel on Busse Hwy). Classes are held M-F, 1 - 3 pm at Jefferson School, Niles from July 7 - 25th.
Tues, February 5
Quin Early Learning Center, Palos Hills, IL
2 Concerts for Kids!
February 1 and 7
Macaroni Soup Classes in Mt Prospect begin -
Tiny Tunes for 18 mos - 2 1/2 year olds
Sing'n'Shake for 2 1/2 - 4 year olds
BIG MUSIC for current 4-year old preschoolers and Kindergarteners.
To register call Carole at 847-384-1404.
Saturday, February 9, 9:00 - 10:55 a.m.
Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee, WI
Early Childhood Preschool Inservice -
"DSL: Dance! Sing! LEARN! The high-speed connection between music and literacy.
INFO: Kara Hoffmann - 262-691-5104
Wednesday, February 20
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Glenview, IL
2 Concerts for Kids!
Saturday, February 23
PSO/Illinois' Child Care Association Annual Conference, Itasca, IL
7:45 - 9:00 am - "So You Think You Can't Dance?" workshop
9:15 - 10:15 am - "Tiny Tunes" workshop
Tuesday, February 26
Woodland School, Gages Lake, IL
2 Concerts for Kids!
Thursday, January 10
H.U.M - Highly Usable Music
Teacher In-service
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Glenview, IL
Friday, January 11
Home Music Party for Children - we're glad to be back with these wonderful home daycare providers again!
Schaumburg Home Daycare Providers Association,
Schaumburg, IL
Friday, January 18
Jefferson School, Niles, IL
In-School Field trip for the Extended Day
Kindergarten: "Music Power Hour with Miss Carole" - 2nd session!
Saturday, January 19
Westmont Public Library - Family Concert!
428 N. Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL
Let's have some winter fun - an indoor snowball fight just might break out!
Saturday, January 19, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
FAMILY FUN CONCERT at Starland for Kids,
710 Robert York Avenue, Deerfield, IL
PLEASE COME! Miss Carole and Alvin are joined by fabulous children's musicians Susan Salidor from Chicago and Marci and Erin Lee from NYC for an evening of song and dance! See this great space for kids and support the Children's Music Network - all proceeds go directly to CMN. Pay at the door - $7.00 per person, Family Maximum $28. Parents, grandparents, kids under 10 - everyone will have a great time! If you have questions, call Carole at 847-384-1404.
Saturday, January 26
Chicago Metro AEYC Conference
McCormick Place, Chicago
Carole will present 2 workshops:
9 - 10:30 am Tiny Tunes - music for toddlers
2 - 3:30 pm Dancing Feet - active music for pre-schoolers
For more conference info go to www.chicagometroaeyc.org
Saturday, January 26, 7:00 pm
Family Night Concert at St. Anthony's Preschool
7661 Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL
Miss Carole and Alvin will be on hand with lots of musical fun to help celebrate St. Anthony's 35th Anniversary!
For info call 815-469-3750, x 147.
Monday, January 28, 6:30 pm
Family Night Concert
at The Joyful Noise Christian Preschool
2107 W. Lincoln, McHenry, IL
Everyone's coming in their jammies to celebrate the Learning Through Literacy program!
Tuesday, December 4
Family Night Concert - Pheasant Ridge School
Glendale Heights, IL
Wednesday, December 5, 10:30 a.m.
River Forest Community Center - KID CONCERT - it's our annual visit! Parents welcome!
Sunday, December 9, 4:00 p.m.
Miss Carole's 6th Annual Christmas Sing-Along!
Moms, Dads, and Kids - Grandmas and Grandpas, too will enjoy this hour of favorite holiday songs and stories. It's FREE! We take a free-will offering to benefit a worthy organization - in the past it's been our local PADS, New Orleans' Preschools, and the Louisiana Arts Alliance. Guest singers and storytellers make a wonderful experience for everyone.
WHERE: The South Church, 501 S. Emerson, Mt Prospect, IL
Tuesday, December 11
Women's Residential Services in Vernon Hills, IL: "Music Night" sponsored by The Junior League of Chicago
Saturday, December 15, 9:00 a.m.
"Breakfast with Santa" at United Methodist Church ,
819 E. Silver Spring Dr., Whitefish Bay, WI
Join Miss Carole, Alvin, and the Jolly Old Elf himself at the 2nd annual event!
Call the church for more info at Carpenter Shop Christian Childcare, (414) 964-8733.
Saturday, November 3, 9 - 11:00 a.m.
Dunn County Child Care Providers
E 3942 Highway 12, Menomonie, WI
H.U.M. - Highly Usable Music Workshop
Wednesday, November 7
Imagination Conference
National-Louis University Skokie Campus, Skokie, IL
8:30 a.m. - Wake-Up Concert with Macaroni Soup! (come wake Miss Carole up!)
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. DSL: Dance, Sing, Learn! Workshop
For more info and registration, go to www.nl.edu/imagine - great workshops, Keynotes and info for creative people involved in teaching!
Wednesday, November 7, 6:30 pm
Family Concert at Edgebrook Public Library
5331 W. Devon Ave, Chicago, IL
312-744-8313
Monday, November 12, 6:30 pm - 7:30pm
Schaumburg School Dist 54 Family Night
-- it's The Turkey Hop!
Stevenson School, 1414 Armstrong Lane
Elk Grove Village, IL
Saturday, November 17, 10:30 a.m.
Crete Public Library Family Concert -
Come sing and dance with Miss Carole and Alvin!
And take home a book - it's Children's Book Week!
Monday, November 19, 6:00 pm
Lincolnwood Child Care and Development Center - Family Concert! We're back for our 5th year of fun and music with these wonderful kids and their families.
Saturday, October 6, 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
GO-AEYC Conference
at Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL
8:45 - 10:15 a.m. Miss Carole's Back to Basics Music
10:30 a.m. - Noon DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN!
For info or registration, go to www.goaeyc.org
Monday, October 8
Teacher In-Service at Creme de la Creme
Early Learning Center, Naperville, IL
Wednesday, October 10, 6:30 pm
Bonnie MacBeth Learning Center Family Night,
Plainfield, IL
We're thrilled to be back - hope to see all our fans, big and little at this wonderful event!
Wednesday, October 17, 11:00 a.m.
Harold Washington Library, Thomas Hughes Children's Library,
400 S. State Street, Chicago, IL
Family Concert - bring kids for a great hour of song and movement!
Thursday, October 18
Sharing a Vision Conference
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield, IL
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. Tiny Tunes: Active Music for Toddlers
1 - 3:00 pm DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN!
To register or read all about it, go to www.sharingavision.org
Note: My fans in the area should take advantage of a wonderful performance by Dot Kane, Storyteller on Thursday, Oct 18 at 6:30 in the hotel.
Sunday, October 21, 2 pm
Fremont Public Library, Mundelein, IL
Bring the kids for a FAMILY CONCERT - be ready to jump, dance and giggle!
Tuesday, October 23
Jefferson School, Niles, IL
In-School Field trip for the Extended Day Kindergarten: "Music Power Hour with Miss Carole"
Wednesday, October 24, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Halloween Hoopla! in Schaumburg School District 54!
Blackwell School, 345 Walnut, Schaumburg, IL
Sponsored by ECDEC/ The Center: Resources for Teaching and Learning
Saturday, October 27, 11 am - 2:00 pm
We're back at the Mt. Prospect Downtown Merchant's FALL FESTIVAL!
At 1:00 Miss Carole and Alvin will be dancing in the streets again - on the 100 block of S. Wille between Prospect Avenue and Evergreen Street! - this is a great time for EVERYONE!
Thursday, September 6, Noon
Skokie Public Library Family Concert - outdoors, weather permitting - bring a blanket!
5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL
Friday, September 7, 6:30 pm
Family Concert sponsored by The Stronger Beginnings for Families Program
Belleville, IL (check back Sept 1 for location)
Saturday, September 8, 9:00 am - Noon
DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN! workshop at
Learning Journey, 225 S. High Street, Belleville, IL
Pre-school and home daycare providers will get lots of new ideas to start off the school year. For info, call Nancy Kraft, 618-473-2676. BRING A HAT!
Thursday/Friday, September 13/14
Macaroni Soup! Parent/Child Active Music Classes Fall Session begins at The South Church, 501 S. Emerson, Mt Prospect, IL. Sign up now for the 10 week session of fun and learning with Miss Carole by calling 847-384-1404.
Saturday, Sept 15
Baby PHD, Hyde Park, IL
Staff In-Service: DSL: Dance! Sing! Learn!
Wednesday, September 19
IT'S TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY! AARRGGHH!!!!
Saturday, September 22, 10:30 a.m.
Family Concert at Katie's Kids Learning Center,
Bloomington, IL
Monday, September 24, 6:30 pm
Cherished Children Learning Center
Family Night Concert
Mundelein, IL
Wednesday, September 26, 6:30 pm
Family T.I.E.S. Concert for Families in Galena, IL
(check back for location)
September 28 - 30
Children's Music Network Annual Conference in Albany, NY. Join Miss Carole and over 100 people with an interest in music for children for a weekend of workshops, sing alongs and fellowship while the leaves of upstate NY provide a beautiful locale. For more info go to www.cmnonline.org or email Carole.
Thursday, August 2, 5:30 - 9:00 pm
"Stories in the Park" sponsored by the Elmhurst Public Library
Come join Miss Carole and Alvin and some wonderful storytellers for a few hours of summer fun in the park near the library at 125 Prospect, Elmhurst, IL
For info: 630-279-8696
Tuesday, August 7, 6:30 - 8
Great Lakes Naval Air Station
Early Childhood Workshop: DSL - Dance! Sing! Learn!
Thursday, August 9
Bright Horizons of Downers Grove
"Family Night Fun Concert"
Downers Grove, IL
Saturday, August 11, 2 pm
Gurnee Days Festival - Viking Park Band Shell - FAMILY CONCERT - enjoy a beautiful day in this lovely location - lots of activities for families with young children - including MACARONI SOUP!
Sunday, August 12, 10:45 am - 5:00 pm
Illinois Storytelling Festival 2007
Come for the stories, singing and Steak Fry!
Horse Fair Park, 8105 Blivin Street, Spring Grove, IL
Read more about it at: www.storytelling.org
Macaroni Soup! performances at 11 a.m. and 1:00 p.m
Tuesday, August 14
Concordia University's 31st Early Childhood Conference
7400 Augusta Street, River Forest, IL
Info and registration: 708-209-3099
Miss Carole's workshops:
9:00 a.m. Dancing Feet
1:20 p.m. Miss Carole's Greatest Hits
Friday, August 24
Concordia Pre-school Staff In-Service
Avondale Campus, Chicago, IL
Monday, July 2
World Relief "Summer Bridges Family Literacy Event"
Wheaton, IL
Tuesday, July 10
"Daddys Night" at North Suburban Synagogue Beth-El
Highland Park, IL
Wednesday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.
Vernon Area Library Family Concert
300 Old Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, IL
call for info: 847-634-3650
We're back - come sing the old favorites, and learn some new songs to share with your children under 6!
Thurs, July 12
Schaumburg Daycare Providers Concert
Friday, July 13, 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Niles Park District Family Concert at Oak Park,
Lee/Ottowa, Niles, IL
Join the music and dancing for Families before the great music for adults in this beautiful park! Everyone is welcome!
MONDAY, JULY 16 - FRIDAY, JULY 27
Watch JEOPARDY! - Teen Tournament Summer Games - root for Greg - MISS CAROLE's SON! Stay tuned for the whole 2-week tournament to see Greg's wild ride! For those of you in the Chicago area, it's on ABC - Channel 7 at 3:30 each day.
Friday, July 20
Irving Park Lutheran Church Bible Camp Kidconcert,
Chicago, IL
Saturday, July 21, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Starnet Regions I & III
Day Camp for Early Childhood Educators
Anyone who works with young children will benefit from this FREE 5 contact hour credit workshop! Discover how music and movement enhance learning across the curriculum.
WHERE: Kishwaukee College, Malta, IL (near DeKalb)
To register or get info, contact STARnet Regions I & III, Western IL Univ., Horrabin Hall 32, Macomb, IL 61455 or go to www.wiu.edu/starnet
Friday, July 27, 1:30 p.m.
Bring a child 4 - 12 for the Brickton Art Center's "Summer Stock" Production at Jefferson School in Niles, behind Emerson Middle School. It's a rousing musical 1/2 hour directed by Miss Carole.
Dress lightly - the auditorium is not air-conditioned!
Friday, July 27
FINAL JEOPARDY! See where Miss Carole's son Greg finishes!
Friday, July 27, 7:00 p.m.
Indian Prairie Public Library "Family Concert in the Park!"
Join Miss Carole and Alvin at the South Pavillion near the Library to get your Hokey pokey-ing!
Darien, IL
call for info: 630-887-8760
Sunday, July 29, 6:30 pm
Warren County Early Learning Project
"Family Night" Concert
Monmouth, IL
Monday, July 30, 9 a.m. - Noon
Warren County Early Learning Project
Teacher Workshop: "H.U.M. - Highly Usable Music!"
Monmouth, IL
Tuesday, July 31, 11:15 a.m.
Wauconda Public Library "Teddy Bear Picnic"
801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL
For info: 847-526-6225
Bring a bear for this huggable event! We'll sing, dance - and Teddy's will take off!
Monday, June 4, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Creative Childcare Choices sponsors "H.U.M. - Highly Useable Music workshop at the American Legion Hall, Downers Grove, IL.
For info call 630-960-0676.
Tuesday, June 5
Jefferson School Extended Day Kindergarten Concerts
Park Ridge, IL
Wednesday, June 6
See Saw Daycare Concert
Plato Center, IL
Wednesday, June 6, 5:30 pm
Elk Grove Village Community Daycare
Family Concert
Elk
Grove Village, IL
Saturday, June 9, 9:45 a.m.
Head to Toe Infant/Toddler Conference
Chicago, IL
"Tiny Tunes" workshop at the Palmer House Chicago. Go to www.chicagometroaeyc.org for registration info.
Tuesday, June 12, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
2 Family Concerts at the Wheaton Library
225 N. Cross Street, Wheaton, IL
Miss Carole and Alvin return for lots of music making and fun for families with children 6 and younger!
Wednesday, June 13, 9:30 a.m.
Park Ridge Public Library - Family Concert
Kick off the Summer Reading Program for Kids with some musical fun with Miss Carole and Alvin! Call for reservations!
Friday, June 15, 10:30 a.m.
Gurnee Park District "Summer Concert Series" at the Bandshell off Grand Avenue! Come join us for an outdoor funfest of music, dancing and singing!
Gurnee, IL
Saturday, June 23, Noon
St. Baldrick's Children's Cancer Fundraiser
Toyota Park, 7900 S. Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, IL
Come join us - and our good friend and fabulous storyteller Dot Kane at 11:00 - to support this wonderful organization, and have a fabulous time, too!
Friday, June 29, 10:00 a.m.
Elk Grove Village Public Library Family Concert
1001 Wellington Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL
Call for reservations: 847-439-0447
Wednesday, May 2, 6:30 pm
Kangaroo Corner Family Night Concert, Forest Park, IL
Thursday, May 3
Trinity Lutheran Preschool, New Lenox, IL
Concert for Kids!
Monday, May 7
Washington Elementary School, Robinson, IL
2 Concerts for Kids!
Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 pm
Waukegan Park District Family Night Concert, Waukegan, IL
Thursday, May 10
Troy Crossroads School, Shorewood, IL
2 Concerts for Kids!
Friday, May 11
Tree of Life Pre-School Annual Concert for Kids/Families
Whitefish Bay, WI
Call the school for more info
Monday, May 14
Family
T.I.E.S. Family Concert
Ellizabeth, IL
Tuesday, May 15
Woodland School, Gurnee, IL
9:30 am and 1:10 pm Parent Workshops: "Singing Spinach"
10:30 am and 2:10 pm Concerts for Kids and Parents
Thursday, May 17
Middletown School, Mahomet, IL
2 concerts for kids, plus an evening Family Concert
Friday, May 18
ABC Learning Center, Savoy, IL - Concert for Kids!
Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Children's Music Network Midwest/Great Lakes Regions Conference
at The South Church, 501 S. Emerson, Mt Prospect, IL
If you are involved in ANY way with music and children, PLEASE COME! Teachers, librarians, parents, performers - all are welcome to share workshops, a public performance and the comraderie of this national organization. Miss Carole is a Director on the National Board of CMN.
PUBLIC CONCERT: 7 pm - Bring the kids, neighbors, Grandma and Grandpa for a wonderful hour of great singing, dancing and story! $5 for adults, $2 for kids!
Info: 847-384-1404
Monday, May 21, 6:30 pm
Kids Connection Family Concert, St. Charles, IL
call 630-587-9400 for information
Tuesday, May 22, 6:30 p.m.
Recognition Dinner and Keynote, CCR&R of Rock Island County
Davenport, IA
Wednesday, May 23
Evergreen School, Carol Stream, IL
2 Concerts for Kids!
Thursday, May 24, Noon
Red Balloon Nursery School Salem, WI
Family Concert
Friday, May 25
Willow School, Homewood, IL - Concert for Kids!
Tuesday, May 29
Concert for Kids!
Millburn School, Wadsworth, IL
Wednesday, May 30, 10:00 a.m.
Geneva Public Library, Geneva, IL
Family Concert
Wednesday, May 30, 6:30 p.m.
Elmhurst Academy of Early Learning, Elmhurst, IL
Family Concert
Monday, April 2
Liberty Grade School, Liberty, IL
Family Night Concert
Tuesday, April 3
Lincoln Elementary School, Macomb, IL
Concert for Kids!
Tuesday, April 3, 6:30 p.m.
Early Beginnings Parent Program Family Concert
Sponsored by the Western Illinois AEYC
Macomb, IL
Wednesday, April 11
River Forest Community Center (moved from March)
Friday/Saturday, April 13 - 14
UW-Whitewater Early Childhood Conference, Whitewater, WI
Workshop EE: Friday 7:00 - 8:30 pm: DSL: Dance! Sing! LEARN!
Session #2: Saturday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.: Toddler Tune-Up!
Session #4: Saturday, 1 - 2 p.m.: Dancing Feet
Session #6: Saturday, 4:00 pm ECC HOOTENANNY with Carole as MC!
Monday, April 16, 10:00 a.m.
Algonquin Public Library - Family Concert
2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL
Friday, April 20
Macaroni Soup invades Oshkosh, Wisconsin!
For information, contact Bethany at 920-420-0118
9:45 a.m. - Preschool/K Concert for Schools
3:30 - 5 p.m. Workshop for Teachers
6:00 p.m. Concert for Families RAT at the 20th Avenue YMCA
Monday, April 23
Willowbrook Pre-School, Anne M. Jeans Elementary School
Willowbrook, IL
Concert for Kids!
Tuesday, April 24
Share'n'Care Learning Center, North Aurora, IL
Family Concert
Wednesday, April 25, 6:30 pm
Bolingbrook Park District, Bolingbrook, IL
Family Concert - WE'RE BAAACCKK! Come see us again!
Friday,April 27, 6:30 pm
4-C / Kishwaukee College Family Night Concert
21193 Malta Road, Malta, IL
Saturday, April 28, 10 am - 1:00 pm
Early Childhood Training Workshop
sponsored by Child Care Resource Service
Urbana, IL
at Parkland College, 2400 W. Bradley Ave, Champaign, IL
DSL: Dance! Sing! LEARN! The High-Speed Connection between Literacy and Music
Info: 217-333-1956 or 800-325-5516, option 2
Monday, March 5
Einstein School, Hanover Park
2 Concerts for Kids
Tuesday, March 6
Horace Mann School, Blue Island, IL
2 Concerts for Kids!
Wednesday, March 7, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Woburn Creative Start, Woburn, Massachusetts
Teacher Workshop
Thursday, March 8, 3:00 p.m.
Family Concert to benefit the Birth - 3 Center
of Ipswich, MA
($5 suggested donation - tickets at the door)
Where: Ipswich Performing Arts Center, 134 High Street, Ipswich MA
for more
info go to www.birthtothreeipswich.org
Thursday, March 8, 6:30 p.m.
North Shore Headstart Program - Family Concert with Kitt Cox!
Carleton School, Salem, MA
Friday, March 9, 6:15 p.m.
Woburn Creative Start - Family Night Concert
Woburn, MA
Saturday, March 10, time TBA
Legacy Conference sponsored by The Learning Tree Store,
Stoneham, MA
KEYNOTE: DSL: Dance! Sing! LEARN! with Miss Carole
For info call 1-800-884-8101
Or go to http://www.tltree.com
March 11 - 13
Miss Carole will be in Los Angeles with her son for his appearance on Jeopardy!
Watch for Greg's appearance July 16 - 27 - check your local listings for the Teen Tournament!
Tuesday, March 13
River Forest Park District Pre-School
River Forest, IL
Concert for Kids! (our 5th year?!?!)
Saturday, March 24 all day!
U-W Platteville Early Childhood Conference
Platteville, WI
KEYNOTE: DSL: Dance! Sing! LEARN!
Breakout Sessions: H.U.M. - Highly Usable Music
Sunday, March 25, tentatively scheduled: 3 p.m.
PUBLIC CONCERT - Miss Carole is joined by
Alvin McGovern, Chicago's A+ children's performer
Susan Salidor, and hot off the Rosie and Friends Cruise -
Marci and Erin Lee for an afternoon of rolicking music that will have everyone dancing and singing! Proceeds to benefit the Children's Music Network. Check back for location in the Chicago area. You won't want to miss this one!
Thursday/Friday, February 1, 2
Winter session of Macaroni Soup! Parent/Child classes begins
at The South Church in Mt. Prospect.
See Classes page, or contact Miss Carole for info
Tiny Tunes, for children 18 - 30 months, and
Sing'n'Shake for 2 1/2 - 4 year olds.
Thursday, February 8, 1:00 pm
BIG MUSIC! classes begin
at The South Church in Mt. Prospect.
See Classes page, or contact Miss Carole for info
A drop-off class for older 4's and Kindergarteners.
Monday, February 12, 9:30 a.m.
St John's Lutheran School, Libertyville, IL
Concert for Kids!
Saturday, February 17 all day!
Fox Valley AEYC Annual Conference
Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL - University and Business Center KEYNOTE: DSL: Dance! Sing! LEARN!
The high-speed connection between music and literacy
Wednesday, February 21, 10:30 a.m.
Steppingstone Montessori School, Lindenhurst, IL
Concert for Kids!
Saturday, February 24
PSO-IL Conference, Wyndham Hotel, Itasca, IL
1:15 pm Active Music with Miss Carole's Macaroni Soup!
2:30 pm repeat above workshop
Sunday - Friday, January 7 - 12
Miss Carole and Alvin will be teaching and concertizing in Grenada - yes, that's the Caribbean! It's a tough job, but someone's gotta do it! Hmmm...Chicago in January, Grenada in January...what would you choose???
Thank you Wisconsin Lutheran College for sponsoring this great event!
Wednesday, January 17, 6:30 pm
Frankfort Square School - Family Night Concert
Frankfort, IL
Wednesday, January 18
Sing Alongs with Miss Carole
at Jefferson School, Park Ridge, IL
Saturday, January 20
Oklahoma Music Educators Association In-Service Workshop
Tulsa, OK
for info: www.okmea.org
Monday, January 22. a.m. session
Palatine School District In-Service, Palatine, IL
Tuesday, January 23
Schaumburg Home Daycare Association "Home Party Concert"
Schaumburg, IL
Friday/Saturday, January 26/27
Chicago Metro AEYC "Opening Minds" Conference
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 2233 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL
Friday: 2 p.m. Toddler Tune-up!
Saturday: 9 a.m. Toddler Tune-up!,
2 p.m. Active Music with Macaroni Soup!
for info: www.chicagometroaeyc.org