Where I Have Been

December 2023

Tuesday, December 5, all morning

Child Care and Development Center, Lincolnwood, IL
Music Classes for all students!

Friday, December 8, 8:30 - 10:30 am

Condell Hospital Preschool, Libertyville, IL
Professional Development workshop

November 2023

Tuesday, November 14, all morning

Child Care and Development Center, Lincolnwood, IL
Music Classes for all students!

Thursday, November 16, 6:00 pm

Child Care and Development Center, Lincolnwood, IL
Annual Family Concert - Let's do the "Turkey Hop!"

October 2023

Friday, October 6, 10 am & 1-3 pm

Menasha Joint School District
with Elisha Smith Public Library, WI
10 am Public Family Concert at the library
1-3 pm Workshop for EC teachers

Tuesday-Thursday, October 10-12

Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, MO
Miss Carole will be visiting 3 schools and the library
for 7 concerts and a workshop!
To register for any events contact the library.
Whee - Missouri here I come!

Saturday, October 14, 11:15 am - 12:30 pm

GO-AEYC Preschool Educator Conference,
Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL
Workshop: "No Child Left on Their Behind!"
Register online closing soon!

Tuesday, October 17, all morning

Child Care and Development Center, Lincolnwood, IL
Music Classes for all students!

Wednesday, October 18, 10:00 and 11:30 am

Advance Preschool, Hoffman Estates, IL
Two Concerts for Kids! I'm back!!!

Saturday, October 21, 9 am - Noon

Community Child Care Connection, Springfield, IL
Workshop for Early Childhood educators:
"Music & Movement: Why? How? What?

Thursdays, October 26 - November 16

Macaroni Soup Music Parent-Child Classes
in Mt Prospect
Fall Session #2:
Tiny Tunes for 1.5 - 3 year olds 9:30 - 10 am
Sing'n'Shake for 3-5 year olds 10:15 - 10:55 am
Contact Carole for registration and information.

August 2023

Wednesday, August 3, 10 am

Lutz Family Center, Highland Park, IL
Two Concerts for Kids!

Monday, August 28, 11 am

Glenview Public Library, Glenview, IL
OUTDOOR FAMILY CONCERT in JACKSON PARK!
Join Miss Carole rain or shine (at the library if rain)

July 2023

Wednesday, July 5, 10 am

JCYS Northwest Family Center
Two concerts for kids!

Thursdays, July 6-27, 9:30 am

Miss Carole's Summer Sing for Families in Mt Prospect, IL
Registration will begin in early May - watch FB for announcements!

Friday, July 7, 10 & 10:45 am

Goddard School of Schaumburg, IL
Concerts for Kids - let's sing in the sunshine!

Friday, July 14, 9:30 am

Lake Villa District Library, Lindenhurst, IL
Family Concert - call library for registration protocol

Tuesday, July 18, 10:00 am

Wesley Daycare, Glenview, IL
Annual Concert for Kids!

Wednesday, July 19, 10 am

Advance Preschool, Hoffman Estates
Two concerts for kids!

Monday, July 24, 10 am

First Congregational Learning Center, Downers Grove, IL
Toddler Music Time! I'm singing with the littles!

Wednesday, July 26, 10 am

KinderCare Learning Center of Tinley Park
Concert for Kids!

June 2023

Tuesday, June 6, Noon

Palatine Park District, Fred Hall Amphitheater, Palatine, IL
Outdoor Concert for Families - bring a blanket and picnic if you'd like!

Wednesday, June 7, 10 am

St Barnabas School, Chicago, IL
Concert for Kids!

Friday, June 9, 10:15 am

Hoffman Estates Park District - Vogelei Park, HE, IL
Miss Carole's back to kick-off summer with a Concert for Families!
Bring a blanket to sit on and put on your dancing shoes!

May 2023

Tuesday, May 2, 6:00 pm

Fox Valley Park District Preschool, Aurora, IL
Spring Fling Family Fun Night!
Miss Carole returns to sing, dance and play!

Wednesday, May 3, 9:30 - 11 am

Lincoln Story League, Streamwood, IL
Miss Carole returns to share a workshop with librarians:
Early Literacy through Music & Movement

Thursday, May 4, 2 - 7:30 pm

Calhoun Smart Start, Hardin, IL
Miss Carole's coming to sing with the whole program - PreK kids, Babies & Toddlers with their adults, and cap it all off with a Family Concert! It's gonna be epic!

Friday, May 5, 6:00 pm

Stronger Beginnings, Belleville, IL
Family Concert!

Saturday, May 6, 9 - 11:30 am

CCR&R Program Spring Conference, Collinsville, IL
Miss Carole will share a keynote full of ideas and fun!
EC Music & Movement: WHY? HOW? WHAT?"
Contact CCR&R for details.

Tuesday, May 16, 9:30 - 11:15 am

Lincolnwood Child Care & Development Center, IL
May music classes for all

Tuesday, May 16

Catch Miss Carole on FB page: Planting Seeds Of Love!
 

April 2023

Saturday, April 1, 9 - 11:30 am

Madison County Outreach Partnership - Family Fun Day!
Morris University Center, SIU campus-Edwardsville
Miss Carole will share 2 concerts for families amidst lots of fun activities!

Monday/Tuesday, April 3-4

D.62 Early Learning Center, Des Plaines, IL
Miss Carole's back to celebrate the Week Of The Young Child with 6 concerts!

Thursdays, April 6-May 18

Macaroni Soup Parent/Child Music Classes Spring Session
At Trinity UM Church, Mt Prospect
Tiny Tunes - for 1.5-2.5 year olds with adult
Sing'n'Shake - for 2.5-5 year olds with adult
Contact Miss Carole for registration/info

Tuesday, April 11, 10:30 am

Mother's Day Out Preschool, Elm Grove, WI
Annual Concert for Kids!

Wednesday, April 12, 10:15 & 11 am, 1:00 pm

Elk Grove Park District Preschool, IL
Three Concerts for Kids! Let's do it again!

Thursday, April 13, 6:00 pm

Batavia Early Childhood Center, IL
Concert for Families! In-person again!

Friday, April 14, 2:30-3:30 pm

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Early Childhood Conference - virtually yours.
Miss Carole will present a virtual-live workshop!
PUPPETS: Terrific Teaching Tools in Early Childhood!
AND catch her recorded workshop all month long:
Music & Movement for EC: WHY? HOW? WHAT?
Register for these and many excellent workshops HERE.

Sunday, April 16

Catch Miss Carole on FB page: Planting Seeds Of Love!
 

Monday, April 17, 10:30 am & 12:45 pm

Geneva Early Learning Program, Geneva, IL
Two Concerts for Kids!

Tuesday, April 18, 9:30 - 11:15 am

Lincolnwood Child Care & Development Center, IL
April music classes for all

Friday, April 21, 10:30 am & 1:00 pm

Oak Lawn Hometown School District 123, IL
2 Virtual Concerts for Families!

Saturday, April 22 3:15 pm

Delta Kappa Gamma Convention, Oakbrook, IL
Miss Carole will present a workshop for educators:
Visual Literacy Through Music
Contact organization for registration info.

Monday, April 24, 10:00 am

John Schroder Early Childhood Center, Lombard, IL
Concert for Families! Lets sing'n'move together!

Thursday, April 27, 6:30 pm

Elizabeth Meyer School, Skokie, IL
Family Concert - finally in person! YAY!

March 2023

Thursday/Friday, March 2/3

Illinois ASCD PreK & K Conference, Schaumburg, IL
Join Miss Carole for 2 workshops each day, and come chat in the Exhibit Hall!
PUPPETS - Terrific Teaching Tools in Early Childhood
Music & Movement for Pre-K & K
-- WHY? HOW?, WHAT?

Saturday, March 4, 9:45 - 11 am

Infant-Toddler Conference, Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL
Workshop:
"Toddlers: They Sing, They Move, They LEARN!

Monday, March 13, 10:00 am

Child's Voice School, Wood Dale, IL
Annual Concert for Kids! YAY!

Tuesday, March 14, 9:30 - 11:15 am

Lincolnwood Child Care & Development Center,
Lincolnwood IL
March music classes for all

Thursday, March 16

Catch Miss Carole on FB page: Planting Seeds Of Love!

Friday, March 24, 10:00 am

Culver School, Niles, IL
Family Concert!

February 2023

Wednesday, February 1, 9:30 am

Crown of Life Christian Academy, Fort Atkinson, WI
Concert for Kids (lots of them!)

Friday, February 10, 8:30 & 9:30 am

D.63 Early Childhood Center, Des Plaines, IL
Two Concerts for Blended Preschool Families

Monday, February 13, 10:15 am & 1:15 pm

Willow Springs Learning Center, Menomonee Falls, WI
Two Concerts for Kids to kick-off February Fun Week!

Wednesday, February 15, 10:15 - 11:15 am

Trinity Preschool, Mt Prospect, IL
January music classes for all

Thursdays, February 16 - March 16, 9:30 & 10:15 am

Macaroni Soup Parent/Child Music Classes
Winter Session #2 begins
Trinity UMC-Mt Prospect
Tiny Tunes for 1.5-2.5 year olds w.adult 9:30 -10 am
Sing'n'Shake for 2.5 -5 year olds w.adult 10:15-10:55 am
contact Miss Carole for registration/info

Tuesday, February 21, 9:30 - 11:15 am

Lincolnwood Child Care & Development Center,
Lincolnwood, IL
January music classes for all

Friday, February 24, 10 am & 1:15 pm

Minooka Primary School, Minooka, IL
Concerts for Kids!

January 2023

Thursdays, January 12, 9:30 & 10:15 am

Macaroni Soup Parent/Child Music Classes
Winter Session #1 begins
Trinity UMC-Mt Prospect
Tiny Tunes for 1.5-2.5 year olds w.adult 9:30 -10 am
Sing'n'Shake for 2.5 -5 year olds w.adult 10:15-10:55 am
contact Miss Carole for registration/info

Friday, January 13, 10 am

River Grove School, River Grove, IL
Concert for Kids!

Tuesday, January 17, 9:30 - 11:15 am

Lincolnwood Child Care & Development Center, IL
January music classes for all

Wednesday, January 18, 10:15 - 11:15 am

Trinity Preschool, Mt Prospect, IL
January music classes for all

Tuesday, January 24, 10 am & 1 pm

Palos West Elementary School, Palos Park, IL
Two Concerts for Kids!

December 2022

Saturday, December 3, afternoon

Private Party!

Tuesday, December 6, 9:30 - 11:15 am

Lincolnwood Child Care & Development Center, IL
December music classes for all

Wednesday, November 7, 10:15 - 11:15 am

Trinity Preschool, Mt Prospect, IL
December music classes for all

Monday/Tuesday, December 19/20

District 62 Early Learning Center, Des Plaines, IL
SIX Concerts for Kids, Parents & Teachers!
Miss Carole loves this annual visit to sing'n'jingle!

Tuesday, December 20

Trinity Preschool, Mt Prospect, IL
Family Winter Celebration Concert

November 2022

Wednesday, November 2, 2:00 - 3:30 pm

St Charles Public Library, St Charles, IL
Workshop for librarians: “Visual Literacy & Active Music: Brain Food, Body Fuel!”

Tuesday, November 8, 9:30 - 11:15 am

Lincolnwood Child Care & Development Center, IL
November music classes for all

Wednesday, November 9, 10:15 - 11:15 am

Trinity Preschool, Mt Prospect, IL
November music classes for all

Thursday, November 17, 1:00 pm

FB LIVE for Early Childhood Global Masterminds
Join the page so that you can access the Magical Musical Moment!

Thursday, November 17, 6:00 pm

Lincolnwood Child Care & Development Center, IL
Family Concert to celebrate autumn's bounty!

Tuesday, November 22, 10 am

Old St Mary's School, Chicago, IL
Annual Concert for Kids!

October 2022

Monday, October 10, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm

Kids Work Chicago IL - Teacher in-service
“Movement & Music for Active Learners”

Friday/Saturday, October 14-15

Illinois Association for the Education of Young Children
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield, IL
Friday:
  8 am Sing Along for Teachers
  10:45 - 12:15 Music to Engage Infants & Toddlers
  12:45 Exhibit Hall Demo: Stretchy Bands!
Saturday:
  9 - 10:30 Using Music to Increase Kind
         & Caring Behavior
  10:45 - 12:15 Music to Engage Infants & Toddlers

Tuesday, October 18, 9:30 - 11:15 am

Lincolnwood Child Care & Development Center, IL
October music classes for all

Wednesday, October 19, 10:15 - 11:15 am

Trinity Preschool, Mt Prospect, IL
October music classes for all

Wednesday, October 26, 10 am

St Giles School, Oak Park, IL
Preschool Concert for Kids!

Thursday, October 27, 9:30 & 10:15 am

Macaroni Soup Parent/Child Music Classes
— Fall Session #2 begins
Trinity UMC-Mt Prospect
Tiny Tunes for 1.5-2.5 year olds w.adult 9:30 -10 am
Sing'n'Shake for 2.5 -5 year olds w.adult 10:15-10:55 am
contact Miss Carole for registration/info

Saturday, October 29, 10 am

Illinois Storytelling Festival - Fall Family Event ONLINE!
$5 donation per family appreciated, or free is needed.

August 2022

Tuesday, August 1 3:00 pm

Hales Corners Lutheran School, Hales Corners WI
Concert for Kids and Teacher Inservice: "Making Your Puppets Sing!"

Friday, August 12 5:30 pm

"ENCANTO!" Movie Night at Trinity UMC, Mt Prospect, IL
Join Miss Carole at 6 for pre-movie sing-along in Spanish!

Thursday, August 18 6:00 pm

District 59 Early Learning Center, Mt Prospect, IL
Back-to-School Family Night Concert and picnic!

Tuesday, August 23 4:30 - 6:30 pm WEBINAR

Star Net Region II webinar: "Building Visual Literacy Through Music!"
Register: HERE It's FREE, it's FUN, and it'll give teachers & librarians some new musical ideas!

Wednesday, August 24 10:00 am

Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL
Family Concert! Please check with library for registration process.

Thursday, August 25 9:00 am CST ONLINE

Early Childhood Global Masterminds FB Group
Magical Musical Moment with Miss Carole
Short Webinar: "Back-To-School Music for ALL!"
It's FREE - but you have to "join" the group (suggested to do it in advance)

June 2022

Thursday, June 16 on Facebook!

Planting Seeds Of Love FB Group
Miss Carole is a monthly contributor to this page for songs for children that promote love, peace, joy and song for and to children and the adults who interact with them. Catch Carole on the 16th of every month.

Thursday, April 21 6:30 - 7:30 CT

The Children's Music Network's
Early Childhood Affinity Group virtual meeting.
This month it's a social/networking meeting - a relaxed forum to talk about topics from children's music work to what's happening in our lives. To receive the link you must register. Non-CMN members please contact Carole directly to register. 

Thursday, June 23 9:00 am Central Time — FB-LIVE!

Early Childhood Global Masterminds FB Group
Join Miss Carole for a Magical Musical Moment (actually about 20 minutes) as she shares great songs for Early Childhood teachers to use in their classrooms and parents to sing with their children. You must "join" the group to see the LIVEstream, or you can wait for the recording to appear on Macaroni Soup with Miss Carole's FB page.

Friday, June 24 10:00 am

Hoffman Estates Park District, Hoffman Estates, IL
Vogelei Park Family Concert - bring a blanket and dance down the hill with Miss Carole!

May 2022

Wednesday, May 4 9:15 am - 1:30 pm

Player Early Childhood Center, Justice, IL
FOUR Concerts for Kids! We'll be singing and
dancing for sure!

Saturday, May 14 3:30 pm

Trinity UMC Preschool "Rock The Block"
FUN-draising Party
Miss Carole will kick-off the party with music, then there's time for treats, playground and more!

Monday, April 16 on Facebook!

Planting Seeds Of Love FB Group
Miss Carole is now a monthly contributor to this love-ly page for songs for children that promote love, peace, joy and song for and to children and the adults who interact with them. Catch Carole on the 16th of every month.

Thursday, May 19 6:30 - 7:30 CT

The Children's Music Network's
Early Childhood Affinity Group virtual meeting.
This month it's a workshop – watch for the speaker announcement on CMN's website. To receive the link you must register and pay the workshop fee. Non-CMN members please contact Carole directly to register. Always food for thought in these excellent workshops!

Friday, May 20 8:45 am - 2 pm

Lincoln Primary School, Bellwood, IL
FOUR Concerts for Kids - let's end the school year with music!

Thursday, May 26 9:00 am Central Time — FB-LIVE!

Early Childhood Global Masterminds FB Group
Join Miss Carole for a Magical Musical Moment (actually about 20 minutes) as she shares great songs for Early Childhood teachers to use in their classrooms and parents to sing with their children. You must "join" the group to see the LIVEstream, or you can wait for the recording to appear on Macaroni Soup with Miss Carole's FB page.

Thursday, May 26 6:30 pm

Devonshire Preschool/Skokie Park District, Skokie, IL
FAMILY CONCERT - outdoors! Let's wrap-up a great school year and celebrate with song!

April 2022

Week Of The Young Child 2022! Sing & Celebrate!

Monday, April 4 anytime!

IL-AEYC commissioned Miss Carole to create a
Music Time Kids and their families for Music Monday – and it's available HERE!

Monday, April 4 6:30 - 8 pm

IL-AEYC is celebrating Music Monday of WOYC
by offering teachers a FREE 90-minute workshop
with Miss Carole:
"Music & Movement For Early Childhood:
WHY? HOW? WHAT? WHEN?"

Register at www.IllinoisAEYC.org
On Zoom or FB-LIVE.

Tuesday-Wednesday, April 5-6

D.62 Early Learning Center, Des Plaines, IL
SIX Concerts for Kids - yup, Miss Carole's back
and she's bringing The Birds!

Friday, April 8

Springfield Early Learning Center, Springfield, IL
THREE Concerts for Kids - long time no see and happy
to be back!
One Lunch & Learning workshop for teachers:
"Visual Literacy Through Music"

Wednesday, April 13 10:15 & 10:50 am

Trinity United Methodist Preschool, Mt Prospect, IL
Monthly Music & Movement Class

Saturday, April 16 on Facebook!

Planting Seeds Of Love FB Group
Miss Carole is now a monthly contributor to this love-ly page for songs for children that promote love, peace, joy and song for and to children and the adults who interact with them. Catch Carole on the 16th of every month.

Thursday, April 21 6:30 - 7:30 CT

The Children's Music Network's
Early Childhood Affinity Group virtual meeting.
This month it's a song swap – bring a song to share or join us to "just listen". To receive the link you must register. Non-CMN members please contact Carole directly to register. Need new songs for your classroom, library or concert? Ya gotta come!

Tuesday, April 26, 6:00 p.m.

Fox Valley Park District Preschool, Aurora, IL
"Spring Fling!" is back, and Miss Carole's back, too! YAY!!!

Wednesday, April 27 10:15, 11 & 1:00

Elk Grove Park District Preschool, Elk Grove Village, IL
THREE Concerts for Kids! Let's get hoppin'!

March 2022

Saturday, March 5, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Southern IL Chapter of the National Assoc for the Education of Young Children
John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL
Keynote: "Making Music Is Like Eating Your Veggies!"
We'll sing, dance and LEARN together! No spinach will be hurt in the process.
Watch the SI-AEYC website for registration details.

Tuesday/Wednesday, March 15-16,

IL-ASCD PreK & Kindergarten Conference
Renaissance Hotel/Conference Center, Schaumburg, IL
Two days of top-notch learning opportunities!
Join Carole for workshops on both days:
Music and Movement for Early EARLY Childhood
Know Better, Do Better: Making Informed Music Choices for Your Classroom
Registration is now open HERE!

February 2022

Tuesday, February 1, 9:30 a.m.

Crown of Life Christian Academy, Fort Atkinson, WI
Lutheran Schools join together for our annual visit! YAY!

Wednesday, February 16, 10:15 a.m. & 1:15 p.m.

Willow Springs Learning Center, Menomonee Falls, WI
Two concerts for preschoolers - Miss Carole returns - let's get dancing!

Thursday, February 17, 9:30 & 10:15 a.m.

Macaroni Soup Parent-Child Classes
Winter Session #2 begins!
Trinity United Methodist Church, Mt Prospect
Tiny Tunes: 9:30 - 10 a.m.
– for 18 mos - 2.5 year olds with adult
Sing'n'Shake: 10:15 - 10:55 am
– for 2.5 - 5 year olds with adult
Email Carole for info & registration

Tuesday, February 22, 9 a.m. - Noon

Growing Place Preschool, Lombard, IL
Staff In-service: "Music & Movement to Enhance Learning & Literacy!"

January 2022

Thursday, January 13, 9:30 & 10:15 a.m.

Macaroni Soup Parent-Child Classes
Winter Session #1 begins!
Trinity United Methodist Church, Mt Prospect
Tiny Tunes: 9:30 - 10 a.m.
– for 18 mos - 2.5 year olds with adult
Sing'n'Shake: 10:15 - 10:55 am
– for 2.5 - 5 year olds with adult
Email Carole for info & registration

Tuesday, January 25, 9:30 & 10:15 am

Hales Corners Lutheran School, WI
Two concerts for Kids with Miss Carole!
Get ready to sing and move!

Monday, January 31, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Immaculate Conception School, Chicago
Three concerts for preK and K - Miss Carole's back!

October 2021

Thursday, October 7, 3:00 - 4:15 pm

Sharing a Vision Conference - Virtual!
Carole's workshop: "Singing and Dancing Toward Kindness"
See the whole 2-day schedule on their website!

Sunday - Sunday, October 3-10,
see schedule at childrensmusic.org

The Children's Music Network annual conference - all-virtual!
Carole Stephens is the chair of this year's conference. It offers 15 great workshops (new virtual schedule coming soon), a Keynote by Pierce Freelon and lots of chances to learn and share with people who interact musically with children of all ages. Performers, songwriters, librarians, teachers, parents - there's something for all of you!
Check out "Together Tomorrow!" TODAY!

September 2021

Tuesday, September 14, 10:30 am

Thomas Ford Memorial Library, Western Springs, IL
Family Concert - join Miss Carole for musical fun!

Wednesday, September 15, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Park Ridge Public Library, Park Ridge, IL
Early Childhood Workshop - in-person! Call the library for registration - it's free, but you need to register.
Join Miss Carole for "Sing! Dance! LEARN! Music and Movement for Early Childhood!"

Wednesday, September 29, 10:30 am

Mother's Day Out Preschool, Elm Grove, WI
Miss Carole returns to share a Concert for Kids!

July 2021

Tuesday, Juy 6, 11:15 am

Jr Gan Israel School, Evanston, IL
Concert for Kids with Miss Carole & Clarence

Wednesday/Thursday, July 7-8

Prairie Pride/College Community School District,
Cedar Rapids, IA
FIVE Concerts for Kids with Miss Carole!
Whoo-hoo - I'm back!

Friday, July 9

Palatine Park District, Palatine, IL
Family Concert with Miss Carole and Clarence at the
Fred P Hall Amphitheater

Tuesday/Wednesday, July 13/14

Star Net Region VI, Illinois
Workshop for Early Childhood professionals: "I'm Singing, I'm Dancing, I'm LEARNING!"
Tuesday, July 13 - 9:30 - 11:30 am
Wednesday, July 14 - 1:30 - 3:30 pm (same content as Tuesday)
Register HERE

June 2021

Friday, June 4, 10:00 am

Old St Mary's School, Chicago, IL
Virtual Concert for Kids with Miss Carole!

Thursday, June 17, 9:30 & 10:15 am

The Goddard School of Vernon Hills
Outdoor In-person Concerts for Kids with Miss Carole

May 2021

Saturday, May 1, 11:00 am

Beverly Arts Center, Chicago, IL
IN-PERSON Family Concert with Miss Carole!
You MUST register in advance by contacting BAC!

Wednesday, May 5, 9:30 am

Lincoln School, Brookfield, IL
Virtual Concert for Kids with Miss Carole - Part 1

Thursday, May 6, 9:30 am

Immanuel Lutheran School, Downers Grove, IL
Concert for Kids with Miss Carole

Friday, May 7, 9:00 am & 12:30 pm

Early Childhood Education Center, Wood Dale, IL
Virtual Concerts for Kids with Miss Carole

Monday, May 17, 12:30 pm

Lincoln School, Brookfield, IL
Virtual Concert for Kids with Miss Carole - Part 2

Wednesday, May 19, 6:00 pm

Addison Early Learning Center, Addison, IL
Virtual Family Concert with Miss Carole & Clarence

Thursdays, May 20 - June 10

Macaroni Soup Music Classes in Mt Prospect, IL
OUTDOOR Family Sing at Trinity UMC
For families with 2-5 year olds, following CDC guidelines.
Information at MacaroniSoup.com, or Contact Miss Carole.
Limited availability. Do it soon!

Tuesday, May 25, 11:00 am

Daniel Boone Regional Library, Columbia, MO
Family Concert with Miss Carole!
Register on the library website or call the Children's Department.

April 2021

Saturday, April 3, 3:00 pm

Trinity United Methodist Spring Fun!
Registration is required at Trinity UMC
Miss Carole will be leading musical fun - join her!

Wednesday, April 7

Child's Voice School, Wood Dale, IL
Miss Carole will be Zooming-ing in for 4 classroom visits!

Tuesday, April 13, 12:30 & 6:00 pm

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Fennimore, WI
12:30 - 1:30 Virtual Workshop for EC students/teachers
6:00 Virtual Early Childhood Family Concert

Thursday, April 14, 6:00 pm

Hawthorne Early Childhood School, Wheeling, IL
Miss Carole and Clarence are Zooming-in to sing & dance - without missing a beat!

Friday, April 16, 10:00 am

Schaumburg Township District Library, IL
Call or register online for this Virtual Family Concert with Miss Carole and Clarence!

Wednesday, April 21, 6 - 7:30 pm

Dubuque Public Library and Iowa CCR&R
Workshop: "I'm Singing, I'm Dancing, I'm LEARNING!"
For Early Childhood teachers and Youth Librarians
Call Carnegie-Stout Public Library to register.

Thursday, April 22, 6:15 pm

Batavia Early Learning Center, IL
Virtual Family Concert with Miss Carole!

Friday, April 23, 7 pm CST

Launch of the "Know Better Do Better Project" with virtual live performances at Club Passim, Cambridge, MA.
Tune-in and catch Miss Carole and many other songwriters talk about the process of re-imagining songs with troubled pasts into songs that invite a bright future!

Saturday, April 24, 4:30 EST

New England Folk Dance Festival 2021
The Children's Music Network partners with NEFFA to present a Virtual Family Song Circle with 4 performers sharing the screen: Nancy Hershatter, Miss Carole of Macaroni Soup, Joanie Calem and Jackson Gillman. Free, but please give a donation to NEFFA if you can! Miss Carole attended this festival from age 2-22.

Monday, April 26, 11 am EST

Plaistow Public Library, Plaistow NH
Virtual Family Concert with Miss Carole!

Tueday, April 27, 6:30 pm

Creative Play and Nature Play Preschool, Aurora, IL
SPRING FLING! Miss Carole and Clarence will join this delightful school for the 10th year!

Thursday, April 29, 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Star Net Region II, Illinois
Workshop for Early Childhood teachers & providers
"Music For Early Childhood: new songs, favoirtes & some to retire!"
Register with Star Net Region II

September 2020

Thursdays, September 24 - November 19

Miss Carole's Parent/Child classes will be on Zoom for the Fall Session! Please note new times & age groups.
Tunes'n'Tots - 10:00-10:30 am
2 year olds through Early 3's with adult
Noon Tunes - Noon-12:30 pm
PreK and K's with adult nearby
For info and registration contact Carole@macaronisoup.com or 847-384-1404
You may participate from anywhere in the USA - tell friends and relatives!

August 2020

Tuesday, August 4 4:30 pm

SC Johnson Picnic, Racine, WI
Family Concert!

April 2020

Wednesday, April 1, 9:30 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.

Horace Mann School, Blue Island, IL
Two Concerts for Kids!

Friday/Saturday, April 3/4

UW-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
43rd Annual Early Childhood Conference
Join Miss Carole and all the excellent presenters for hours of learning and sharing!
Friday:
12:30 - 3:30 "I'm Singing, I'm Dancing, I'm LEARNING!"
Saturday:
Time TBA "Tiny Tunes for Terrific Learners"
Time TBA "Creating a Music-full Classroom"

THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD - LET'S CELEBRATE with MUSIC!

Monday/Tuesday, April 13/14, 9:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

District 62 Early Learning Center, Des Plaines, IL
Three Concerts for Kids and more!
Monday: 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 15, 6:15 p.m.

Batavia Early Childhood Center, Batavia, IL
Family Concert - Miss Carole and Clarence are happy to return!

Thursday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.

Player Early Childhood Center, Justice, IL
Family Concert - let's celebrate the Week of the Young Child!

Friday, April 17, 9:30, 10:15, 1:30 & 2:15

Hawthorne Early Childhood School, Wheeling, IL
Four Concerts for Kids! What a way to wrap up the Week of the Young Child!

Wednesday, April 22, 9:00 a.m.

Peace Lutheran PreK, Hartford, WI
Concert for Kids - parents invited! Put on your dancing shoes!

Thursday, April 23, 5:45 p.m.

Addison Early Learning Center, Addison, IL
Family Concert - let's sing together!

Monday, April 27, 6:00 p.m.

Fox Valley Park District Preschool, Aurora, IL
Spring Fling Annual Family Concert!

March 2020

Thursday/Friday, March 5/6

IL-ASCD 39th Annual PreK - Kindergarten Conference
Illinois Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL
Join Miss Carole for jam-packed days of learning!
Each day:
11:45 "Singable Songs and Fingerplays for Developing Early Literacy Skills, Attention and Community"
1:15 "Dancing and Movement to Encourage Physical Skills, Appropriate Touch and Rhythm, Pattern and Sequence"
Conference website and registration click HERE

Saturday, March 7, 7:30 a.m. - 2 pm

Infant Toddler Conference at Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL
10:00 - "Music & Movement with Infants!"
12:30 - "Music & Movement with Toddlers!"

For registration and information check the college website.

Wednesday, March 11, 9:00 a.m.

River Grove School, River Grove, IL
Concert for Kids Plus - parents invited to join us!

Saturday, March 14, 1:30 & 3:00 p.m.

UW-Platteville, Platteville, WI
40th Annual UW-Platteville Early Childhood Conference
A full-day of learning offered. Join Miss Carole at:
1:30 workshop: Active Music for Active Learners!
3:00 Closing Keynote: Sing Your Way Home!

Saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m.

Waukesha Public Library, Waukesha, WI
Bright Beginnings workshop for Early Childhood professionals
10:30 - 11:30 "I'm Singing, I'm Dancing, I'm LEARNING!"

February 2020

Wednesday, February 5 10:00 a.m.

All Saints Catholic Academy, Naperville, IL
Concert for PreK/K students - let's warm up a winter day!

Tuesday, February 18, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

StarNet Region II, LaGrange, IL
Full Day Workshop: "Active Music for Active Learners!"
For registration and info: click HERE

Tuesday/Wednesday, February 25/26, 9:30 a.m.

Providence Catholic Children's Academy, New Lenox, IL
Two Concerts for Kids! Miss Carole and Clarence are back to sing'n'dance!

Friday, February 28, 10:15- Noon

Kane County Inservice Day, Geneva, IL
Workshop acceptance pending - check their website.

Friday, February 28, 6:30 p.m.

Sward Elementary School, Oak Lawn, IL
Preschool Family Dance with Miss Carole & Clarence

January 2020

Friday, January 3, 10:00 a.m.

Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross Street, Wheaton, IL Family Concert - Ring in the New Year with Miss Carole and Clarence!

Monday, January 6, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Champaign Early Childhood Center, Champaign, IL
Workshop for teachers: "ACTIVE MUSIC!"

Monday, January 13, 9:30, 1:30 & 5:30

Champaign Early Childhood Center, Champaign, IL
Two daytime Concerts for Kids! Family Night Concert - Active Music for the whole family unit!

Wednesday, January 15, 9:45 & 10:30 a.m.

Penny Lane School, Chicago Ridge, IL
Two Concerts for Kids - we love our annual visit!

Thursday, January 16, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Macaroni Soup Parent/Child Music Classes
Winter Session begins!
Trinity United Methodist Church, Mt Prospect
For info about the 10-week session CLICK HERE Registration is open!

Thursday, January 23, 6:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Glenview, IL
"Jammin' in Jammies" Family Concert - no sleeping here!

Monday, January 27, 9:30 a.m. & Noon

Independence Center for Early Learning, Bartlett, IL
Two Concerts for Kids - we're ba-ack! Let's have a Snowball Freeze Fight!

Wednesday, January 29, 9:30 a.m.

Crown of Life Christian Academy, Fort Atkinson, WI
Concert for Kids with the combined Lutheran schools in the area! This concert is an annual blast!

Friday, January 31 times TBA

Opening Minds Conference, Chicago, IL
Fairmont Hotel, Millenium Park
For info: https://www.openingmindsusa.org/opening-minds-2020/
Two workshops:
"I'm Singing, I'm Dancing, I'm LEARNING!"
"Creating a Music-Full Classroom!"

Miss Carole will be sharing selections from her newest cd as well as songs and movement opportunities that are loved by children and those who care for them alike!

December 2019

Tuesday/Wednesday, December 17/18

District 62 Early Learning Center, Des Plaines, IL
Tuesday: Family Concerts at 9:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Family Concert at 9:30 a.m.
Clarence and Miss Carole look forward to singing with everyone again!

Friday, December 20, 9 a.m. & 10 a.m.

Diamond Lake School, Mundelein, IL
9:00 Kids Concert for PreK & K
10:00 Kids Concert for 1st/2nd Graders
Let's sing, dance and celebrate the last school day before Winter Break!

November 2019

Monday, November 4, 4 pm

Ridgeland Central School, Chicago Ridge, IL
Family Concert!

Saturday, November 9, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Waukesha Public Library, Waukesha, WI
Great Beginnings workshop for teachers & providers:
"Music & Movement for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers" Call the library for registration information.

Monday, November 18, 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Palos West Elementary School, Palos Park, IL
Two Concerts for Kids! We're ba-ack!

Tuesday, November 19, 6:00 p.m.

Harnew Elementary School, Oak Lawn, IL
Family Concert - Let's "Turkey Hop!"

Thursday, November 21, 6:00 p.m.

Lincolnwood Child Care and Development Center, IL
Annual Family Concert - Miss Carole & Clarence return!

Friday, November 22, 9:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Blythe Park School, Riverside, IL
Two Concerts for Kids! Let's talk turkey!

Saturday, November 30, 10:45 a.m.

Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect, Elmhurst, IL
Family Concert - let's work off some stuffing by singing and dancing!
Call library for registration details: 630-279-8696

September 2019

Friday, September 6, 10:00 a.m.

Elk Grove Village Public Library,
1001 Wellington Ave, EGV, IL
Family Concert - ya'll come!

Monday, September 9, 6-8:00 p.m.

Niles-Maine District Library,
6960 W. Oakton St, Niles, IL
Back-to-School Party and Workshop for Early Childhood Educators!
Call the library to register. 847-663-6628
Pizza at 6:00.
6:30 - 7:30 Workshop: Active Music for Active Learners!
7:30 - 8:00 SongSwap - bring a song or musical activity to share!

Wednesday, September 11, 12:30 p.m.

Mt Prospect D.59 Early Learning Center,
Mount Prospect, IL
Annual Family Picnic & Concert - so happy to return!

Saturday, September 14, 9:30 - Noon

Advocate Children's Hospital, Park Ridge, IL
Miss Carole & Clarence are on track for "All Aboard for School Readiness" as part of a wonderful day of learning activities at the hospital! The morning will be for families with young children, with programming for parents of school age children in the afternoon.
Learning stations, Ask the Experts and Macaroni Soup concerts at 10:15 and 11:15.
Check the hospital website as the date nears for details. Whoo-ooo! All Aboard!

Friday - Sunday, September 20-22

Children's Music Network Annual Conference,
Scottsdale, AZ
Join Miss Carole for a weekend of learning, networking and SINGING!!!! Check out the details on CMN's website, or contact Carole for the scoop!

July 2019

Saturday, July 6, 4:30 p.m.

Two little guys are turning 3 years old - Par-tay in the Northwest Suburbs!

Monday, July 8, 7:00 p.m.

Gail Borden Public Library District
Main Library - Elgin, IL
Picnic if you like - then join Clarence and Miss Carole for singing & dancing! Outdoors (weather permitting) Indoors if Mother Nature frowns on us.

Tuesday - Thursday, July 9-11

Macaroni Soup Tour of Iowa 2019! We're ba-ack!

Tuesday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.

Coralville Public Library, Coralville, IA
Family Concert! We had so much fun last time! Let's do it again!

Tuesday, July 9, 2:00 p.m.

Prairie Pride Preschools, Cedar Rapids, IA
Kid Concert - We love this school system - and are excited to see the kids in the summer!

Wednesday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.

North Liberty Community Library, North Liberty, IA
Family Concert! Grab the kids & cousins - let's make music together!

Wednesday, July 10, 1:00 p.m.

Marion Public Library, Marion, IA
Family Concert! We had such fun last year - let's repeat!

Thursday, July 11, 10:00 a.m.

Kling Memorial Library, Grundy Center, IA
Family Concert - what could be more fun on a Thursday morning?

Thursday, July 11, 1:30 p.m.

Newton Public Library, Newton, IA
Family Concert! We packed the house last summer - don't miss this one!

Monday, July 15, 10:00 a.m.

Wesley Child Care Center, Glenview, IL
Concert for Kids - our annual visit!

June 2019

Tuesday, June 4, 6:00 p.m.

Kiddie Academy of Gurnee, IL
Family Concert and Celebration!

Friday, June 7, 10:00 a.m.

KinderCare Learning Center of Tinley Park, IL
Concert for Kids!

Saturday, June 8, 2:00 p.m.

Private Party in Glen Ellyn - break out the balloons!

Monday, June 10 - Thursday, June 27

THEATER STORIES AND SONGS!
Join us for 3 weeks of musical theater fun in Mt Prospect. Students who have finished Kindergarten - 4th Grade are the stars! For informantion contact Miss Carole.

Saturday, June 22, 11:00 a.m.

Private Party in Arlington Heights...somebody's turning 3!!!

Wednesday, June 26, 19:30 a.m.

Barrington Area Library,
505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington, IL
Family Concert - put on your dancing shoes and join Miss Carole and Clarence!

Friday, June 28, 10:00 a.m.

Frankfort Public Library District, IL Family Concert on Briedert Green - bring a blanket and your smiling faces!

May 2019

Saturday, May 4, 10:30 a.m.

Private Party - Miss Carole's singing the birthday song, for sure!

Monday, May 6, 6:00 p.m.

Fox Valley Park District Preschool, Aurora, IL
Spring Fling Family Concert - our annual visit to a great school!

Tuesday, May 7, 10:00 a.m.

Westmont Public Library,
428 N. Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL
Family Concert - grab the kids and come on in!

Wednesday, May 8, 10:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Sorrick School, Palos Hills, IL
Two Concerts For Kids! Yup - we're ba-ack!

Wednesday, May 15, 10:15 a.m.

Glenbard North High School Panther Preschool,
Carol Stream, IL
Graduation Family Concert!
No mortorboards to toss - but lots of singing and dancing!

Friday, May 17, 10:00 a.m.

Skokie Park District Devonshire Preschool, Skokie, IL
Concert for Kids and Families! We love our annual visit!

Tuesday, May 21, 6:15 p.m.

Parents As Teachers Program, Springfield, IL
Family Concert to celebrate the end of a great year!

Wednesday, May 22, 5:30 p.m.

Springfield Park District Preschool, Springfield, IL
Family Concert to celebrate a great program's continuation!

Wednesday, May 29, 10:00 a.m.

Geneva Public Library, 127 James Street, Geneva, IL
Family Concert - let's celebrate the Summer Reading Program Kick-Off!

April 2019

Friday, April 5, 6:30 p.m.

St Peter's Lutheran School, Schaumburg, IL
Family Concert - will spring be in the air? If not, it'll be in our steps!

Monday, April 8, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Hawthorne Early Childhood School, Wheeling, IL
Four Concerts For Kids! Let's sing & dance!

Wednesday, April 10, 9:15 a.m.

Salem Methodist Preschool, Barrington, IL
Concert for Kids and their families!

Wednesday, April 10, 10:45 a.m.

Atonement Christian Day School, Barrington, IL
Concert for Kids and their families!

Saturday, April 13, all day!

UW-Whitewater Early Childhood Conference,
Whitewater, WI
Join me in Wisconsin for this wonderful day of learning - new format, same great opportunities!
Workshops: Music & Movement for Developing Early Literacy Skills, Attention and Community
Early Childhood SongSwap - bring a song or movement activity to share!

THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD 2019

Monday, April 15, 10:00 a.m.

Hines Child Care Center, Hines, IL
Let's Celebrate the kids with music!

Tuesday, April 16, 9:45 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.

Early Beginnings PreK at Lincoln School, Rochelle, IL
Keep the beat going for young children!

Thursday, April 18, 9:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

District 62 Early Learning Center, Des Plaines, IL
Keep the celebration of children going - yea, kids!

Friday, April 19, 9:30 a.m.

District 62 Early Learning Center, Des Plaines, IL
Though The Week Of the Young Child is ending - and this is a great place to have our finale - the celebration of excellence goes on!

Monday, April 2, 10:00 a.m.

Mother's Day out Preschool, Elm Grove, WI
Annual Concert for Kids - Yippee - let's sing and dance!

Tuesday, April 30, 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Middletown Prairie Elementary School, Mahomet, IL
Two Concerts for Kids - our annual visit is such fun!

March 2019

Saturday, March 2, 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

22nd Annual Infant Toddler Conference,
Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL
For registration and info google the conference early in 2019.
Workshops: "Music & Movement for Toddlers: Teaching appropriate content for developing brains and bodies."
"Again, Please! Songs & Fingerplays for 1-3 year olds."

Thursday/Friday, March 7-8

38th Annual IL-ASCD PreK - Kindergarten Conference,
Schaumburg, IL
Join Miss Carole & Clarence and other topnotch educators for two days of learning and sharing some best-practice ideas you can take back to your classrooms immediately. For registration and info click HERE. Workshop: Miss Carole's Singing & Moving Classroom Thurs 11:45 a.m. & Fri 7:30 a.m.
Workshop: Musical Manipulatives to Enhance Learning and Promote Community
Thurs 2:30 p.m. & Fri 10:15 a.m.
Workshop: Early Childhood Songswap - Bring a favorite song or movement activity to share!
Fri 1:15 p.m.

Tuesday/Wednesday, March 12/13

Prairie Pride Schools, Cedar Rapids, IA
We'll be back at all 5 Prairie Pride Preschools!

Saturday, March 16, 11:00 a.m.

Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL
Family Concert - put on your dancing shoes and boogie on in!

Wednesday, March 20, 9:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.

Rhodes Elementary School, River Grove, IL
Two Annual Concerts for Kids (parents invited, too!)

February 2019

Friday, February 1, 10:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception School, Chicago, IL
Concert for PreK Kids! We'll be Marching In The Snow!

Saturday, Feb 2, 10:00 a.m.

Prince of Peace Preschool,
930 W. Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL
Preschool Open House Concert - our annual visit to this great school! Grab the kids and come warm up a winter morning with songs, dances AND a Snowball Freeze Fight!!!

Saturday, February 9, Time TBA

Opening Minds Conference,
Fairmont Hotel, Chicago, IL
I will update workshop titles and times when the conference gives them to me.

Monday, February 11, 10:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Conyers Learning Academy, Rolling Meadows, IL
Two Concerts for Kids!

Wednesday, February 13, 10:00 a.m.

Child's Voice, Wood Dale, IL
Concert for Kids - our annual visit!

Wednesday, February 20, 9:30 a.m.

Crown of Life Christian Academy, Fort Atkinson, WI
Concert for Kids - area Lutheran Schools - we're back!

Wednesday, February 27, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Schaumburg Township District Library,
130 Roselle Road, Schaumburg, IL
Professional Development Workshop for preschool teachers - call library for registration.
Topic: "Making Better Brains and Bodies Through Music and Movement!"

January 2019

Friday, January 11, 6:30 p.m.

Sward Elementary School, Oak Lawn, IL
Preschool Dance - and singing and laughing and a Snowball Freeze Fight!

Wednesday, January 16, 9:45 & 10:30 a.m.

Penny Lane School, Chicago Ridge, IL
We're ba-ack! We'll be celebrating winter in song and dance!

Thursdays, January 17 - April 11, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

MACARONI SOUP PARENT/CHILD CLASSES -
10 week Winter Session
Trinity United Methodist Church, Mt Prospect, IL
Tiny Tunes 9:30 - 10:15 Children 1.5 - 2.5 with adult
Sing'n'Shake 10:30 - 11:15 Children 2.5 - 4 with adult
Contact Miss Carole for information and registration.

Friday, January 18, 9:45 - 11:45 a.m.

Jefferson Early Childhood Center, Wheaton, IL
Staff Professional Development:
"ACTIVE MUSIC: Brain Food, Body Fuel!"

Saturday, January 19, 10:00 a.m.

Growing With Grace Preschool, Libertyville, IL
Family Concert - Miss Carole and Clarence are happy to be back to sing and dance with you!

Wednesday, January 23, 9:30 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran School, Downers Grove, IL
Preschool Family Concert! Put on your dancing shoes!

Wednesday, January 30, 9:40 a.m.

Anne M. Jeans School, Willowbrook, IL
Concert For Kids - We'll be singing with PreK, K and Firsties!

December 2018

Monday, December 17, 9:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

District 62 Early Learning Center, Des Plaines, IL
It's our annual holiday visit for family sing-alongs! Hooray!

Tuesday, December 18, 9:30 a.m.

District 62 Early Learning Center, Des Plaines, IL
It's our annual holiday visit for family sing-alongs! Hooray again!

October 2018

Sunday, October 7, Noon

Batavia MainStreet Octoberfest - Family Day!
Great events for families going all day long, including a Family Concert with Miss Carole and Clarence! For information go to Batavia Oktoberfest! Join us there!

Tuesday, October 9, 9:30 & 1:10 p.m.

Willow Springs Learning Center, Menomonee Falls, WI
Two Concerts for Kids - our annual visit at this great center! Whoo Hoo!

Friday - Sunday all day (and all night, too!)

Children's Music Network Annual Conference
Huron, Ohio
Join Miss Carole and lots of folks from around North America to celebrate children's music! Great workshops, a Keynote, the Magic Penny Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation and non-stop music-making! Singing around every corner! For information, registration and a look at this year's schedule and workshops, click here!

Monday, October 15, 10:30 a.m.

Morton Grove Public Library, Morton Grove, IL
Family Concert! Contact the library for admission policy.

Tuesday, October 16, 6:15 p.m.

Grace Lutheran Early Learning Center, LaGrange, IL
50th Anniversary Celebration Concert!

Friday/Saturday, October 19-20

Illinois AEYC Conference, Peoria, IL
On Friday join Miss Carole and Clarence for a teacher sing-along of their fun songs for kids!
Saturday workshops:
8 a.m. Songs for Any Day!
1:15 p.m. Dances for Any Day!
Conference information and registration - click here!

Wednesday, October 25, 5:30 p.m.

Jeri Hoffman Children's Home and Aid
Carpentersville, IL
Family Concert! A Snowball Freeze Fight may break out between songs! Whoosh!

Wednesday, October 31 HALLOWEEN!

Who's singing "Black Bat Farm", "Pumpkin, Pumpkin" and "Bats Are Sleeping"? I AM!!!! BOO!

September 2018

Tuesday, September 11, 10 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

CCSD 93 Early Learning Center, Bloomingdale, IL
Two Concerts for Kids! Get ready to jump, turn and sing!

Tuesday, September 18, 11:45 a.m.

St David's Nursery School, Glenview, IL
Family Picnic Concert! What food would you put in the basket to eat?? Preschoolers - start thinking NOW!

Wednesday, September 19, 12:30 p.m.

Mt Prospect Early Learning Center, Mt Prospect, IL
Family Picnic Concert! It's A Beautiful Day - right?!?

Thursday, September 20, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

Macaroni Soup Music classes begin the Fall Session at Trinity United Methodist Church in Mt Prospect! For registration information see the Kids Classes page, or contact Miss Carole.

Friday, September 21, 10 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Palos West Elementary School, Palos Park, IL
Two Concerts for Kids! Put on your dancing shoes, kiddos!

Saturday, September 22, 10:15 a.m.

Saint Paul Lutheran School
18 S. School Street, Mt Prospect, IL
Celebration Concert for 50 years of great education AND a new playground!

Wednesday, September 26, 10:00 a.m.

Hines Child Care Center, Hines, IL
Concert for Kids! Let's sing! Let's Dance! Let's have fun!

Sunday, September 30, 3:00 p.m.

Children's Music Network Songswap in Park Ridge, IL Teachers, librarians, and children's music-makers are invited to share, network and sing! Learn a new song you can use immediately! Find out about this great organization that celebrates the positive power of music in the lives of children! This event is FREE! For information, location & registration contact Carole Stephens, Midwest Region Coordinator, CMN.

August 2018

Wednesday, August 1, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.

The Goddard School, Third Lake, IL
Two Concerts for Kids!

Friday, August 3 RAT

Concordia University's 42nd Annual
Early Childhood Conference

River Forest, IL
I'm back to present workshops at 9:15 & 1:15:
"Miss Carole's Singing and Moving Classroom!"
For registration and info: Concordia University ECC

Friday, August 10, 10:00 a.m.

Glencoe Public Library
320 Park Avenue, Glencoe, IL
Family Concert - grab the kids, grandparents, neighbors! Bring a blanket - we'll be outdoors, weather permitting!

Saturday, August 11, 11:00 a.m.

Mount Prospect Public Library
10 S. Emerson Street, Mt Prospect, IL
Family Concert - check with the library for ticketing info! Let's make music!

Thursday, August 16, 3:30 p.m.

The Goddard School of Vernon Hills,
Vernon Hills, IL
Family Concert!

July 2018

Tuesday, July 3, 11:00 a.m.

Jr. Gan Israel Summer Camp, Chicago, IL
We'll be singing and dancing with this great group of kids once again!

Thursday, July 5, 2:00 p.m.

Lake Forest Library, 360 Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL
Family Concert - check with library for ticketing info.

Friday, July 6, 10:00 a.m. 

Wesley Child Care Center, Glenview, IL
Kid Concert - our annual summer visit!

LIBRARY TOUR OF IOWA #2
tell your Hawkeye Buddies!

Monday, July 9
10:30 a.m.–West Des Moines Library
1:00 p.m. – Bondurant Community Library

Tuesday, July 10
10:00 a.m. – Pleasant Hill Public Library
6:30 p.m. – Grimes Public Library

Wednesday, July 11
10:00 a.m. – Kirkendall Public Library, Ankeny
1:00 p.m. – Drake Community Library, Grinnell
6:00 p.m. – Marshalltown Public Library

Thursday, July 12
9:30 a.m. – Marshalltown Public Library
1:00 p.m. – Marion Public Library

Friday, July 13
10:30 p.m. – Guttenberg Public Library (Municipal Bldg)
1:30 p.m. – Robey Memorial Library, Waukon 

Monday, July 16, 2 - 4 p.m.

Prairie Pride School, Cedar Rapids, IA
Two Concerts for Kids!  Our first summer visit - love you guys!

LIBRARY TOUR OF IOWA #3
tell your Hawkeye Buddies!

Tuesday, July 17
9:30 & 11 a.m. – Carroll Public Library  (Rec Ctr)

Wednesday, July 18
10:30 a.m. – Fisher-Whiting Mem Library, Mapleton
4:00 p.m. – Le Mars Public Library

Thursday, July 19
10:30 a.m. – Spirit Lake Public Library
2:00 p.m. – Spencer Public Library

Tuesday, July 24, 11:00 a.m.

Franklin Public Library, Franklin, WI
Family Concert!  Join us for a jolly good time of music making!

Tuesday, July 24, 1:30 p.m.

Oak Creek Publiic Library, Oak Creek WI
Family Concert - grab the kids and come sing and dance with Macaroni Soup!

Wednesday, July 25, 10:00, 11:30 & 1:00

West Allis Public Library, West Allis, WI
THREE Family Concerts - check with the library for ticketing.

Friday, July 27, 6:00 p.m.

Stronger Beginnings/Children's Home and Aid, Belleville, IL
At Journey Church, Belleville
Family Concert - we'll sing, dance and have a blast!

Saturday, July 28, 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Children's Home and Aid, Belleville, IL
Where:  Four Points Hotel, Fairview
What:  3-hr Professional Development Workshop:
"Active Music for Active Learners"
Contact CHASI for details.

June 2018

LIBRARY TOUR OF IOWA #1
tell your Hawkeye Buddies!   

Tuesday, June 5
10:30 a.m. – Iowa City Public Library
6:30 p.m. – West Branch Public Library

Wednesday, June 6
10:00 a.m. – Osage Public Library
1:00 p.m. – Charles City Public Library

Thursday, June 7
10:30 a.m. – Thornton Public Library (with Meservey Lib)

Friday, June 8
10:00 a.m. – Newton Public Library

Saturday, June 9, 10:30 a.m.

Cook Memorial Public Library District - Cook Park Library
413 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, IL
Family Concert - grab the kids and come sing'n'dance with Miss Carole and Clarence

Tuesday, June 19, 7:00 p.m.

Rolling Meadows Library
3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL
Family Concert - it's a grand night for singing - come on in!

Wednesday, June 27, 10:00 a.m.

Ela Area Public Library District
275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, IL
Family Concert - We're ba-ack!  Songs of Summer - AND a Snowball Fight!

May 2018

Tuesday, May 1, 9:45 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.

Lincoln Elementary School, Rochelle, IL
Two Concerts for Kids - we're back to sing, dance and share with the preschoolers and their teachers!

Wednesday, May 2, 10:00 a.m.

Child's Voice, Wood Dale, IL
Concert for Kids - Miss Carole & Clarence are tickled to share a music time with these special kids! Thanks to John McCortney for sponsoring our annual visit!

Monday, May 7, 10:00 a.m.

Mother's Day Out Preschool, Elm Grove, WI
Concert for Kids - we're springing over the Cheddar Curtain for our yearly visit!

Tuesday, May 15, 10 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Middletown-Prairie School, Mahomet, IL
Two Concerts for Kids! It's always fun to jump, twirl and clap with the students and staff. This is our 10th year visiting this school!

Wednesday, May 16, 10:00 a.m.

Devonshire Preschool, Skokie, IL
Family Celebration Concert - Put on your dancing shoes, folks! This annual event is hoppin'!

Wednesday, May 16, 6:00 p.m.

Holy Family Catholic Academy, Inverness, IL
Family Concert! Let's celebrate the end of the year with participatory music!

Monday, May 21, 9:45 a.m., 1:30 & 6:00 p.m.

Schneider Elementary School, Farmer City, IL
It's a full day of music making!
Two Concerts for Kids during school hours, then bring back the whole family for an evening Family Concert!
Whoo-hoo - bring on the "Sticky Bubble Gum!"

Wednesday, May 23, 10:00 a.m.

Geneva Public Library, 17 James Street, Geneva, IL
Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Family Concert!
Call the library for ticket info - it's always a full house, so reserve your spot early!

Tuesday, May 29, 10:30 a.m.

Adams Elementary School, Lincoln, IL
Concert for Kids - our first visit to this school! Yippee!

Wednesday, May 30, 7:15 a.m., 10 a.m. & 1:15 p.m.

Valeska Hinton Early Childhood Education Center,
Peoria, IL
Early morning Professional Development Workshop for teachers! Morning and afternoon Concerts For Kids!
We're making a whole lotta music in Peoria!

April 2018

Friday/Saturday, April 6 & 7

UW-Whitewater 40th Annual Early Childhood Conference, Whitewater, WI
Miss Carole is bustin' her buttons to be be part of this wonderful conference. What are her workshops?
Friday: 8:30 - 10:30 Visual Literacy!
   11:00 - Noon Dances for All Year Long!
Saturday: 8:30 - 9:30 Songs for Every Day
    11:00 - Noon Dances for All Year Long!
    3:30 - 4:30 Annual EC Hootenanny & Celebration!
For registration and information CLICK HERE!

Thursday/Friday, April 12 & 13

Tennessee Music Education
Association Conference

Nashville, TN
Miss Carole is a newbie to this conference at the Gaylord Hotel - and I'm packin' lots of musical ideas featuring Bear Paw Creek props!
Come to the Music City and join in the fun!
Thursday: 2:00 - 2:50 pm Active Music for Active Learners
Friday: 11:00 - 11:50 am: Dancing Feet!
For info CLICK HERE!

The WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD 2018!

Monday, April 16, 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Player Early Childhood Center, Justice, IL
Miss Carole and Clarence are back for MUSIC MONDAY of the WOYC!

Tuesday, April 17, 4:00 & 6:00 p.m.

District 62 Early Learning Center, Des Plaines, IL
Let's sing, dance and LEARN with the families of this great school! Let's make it TUNEFUL TUESDAY!

Wednesday, April 18, 10:20 a.m. & 1:40 p.m.

Westbrook School, Mt Prospect, IL
It's going to be a WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY at WESTBROOK - put on your dancing shoes, kiddos!

Thursday, April 19, 6:00 p.m.

Batavia Early Childhood Center, Batavia, IL
Miss Carole and Clarence will bring the music for a TOE-TAPPIN' THURSDAY!

Friday, April 19, 4:30 & 6:00 p.m. RAT

Southwest WI Technical College, Fennimore, WI
A workshop for teachers/students, then a Family Concert for the community! A FABULOUS FRIDAY!
4:30 p.m.: 1-hour workshop for teachers and SWTC students
6:00 p.m. - Family Concert - grab the kids and come on down!

Sunday, April 22, 11:30 a.m.

Foundation for Hearing and Speech Rehabilitation
Chicago, IL
It's "CHEERS FOR EARS!" 7th Annual Family Concert! Yippee!

Monday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.

Faith Lutheran Church, Arilington Heights, IL
Lambs of Faith Preschool families are kicking up their heels and ready to sing!

Tuesday, April 24, 6:00 p.m.

Bolingbrook Park District Preschool, Bolingbrook, IL
It's Pajama Night - put on your jammies and hop on in for our annual visit!

Wednesday, April 25, 6:00 p.m.

Harnew Elementary School, Oak Lawn, IL
Miss Carole and Clarence are back - let's make a Stinky Cake!!!

Monday, April 30, 6:30 p.m.

Fox Valley Park District Preschool, Aurora, IL
It's SPRING FLING NIGHT! Preschool families, come play some games, then join Macaroni Soup for our annual concert!

March 2018

Saturday, March 3, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

21st Annual Infant Toddler Conference
Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL
Miss Carole returns for morning and afternoon workshops:
Active Music: A Perfect Fit for Toddler Brains and Bodies!
For info click HERE

Monday, March 5, 9:30 a.m.

Bethany Lutheran Preschool, Ft Atkinson, WI
Concert for Kids! Miss Carole & Clarence return to share songs and dances!

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

Madison Early Childhood Center, Elmhurst, IL
Family Concert! Miss Carole and Clarence return to sing and dance with students and their families!

Thursday/Friday, March 8/9 all day!

IL-ASCD Annual PreK/K Conference
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center
Schaumburg, IL
Miss Carole will lead 5 workshops during the 2 days:
1-2-3 - Eyes on Me Th 11:45, F 7:30
Visual Leteracy and Singing Books Th 2:30, F 11:45
Early Childhood SongSwap F 2:30
For info and registration click HERE

Saturday, March 10, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Joliet Chapter of the IL-AEYC
Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL
Limit is the Sky Conference 2018!
Miss Carole will offer the 8:00 a.m. Keynote: Active Music for Active Learners! Then at 9:15 join her for a "1-2-3 - Eyes on Me!" workshop.
For info and registration click HERE

Thursday, March 15, 6:00 p.m.

Riverdale Elementary School, Port Byron, IL
Family Night Concert for PreK and K Families! Miss Carole are heading west to share musical fun and learning!

Wednesday, March 21, 9:30 a.m., 12:45 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Douglas School, Princeton, IL
We're ba-ack! Macaroni Soup's annual visit is always a blast!

Thursday, March 22, 6:00 p.m.

Putnam County Primary School, Granville, IL
Family Concert for PreK - 2nd grade students and their Families! Put on your dancing shoes and boogie on in!

Saturday, March 24, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Gulf Regional Early Childhood Services
Mobile, Alabama
Professional Development Workshop:
DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN!"
For information and registration contact www.grecs.org

Tuesday/Wednesday, March 27/28

Prairie Pride Preschools, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Miss Carole and Clarence return to sing with all 5 Prairie Pride Schools! Yippee!

February 2018

Saturday, February 3, 10:00 a.m.

Prince of Peace Preschool
930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, IL
FREE Family Concert! Join Miss Carole and Clarence to celebrate kids, music and their great school. Open House classroom tours available after the concert - take a look!

Monday, February 5, 9:30 a.m., 12:45 p.m. & 6 pm

Schneider Elementary School, Farmer City, IL
Macaroni Soup is in the house for two concerts for kids and an evening Family Concert for PreK/K families! Let the musical fun begin!

Friday, February 9, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Opening Minds Conference
Fairmont Hotel, Chicago, IL
1:00 p.m. in the Imperial Ballroom:
Visual Literacy Through Music!

Please check conference website for registration and information.

Tuesday/Wednesday, February 20/21

Providence Catholic Children's Academy, New Lenox, IL
9:45 a.m. each day - Concerts for Kids!
We love visiting PCCA!

Thursday, February 22, 6:15 p.m.

Salem Methodist Preschool, Barrington, IL
Family Concert - Miss Carole and Clarence will be celebrating Winter - "Snowball Freeze Fight" guaranteed!

Saturday, February 24, 8 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.

Family Guidance Center of Alabama, Montgomery, AL
At The Taylor Center of Auburn University
SENSATIONAL SATURDAY - a half-day of professional development with Miss Carole!
Program: "Active Music for Active Learners: Brain Food, Body Fuel!"
For registration and information contact agency.

Wednesday, February 28, 5:30 p.m.

Fulton School, Tinley Park, IL
Family Night Concert for PreK and ECSE students and their families! Miss Carole and Clarence are bringing the fun - put on your dancing shoes and sashay in!

January 2018

Wednesday, January 10, Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Grace Lutheran Early Learning Center, LaGrange, IL
Professional Development Workshop for teachers:
"ACTIVE MUSIC: Brain Food, Body Fuel!"

Thursday, January 11, 9:30, 10:30, 1:30

Macaroni Soup Classes - WINTER SESSION BEGINS! New location:
Trinity United Methodist Church, Mt Prospect
Parent/Child Classes:
Tiny Tunes: 9:30 a.m. for children 18 months - 2.5 years old
Sing'n'Shake: 10:30 a.m. for children 2.5 - 4 years old
Drop-Off class:
BIG MUSIC: 1:30 p.m. for 4-year old preK and Kindergarteners
For Registration and Information email Miss Carole.

Wednesday, January 17, 6:00 p.m.

Lincolnwood Child Care and Development Center, Lincolnwood, IL
Professional Development workshop for teachers:
"D.S.L. - Dance, Sing, LEARN!"

Saturday, January 20, 11:00 a.m.

Elk Grove Village Public Library,
1001 wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL
Family Concert - grab the kids and come warm-up with Miss Carole and Clarence! You may need your "Hat & Jacket, Pants & Boots!"

Monday, January 22, 9:45 & 10:30 a.m.

Penny Lane School, Chicago Ridge, IL
Two Concerts For Kids!
Macaroni Soup returns to chase away the winter blaahs!

Tuesday, January 23, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

The Coop Preschool, Lombard, IL
Professional Development Workshop:
"Visual Literacy and Active Music"

Wednesday, January 24, 10:00 a.m.

Hales Corners Lutheran Primary School, Muskego, IL
Concert for Kids - Miss Carole and Clarence are bringing musical winter fun indoors!!!

Saturday, January 27, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Family Guidance of Alabama, Dothan, AL
SENSATIONAL SATURDAY! Miss Carole will share 4 hours of professional development:
"ACTIVE MUSIC for ACTIVE LEARNERS!"

Wednesday, January 31, 9:30 a.m.

Anne M. Jeans School, Willowbrook, IL
Concert for Kids! Miss Carole and Clarence return for a great time of learning through music and movement!

December 2017

Friday, December 1, 10:30 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Aurora Public Libraries, Aurora, IL
Miss Carole and Clarence are visiting both the Santori and Eola Road locations! Join us for fun Family Concerts - sneakily educational and exceptionally fun! Put on your dancing shoes!
10:30 a.m. downtown at the Eola Road Branch Library
4:00 p.m. Santori Public Library - 101 S. River Street

Wednesday, December 13, 9:30 a.m. & Noon

Independence Center for Early Learning, Bartlett, IL
Two Concerts For Kids! Miss Carole and Clarence are bringing songs, dances and even a Snowball Freeze Fight! Whoo Hoo!

Saturday, December 16, 1:00 pm

Private Party for Sienna's Birthday!

Monday, December 18, 10:00 a.m. & 1:15 p.m.

Minooka Primary Center, Minooka, IL
Two Concerts for Kids! We're ba-ack!

Tuesday/Wednesday, December 19/20, 9:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

District 62 Early Learning Center, Des Plaines, IL
Two Family Concerts will get everyone singing and moving! We love our annual visit!

November 2017

Wednesday, November 1, 10:00 am - Noon

Fox Valley Park District Preschool, Aurora, IL
Teacher Inservice:
"Keeping Preschoolers Engaged and Moving!"

Saturday, November 4, 3:30 pm

St John UCC Church, Arlington Heights, IL
Family Concert - come on in and we'll celebrate Autumn in song and dance!

Thursday, November 9, ALL DAY!

Staff Development for Educators (SDE) Kindergarten Conference, Indianapolis, IN
8:00 am - Keynote: Do-Re-Mi to A-B-C!
8:45 am - "Dancing Feet" workshop
10:30 am - "Visual Literacy" workshop
For registration and information go to SDE.com.
I hope to see lots of Indiana teachers - it's been a while!

Saturday, November 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Festival of Trees
sponsored by Presence Health, Danville, IL
David Palmer Arena, 100 W. Main St, Danville, IL
Miss Carole and Clarence will be in concert after breakfast at 9:00 and again at 1:30 pm. Come see the beautiful array of decorated trees and enjoy the entertainment, exhibits and crafts for children!

Thursday, November 16, 5:45 p.m.

Lincolnwood Child Care and Development Center,
Lincolnwood, IL
We're back for our annual Family Concert - yippee!

Saturday, November 18, 8 am - 1 pm

McHenry County College Early Childhood Conference,
Crystal Lake, IL
Join Miss Carole for lots of learning AND fun!
8:45 a.m. Keynote - "Do-Re-Mi to A-B-C!"
10:15 a.m.: "Dancing Feet!"
11:45 a.m.: "Tiny Tunes for Toe-Taapping Toddlers and 3's!"
For information and registration go to McHenry County College/Childsworld.

Monday, November 20, 10:00 a.m.

Old St Mary's School, Chicago, IL
Concert for Kids!
Miss Carole and Clarence are back for another fun concert!

October 2017

Monday, Oct 9, 8:30 -10:00 a.m.

Christian Liberty Academy, Arlington Heights, IL
Teacher Inservice:  Do-Re-Mi to A-B-C: 
The Connection Between Active Music and Early Literacy

Friday - Sunday, October 13-15

The Children's Music Network Annual Conference, Hyannis, MA
Join Miss Carole and over one hundred musicians, writers, teachers, librarians - anyone who works with and cares about kids for a fabulous weekend of singing, sharing and networking!
For conference info CLICK HERE.
Register now - and enjoy a weekend on Cape Cod that will stoke your fires with songs and memories to last all year long!

Saturday, October 21, 11:00 a.m.

Indian Trails Public Library, Wheeling, IL
Family Concert! Join Miss Carole & Clarence for songs about pumpkins, leaves - and of course, there'll be the first Snowball Freeze Fight of the season!
Call the library for registration details.

Friday, October 27, all day!

Sharing A Vision Conference,
Embassy Suites Hotel, East Peoria, IL
Miss Carole will share two workshops:
10:00 a.m.: "WELCOME: Inviting in Children of ALL Abilities!"
1:15 p.m.: "One-Two-Three - Eyes On Me!"
For conference registration and info CLICK HERE.

September 2017

Wednesday, September 13, 12:30 p.m.

Mt Prospect District 59 Early Learning Center,
Mt Prospect, IL
Family Picnic and concert!
Let's get back to school with a song and dance!

Tuesday, September 19, 11:45 a.m.

St David's Nursery School, Glenview, IL
Family Picnic and Concert!
We'll have a great time in the meadow!

Thursday, September 21 RAT

Macaroni Soup classes begin at
The South Church, Mt Prospect
Email or Call Miss Carole for registration information:
847-384-1404
For class times and info CLICK HERE

Thursday, September 21, 7:00 p.m.

Wood Dale Public Library, 520 N. Wood Dale, IL
Family Concert! Call the library for registration details.

Monday, September 25, 9:30 a.m. & 1:10 p.m.

Willow Springs Learning Center, Menomonee Falls, WI
Miss Carole and Clarence return for more fabulous music and movement concerts!

August 2017

Thursday, August 3, 1:30 p.m.

Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL
Family Concert! Let's sing and dance as the summer winds down! Call the library to register: 847-673-7774

Friday, August 4, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

41st Annual Concordia University
Early Childhood Conference

4100 Augusta St, River Forest, IL
Miss Carole returns with two new workshops:
9:15 a.m. - "WELCOME! Music & Movement for the Happy Classroom!
1:15 p.m. - "One-Two-Three - Eyes On Me!"
For registration and info Click Here!

Monday, August 28, 9:00 a.m. - Noon

Prince of Peace Preschool, Schaumburg, IL
Professional Development workshop for teachers: "WELCOME! Music & Movement for the Happy Classroom!"

Tuesday, August 29, 6:00 p.m.

Southeastern IL College, Harrisburg, IL
Mary Jo Oldham Center for Child Study
Family Night Concert! Put on your dancing shoes!

July 2017

Library Tour of Iowa - Part 2!

Thursday, July 6, 1:30 p.m.

Denver Public Library, Denver, IA
Family Concert - Miss Carole and Clarence are back in Iowa - come to the library ready to sing, dance and LEARN through participatory music!

Thursday, July 6, 6:15 p.m.

Clive Public Library, Clive, IA
Family Concert - Grab the kids and come sing with Miss Carole and Clarence!

Friday, July 7, 10:00 a.m.

Waukee Public Library, Waukee, IA
Family Concert - WHOO HOO! Macaroni Soup'll serve up musical fun for kids and their families!

Saturday, July 8, 10:00 a.m.

Urbandale Public Library, Urbandale, IA
Family Concert - Put on your dancing shoes and Miss Carole and Clarence will put a smile on your face! Bring the kids, neighbors & cousins!

Saturday, July 8, 3:00 p.m.

Ottumwa Public Library, Ottumwa, IA
Family Concert - Help Miss Carole & Clarence wrap up their Iowa Library Tour, Ottumwa! Let's sing, dance and have a Snowball Freeze Fight! This you gotta see to believe!

Monday, July 10, 8:45 & 9:30 a.m.

East Aurora D.131 Preschool, Aurora, IL
Two Concerts for Kids! Let's get everyone singing and moving!

Tuesday, July 11, 11:30 a.m.

Naperville Park District at The Riverwalk Pavillion
500 W. Jackson, Naperville, IL
Children's Lunch Hour Entertainment Series Concert!
Join Miss Carole and Clarence - it will be "A Beautiful Day" for singing, dancing, twirling and jumping! Bring a blanket and cool drinks!

Tuesday, July 18, 11:30 a.m.

Arlington Heights Park District
Summer Concert Series at North School Park, IL!
Arlington Heights Road at Eastman
Macaroni Soup Fans UNITE! Come sing about Stinky Cake and Sticky Bubble Gum! Rain or Shine!

Wednesday, July 19, 10:00 a.m.

Wesley Child Care Center, Glenview IL
Concert for Kids - Miss Carole and Clarence return for our annual visit with the great kids and staff!

Friday, July 21, 10:00 a.m.

Hoffman Estates Park District at Vogelei Park,
Summer Concert Series
650 W. Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL
Family Concert - bring a blanket, a picnic and sunscreen! Join Miss Carole and Clarence at this lovely venue for singing and dancing!

June 2017

Saturday, June 3, 10:30 a.m.

Private Party - Barrington, IL

Library Tour of Iowa - Part 1!

Tuesday, June 6, 10:30 a.m.

Coralville Public Library, Coralville, IA
Family Concert - "Build a Better World" with music with Miss Carole and Clarence!

Tuesday, June 6, 3:00 p.m.

Mt Pleasant Public Library, Mt Pleasant, IA
Family Concert with Miss Carole and Clarence - put on your dancing shoes and come on in!

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

Schroeder Public Library, Keystone, IA
Family Concert - "Build a Better World" - Miss Carole and Clarence need your help to keep building!
Sing, Dance and Smile!

Wednesday, June 7, 2:00 p.m.

Norwalk Easter Public Library, Norwalk, IA
Family Concert - Grab the kids, Grandma, the neighbors - let's get summer started!

Thursday, June 8, 10:00 a.m.

Clinton Public Library, Clinton, IA
Family Concert - Miss Carole and Clarence are STILL building that better world - by singing, dancing, and a snowball fight may even break out!

Friday, June 9, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Dubuque, IA
TWO Family Concerts! Let's wrap up our first Iowa Library Tour of the summer in style, Dubuque!

Saturday, June 17, 3:00 p.m.

Private Party - Chicago, IL

May 2017

Monday, May 1 ALL DAY!

KID'S FIRST CONFERENCE - Des Moines, IA
State Library of Iowa, sponsor.
Holiday Inn Conference Center
Miss Carole will kick things off with a
Keynote Address: "1-2-3 - Eyes on Me!"
Workshop #1: Sing-A-Book!
Workshop #2: Fingerplays and Flannelboards: Visuals to enhance early learning!

Sunday, May 7, 11:00 a.m.

Merit School Of Music, 38 S. Peoria St, Chicago
Family Concert with Miss Carole and Clarence!
Contact school for ticketing.

Monday, May 8, 9:30 a.m.

Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove, Elgin, IL
Family Concert! Let's celebrate spring and hope "It's A Beautiful Day!"

Friday, May 12, 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Middletown Prairie Elementary School, Mahomet, IL
Miss Carole and Clarence return for our annual visit to sing and dance with this awesome school!

Wednesday, May 17, 9:30 a.m. & 12:15 p.m.

Rhodes, Elementary School, River Grove, IL
Two concerts for Kids and parents! We'll be singing and dancing with the PreK and K programs!

Friday, May 19, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Mother's Day Out Preschool, Elm Grove, WI
Professional Development workshop: "ACTIVE MUSIC: Brain Food, Body Fuel!"

Sunday, May 21, 1-5 p.m.

The Children's Music Midwest Regional Gathering, location TBA
Do you make music with children in any way? If the answer is yes, then you should come to this! Teachers, Librarians, Songwriters, Performers and Parents - all are welcome! Speakers, networking and fellowship are on the schedule. Please check back for details as they are confirmed. You can contact Miss Carole to be on the mailing list for this event. Open to the public with registration. For information about CMN click HERE.

Wednesday, May 24, 10:00 a.m.

Geneva Public Library, 127 James Street, Geneva, IL
Summer Reading Program KICK-OFF!
Miss Carole and Clarence are pleased to be back for another great year to sing and dance our way into summer! Contact the library for registration.

Friday, May 26, 11:00 a.m.

Gurnee Park District Preschool
Hunt Club Community Center, Gurnee, IL
Family Concert to celebrate the finale of a great year for the Growing Tree Preschool program!

April 2017

Wednesday, April 5, 5:00 p.m.

Ridge Central School, Chicago Ridge, IL
Family Night Concert - put on your dancing shoes, folks!

Saturday, April 8, ALL DAY!

UW-Whitewater's 39th Annual Early Childhood Conference, WI
Come say hello at my exhibit booth Friday or Saturday! Or come learn some of the songs on my new recording - "WELCOME!" This is always a great conference - and it ends in a Hootenanny! Click HERE for info!
8:30 a.m. - "I've Got Rhythm"
9:45 a.m. - "WELCOME - Music & Movement for the Happy Classroom!"
3:30 p.m. - ECC Hootenanny - Miss Carole introduces some of the conference's stellar performers!

Tuesday/Wednesday, April 11/12 ALL DAY!

Prairie Pride Schools, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Miss Carole and Clarence are back - visiting Prairie Hill, Prairie Heights, Prairie View, Prairie Crest and Prairie Ridge Schools! Concerts for everyone!
Plus - new this year - an evening Family Concert! Yippee!

Saturday, April 15, 10:00 a.m.

Great Lakes Navy Base, Great Lakes, IL
Miss Carole and Clarence will hop down the bunny trail with the families attending the annual Easter Brunch!
Hop Hop Hop!

Monday, April 17, 10:00 a.m.

Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Avenue, Batavia, IL Family Concert! Please call the library for registration procedures.

Saturday, April 22, 3:00 p.m.

Children's Music Network "Earth Day" Event
A songswap for teachers, librarians, parents followed by a Song Share with the public! Check back or contact Miss Carole for location in Chicagoland.

IT'S THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD! Start singing!

Monday, April 24, 10:30 a.m.

Atonement Christian Day School, Barrington, IL
Family Concert! Spring into song with Miss Carole and Clarence! We're "GROWING!"

Monday, April 24, 6:30 p.m.

Fox Valley Park District Preschool, Aurora, IL
Miss Carole and Clarence return to join "ART NIGHT", a celebration of creativity!

Tuesday, April 25, 6:00 p.m.

Bolingbrook Park District Preschool, Bolingbrook, IL
It's "PAJAMA NIGHT!" Miss Carole and Clarence a donning their nighttime best and joining the fun of this great event for another year!

Wednesday, April 26, 9:45 a,m. & 12:45 p.m.

Lincoln School, Rochelle, IL
Two Concerts for Kids in the PreK and EC programs! We're ba-ack!

Thursday/Friday, April 27/28

District 62 Early Learning Center, Des Plaines, IL
Macaroni Soup will serve up 2 concerts on Thursday and one on Friday for this vibrant center!

March 2017

Thursday/Friday, March 2/3 ALL DAY!

ASCD PreK and K Conference
Renaissance Hotel, Schaumburg, IL
I'll be at my booth in the Exhibit all both days, and here are my workshops:
Thursday, 11:45 a.m. - "I've Got Rhythm: Getting a Bang out of a Child's Innate Abilities!"
Thursday, 3:45 p.m. - "I'm Singing, I'm Dancing, I'm LEARNING!"
Friday, 10:15 a.m. - "Early Childhood Songswap!"

Saturday, March 4, 12:30 p.m.

Infant/Toddler Conference
at Oakton Community College Des Plaines, IL
Come sing and play with Miss Carole again this year!
12:30-2:00 p.m. - "Tiny Tunes for Active Toddlers!"

Monday, March 6, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Park Ridge Park District Preschool, Park Ridge, IL
Professional Development for staff:
"Active Music for the Classroom"

Friday, March 10, 6:30 p.m.

St Peter's Lutheran School, Schaumburg, IL
Family Night Concert - let's get our hands clapping and our feet stomping!

Saturday, March 11, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Waukesha Public Library, Waukesha, WI
"Bright Beginnings - Books Too Good To Miss!"
Miss Carole will offer workshops with SONGS too good to miss, too! Call the library for registration and information. Open to teachers and caregivers.
10:30: Preschool and Early Elementary focus
1:30: Babies and Toddlers focus

Monday, March 13, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Communities United Inc, Lexington, Massachusetts Professional Development workshop: "1-2-3 - EYES ON ME!"

Tuesday, March 14, 9:30 & 10:15 a.m.

Woburn Creative Start, Woburn, MA
Two Concerts for Kids!

Wednesday, March 15, 9:15 & 10:00 a.m.

West Memorial School, Peabody, MA
Concerts with the PreK, K and First Graders - let's have a blast!

Friday, March 17, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Naperville Park District Preschool, Naperville, IL
Professional Development workshop: "Active Music for Active Learners!"

Wednesday, March 22, ALL DAY!

Douglas School, Princeton, IL
Two concerts for kids plus a Family Night Concert - we love our annual visit with these enthusiastic kids and their school community!

Thursday, March 23, 5:30 p.m.

Madison Early Childhood Center, Elmhurst, IL
Family Night Concert with Miss Carole and Clarence - whoo-hoo!

Friday, March 28, 8 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

IN Community Action Program Head Start, New Castle, IN Full-day Professional Development Workshop:
"ACTIVE MUSIC: Brain Food, Body Fuel!"

February 2017

Friday, February 3, 9 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Early Childhood workshop for educators sponsored by Renewal Unlimited, Inc.
Wilderness Lodge and Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI
"Active Music: Sing! Dance! LEARN!

Wednesday, February 8 9:30 a.m

Bethany Lutheran Preschool, Fort Atkinson, WI
Family Concert! Miss Carole and Clarence are ba-ack!

Friday, February 10, 7:00 p.m.

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
McHenry, IL
Family Concert! Let the Snowballs fly!!!

Monday, February 13, 9:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Kolmar School's EC Special Ed and Preschool for All programs, Oak Lawn, IL
Two Concerts for Kids! Oh, what fun!

Wednesday, February 15, 10:00 a.m.

Villa Park Parks and Rec at the Iowa Community Center
Villa Park, IL
Concert for Kids!
Our annual visit - let's sing, dance and play!

Saturday, February 18, 10:45 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Launching into Literacy and Math 17th Annual Professional Development Conference Series
Madison College, Madison, WI
Miss Carole will be leading these sessions:
10:45 Active Music for Active Learners: Brain Food, Body Fuel
1:00 Tiny Tunes for Toe-Tapping Toddlers
For registration and info contact the Madison Metropolitan School District

Sunday, February 19, 2:00 p.m.

Carol Stream Public Library
616 Hiawatha Dr, Carol Stream, IL
Family Concert! Jump in the car and come in from the cold for family fun with Miss Carole and Clarence!

Monday, February 20, all day!

Butte des Morts Elementary School, Menasha, WI
Miss Carole and Clarence will be sharing a whole day of learning through music - again!
Family Concerts at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Professional Development Workshop for teachers from Noon - 2 p.m.

Wednesday, February 22, 9:45 & 10:30 a.m.

Penny Lane School, Chicago Ridge, IL
Concerts for 3's and 4's - we had so much fun last year, we're back!

Saturday, February 25, 11 a.m.

Oak Lawn Public Library
9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL
Family Concert! Snowmen, snowballs, and FUN!
Come on in!

Saturday, February 25, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Collaboration for Early Childhood's 14th Early Childhood Symposium
Percy Julian Middle School, Oak Park, IL
Workshop: "WELCOME! Music and Movement for the Happy Classroom!"
For info click HERE

January 2017

Wednesday, January 25, 8:15 a.m.

St John Fisher School, Chicago, IL
Concert for Kids - let's rock the new year!

Wednesday, January 25, 10:15 a.m.

Queen of Martyrs School, Evergreen Park, IL
Concert for Kids! Let's get the new year hopping!

Friday, January 27, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Opening Minds Annual Conference
Sheraton Grand Chicago, IL
Please note the new location for this conference!
For Info click HERE.
2:00 pm "Sing Along, Dance Along, Do Along: Learning Through Music!" Join Miss Carole and Clarence as we sing and move - songs and dances that will become favorites in your EC classrooms - many from our new recording, "WELCOME!"

Saturday, January 28, 10:00 a.m.

Prince of Peace Preschool and Kindergarten
930 W. Higgins Rd, Schaumburg, IL
Open House and Family Concert!
YES - the free concert is open to the public! Then you can tour the school, talk with teachers and get information about their great program. For info call 847-885-7036.

Monday, January 30, 10:00 a.m.

Mother's Day Out Preschool, Elm Grove, WI
Concert for Kids!
Miss Carole and Clarence are back!! Let's get singing!

Tuesday, January 31, 10:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception School, Chicago, IL
Family Concert!
We're back with new songs and old favorites!