Kids Music in Chicago

(March 2nd) Events this weekend

kareninchicago — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:26:12 +0000

Sunday at noon Shana Harvey continues the series of terrific music shows for families at the Beat Kitchen.

Sunday, March 2nd

12:00 pm Shana Harvey at the Beat Kitchen

(February 22nd - 29th) Events this week

kareninchicago — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:35:21 +0000

There are lots of great shows spread out all through the week. Take advantage of the opportunity to experience the wonderful Ella Jenkins!

Friday, February 22nd

10:30 am Ella Jenkins at DuSable Museum of African American History

Sunday, February 24th

12:00 pm Karen Banks-Lubicz at the Beat Kitchen
4:00 pm Ella Jenkins at Wonder Works Children’s Museum

Wednesday, February 27th

10:00 am Sandy Lucas at Wonder Works Children’s Museum

Thursday, February 28th

11:00 am and 1:00 pm Ella Jenkins at Navy Pier

Friday, February 29th

11:00 am Little Miss Ann at the Brookfield Zoo

(February 16th & 17th) Events this weekend

kareninchicago — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:45:07 +0000

It looks like it is going to be a good weekend for listening to music and keep warm by dancing & clapping.

Saturday, February 16th

11:00 am and 12:45 pm Kraft Matinee Series: Carnival of the Animals at Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, February 17th

12:00 pm & 3:00 pm Justin Roberts at Old Town School of Folk Music
12:00 - 3:00 pm Baby Loves Disco at the Metro
4:00 pm Joel Frankel at Wonder Works Children’s Museum

Chicagoist gives thumbs up to Little Miss Ann

kareninchicago — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:38:10 +0000

The Chicagoist (wisely) thinks you should go to the Little Miss Ann show today at Beat Kitchen.

(February 10th) This Weekend’s Events

kareninchicago — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 23:19:48 +0000

As far as I can tell, there isn’t much happening on Saturday but lots on Sunday. It is a great opportunity to see Little Miss Ann at a cozy venue.

Sunday, February 10th

12:00 pm Little Miss Ann at the Beat Kitchen
12:00 pm Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys at Old Town School of Folk Music
3:00 pm Passport: Fulcrum Point New Music at the Harris Theater

Back from Vacation

kareninchicago — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 21:19:15 +0000

Sorry for the interruption. I’m back from my winter break now. Lots in kids music in Chicago is happening! More on the way…

(November 17th & 18th) This weekend’s events

kareninchicago — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:11:24 +0000

Lots happening this weekend! Our own Miss Ann is at Beat Kitchen on Sunday and there is also the (very crowded) free Magnificent Mile Lights Festival with Justin Roberts & Ralph’s World (and did I mention crowds). Unfortunately for us (but good for them!), it looks like the Sunday Billy Jonas fund raiser at Akiba Schechter is already sold out.

Saturday, November 17th

The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.
- 11:00 a.m. Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players
- 12:00 noon Ralph’s World
- 1:00 p.m. KT Tunstall presented by 101.9fm THE MIX
- 2:00 p.m. Sister Hazel presented by 101.9fm THE MIX
- 3:00 p.m. Radio Disney AM 1300 Party Patrol
- 4:00 p.m. Corbin Bleu presented by Radio Disney
2:00 pm Tricia Sebastian at Bookamania at the Harold Washington Library

Sunday, November 18th

11:00 am Farmer Jason at the Old Town School of Folk Music
12:00 pm Little Miss Ann at the Beat Kitchen
3:30 pm Billy Jonas at Akiba Schechter

Awards for Chicago area musicians

kareninchicago — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:24:23 +0000

As mentioned on Zooglobble, this year’s Children’s Music Web Awards have been announced. I spotted three Chicago area kids musicians on the list:

I’m sure lots more end of year lists of favorites are on their way.

(November 11th) This Sunday’s Events

kareninchicago — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:35:47 +0000

This Sunday there are two great kids music events. Ella Jenkins is performing with Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer at the Old Town School of Music and Baby Loves Disco is having their November party.

November 11th at 11:00 am Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer with Ella Jenkins at the Old Town School of Folk Music
Sunday, November 11th, 12:00 - 3:00 pm Baby Loves Disco at the Metro

(October 27th & 28th) This weekend’s events

kareninchicago — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:22:26 +0000

Kids Music in Chicago is raffling off 4 free tickets to the ScribbleMonster show! Send an email to karen@KarenInChicago.com to enter. The winner will be announced on Friday, October 26th. The show is on Sunday at 1:00 pm at Schubas.

This Halloween weekend promises several terrific events. The Scribble Monster show should be great fun, with a costume parade and contest for the kids. The Chicago Afrobeat Project show also includes a performance by the Purcussion All-Stars from Lincoln Elementary as well as a costume contest. The Wee Hairy Beasties are performing a rare show and Karen Bank-Lubicz is performing as well.

Saturday, October 27th

2:00 pm Wee Hairy Beasties at Martyr’s A rare performance!
6:30 pm Chicago Afrobeat Project (CAbP) at Martyr’s This kids show kicks off with a performance by Mr. G’s Percussion All-Stars, an all percussion group of students from Lincoln Elementary, followed by a costume contest - open to all kids and adults who come to the show - and a concert by the Chicago Afrobeat Project in celebration of the release of their latest album, (A) Move to Silent Unrest.

Sunday, October 28th

1:00 pm ScribbleMonster at Schubas Rock out and play with ScribbleMonster at one of Chicago’s greatest rooms for live music. There will be all kinds of Halloween fun including a costume parade and contest for the kids.
time tba Karen Banks-Lubicz at Beat Kitchen The show is going to be scheduled for after the Bears game.