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Friday, November 4, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Community Action Project of Lake County - Head Start Program,
Waukegan, IL
Teacher In-service: "Right Now Music for Fall and Early Winter"
Saturday, November 5, 11:00 a.m
Private Birthday Party - South Barrington, IL
Sunday, November 6, 11:00 a.m.
Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church, Park Ridge, IL
Harvest Festival Family Concert
Thursday, November 10, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Skokie Public Library, Skokie, IL
Workshop for Early Childhood Providers: Do Re Me to A-B-C: The High-Speed Connection Between Music and Literacy
Check with library - this workshop is currently at capacity.
Wednesday, November 16, 5:00 p.m.
Sabina's Home Daycare, Westchester, IL
Family Concert
Thursday, November 17, 6:00 p.m.
Lincolnwood Child Care and Development Center Annual Family Concert - Let's do the Turkey Hop again!
Monday, November 21, 6:00 p.m.
Jefferson Park Elementary School, El Paso, IL
FAMILY CONCERT - Let's sing and dance, and maybe we'll see snow!
Wednesday, November 30, 6:15 p.m.
Cherished Children Early Learning Center, Mundelein, IL
Annual Family Concert - it's great to visit old friends!
Saturday, October 1, 4:30 p.m.
Come to the Fall Family Fun Fest to sing in Autumn with Miss Carole and Alvin!
Crete Public Library, 1177 N. Main Street, Crete, IL
Call for library admission policy: 708-672-8017
Sunday, October 2, 10:30 a.m.
Join Miss Carole and some of Chicago's favorite children's musicians at The Old Town School of Folk Music for an hour of music for children of all ages. This concert benefits The Children's Music Network, one of Miss Carole's favorite groups! Susan Salidor, Jeanie B, Alvin McGovern, Laura Doherty, Brigid Finucane, Amy Lowe and Tara Trudel will share lots of songs you can sing and dance along to - and they'll have their cd's for sale, too! Shop for the holidays early!
WHERE: The Old Town School of Folk Music
909 W. Armitage, Chicago
Tickets at the door: $5.00 (under 1 year, FREE!)
Doors open at 10:15 a.m.
Learn more about The Children's Music Network at www.cmnonline.org. Celebrate the positive power of music in lives of children!
Monday, October 3, 6:30 p.m.
All God's Children Preschool, Delafield, WI
Family Concert to celebrate their 35th Anniversary!
CONGRATS!
Thursday, October 13, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Fall Fun for 4's and 5's Class begins at The South Church, Mt Prospect, IL
See details on CLASSES page
Call Miss Carole to register: 847-384-1404
Saturday, October 15, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
GoAEYC Early Childhood Fall Conference
Oakton Community College,
1600 E. Golf Rd., Des Plaines, IL
Workshop: Sing Me A Story, Dance Me A Song!
Times: 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (same workshop each session)
Monday, October 17, 5:00 p.m.
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El, Highland Park, IL Preschool Sukkot Celebration Sing Along!
Saturday, October 22, 10:30 a.m.
Kinsch Family Farm - Autumn Fun Fest!
301 Johnson St., Palatine, IL
PLEASE join Miss Carole and Alvin in the Family Tent for 45 minutes of Active Music for Kids, then enjoy this wonderful farm - corn maze, pumpkin patch, lots of inflatables - and more! For details and admission fees, go to www.kinschflorist.com - Mum's NOT the word (but they're beautiful this year) - bring your friends and family.
Saturday, September 10
Bismarck , North Dakota
Teacher Workshop
Monday, September 12 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Rochester, Minnesota
Teacher Workshop
Fri - Sunday, September 16-19 all weekend!
Children's Music Network Annual Conference
in Hyannis, MA
Join Carole and scores of people who make music with children for a weekend of sharing, singing, dancing, and networking!
For info: www.cmnonline.org
Wednesday, September 21 11:30
St David's Nursery School, Glenview, IL
Family Picnic Concert in the meadow!
Friday, September 23 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Northeast Dakota Headstart
Aberdeen, South Dakota
Workshop for teachers and providers - I'm ba-ack!
Wednesday, September 28 a.m. & p.m.
Willow Springs Early Learning Center
Menomonee Falls, WI
We're back for our annual visit, complete with Dr. Tackes on the roof! Yippee!
Tuesday, August 2 Noon
NOONIE-TIMERS FAMILY CONCERT at the Naperville Park District!
Frontier Park,
3415 Book Road, Naperville, IL
Bring the kids for a high-noon wiggling and jiggling good time!
Wednesday, August 3 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL
"DANCING SPROUTS" Concert Series features Miss Carole and the Macaroni Soup Band! It's a rain or shine night! Come to the Esplanade in the beautiful CBG for an evening of active music. Bring a picnic supper. Bring your friends! We'll have a beautiful night!
Friday, August 4 4:30 p.m.
Gertrude B. Nielsen Childcare and Learning Center, Northbrook, IL
Annual Intergenerational Picnic - Miss Carole will lead the Toddler's Families in musical fun!
Tuesday, August 9 9:00 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.
35th Annual Early Childhood Conference at Concordia University Chicago
7400 Augusta Street, River Forest, IL
for info: www.CUChicago.edu/ecc
Miss Carole will be presenting the following workshops:
9:00 a.m. Right Now Music: Active Music for Fall
1:00 p.m. I CAN DO IT: Active Music for Confident Teachers
(registration required)
Thursday, August 11 10:00 a.m.
Antioch's Learning Center, Antioch, IL
2 Classroom Concerts for Kids!
Saturday, August 20 10:00 a.m.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Topeka, Kansas
FAMILY CONCERT - yup! Miss Carole clicked her ruby slippers and landed in Kansas!
Saturday, August 20 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Topeka, Kansas
Teacher Treats Workshop: Connect the Dots...Between Music and Literacy!
Tuesday, July 26 10:00 a.m.
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
151 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton, IL
Family Concert in the Cafe! Come sing and dance, then shop!
Friday, July 29 1:30 p.m.
Open to friends and families of Macaroni Soup! (free!) Summer Stock Class performance of "RATS!" at Roosevelt School, Park Ridge
Tuesday, May 3 7 - 9:00 p.m.
Children's Home and Aid, Northwest Suburban Region, IL
at Bernard Horwich Jewish Community Center, Chicago
Workshop: Highly Usable Music Info: 847-640-9590
Wednesday, May 4 10:00 a.m.
Tree of Life Christian Preschool,
819 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay, WI
Annual Family Concert - bring the kids, bring your school - it's a great event!
Info/tkts: 414-964-8733
Friday, May 6 6:30 p.m.
Children's Home and Aid / CCR+R Program, Granite City, IL
Family Concert at Hilton Garden Hotel, Shiloh, IL!
For info: 618-452-8900 x118
Saturday, May 7 9 a.m. - Noon
Children's Home and Aid / CCR+R Program, Granite City, IL
Teacher Workshop at Hilton Garden Hotel, Shiloh, IL!
Workshop: "TINY TUNES" - music and movement for Toddlers and young 3's
For info: 618-452-8900 x118
Monday, May 9 1:30 p.m.
Avery Coonley School, Downers Grove, IL
Kindergarten Music Power Hour!
Wednesday, May 11 9:45 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Middletown Early Learning Center, Mahomet, IL
Two Concerts for Kids! - we LOVE our annual visit!
Thursday, May 12 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Wesmere Elementary School, Plainfield, IL
Two Concerts for Kids!
Friday, May 13 10:00 a.m.
Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Rd, Bartlett, IL
Family Concert - our annual visit! Come sing and play with us!
Saturday, May 14 10:00 a.m.
Private Party - someone's having a birthday!
Monday, May 16 10:00 a.m.
Bartlett Park District, Bartlett, IL
Concert for Kids!
Thursday, May 19 9:45 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.
Great Beginnings! in Rochelle, IL
Family Concert - can't wait to return!
Saturday, May 21 8:30 a.m. - Noon
Evanston Public Library, Evanston, IL
Teacher Workshop Project: Session 4
Sunday, May 29 - Miss Carole will be doing "BIKE THE DRIVE" in Chicago!
Tuesday, May 31 9:30 a.m. Registration Required
"Summer Sampler" class begins at The South Church
To register call Miss Carole: 847-384-1404
For more info see the Kids Classes Page.
Friday/Saturday April 1/2
MassAEYC Conference, Westford, MA
Friday: 5-hour workshop: The Music Imperative: Putting Active Music in Your Classroom
Saturday: KEYNOTE: DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN!
Workshop: Tiny Tunes - Active Music for Toddlers!
For info: www.massaeyc.com
Sunday, April 3, 4:00 p.m.
Benefit Concert for the Birth - 3 Center of Ipswich, MA
WHO: Family Concert for families with kids 8 and younger WHERE: The Farm Bar and Grille, Essex, MA (a great place to eat after the concert, too!)
INFO: For tickets and further info, call the B-3 Center at 978-412-0123
Monday, April 4, 10:00 am
Bunnies and Blocks Preschool, Dover, NH
Our annual visit with the great kids and teachers - and MaryBeth!
Tuesday, April 5, 10:00 am
McConnellsville Elementary School, Blossvale, NY
Concert for Kids!
Wednesday, April 6, 10:00 a.m.
Metzenbaum School, Chesterland, OH
Concert for Kids and their families
Saturday, April 9, all day
2011 Early Childhood Conference at UW-Whitewater, WI
8:30 - 10:30 am -
"Music Time Design for the Classroom" workshop
1 - 2 pm "You're Full of "BALONEY!" workshop
3:30 - 4:30 ECC HOOTENANNY, Miss Carole, Emcee
LET'S CELEBRATE THE WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD WITH MUSIC!!!
Wednesday, April 13 10:00 a.m.
Algonquin Area Public Library,
2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL
FAMILY CONCERT! Come sing and play with Miss Carole and Beans!
Wednesday, April 13 6:30 p.m.
Calvary Pre-School, West Allis, WI
Family Concert!
Thursday, April 14 9:45 a.m.
River Forest Community Center, River Forest, IL
Concert for Kids! Miss Carole and Alvin are back to sing with these great kids!
Friday, April 15 6:30 p.m.
Calvary United Methodist Preschool,
1700 M/ Tawamda Ave., Normal, IL
FAMILY NIGHT CONCERT! Celebrate the end of a great week with Miss Carole!
Info: 309-452-4560
Saturday, April 16 9:30 a.m. - Noon
KEYNOTE ADDRESS for "A NOTE OF THANKS" provider recognition banquet
Child Care Resource and Referral Network,
Bloomington, IL
Thursday/Friday, April 21 - 22
Davenport, IA Community Schools
Miss Carole will visit Hoover, CVMonroe, CVHayes, CVBuchanan and CVWest with Concerts for Kids, then present a Teacher In-Service. We come back for the kids and their teachers - but the ice cream at Whitey's isn't bad, either!
Saturday, April 23 10:00 a.m.
Annual Macaroni Soup Family "BUNNY HOP" Concert
at The South Church, 501 S. Emerson St, Mt Prospect, IL
NEW THIS YEAR: Come early for the Pancake Breakfast sponsored by The South Church! Kids under 12 eat free, adults are only $5! Visit with the Easter Bunny, too!
Tuesday, March 1, 9:45 am & 1:00 pm
Providence Catholic Children's Academy, New Lenox, IL
We're returning for more musical fun and learning!
Friday, March 4, 2:30 - 4 pm
Community Action Partnership of Lake County
Headstart Program, Waukegan, IL
"Tune-Up" Workshop - follow-up visit after comprehensive workshop 1/21
Saturday, March 5 all-day conference
14th Annual Infant - Toddler Conference
Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL
10 - 11:45 am Toe-Tapping Tunes for Toddlers!
12:15 - 1:30 pm Toe-Tapping Tunes for Toddlers!
For Registration and Information: Marsha Hawley, 312-752-2432
Monday, March 7, 6:30
Joyful Noise Christian Preschool, McHenry, IL
We're back for our annual Family Night Concert with the delightful staff and families!
Thursday/Friday, March 10/11
30th Annual ASCD Pre-K - Kindergarten Conference
Renaissance Convention Center,
1551 N. Thoreau Dr, Schaumburg, IL
Miss Carole returns as a Featured Presenter with 5 great workshops! Registration information: 800-877-1478
Thursday:
1:15 - 2:15 Singing and Dancing for Enhancing Preschool Learning
2:30 - 3:30 Singing and Dancing for Enhancing Kindergarten Learning
Friday:
10:15 - 11:15 Singing and Dancing for Enhancing Kindergarten Learning
11:45 - 12:45 Singing and Dancing for Enhancing Preschool Learning
3:45 - 4:45 Song and Dance Song Swap for Preschool - 1st Grade Teachers
Saturday, March 12, 10:00 am
Vernon Area Public Library District
300 Olde Half Day Rd, Lincolnshire, IL
Come to the library for some singing and dancing to chase the Winter Blues away!
Sunday, March 13, 1 - 4:00 pm
Children's Music Network Song Swap in Chicago
Who should come? If you are a teacher, librarian, musician or parent who loves to share singing and movement with children of all ages - this is for you! Bring a song to share! For location and further info, contact Miss Carole or Susan Salidor: ssalidor@aol.com
For more about CMN, go to www.cmnonline.org.
Monday, March 14, 6:00 pm
Grove Children's Preschool, Downers Grove, IL
Family Fun Night Concert!
Friday, March 18
PRIVATE PARTY - somebody's having a birthday!
Saturday, March 19, 9:30 am - Noon
Macon Resources, 2121 Hubbard Avenue, Decatur, IL
KIDS ROCK! CONCERT at 10:30 a.m.!
Door prizes, activities and exhibitors, face painting, "Safety Sam", and FUN FUN FUN!
To purchase tickets call 217-875-1910 ext 880
Sunday, March 20, 3:30 pm
Banner Preschool, Wilmette, IL
Family Concert
Wednesday, March 23, 9 am - Noon
Children's Home and Aid
725 E. Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL
Workshop: DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN!
For information and registration contact Diane Wildner at 847-301-3702 x207
Saturday, March 26, all day
California AEYC Conference, Sacramento, CA
Miss Carole's getting out of Chicago for some fun and learning in the sun!
8 - 9:30 am: Dancing Feet! workshop
10 - 11:30 am: Tiny Tunes - Active Music for Toddlers workshop
MARCH 29 - APRIL 6: Miss Carole's annual Tour of Massachusetts!
Thursday, March 31, 10:00 a.m.
Family Ties Network, Worcester, MA
Active Music Time with Miss Carole
Thursday, March 31, 6:30 p.m.
Family Ties Network, Worcester, MA
FREE Family Concert - for location call 508-799-3136
Thursday, February 3, 9:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Thursday Parent/Child Classes of Macaroni Soup!
in Mt Prospect begin!
9:30 - 10:15 am Tiny Tunes
10:30 - 11:15 am Sing'n'Shake
for registration/info call Carole at 847-384-1404, and see Kid's Classes page
Friday, February 4, 6:30 pm
Community Action Partnership of Lake County -
Headstart Program, Waukegan, IL
Family Concert! Let's sing and dance - and maybe a snowball fight will break out!
Saturday, February 5, 11 am - 1:00 pm
Association of Providers of Early Childhood Education in Chicago, IL "Singing and Dancing for Enhancing Learning" workshop for Spanish-speaking teachers For info about APECHI: contact Marlene at marfier86@yahoo.com
Monday, February 7
Hartland, WI - Wee Know Preschool /
Hartland-Lakeside 4K Collaborative
1:30 - 3:30 Workshop for teachers at Wee Know Preschool, Hartland
6:30 pm Family Concert (call for location and ticket info) for info: 262-367-0200
Wednesday, February 16, 10 am and 12:45 pm
Evergreen School, Carol Stream, IL
We're back for our annual Concerts for Kids!
Friday, February 16, 6:30 pm
Tiny Tech at Waukesha County Technical College,
Pewaukee, WI
Join us for their annual fundraiser Family Concert AND celebration of their new facility!
Info: Christine Spang - 262-691-5264
Monday, February 21, 11:00 am
Early Childhood Kehillah of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Conference at Solomon Schechter Day School, Northbrook, IL
11:10 am - 12:30 pm DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN
workshop
Info: www.juf.org
Saturday, February 26, 10:00 am
Harper Community College,
Building L, Room L109, Palatine, IL
FAMILY CONCERT - bring the kids, grandmas and grandpas, too!
Ticket info: 847-925-6100
Sunday, February 27, 4:00 pm
Gates of Learning at North Shore Congregation Israel,
Glencoe, IL
Family Concert!
Friday, January 7, 9:15 am and 12:15 pm
Rhodes Elementary School, River Grove, IL
Two concerts with the pre-school and Kindergarteners and their parents for a Parent Involvement Day!
Friday, January 7, 6:30 pm
FAMILY SING! at South Church, 501 S. Emerson Street, Mt Prospect, IL
WEEK 1
Pre-registration required - call Carole at 847-384-1404 This 2-week class is a great way to end a winter week - everyone sings and dances with Miss Carole and Alvin. More info on the "Classes" page.
Friday, January 14, 10:30 am and 12:15 pm
Woodland Primary School, Gages Lake, IL
Our annual visit with the fabulous kids and their teachers!
Friday, January 14, 6:30 pm
FAMILY SING! at South Church, 501 S. Emerson Street, Mt Prospect, IL
WEEK 2
Pre-registration required - call Carole at 847-384-1404
Monday, January 17, 6:30 pm
Westmont Public Library,
428 Cass Avenue, Westmont, IL
Musical Story Time! Come share some songs of snow and winter fun to warm up your January!
Wednesday, January 19, 6:30 pm
Frankfort Square School, Frankfort, IL
We're back for another Family Fun Night!
Friday, January 21, 9 am - 3 pm
Community Action Partnership of Lake County
Headstart Program, Waukegan, IL
DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN! workshop
Friday, January 21, 7:00 pm
Helen Plum Library,
110 W. Maple Street, Lombard, IL
630-627-0316
Family Concert - come in from the cold!
Wednesday, January 26, 4:30 pm
St David's Nursery School,
2410 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL
Family Concert - Preschool Open House! Come for the concert - visit this wonderful school! The concert is open to current, former and prospective students! Come home!
Thursday, January 27, 4:00 - 7:30 pm
Chicago Metro AEYC Conference at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Annual Opening Minds Conference
Join Miss Carole and many other great presenters for the "Make'n'Take Event Workshops!"
4:00 - 5:30 Singing and Dancing for Enhancing Preschoolers' Learning
6:00 - 7:30 Songs to Make Your Feltboard SING!
For registration/info: www.chicagometroaeyc.org or 312-427-5399
Friday, January 28, 9:15 - 11:00 am
Friday Parent/Child Classes of Macaroni Soup!
in Mt Prospect begin!
9:15 - 10 am Making Music
10:15 - 11 am Sing'n'Shake
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for registration/info call Carole at 847-384-1404, and see Kid's Classes page
Saturday, January 29, 11 am - 3:30 pm
Chicago Metro AEYC Conference at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Annual Opening Minds Conference
Miss Carole will present two workshops:
11:00 - 12:30 Singing and Dancing for Enhancing Preschoolers' Learning
2:00 - 3:30 Singing and Dancing for Enhancing Toddlers' Learning
For registration/info: www.chicagometroaeyc.org or 312-427-5399
Monday, January, 31 6:30 pm
Joyful Noise Christian Preschool, McHenry, IL
We're back for our annual Family Night Concert with the delightful staff and families!
Wednesday, December 8, 6:30 p.m.
Quin Early Learning Center, Palos Hills, IL
Family Concert for Preschoolers and their kin - we love our annual visit!
Saturday, December 11, 9:00 a.m.
Carpenter's Shop Daycare / Tree of Life Pre-School
Whitefish Bay, WI
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA! - We'll help Santa sing in the season with sing-along songs and dances - again!
Call for ticket information.
WHERE: United Methodist Church 819 E. Silver Springs Drive, Whitefish Bay WI
INFO: 414-964-8733
Saturday, December 18, 9:30 a.m.
Miss Carole's 9th 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, musicians and a special storyteller make
a wonderful experience for everyone. Downstairs in
Fellowship Hall again this year.
WHERE: The South Church,
501 S. Emerson, Mt Prospect, IL
Wednesday, November 3, 6:30 p.m.
Calumet City Public Library
660 Manistee Ave, Calumet City, IL
Family Concert! Come join Miss Carole and Alvin for singing, dancing, and maybe even a snowball fight!
Wednesday, November 10, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Millikin University, Decatur, IL
Teacher/Provider Workshop: DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN! Check back for location, AND possible afternoon concert information.
Saturday, November 13, all day!
DuPage County AEYC Annual Conference
at DePaul University's Naperville campus
for times and registrations go to daeycconference@gmail.com
Miss Carole will be presenting 2 workshops!
Monday, November 15, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Childcare Coalition of Lake County, IL
Teacher workshop - "Singing and Dancing for Enhancing Learning!"
WHERE: Key Lime Cove Waterpark, 1700 Nations Drive, Gurnee (no, we will NOT get wet during the workshop!)
INFO: Jennifer at 847-534-2220
or email: ladybug1376@gmail.com
Friday, November 19, 6 p.m.
Lincolnwood Child Care and Development Center, Lincolnwood, IL
Our annual pre-Thanksgiving Family Concert!
Tuesday, November 30, 11:00 a.m.
John Merlo Branch of the Chicago Public Library
644 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL
Come join us for a Sing Along, Dance Along, Do Along Concert on our first visit to this library!
Friday/Saturday, October 1 - 2
Annual Florida AEYC Conference, Orlando, FL
On my second visit to this great conference, I'll be a very busy Spotlight Speaker!
FRIDAY:
11 am - 12:30 pm "DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN!" workshop
Evening: Networking Banquet Speaker: "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Alter!"
SATURDAY:
9:15 - 10:15 am "Dancing Feet!" workshop
For info: click here
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Miss Carole marries Jim Stephens!!! Yippee!
Let's all practice saying "Carole Stephens"!!!
Thursday/Friday, October 21/22 morning
Macaroni Soup! Parent-Child classes begin in Mt Prospect, IL at The South Church, 501 S. Emerson St. see Classes
Book your Fall concerts and workshops NOW!
Due to the state of educational funding in Illinois, many great dates are open for fun and learning opportunities! Call Carole today: 847-384-1404!
Wednesday, September 22, Noon
St. David's Nursery School, Glenview, IL
Family Picnic and Sing Along!
Sunday, September 26, 11:00 a.m.
Kinsch Family Farm - Autumn Fun Fest!
301 Johnson St., Palatine, IL
Join Miss Carole and Alvin in the Family Tent for 30 minutes of Active Music for Kids, then enjoy this wonderful farm - corn maze, pumpkin patch, world's largest tractor - and more! For details and fees, go to www.kinschflorist.com
Monday, September 27, 5:30 p.m.
North Suburban Synagogue Beth-El Paul S and Sylvia Steinberg Preschool, Highland Park, IL
Sukkot Party Sing Along!
Wednesday, September 29, 6:30 p.m.
Salem Lutheran Early Childhood Center,
Homewood, IL
Family Night Concert!
Thursday, September 30
Willow Springs Early Childhood Center,
Menomonee Falls, WI
Two Concerts for Kids! - We love our annual visit - will Principal Tackes be on the roof again this year? We'll be looking up!
Tuesday, August 10, 9 am - 4 pm RAT
The 34th Annual Early Childhood Conference at Concordia University, River Forest, IL
"Learning: The Heart of the Matter"
9:00 - 10:10 am "Dancing Feet!" workshop
1:00 - 2:10 pm "DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN!" workshop (will include songs from my soon-to-be released cd, "BALONEY!"
For info: Call 708-209-3024 or go to CUChicago.edu/ecc
Monday, August 16
Naperville Park District Pre-school, Naperville, IL
Workshop for Teachers at 9 a.m.
Concert for Pre-school Families at 10:15 a.m.
Monday, August 23, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
CD RELEASE PARTY for "BALONEY!"
Join Miss Carole and friends for the release of her 6th cd! Open to the public.
WHERE: Capannari's Ice Cream
10 S. Pine Street, Mt Prospect, IL
WHEN: 4:30 - 5:30 pm, Monday, August 23rd
WHAT: Baloney Face Making contest for kids!
Balloons!
"the BEST ice cream in Chicago" - Capannari's - Free with cd purchase!
Live performance by the Macaroni Soup Singers!
Miss Carole and Alvin singing songs from "BALONEY!"
Saturday, July 3, 4 p.m.
Charlestown, IL knows how to have a holiday!
Join Miss Carole and Alvin for a sing along concert during Charlestown's RED WHITE AND BLUE DAYS!
Monday, July 12, 7:00 p.m.
Alsip Public Library, 11960 Pulaski, Alsip IL
Family Concert! Info: 708-371-5666
Tuesday, July 13, 6:30 p.m.
SUMMER FAMILY SING!
Register NOW! Come sing and dance with Miss Carole and Alvin for two Tuesday evenings, July 13 and 20th at 6:30 at The South Church. Great fun for families with children 3 - 8, though younger and older children will enjoy it, too! For more info call Carole: 847-384-1404
Friday, July 16, 10:15 a.m.
River Forest Community Center, River Forest, IL
Annual Concert for Kids!
Friday, July 16
Intergenerational Picnic at the Gertrude B. Nielsen Center, Northbrook
Saturday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave,
Elmhurst, IL
Family Concert - bring the kids and we'll have a blast!
Wednesday, July 21
North Suburban Synagogue Beth-El, Highland Park, IL
It's "Daddy's Night" for the summer campers and their Dads/Grandpas!
Friday, July 23, 10:00 a.m.
Elk Grove Village Public Library,
1001 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL
Family Concert - we're back! Bring the kids for a fun sing-along, dance-along concert!
Saturday, July 24, 11:00 a.m. RAT
Cantigny Summer Concert Series,
Cantigny Park, 1 S. 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL
Family Concert! DO NOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT THIS WONDERFUL PARK, and see Miss Carole and Alvin, too! It was beautiful last year - let's do it again!
Friday, July 30, NOON!
Naperville Park District,
at Frontier Park,
3415 Book Road, Naperville, IL
A NOONIE-TIMERS Concert with Miss Carole and Alvin! YIPPEE! (weather permitting)
Wednesday, June 2, 10:00 a.m.
Geneva Public Library, 127 James St, Geneva, IL
Miss Carole and Alvin return for our annual visit to this great library - bring the family and your dancing shoes!
Monday, June 7, 9:00 a.m.
Willow School, Homewood, IL Annual Family Concert - we're back, and we'll have fun once again!
Tuesday, June 8, 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Wheaton Public Library, 225 Cross Street, Wheaton, IL
Two Family Concerts - we're returning for our annual visit to Wheaton - can't wait to see YOU there!
Wednesday, June 9, 10:00 a.m.
Park Ridge Public Library,
20 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, IL
A Family Concert to kick off "Park Ridge, a Wonderful Place to Read!", the Summer Reading Program and celebrate my town's centennial!
Thursday, June 10 - June 25
Miss Carole's THEATER STORIES AND SONGS camp runs in Mt Prospect, IL! Enrollment is complete and the camp is full!
Mondays, May 14, 21, 28 9:30 a.m.
SUMMER SAMPLER: Music and Movement classes for children 2 - 4 years old accompanied by an adult in Mt Prospect, IL. See the Classes page, or call Miss Carole for registration: 847-384-1404.
Tuesday, June 29, 11:30 a.m.
Arlington Heights Park District,
North School Park Amphitheater
410 N. Arlington Heights Road, AH.
OUTDOOR Family Concert! Let's sing in the sunshine!
Saturday, May 1, 7:00 a.m.
New York State AEYC Conference in Verona, NY
7 - 8 a.m.
DSL: DANCE, SING, LEARN! workshop!
Yes, you read that right: SEVEN A.M.!!!! Start the day with song and some movement - I promise to be gentle!
for info: www.nysaeyc.org
Monday, May 3, 9:45 a.m. NO RAT
Bartlett Park District, Community Center, Bartlett, IL
Concert for Kids and their families
Tuesday, May 4, 6:30 p.m.
River Grove School, River Grove, IL
Family Night Concert!
Wednesday, May 5, 10:30 a.m.
St Pascal's School, Chicago, IL
Concert for Kids!
Friday, May 7, 1:30 p.m.
Anne M. Jeans Elementary School, Willowbrook, IL
Concert for the pre-school children!
Saturday, May 8, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
The Association of Providers of Early Childhood Education in Chicago (APECHI) sponsors a workshop at St Augustine College, 1345 W. Argyle St, Chicago
Program: DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN! (in English, but especially for Spanish-speaking teachers!)
For information and registration:
Ms Garcia, garcgiov@dom.edu
Monday, May 10, 1:30 p.m.
Avery Coonley School, Downers Grove, IL
Our annual visit with the Kindergarten classes at this excellent school!
Tuesday, May 11, 10:00 - Noon
Milwaukee Federated Library System Youth Services, WI
Workshop for Librarians: Music for Storytime!
For location and info: Pat Graf, West Allis Public Library, Patricia.Graf@mcfls.org
Tuesday, May 11, 6:00 p.m.
Franklin Public Library, 9151 W. Loomis Rd, Franklin, WI
Family Concert! Come for fun with singing and dancing – and maybe even a snowball fight!
Info: 414-425-8214
Wednesday, May 12, 10:00 a.m.
Tree of Life Preschool,
819 E. Silver Springs Road, Whitefish Bay, WI
Family Concert! We're returning for another year – if we saw you at Breakfast with Santa, come back and have some fun in the Springtime! If you're new to Macaroni Soup – be ready to sing and dance!
Ticket Info and reservations: (414) 964-TREE (8733)
Thursday, May 13, 9 a.m. - Noon, 6:30 p.m.
Summit County Pre-School, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
9 am - Noon Inservice for teachers at Scope Academy, Akron
6:30 pm Family Concert at Woodridge High School, Peninsula
Info: Nicole Johnson: 330-922-0977
Saturday, May 15, 1 - 4 p.m.
SPECIAL WORKSHOP with ADAM MILLER!
Please join Miss Carole for this opportunity to learn how to play the autoharp! Folksinger and autoharp virtuoso Adam Miller will teach a three-hour hands-on autoharp workshop for beginning to intermediate players. This informal hands-on workshop will develop and improve your ability to accompany singers and fingerpick familiar melodies on the autoharp. By playing along and learning by ear, we'll address rhythm, timing, chord selection, picks, dynamics, and a myriad of right and left hand techniques for diatonic and chromatic autoharp. Workshop song handouts (in the Key of C, F and G major) include waltzes, folksongs, fiddle tunes, and ballads. The cost is $20 per student with a maximum of 15 participants. Such a deal! http://www.youtube.com/user/autoharpca or Folksinging.org
For registration and information, call or email Carole:
847-384-1404 or macaronisp@aol.com
Tuesday, May 18, 10:00 a.m.
Terrace School, Des Plaines, IL
Concert for Kids!
Wednesday, May 19, 9:45 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Middletown Early Learning Center, Mahomet, IL
9:45 & 12:30: Two Concerts for Kids!
6:30 pm Family Night Concert – hey kids, bring your family and let's show them how much fun we have making music! We're back for our annual visit!
Thursday, May 20, 2:00 p.m.
Grand Prairie Elementary School, Frankfort, IL
Family Concert for all the pre-schoolers and their families!
Thursday, May 20, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Bonnie McBeth Early Learning Center, Plainfield, IL
3 Concert Sets for Families during the Family Fun Day!
We love our annual visit - join us!
Sunday, May 23, Noon - 5:30 pm
CHILDREN'S MUSIC NETWORK REGIONAL CONFERENCE!
If you have an interest in children's music from any angle: teacher, performer, librarian, parent - join us for great workshops, a Round Robin sharing of songs, and networking! It's in Chicago this year. Contact the Midwest Region Rep's: Susan Salidor at ssalidor@aol.com or Brigid Finucane at gardengoddess1@comcast.net, or go to the Children's Music Network's website: www.cmnonline.org.
Monday, May 24, 10:00 a.m.
Gurnee Park District Pre-School, Gurnee, IL
Family Concert – let's have a beautiful day for music and fun!
Friday, April 2, 9:30 a.m.
3rd Annual Good Friday Family Concert for Macaroni Soup families and friends at The South Church, 501 S. Emerson St., Mt Prospect, IL. Bring a blanket to sit on the floor! Call Carole for info: 847-384-1404.
Wednesday, April 7, 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Lincoln Story League – a member organization for Children's Librarians Workshop for Librarians:
"Music for Storytime!"
Where: Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL
For info: contact Gwen Doolan at the McHenry Public Library District
Friday/Saturday, April 9/ 10
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Annual Early Childhood Conference
Where: UW-Whitewater campus
Friday at 7 - 8:30 pm:
Early Childhood SongSwap – bring a song or movement activity to share
Saturday workshops:
Session 221 Toddler Music Toolkit
Session 334 3 - 4 - 5: Sing and Thrive
Session 450 Preschool Music Toolkit
Session 6 ECC
HOOTENANNY - Miss Carole emcees!
For info: http://www.uww.edu/conteduc/camps/ecc/
Monday, April 12, 9:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Lyle Elementary and Early Childhood Center, Lyle, IL
Two Concerts for Kids!
Wednesday, April 14, 6:30 p.m.
Rhodes School, River Grove, IL
Family Night Concert!
Friday, April 16, 6:45 p.m.
Poe Preschool, Arlington Heights, IL
Family Concert!
Wednesday, April 21, 10:00 a.m.
Goddard School of Round Lake, Round Lake, IL
Concert for Kids – let's celebrate the Week Of the Young Child!
Thursday, April 22, 9:45 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.
Great Beginnings Pre-K Program, Rochelle, IL
Two Family Concerts – we're coming "out to the country!"
Friday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.
Clarendon Hills Park District, Clarendon Hills, IL
Family Concert at 315 Chicago Avenue – bring the family for some musical fun!
For info call 630-323-2626.
Saturday, April 24, 11:00 a.m.
Indian Trails Library, 355 Schoenbeck, Wheeling, IL
Family Concert - we're baa-ck! Let's have a great time AGAIN!
For info: 847-279-2248
Monday, April 26, 1:10 & 6:30 p.m.
Washington School, Robinson, IL
At 1:10: A Concert for Kids – more fun every year!
At 6:30: A Family Concert – kids – let's show your family how much fun we have making music!
Friday, April 30, 3:30 p.m.
New York State AEYC Conference in Verona, NY
3:30 - 5:00 pm DANCING FEET workshop!
for info: www.nysaeyc.org
Thursday/Friday, March 4 & 5
Illinois ASCD Kindergarten Conference
Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL
Miss Carole's Featured Workshops:
Thursday:
1:15 - 2:15 DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN! The High-Speed Connection between Music and Literacy
2:30 - 3:30 Dancing Feet!
Friday:
10 - 11:00 Dancing Feet!
1:15 - 2:15 DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN! The High-Speed Connection between Music and Literacy
2:30 - 3:30 Song and Dance Song Swap! (bring a song, dance or movement activity to share)
Info: http://www.prek-kdg-iascd.com
Monday, March 8
Sarah Raymond School, Bloomington, IL
Two Concerts for Kids at 10:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9, 10:30 a.m.
Lake Villa District Library,
1001 E. Grand Avenue, Lake Villa, IL
Family Concert – March on it with the kids, folks!
For info, call the Children's Dept. of the
library: 847-356-7711
Wednesday, March 10, 6:30 p.m.
Little Blessings Preschool, Naperville, IL
Family Concert!
Friday, March 12, 1:15 p.m.
Blythe Park Elementary School – Riverside, IL
Concert for Kids!
Monday, March 15, 6:30 p.m.
Joyful Noise Christian Preschool, McHenry, IL
Family Concert - we're delighted to be back for our Annual Concert for Families!
Wednesday, March 17, 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Hawthorne School, Wheeling, IL
Two Concerts For Kids!
Saturday, March 20, 1 - 3 p.m.
Wisconsin Half-Day Preschool Association Conference,
Bay View, WI
1:00 - 3:00 D.S.L.: Dance, Sing, LEARN! Workshop
For info: contact Sue Kohlenberg at koh@wi.rr.com
Miss Carole's East Coast Tour, March 23 - 28! There are still 1 or 2 openings for libraries or schools who would like to book a concert or workshop: call Carole today at 847-384-1404 or email her at carole@macaronisoup.com .
Tuesday, March 23, 6:30 p.m.
Family Ties Network, Worcester, MA
Family Concert – Come sing, dance, and play – and maybe a snowball fight will happen!
For Info: Contact Beth Vietze at 508-799-3136.
Wednesday, March 24, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
SMOC Head Start Program, Framingham, MA
Two concerts for Kids!
Wednesday, March 24, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The Learning Tree Store
62B Montvale Avenue, Stoneham, MA
2-hour workshop: 3 - 4 - 5: Sing and Thrive!
For info and to register: www.tltree.com or 781-438-8101
Thursday, March 25, 10:30 a.m.
Bunnies and Blocks Pre-school and Kindergarten,
Dover, NH
Concert for Kids! We're back to sing and play with these delightful students – who until last year only knew us from our cd's! We were asked at the end of the concert, "Do you have to go back in the boombox now?" Classic, huh?
Thursday, March 25, 6 p.m.
North Shore Head Start Program, Salem, MA
Family Concert – a wonderful chance to return and sing and learn together!
Friday, March 26, 10:30 a.m.
Mattapan Branch Library of the Boston Public Library System
1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA
Family Concert – especially for children 2 - 6 years old and their families. Sing, dance and perhaps a snowball fight will break out!
For info: call the library at 617-298-9218 x1508
Friday, March 26, 4:00 p.m.
Birth to 3 Center of Ipswich, MA
Benefit Concert to keep this great organization going! Tickets must be bought in advance by calling the B-3 Center.
WHERE: Ipswich Public Library,
Main Street, Ipswich, MA
Saturday, March 27
Massachusetts Assoc. for the Education of Young Children Annual Conference (MassAEYC)
Westford Regency Inn and Conference Center,
Westford, MA
9:45 - Noon Workshop A17 DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN!
3:15 - 4:45 Workshop C12 Dancing Feet!
For info and registration: www.massaeyc.com/events
Wednesday, February 3, 6:30 p.m.
Today's Child Learning Center, Palatine, IL
Family Night Concert!
Friday, February 5 and Thursday, February 11
Winter/Spring Session of Macaroni Soup Classes begin at The South Church, Mount Prospect, IL
Parent/Child Classes:
Tiny Tunes, Making Music and Sing'n'Shake
Drop-Off Class:
BIG MUSIC for 4's and 5's
Check Classes page for more info, or call Miss Carole at 847-384-1404
Saturday, February 6, 1:30 p.m.
Wauconda Area Public Library
801 N. Main Street, Wauconda, IL
Family Concert – we're back! Come sing and dance the Winter Blah's away! For ticket info call the Children's Dept at (847) 526-6225
Saturday, February 6, 10:00 a.m.
The Growing Place Pre-School
at Community Presbyterian Church in Lombard, Illinois
Family Concert for everyone! Please come support this wonderful school's fundraiser – auction, activities for kids – help celebrate over 35 years of caring for children with Miss Carole and Alvin!
Info: 630-627-0802 or http://cpclombard.org/GrowingPlace.html
Wednesday, February 10, 6:30 p.m.
Waukesha Community Technical College, Pewaukee, WI
Join the Tiny Tech Lab School community for a great night of singing and raffles! Family Concert.
For info: 262-691-5264
Monday, February 15
The Goddard School of Round Lake, IL
Teacher Workshop:
H.U.M. – Highly Usable Music!
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 24, 10:25 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.
Glenbard North High School, Carol Stream, IL
Three workshops for students in the Early Childhood classes at GNHS.
Saturday, February 27, 10:30 a.m.
Hoffman Estates Park District Pre-School,
Hoffman Estates, IL
Family Concert! Let's end February on a high note!
For info, call the HEPD.
Thursdays, January 7 - February 4 !!!
Parent/Child Music Classes
at St David's Nursery School
2410 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL
These special morning sessions of active music classes are for children 18 mos - 4 years old. Call Rindy Powell at St David's for more info: 847-724-7841, or call Miss Carole with questions: 847-384-1404. Register NOW!
Friday, January 8, 10 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Woodland Primary School, Gages Lake, IL
Two Concerts for Kids and their Families - nice to return for our annual sing along!
Fridays, January 8 - 22, 6:45 p.m.
FAMILY SING! at The South Church
501 S. Emerson St, Mount Prospect, IL
Join Miss Carole and Alvin for 3 nights of sing along, dance along, do along fun! See CLASSES page for full description. If you enjoyed our Christmas Family Sing Along, you'll love Family Sing! Call or email Miss Carole for info and registration: 847-384-1404 or carole@macaronisoup.com.
Saturday, January 9, 11:00 a.m.
Lake Bluff Public Library, Lake Bluff, IL
Family Concert - get out of the house and have some fun at the Library with Miss Carole and Alvin!
Sunday, January 10, 2 - 5:00 p.m.
Children's Music Network SongSwap in Skokie, IL
Teachers, musicians, librarians, parents - anyone who has an interest in music for/with children is welcome! Bring a song to share, but come even if you don't. Network with others. Chocolate provided! For info call Carole 847-384-1404 or Susan 773-271-5568.
Tuesday, January 12, 9 a.m. - Noon
Little Ones Nursery School, Northbrook, IL
"H.U.M. - Highly Usable Music" teacher in-service
Monday, January 18, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Messiah Lutheran Pre-School, Park Ridge, IL
"H.U.M. - Highly Usable Music" teacher in-service
Wednesday, January 20, 6:30 p.m.
Frankfort Square Elementary School, Frankfort, IL
Family Night with Miss Carole and Alvin - we'll have a musical blast!
Friday, January 22
Gilberts Elementary School, Gilberts, IL
2 Concerts for Kids! We're ba-ack!
Monday, January 25, 9:00 a.m.
St Raymond School, Mount Prospect, IL
Kids and Families Concert - let's warm up on a cold day with singing and dancing! Maybe even a snowball freeze fight?
Monday, January 25, 6:30 p.m.
St David's Nursery School Open-House
2410 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL
Family Concert - Come check out this wonderful pre-school program, and have a fun time with Miss Carole and Alvin, too! Call school for info: 847-724-7841.
Thursday, January 28, 4 - 7:30 pm
Chicago Metro AEYC "Opening Minds" Annual Conference - NEW EVENT!
Music Make It and Take It - make an instrument with Miss Carole before her 4 pm workshop: "3-4-5- Sing and Thrive!" Click here for Conference info
Friday, January 29
Illinois Parks and Recreation Annual Conference
Chicago, IL
2:45 - 4:45 "D.S.L. - Dance, Sing, LEARN!" workshop
Saturday, January 30
Chicago Metro AEYC "Opening Minds" Annual Conference
Hyatt McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Miss Carole's Workshops:
9 a.m. "Dancing Feet for Toddlers Through Kindergarteners"
11 a.m. "3-4-5- Sing and Thrive!"
2 p.m. "Hace Musica?" - in Spanish and English, presented with Giovanna Garcia
INFO: www.chicagometroaeyc.org