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July 2010

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)

June 2010

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!

May 2010

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!

April 2010

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

March 2010

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

February 2010

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.

January 2010

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

December 2009

Wednesday, December 2, 6:00 p.m.

Childcare With Confidence at Jefferson School, Niles, IL "H.U.M. - Highly Usable Music" teacher workshop

Saturday, December 5, 11:20 a.m.

City of Countryside, IL at Park Place of Countryside
The Two Christmas Carole's will join Santa in the merriment of the season! Call City of Countryside for details.

Friday, December 11, 9:00am - noon

Lincoln Head Start Program, Lincoln, IL
Staff In-Service

Saturday, December 12, 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 12, 4:00 p.m.

Miss Carole's 8th 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, December 16, morning

Glenbard North High School - Carol Stream, IL
Family Concert for the annual Family Day Celebration!

November 2009

Monday, November 2 1:15 and 2:30 workshops

North and South Wisconsin District Teachers Conference,
Wisconsin Dells, WI
Sponsored by the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, this 3-day conference will have workshops and Keynotes of interest for anyone teaching in a religious school setting! And talking of settings - it's at the Kalahari Convention Center - can you say SPLASH!?!
Workshops: Dancing Feet! and H.U.M. - Highly Usable Music!
INFO: click here

Saturday, November 7 times TBA

DuPage AEYC Annual Conference, Naperville, IL
At DePaul University's Naperville Campus, this is a great learning opportunity for teachers, providers and anyone who works in Early Childhood. I'll be doing 2 workshops: Dancing Feet! Music Time Basics (offered twice)
INFO: www.dupageaeyc.org

Wednesday, November 18 11:00 a.m.

Thomas Hughes Children's Library at the
Harold Washington Public Library, Chicago, IL
Our annual Children's Concert at this outstanding location! Call the library for info! INFO: 312-747-4200

Wednesday, November 18 6:00 pm

Lincolnwood Child Care and Development Center,
Lincolnwood, IL
We're back for another pre-Holiday Family Concert with the great staff and families of LCCDC!

Tuesday, November 24, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Quin Early Learning Center, Palos Hills, IL
Two Concerts for Kids!
We're back again - let's do The Turkey Hop!

October 2009

Sunday, October 4, 10:00 a.m.

Kinsch Family Farm - Autumn Fun Fest!
301 Johnson St., Palatine, IL
Join Miss Carole 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 http://www.kinschflorist.com/

Monday, October 5 6:30 p.m.

Cherished Children Early Learning Center, Mundelein, IL
Annual Family Night - Location TBA - check with school at 847-566-1471 We love returning to this great school to share music with the community and their fabulous staff!

Wednesday, October 7

Home School, Stickney, IL
Two Concerts for Kids!

Monday, October 12, 11:00 a.m.

Creme de la Creme of Glenview staff in-service
"Tiny Tunes" workshop

Monday, October 12, 3 p.m.

Creme de la Creme of Naperville staff in-service
"DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN!" workshop

Thursday, October 14 morning only!

SHARING A VISION CONFERENCE, Lombard, IL
Don't miss this fabulous 3-day conference! It's the 11th Illinois Statewide Collaborative Early Childhood Conference, and Miss Carole's been presenting there for the last 3! Though I can only be there Thursday, there will be many excellent presenters each day. See you there!
INFO: www.sharingavision.org
WHERE: Westin Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL
MY WORKSHOPS:
8 - 10 a.m. Toddle-ing Tunes with Miss Carole (music for Toddlers)
10:15 - 11:45 Dancing Feet! (put on your dancing shoes!)

Friday - Sunday, October 9 - 11

Children's Music Network Annual Conference, Black Mountain, NC
Join me at this annual gathering of performers, teachers, librarians, parents - anyone who works with children and knows the positive power of music in their lives. Workshops, songswaps, Round Robins, and special presentations by Keynote Billy Jonas and Magic Penny Award Recipient Tom Chapin.
INFO: www.cmnonline.org, or call Carole, 847-384-1404.

Tuesday, October 13

Lincoln School, Brookfield, IL
Two Concerts for Kids!

Wednesday, October 14

Willow Springs Learning Center, Menomonee Falls, WI
Two Concerts for Kids! - WE LOVE YOU GUYS!
It's our annual visit to Mrs. Tackes and her enthusiastic kids and staff!

Wednesday, October 14 6:30 p.m.

Wee-Know Pre-school, Hartland, WI
Family Concert - let's make music and have a great night!

Saturday, October 17 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

GO-AEYC Annual Early Childhood Fall Conference,
Oakton CC, Des Plaines, IL
Workshops:
8:45 - 10:15 -- 3 - 4- 5 Sing and Thrive!
10:30 - Noon -- Dancing Feet!
INFO: www.goaeyc.org or call 847-640-9590

Wednesday, October 21

Holy Family Catholic Schools, Dubuque, IA
Teacher Inservice 1:45 - 3:45 pm
Family Concert TBA

Saturday, October 24, 10:30 a.m.

Kinsch Family Farm - Autumn Fun Fest!
301 Johnson St., Palatine, IL
Join Miss Carole and Alvin in the Family Tent for a fun concert, then enjoy this wonderful farm - corn maze, pumpkin patch, world's largest tractor - and more! For details and fees, go to http://www.kinschflorist.com/

Tuesday, October 27 10:00 a.m.

Bartlett Public Library Family Concert
800 S. Bartlett Rd, Bartlett, IL
Our annual Family Concert for kids 6 and younger accompanied by adult. Come join the great Children's Library staff to sing and dance - and maybe a snowball fight will break out!

September 2009

Saturday, September 12, 6:30 pm

Valley Covenant Preschool
Family Concert and Ice Cream Social!
Join us for this scholarship fundraiser for a great school with some great music and a cool treat!
WHERE: Stillman Valley High School 425 S. Pine St, Stillman Valley IL
INFO: 815-222-2598

Sunday, 9/13, 5:00 p.m.

Hobson Co-Op Nursery School, Naperville, IL
Family Concert at the school's 45th Anniversary Celebration at Arronmore Farm in Oswego!

Wednesday, September 16, 9:45 a.m.

Plat Elementary School - SD#1, Richfield, WI
Concert for Kids!

Wednesday, September 16, 1:00 p.m.

St. Jacobi Lutheran School, Greenfield, WI
Pre-school POWER HOUR Concert for Kids!

Thurs/Friday, September 17/18, mornings

Macaroni Soup! Parent/Child classes kick off their 21st year! See Classes page for time/location info, or call Carole at 847-384-1404 to register.

Thursday, September 17, 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Workshop for providers for the United Child Care Network (UCCN) of Dupage County
"Dance, Sing, Shake, Ring!" - lots of songs and movement activities for the new school year!
WHERE: United Methodist Church, Woodridge, IL
INFO: Contact Kathy at kmanderfield@aol.com

Where's Miss Carole during September? Scheduled classes begin at her school locations: St. David's Nursery School, Gertrude B. Nielsen Child Care and Learning Center, Steinberg Pre-School at North Suburban Synagogue Beth El and Today's Child Learning Center. That's where she is!

August 2009

Wednesday, August 5 10:00 am

Round Lake Area Park District, Round Lake, IL
Family Concert at The Children's Museum,
814 Hart Road, Round Lake, IL

Wednesday, August 5 7 pm

Indian Prairie Public Library,
401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL
Outdoor Family Concert - bring a blanket (in the library if weather doesn't cooperate!)

Saturday, August 8 4:00 and 6:00 pm

Westmont Park District, Westmont, IL
Golden Fest Family Concerts - check Park District website for info

Tuesday, August 11 all-day

StarNet Summer Camp Workshops for teachers at Giant City, IL
Workshop: DSL: Dance! Sing! LEARN!
Click here for info

Wednesday, August 12 6:45 pm

Federated Church Pre-School, Sycamore, IL
Family Concert to celebrate 40 years of great teaching and learning

Saturday, August 15 NOON

Gurnee Park District, Viking Park, Gurnee, IL
Gurnee Days Celebration - we're back for more musical fun! Bring a blanket!

Friday, August 21, 10 a.m.

Naperville Park District - Kid Concert at The Barn
Please call the Park District for further information:
630--848-3571

Friday, August 21, 6 p.m.

Children's Museum of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
CANCELLED
51 Sheboygan Street, Fond du Lac - on the street, weather permitting!
Come help us celebrate the wonderful Children's Museum's First Birthday! We'll have a great time singing and dancing in the street in front of the museum!
For info, call 920-929-0707.

JULY 2009

Saturday, July 4th! 1:45 pm

Fourth of July Penny Carnival at Lake Ellyn, Glen Ellyn, IL Come have a wonderful day sponsored by the Glen Ellyn Park District!
Info: http://www.gepark.org/new_events.htm

TUESDAY EVENINGS, July 7, 14, 21 6:45 pm

Join "Family Sing!" classes in Mt Prospect!
Go to Classes for info!

July 8 - 29 1 - 3 pm

Summer Stock Theater Camp at
Jefferson School, Park Ridge, IL
Come see our final production at 2 pm on July 29th!
For info: Classes

Friday, July 17 5 pm

Intergenerational Picnic at the Gertrude B. Neilsen Child Development Center, Northbrook, IL

Thursday, July 23 10:00 am

Crete Public Library, 1177 N. Main Street, Crete, IL
Family Concert - we're baa-ack!

Friday, July 24 10:00 am

Stickney Daycare Intergenerational Event

Sunday, July 26 11:00 am

Summer Concert Series at Cantigny Park,
1S 151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL
Join Miss Carole and Alvin at the bandshell in this beautiful park. Allow time to stroll the grounds! Click here for info.

Thursday, July 30 10:00 am

Park Ridge Public Library,
20 S. Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL
Our annual visit to my hometown library - let's have some fun!

Friday, July 31 10:30 am

Dundee Township Public Library,
555 Barrington Avenue, East Dundee, IL
Family Concert - we're not ready to go back to school yet! Come join us for some summertime songs and dances!

June 2009

Tuesday, June 2, 10:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross Street, Wheaton, IL Family Concerts - we're back in Wheaton - come sing, dance and laugh with us!

Tuesday/Wednesday, June 3/4, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm each day

Miss Carole and Alvin will be visiting the Children's Villages of Davenport, Iowa! Concerts at these schools: Monroe, Blue Grass, Hayes, Buchanan, West and Hoover

Friday, June 5, 10:30 am

Little Wonders Pre-School in Wonder Lake, IL
Family Concert and Picnic - congrats on 2 years in operation!

Tuesday, June 9, 10:15 am & 1:30 pm

Jefferson School, Park Ridge, IL
Kindergarten MUSIC POWER HOUR - Session 3

Wednesday, June 10, NOON

Schaumburg Park District's Noonie Time Series kicks off with Macaroni Soup!
Where: The Community Recreation Center Outdoor Theatre, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg, IL
Rain or shine, we'll have a great time singing and dancing!

Thursday, June 11, NOON

Naperville Park District's Children's Lunch Hour Entertainment kicks off with Macaroni Soup!
Where: The Riverwalk, near the Warming House, Naperville, IL
Join us for a great summer day of song and dance!

Friday, June 12, 10:00 am

Rainbow Academy, Carol Stream, IL
2 Concerts for Kids!

Saturday, June 13

OK, this is personal, but I gotta crow! My daughter, Camden graduates with honors from DePaul University's Theater School! Yippee! (and she has a job as a Lighting Designer - her major!)

Mondays, June 15, 22, 29, 9:30 - 10:15 am

SUMMER SAMPLER - Miss Carole's short session of Parent/Child classes are the place to be!
For info: Classes

TUESDAYS, all summer long! 9:30 - 11 am

Music classes for the children at
Today's Child in Palatine, IL

June 11 - 26

Theater Stories and Songs Classes for Kindergarten - 4th Grade in Mt Prospect, IL. See Classes for info.

Friday, June 26 NOON

Hoffman Estates Park District's Summer Children's Concert Series
Vogelei Park Pavillion,
650 W. Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL
Put on your dancing shoes and come sing with Miss Carole and Alvin!

May 2009

Saturday, May 2, 9:30 a.m.

Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C)
Provider Recognition Event
KEYNOTE: DSL: Dance! Sing! LEARN!
Timber Creek Golf Club, Dixon, IL

Tuesday, May 5, 10:30 a.m.

Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park Avenue, Roselle, IL Family Concert - everyone come in and sing and dance!

Tuesday, May 5, 1:30 p.m

Grand Prairie Elementary School, Frankfort, IL
Family Concert!

Friday, May 8, 6:30 p.m.

KinderCare Learning Center, Round Lake Beach, IL
Family Concert!

Monday, May 11, 9 a.m.

Our Lady of the Wayside School, Arlington Heights, IL
Kid Concert for Pre-K and Kindergarten students!

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

Tree of Life Christian Pre-school
819 Silver Springs Rd, Whitefish Bay, WI
Family Concert - call the school for ticket information: 414-964-8733 Join us for our annual Spring Concert with our Wisconsin friends!

Thursday, May 14, 1:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Washington School, Robinson, IL
We'll sing with the students in the afternoon, then gather parents, siblings and caregivers to join in the merrymaking in the evening!

Friday, May 15, 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

Middletown Early Childhood Center, Mahomet, IL
Two Concerts for Kids - we're back for our annual visit - can't wait to see you!

Monday, May 18, 1:30 p.m.

Avery Coonley School, Downers Grove, IL
Kindergarten Music Power Hour! Our annual class with great kids and teachers!

Thursday, May 21, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.

Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center,
Hinsdale, IL
Let's do TWO! Family concerts to celebrate the end of the school year! YIPPEE!

Thursday, May 21, 6:30 p.m. AT

STARnet Northwest Regions 1 & 3 present a Macaroni Soup! Family Concert
Krape Park, Freeport, IL

Friday, May 22, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

STARnet Northwest Regions 1 & 3 present Carole Peterson's "Music and Movement" full-day workshop! Stone Quarry Recreation Park,
6845 N. German Church Road, Byron, IL
To register for this FREE workshop (5.5 credit hours) contact 800-227-7537 or go to the workshop website.

Saturday, May 23, 10 - 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: H.U.M. - Highly Usable Music
For information and registration: Children's Home and Aid Society, 847-640-9590

Sunday, May 24

MISS CAROLE IS GOING TO "BIKE THE DRIVE!"

Tuesday, May 26, 8:30 - 10 a.m.

Glenbard North High School
Workshop for students studying Early Childhood Education

Wednesday, May 27, 10 a.m.

Geneva Public Library, 127 James Street, Geneva, IL Family Concert - call the library for info: 630-232-0893

Thursday, May 28, 10:15 a.m. & 1:15 p.m.

Ardmore School, Addison, IL Two Concerts for Kids!

Friday, May 29

Fox River Country Day School, Elgin, IL
Classes for Pre-School: 3's, then 4's with parents invited to join in!

Saturday, May 30 full day conference

Head-To-Toe Conference - The Midwest Interactive Infant-Toddler Conference Sponsored by Chicago Metro AEYC
2 - 3:30 - Music and Movement for Munchkins!
For info: www.chicagometroaeyc.org or 312-427-5399

April 2009

Saturday, April 4, Time TBA

Open House Concert at Rainbow Academy in Carol Stream, IL. Check with facility for times.

Tuesday, April 7, 7 - 9 pm

Teacher workshop for The Association for Kid's Sake, Schaumburg, IL

Wednesday, April 8, 10:30 a.m.

Kid Concert sponsored by the South Suburban AEYC
at Prairie State Community College
202 S. Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL.
For info: 708-233-6233.

Wednesday, April 8, 2 p.m.

Teacher Workshop at WoodDale Early Childhood Education Center, Wood Dale, IL

Friday, April 10, 9:30 a.m.

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 15

Methodist Family Childcare, Peoria, IL
12:30 - 2:30 pm Teacher workshops
6:00 pm Family Concert

Friday/Saturday, April 17/18

31st Annual Early Childhood Conference
at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Miss Carole and Alvin return for another great weekend of learning and sharing!
Friday, 7 - 8:30 pm: "Song and Dance Songswap"
Saturday, times TBA:
  "From Shakers to Scarves" & "Dancing Feet!"
4 pm: "EC Hootenany!"

Monday, April 20

Wood Dale Early Childhood Education Center
Wood Dale, IL
2 Concerts for Kids!

Wednesday, April 22

River Forest Community Center, River Forest, IL
Concert for Kids! Our annual visit to this great group of kids and teachers!

Friday, April 24, 7:00 pm

Plainfield Park District
23729 W. Ottawa Street, Plainfield, IL
Family Concert! Come sing and dance to celebrate the Week of the Young Child!
For info: 815-436-8812

Saturday, April 25

4-C Recognition Breakfast Keynote,
Crystal Lake, IL

Saturday, April 25, 4 p.m.

Teacher Workshop for Lake County Co-op in Lake Forest, IL followed by 4 p.m. Family Concert at Gorton's Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL
Info: 847-566-1474

Sunday, April 26, 3:00 pm

Beth Tikva Congregation, Hoffman Estates, IL
Family Concert

Wednesday, April 29, 6:30 pm

CCSD #146 - Oak Forest, IL
Family Concert!

March 2009

Friday, March 6, 9:30 a.m.

Emmanual Lutheran School of Crystal Lake, IL
Concert for Kids!

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

Danville Area Community College, Danville, IL
Family Concert!
For info contact: www.dacc.cc.il.us

Saturday, March 7

Danville Area Community College, Danville, IL
20th Annual Early Childhood Conference
KEYNOTE: DSL: Dance, Sing, LEARN! 8:15 a.m.
BREAKOUT: Tiny Tunes! 12:45 p.m.
For info contact: 217-443-3222

Sunday, March 8, 2 - 5 pm

Children's Music Network Song Swap
at the Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone who works with and/or sings with children to learn new songs and share what they know! Great networking, too! Members and Non-members welcome!
For info: check the Midwest listing on the CMN website, or call Carole

Monday - Saturday, March 9 - 14

MISS CAROLE IS ON TOUR IN NEW ENGLAND!
Come see me and Alvin at one of our public shows, or workshops!

Friday - Sunday, March 20 - 22 and beyond!

Miss Carole has been invited to present workshops at the European Council of International Schools' Early Childhood Conference in Brussels, Belgium! Then I will spend a day at the International School of Brussels, singing with children and doing a teacher training. Yes, exciting! I will return from Europe at the end of March.

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

Elmhurst Public Library, 125 Prospect, Elmhurst, IL
Family Concert! Yes - we're back - come see us!

February 2009

Thursday, February 5

Macaroni Soup Parent/Child Classes and BIG MUSIC begin for Thursday classes
at The South Church, Mt Prospect.
For info, go to Classes or call Carole at 847-384-1404.

Friday, February 6, 6:30 pm

Family Concert sponsored by the United Child Care Network of DuPage County.
At United Methodist Church,
2700 75th Street, Woodridge, IL
For info contact Kathy Manderfield at 630-985-3323

Tuesday, February 10

Jefferson School, Niles, IL
In-School Field trips for the Extended Day
Kindergarten: "Music Power Hour with Miss Carole" - 2nd session!

Wednesday, February 11, 6:30 pm

Quin Early Learning Center, Palos Hills, IL
We're back for our annual Family Night Concert!

Saturday, February 21, 9 - 10:00 a.m.

Collaboration for Early Childhood Care and Education Conference, Oak Park, IL
Workshop: Tiny Tunes: Active Music for Toddlers!
For info: www.collab4kids.org

Saturday, February 21, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

PSO/Illinois' Child Care Association Annual Conference, Itasca, IL at the Westin Hotel
Workshop: Dancing Feet!
For info: email to psoicca@spcglobal.net

Tues/Wed, February 24/25

Providence Catholic Children's Academy, New Lenox, IL
2 concerts each day for children!

Saturday, February RAT

Family Guidance Center of Alabama, Montgomery, AL
Hi, y'all! Miss Carole's heading South for SENSATIONAL SATURDAY!!!
KEYNOTE: Do-Re-Mi to A-B-C, 8 a.m.
BREAKOUT: Tiny Tunes 11:50 a.m.
For info: contact the Child Care Education and Training Program: 334-270-4100

January 2009

Thursdays, January 8 - 29

Parent/Child classes at St. David's Nursery School in Glenview, IL
9:15 - 10 a.m. Tiny Tunes - for children 18 mos - 2 1/2 years old
10:15 - 11 a.m. Sing'n'Shake - for children 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 years old
Call the school for registration and info: 847-724-7841

Fridays, January 9 - 23, 6:45 - 7:30 pm

FAMILY SING! - Sing Alongs for the whole family - live music with Miss Carole & Alvin McGovern at The South Church, Mt Prospect, IL. See info on CLASSES page!
For info and registration, call Carole at 847-384-1404.

Wednesday, January 14, 9 a.m.

Concert for Kids at St. Raymond's School
Mt Prospect, IL

Saturday, January 24

Chicago Metro AEYC Conference -
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
9 - 10:30 a.m. Dancing Feet workshop
11 - 12:30 pm Miss Carole's Music Fun workshop
For registration and full conference info: http://www.chicagometroaeyc.org/opening-minds

Monday, January 26

Joyful Noise Pre-School, McHenry, IL
Family Concert - we're so glad to return!

Wednesday, January 28

Gilberts Elementary School, Gilberts, IL
2 Concerts for Kids with the Pre-K and Kindergarteners.

Wednesday, January 28, 6:30 p.m.

Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee, WI
Family Concert! Open to the public - call 262-691-5264 for tickets and info

Friday, January 30

Macaroni Soup Classes begin for Friday classes
at The South Church, Mt Prospect.
For info, go to Classes or call Carole at 847-384-1404.

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