{"id":37186,"date":"2019-08-01T16:54:24","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T21:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=37186"},"modified":"2019-08-01T16:54:24","modified_gmt":"2019-08-01T21:54:24","slug":"juicebox-offers-free-family-performance-series-at-the-chicago-cultural-center-and-garfield-park-conservatory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/beintheloopchicago.com\/?p=37186","title":{"rendered":"Juicebox Offers Free Family Performance Series at the Chicago Cultural Center and Garfield Park Conservatory"},"content":{"rendered":"

The free music series starts Friday, September 6, 2019, and continues through December<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The popular free\u00a0Juicebox<\/strong> will entertain and educate young children and their families with a schedule of music, dance and performances at the Chicago Cultural Center <\/strong>and the\u00a0Garfield Park Conservatory<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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With its engaging performances in a kid-friendly setting, the free-admission Juicebox programs are geared toward the \u201cstroller set\u201d and enjoyable for the whole family. Children will experience a diverse range of artistic and educational presentations, with hosts regularly inviting youngsters to move, dance and otherwise interact with performers.<\/p>\n

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The fall program begins on Friday, September 6, and will continue on the first and third Friday of each month at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) and following Saturday of each month at the Garfield Park Conservatory (300 N. Central Park Ave.) through December. The program resumes in January and will continue through May. All performances take place from 11\u201311:45am unless otherwise noted. For more information, visit chicago.gov\/juicebox<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Juicebox Fall and Winter 2019 Schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

All performances take place from 11\u201311:45am<\/p>\n

Schedule Subject to Change<\/p>\n

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Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players<\/strong><\/p>\n

September 6: Chicago Cultural Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

September 7: Garfield Park Conservatory<\/strong><\/p>\n

Three-time Grammy Award nominee and \u201call-star\u201d of the indie family music scene, Justin Roberts has been creating the soundtrack to families\u2019 lives for over 20 years.\u00a0 His devoted fan base enjoy classics like the fist-pumping \u201cPop Fly\u201d and parent favorite \u201cStay-At-Home Dad\u201d with its very own 80s pop anthem song break.<\/p>\n

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No Juicebox on September 20\/21<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mr. Singer and Kerry Appleberry<\/strong>
\nOctober 4: Chicago Cultural Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

October 5: Garfield Park Conservatory<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mr. Singer leads Chicago\u2019s most energetic band rocking all pre-Ks and early Graders who like to dance, laugh and rock-out!\u00a0 Along with his wife, the sparkling singer Kerry Appleberry, the dynamo drummer Marius Mustard and occasional special guests, the bigger-than-life performer brings clever original songs along with some fun punky favorites.<\/p>\n

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Bollywood Groove<\/strong><\/p>\n

October 18: Chicago Cultural Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

October 19: Garfield Park Conservatory<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bollywood Groove is a Bollywood dance, fitness and entertainment company offering 35 classes throughout the Chicagoland area. Their kids\u2019 program teaches children about the different regions of India, including the language, culture, and of course\u2026dance.<\/p>\n

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Ralph\u2019s World<\/strong><\/p>\n

November 1: Chicago Cultural Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

November 2: Garfield Park Conservatory <\/strong><\/p>\n

Indie rocker, songwriter, playwright, children\u2019s book author and Grammy Award-nominated artist Ralph Covert brings the high energy and music from his touring pop-rock band to Ralph\u2019s World \u2013 the mega fun musical planet where kids rock rock rock and dance dance dance. Come see why the New York Times called him kids music\u2019s \u201cElvis Presley, or at the very least its Elvis Costello.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Animal Farm<\/strong><\/p>\n

November 15: Chicago Cultural Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

November 16: Garfield Park Conservatory<\/strong><\/p>\n

Through the eyes of our furry, featured, scaly and shell-dwelling friends, Animal Farm blends original songs, educational comedy and interactive storytelling to explore social and emotional learning, community and self-expression. The group\u2019s 2018 album We Are One<\/em> won a National Parenting Product Award, a Mom\u2019s Choice Award and a Parents Choice Recommended Award.<\/p>\n

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Wendy & DB<\/strong><\/p>\n

December 6: Chicago Cultural Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

December 7: Garfield Park Conservatory<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wendy & DB are a dynamic duo from Chicago who encourage the curiosity and imagination that flourish naturally in children.\u00a0With positive lyrics honor inclusion and compassion, the award-winning duo\u2019s melodic, interactive and contagious songs delight all, from newborn to one hundred and two!<\/p>\n

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Future Hits<\/strong><\/p>\n

December 20: Chicago Cultural Center<\/strong><\/p>\n

December 21: Garfield Park Conservatory<\/strong><\/p>\n

Future Hits is an \u201ceducational rock powerhouse” whose songs build important language skills while\u00a0cultivating children’s love for learning. Each song is tailored to develop literacy, increase English\u00a0language fluency and highlight social emotional learning concepts in a fun, engaging way.<\/p>\n

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For more information, visit chicago.gov\/DCASE<\/a>, like us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and follow us on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0@ChicagoDCASE.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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