Photo Credit: Phillip Groshong, 2008

Back in the fall, Kristin wrote about the wonderful Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions presented by Linton Music. This concert series appeals to kids ages 2 to 6, introducing them to the world of classical music.

Soon, the spring season begins with six Saturday morning concerts featuring the MadCap Puppets! They will tell stories set to chamber music. (I know my 3-year-old Cassie is going to love, love, love it!)

Get your calendars ready–here’s the lineup:

(Note: All concerts start at 10:00 and 11:30 a.m. on the dates below.)

April 10
Wyoming Center for the Arts
322 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, OH 45215

April 17
Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church
6474 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230

April 24
Mason United Methodist Church
6315 S. Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040

May 1
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
7701 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236

May 8
Knox Presbyterian Church
3400 Michigan Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208

May 22
Emmanuel Community Center   (Free Concerts!)
1308 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Individual tickets are $4 each (child or adult), or you can buy a Flexible Ticket Book (4 tickets per book) for $12 to use at any PB&J concert. See the Linton Music site for ticket information.

Another weekend is upon us and that means time to get out and experience our great city! Here are some of the things our contributors are thinking about checking out this weekend:
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Holiday Market - November 13- 15 the Duke Energy Convention Center hosts the Cincinnati Holiday Market. A great event for those looking to get a jump start on your holiday shopping, it runs 10am-8pm Fri/Sat and 10am-5pm on Sun.

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Holiday and Nearly New Used Book Sale –  This weekend the Anderson Township Branch Library hosts a holiday and nearly new used book sale.  Hours are 10am-8pm Thursday, 10am-6pm Friday, 10am – 5:30pm Saturday. Complete details can be found on the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County web site: http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org.

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ARTrageous – Black Anthology of Music – Nov. 14  - 11am & 1pm – See Kathy Wade and enjoy some great jazz as she leads a musical production of the origins and influences of jazz.  Tickets are $5 and it’s best for ages 3-10. Raymond Walters College. Call 513-745-5705 or visit www.rwc.uc.edu for tickets and info. Later see “An Intimate Evening of Jazz” – 8pm – Have an adult night out and hear some great jazz. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.

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Linton’s Peanut Butter & Jam Session – Nov. 14  - 10am & 11:30am – Dancing Day – Bach, Vilvaldi and Irish Jigs – $4/person. Kennedy Heights Presbyterian Church – 6312 Kennedy Ave.  See previous FFC post http://familyfriendlycincinnati.com/?p=943 for more info.

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 Mt. Washington Artworks – Second Saturday Art – Nov. 14  - cincinnatiartclasses.com – 11am-3pm – FREE for all ages – On the second Sat. of the month, head to Anderson Twp for a FREE art class – create art and enjoy refreshments and see an art class. Mt. Washington ArtWorks – 6450 Sherman Ave., Anderson Twp., Ohio. 513-232-3738.

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Mason Kiwanis Club’s 51st Annual Pancake Day Social – Nov. 14  - 7 am-1 pm in the Mason Middle School Commons. The festive event is a Mason tradition, raising money to sponsor local community organizations and events that focus on young children in our community. You’ll want to try “The Works;” a Kiwanis tradition that includes pancakes, sausage, biscuits & gravy and a choice of milk, coffee or juice-all for just $5!  Call 702-7394 for advanced tickets.

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Tea Party Mystery Train -Nov. 14-15 –  LM&M Railroad - Departs Sat. & Sun. for train ride at 11am, 1pm, 3pm and Tea Party at Noon & 4pm.  General admission is $35 and children ages 2-12 are $30. For train ride only general admission is $20 and ages 2-12 are $15. 513-933-8022.

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 Alice in Wonderland – Nov. 15 –  2pm – Clifton Performance Theatre. Tickets are $7/child, $10/adults, $8/seniors. Cast is all kids ages 13 and under. 404 Ludlow, Cincinnati, Ohio. 513-861-7469.

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Frisch Marionettes  Sunday November 15 at 2pm, the award-winning Frisch Marionettes delight audiences of all ages in this action-packed show. Boone Co. Main Library 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington KY.(859) 342-BOOK.  This is a free event but space is limited so register here www.bcpl.org.

Greater Cincinnati has a lot going on this weekend and we’re excited to share some of these events with you.  Hopefully, you’ll find something family-friendly that sparks your interest.  Have a great weekend.

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Nov. 6 - Cincinnati Cylcones take on the Toledo Walleye – Throwback Night – 7:30pm – US Bank Arena. Tickets are only $7 and you get $1 beers, $1 hot dogs, $1 pizza.  Wow, you can’t beat that. 800-745-3000.

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Nov. 6-7- FAME (The School for Creative & Performing Arts) Aranoff Center Ticket Information

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Nov. 6-7 – Miss Saigon performed by the Loveland Stage Theater Company – Call 513-697-6769 for information. tickets are $19/general admission and $16 for seniors/students.

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Nov. 6-8 – Royal Hanneford Circus – The Bank of Kentucky Center – Northern Kentucky University. Get tickets at www.ticketmaster.com or at select Kroger stores or call 800-745-3000. Visit www.bankofkentuckycenter.com for more info.

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Nov. 7 – The Education & Enrichment Fair - 10am-3pm – Presented by Cincinnati Family & Northern Kentucky Family Magazine – preschools, day cares, enrichment programs such as music, dance, and art will be featured. Sycamore Plaza, Kenwood (across from Kenwood Towne Center).

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Nov. 7- Family First Saturday - Cincinnati Art Museum – Art in Bloom - FREE – 1-4pm. Scavenger hunts, art activities, demos and more. 953 Eden Park Dr. 513-721-2787 or www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

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Nov. 7 – Kinderklaus Market – 9:30am-3pm – Crafts, holiday decorations, baked goods. $5 admission and free admission for seniors ages 65 and up and kids 12 and under. Benefits Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Receptions Banquet and Conference Center – 10681 Loveland Madeira Rd., Loveland. 513-683-2614.

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Nov. 7 – Linton’s Peanut Butter & Jam Session - http://www.lintonmusic.org/PBJ.htm – Dancing Day with Bach, Vivaldi 7 Irish Jigs. 10am & 11:30am – Enjoy chamber music with your preschooler. Tickets are $4 person or purchase a flex book of 4 for only $12. Performance at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church – 7701 Kenwood Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio.  Call 513-381-6868 for more info.

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Nov. 7 – Cincinnati Sports Club – Novemberfest Open House – www.cincinnatisportsclub.com - FREE – 10am-4pm – 3950 Red Bank Rd., 513-527-4000.

• The Christ Hospital will also be on hand having a health fair with most events free. See many local health and wellness groups.
• Indoor Fall Festival – FREE – inflatables, games, program demos, mascot appearances and more.

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Nov. 7 – Families Create - FREE - Paper Party – 10am-Noon – Taft Museum of Art - 316 Pike St. 513-684-4528. Reservations required. $12/nonmember adult/child & $8/member adult child.

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Nov. 7 – The Chinese Acrobats of Hebei – 7pm – Miami University Middletown – Dave Finkelman Auditorioum. Order tickets by phone 513-727-3383 or visit www.tickets.muhoio.edu. $35/adults, $15/students & youth, $25/MU Faculty & Staff & Seniors. See more info in ShannanB’s recent post on FFC.

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Nov. 7 – Children’s Concert – Thadeus Rex – Read Like a Rock Star! -www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com – 11am – Tickets are $7/adults and $5/children – Covedale Center for the Performing Arts – 4990 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati. 513-241-6550.

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Nov. 8 – Amazing Race Family Challenge – 1-3pm – FREE – Head to Ault Park for this great family event where you will be on a nature quest with your kids (best for ages 5-12). Please RSVP in advance to 513-761-4313. 3600 Observatory Rd., Cincinnati.

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Nov. 8 – Dedication Ceremony – Deerfield Honors Veterans Park – 2pm – Cottell Park - Representatives from all branches of the military will be there to unveil the bell cast by the Verdin Company as well as host Cammy Dierking from WKRC Local Channel 12. 5487 Irwin Simpson Road.

If you want to introduce your preschoolers (best for ages 2-6 years) to some great classical music in a fun and entertaining environment then head to Linton’s Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions.  These musical concerts are held throughout Greater Cincinnati and they are both family-friendly and cost-friendly.  It’s only $4/ticket or you can buy a flex-pack ticket book for $12 and that gets you into four concerts.  At every concert they have cookies for the little ones graciously donated by Graeter’s. They have two concert times, 10am & 11:30am, for each PB&J session scheduled.  For a complete listing of the upcoming concerts, click here. 

To round out the remainder of their Fall season, they will be having:

“Dancing Day – Kick up your heels and join us for the music of Bach and Vivaldi, as well as traditional Irish Jigs! Dance along with the cello, piano, flute, and Irish Penny-Whistle!” – from Linton’s website. 

• November 7, 2009- Good Shepherd Lutheran Church – 7701 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
• November 14, 2009 – Kennedy Heights Presbyterian Church- 6312 Kennedy Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45213

Their Winter season starts in January and they’ll be featuring “Hit It” which is an interactive percussion extravaganza.  Enjoy the beats of North America, South America, Africa and Asia.  In the Spring, they’ll be highlighting the MadCap Puppets in their shows.  Watch these larger than life puppets get in sync with some chamber music.  Please call (513) 381-6868 for ticket information.