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One Note on the Swimmy Giveaway . . .

September 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

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As always, you can increase your chances of winning the 4 tickets to Swimmy Frederick and Inch by Inch by forwarding information on my website to at least one friend, and copying me on the email (allsidesoflife@gmail.com).  Your name will be entered once for each friend.  So, if you forward information on my site to 10 friends, your name will be entered in the drawing 10 times. 

Thanks for reading and telling your friends about All Sides of Life!

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Giveaways 

What to do This Week: September 24-30, 2007

September 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Wednesday:  Go see the Canadian Snowbirds at Airfest 2007 at Drake Field in Fayetteville.  Several people who saw the Snowbirds last year have raved about the show and say it should not be missed.

Thursday:  Go see Swimmy Frederick and Inch by Inch at the Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville.  Be sure to enter the All Sides of Life giveaway for a chance to win 4 tickets to the event!

Friday or Saturday:  Go see the Power Rangers in Bentonville or Rogers as part of their 15th Anniversary Tour.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under What to do This Week 

New Giveaway: 4 Tickets to Swimmy, Frederick and Inch by Inch at the Walton Arts Center

September 21, 2007 | 13 Comments

I have another great Giveaway for you — 4 tickets to the production of Swimmy, Frederick and Inch by Inch at the Walton Arts Center on Thursday, September 27, 2007.  It’s pajama night, so be sure to have your kids wear their PJ’s or take their favorite stuffed animal to the show and they will get a special treat! 

I’m going to try something different for this Giveaway. To enter, just make a comment on this post — any comment.  Anonymous commetns will be ignored.  Or, if you don’t feel comfortable commenting, just send me an email with the word Swimmy in the subject line, and I will enter you in the contest.  The winner will be randomly picked and announced Tuesday morning.

Here are the details of the show:

Mermaid Theater of Nova Scotia, who has presented Guess How Much I Love You and Very Hungry Caterpillar at Walton Arts Center, returns to Northwest Arkansas with an exquisitely crafted production based on the Leo Lenni Cadecott Honor books, Swimmy, Frederick and Inch by Inch.  The performance will be held on Thursday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m. and ticket prices are $14 for adults and $9 for kids. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Walton Arts Center box office at 443-5600 or visit www.waltonartscenter.org .

Swimmy is a tiny insignificant fish in the vast ocean who uses ingenuity to fend off danger. Frederick, a mouse who is a poet from the tip of his nose to the end of his tail, makes everyday life an artful experience. The story of Inch by Inch features a lovable inchworm who is very proud of his facility for measuring absolutely everything, including a robin’s tail, a flamingo’s neck, a toucan’s beak, a heron’s legs, and a nightingale’s song.

All these creatures provide wonderful scope for translation to puppet theater through the gentle storytelling style which has brought international acclaim to Mermaid Theater.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Giveaways 

We Have a Winner! And 20% off for Everyone Else!

September 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Congratulations to Heather Carpenter.  She is the winner of 2 tickets to The Mystery of Irma Vep!

But, don’t worry if you didn’t win — TheatreSquared is offering All Sides of Life readers 20% off the ticket price for Irma Vep’s Thursday and Sunday shows!!  You must reserve your tickets by phone (571-2728) to receive this discount. 

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Giveaways 

Discovery Center of Springfield: Monthly Homeschool Day

September 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Discovery Center of Springfield, Missouri is offering a great collection of curriculum-based workshops specifically for home school students.  These hands-on experiences are for ages 5-12 and are available in morning, afternoon, and full day packages.  Below is the information for the September Homeschool Day.  For more information on each month’s home school days, visit the Discovery Center website.

September Home school Day: Changes! September 21 and September 27, 2007

10:00-12:00:  AGES 5-7 Workshop: Build It - Test out your engineering skills by solving several engineering challenges. Be prepared to create, test and redesign!; AGES 8-12 Workshop: Chemistry Changes -  Compare and contrast physical and chemical changes as we mix, heat, crush, and set things aflame! 

12:00-1:00:  Lunch Break: Full Day attendees may leave with parent for the lunch hour, or bring a brown bag lunch and eat at the Center. 

1:00-3:00:  AGES 5-7 Workshop: Kitchen Chemistry - Calling all beginning chemists! Join us as we do chemistry experiments with common household items found in your kitchen!; AGES 8-12 Workshop: Engineering - Become an engineer for the day! Discover first-hand what it takes to be an engineer and complete several engineering challenges.

Home school Day Fee Schedule:
Half Day (am or pm) :  Member Price - $17  Non-Member - $20
Full Day:  Member Price - $25  Non-Member - $30

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Past Events 

Having Trouble Getting in the Back to School Groove?

September 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Here is a whole page of back to school recipes from the Food Network, including healthy breakfasts, creative lunch boxes, after school snacks and weeknight dinners.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Mealtime Help 

Date Night Giveaway: 2 Tickets to the Mystery of Irma Vep

September 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment

How’s this for a cheap date night — free tickets to TheatreSquared’s The Mystery of Irma Vep!  This hilarious play is showing through September 23, 2007 at the Nadine Baum Studios in Fayetteville. 

We attended the performance on Sunday and loved it.  I was amazed at how two actors could play eight characters without missing a beat.

This is the last weekend of the run, so I am making this a quick Giveaway — your entry must be received by midnight on Tuesday, September 19, 2007.  The drawing will be held early Wednesday morning.  So, check  back to see if you won.  If you didn’t, click here to buy your tickets.  You will not be disappointed.

How do you enter?  Email me at allsidesoflife@gmail.com with "Irma Vep" in the subject line.  You can increase your chances of winning by forwarding my website to at least one friend, and copying me on the email (allsidesoflife@gmail.com).  Your name will be entered once for each friend.  So, if you forward my site to 10 friends, your name will be entered in the drawing 11 times. 

Thanks for reading All Sides of Life — I hope you enjoy the Giveaway!

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Giveaways 

Tai Chi Movement Classes at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks

September 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks is offering Tai Chi Movement Classes for all ages during October. Tai Chi and the related practice, Qigong, are low-impact exercises that build balance and coordination while relieving stress.

The first half-hour of each class, a series of “animal frolics” will be suitable for very young children accompanied by a caregiver.

These sessions, designed for beginners, will take place from 9:30 am to 11 am on Tuesdays and from 6 pm to 7:30 pm on Thursdays. The October 2 and 4 classes will be offered free of charge in celebration of the Garden’s grand opening.  A small fee will be charged for subsequent classes.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Past Events 

Walking with Dinosaurs at Alltel Arena: November 7-11, 2007

September 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Fifteen life-sized dinosaurs are traveling to Alltel Arena in North Little Rock from November 7-11, 2007 for a show based on the BBC television series Walking with Dinosaurs.  You can see pictures of a dinosaur in the exhibit here and a video of bits of what you will see at the show here and even more information and background on the show here.

It looks to be an amazing experience.  If your kids are into dinosaurs, it would be worth the trip to Little Rock.  You can buy tickets here.

While you’re there, you may also want to see the Smithsonian’s exhibit Jim Henson’s Fantastic World at the Arkansas Arts Center.  It runs through November 25.

If you go, other kid friendly activities in Little Rock include the Museum of Discovery, the Little Rock Zoo, and the Arkansas Children’s Theatre at the Arkansas Arts Center.

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Past Events 

Responses to Reader Poll About Good Daycares and Preschools in Northwest Arkansas

September 16, 2007 | 3 Comments

The following daycares, preschools and mother’s day out programs in Northwest Arkansas were recommended by readers in response to my reader poll:

  • The New School in Fayetteville
  • The University of Arkansas Infant Development Center and Preschool
  • First School in Fayetteville
  • Montessori Children’s House in Fayetteville
  • Kirsty’s Place in Fayetteville
  • Community Preschool in Fayetteville
  • Mother’s Day Out at the First Baptist Church in Springdale
  • Mother’s Day Out at University Baptist Church in Fayetteville
  • Building Bridges in Bentonville

Are there other good schools missing from the list?  Central’s Center for Children in Fayetteville jumps to my mind.  What about my Benton County readers?  What are the good schools up your way?

Posted by Terri Chadick | Filed Under Childcare Options 

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