Indoor activities for kids is a hot topic as the weather gets cooler and the rain continues to fall. Of course, giveaways for some of Atlanta’s hottest shows are big news too. We talked about both yesterday morning on the Field Trips with Sue segment on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta.

Here is a link to the giveaways to Atlanta area shows.(It takes a few minutes to load, so be patient) Be sure to register to win – we’ll be choosing the winners over the next two days. We talked about…

• Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus
• Laughing Pizza Red Carpet Movie Premiere
• Space! at the Center for Puppetry Arts
• MEMPHIS, at the Fox Theatre

Next we talked about indoor activities for kids in Atlanta. Including…

• 2012 Braves Country Caravan – see Field Trips with Sue later today for more information and a link to the schedule
• Stone Summit Climbing Gym
• Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta (note the link here goes to a post with Curious George. That was a previous exhibit, starting Feb. 4, it will be Clifford!) - Clifford Exhibit opens on Feb. 4 with a BOGO offer for Fulton County residents on opening day. Don’t forget, the second Tuesday of every month is Target Free Tuesday at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta from 1 – 7 pm.

What: Laughing Pizza Red Carpet Event
Where: Georgia Aquarium Ocean’s Ballroom
When: Feb. 4, 2012 11 am
Cost: There are two ticket options for families to purchase: VIP Red Carpet Premiere tickets include admission to the film, live performance by Laughing Pizza, meet and greet with the band, and red carpet festivities. VIP Red Carpet Premiere tickets are $15 (Children under 1 years old are free). For an even more spectacular experience, guests can upgrade their tickets to the VIP Red Carpet Premiere Plus ticket, which includes admission to the premiere and its events, as well as admission to the Aquarium and the 3:30 p.m. showing of AT&T Dolphin Tales. VIP Red Carpet Premiere Plus tickets are $34.95 for adults and $28.95 for children. Children ages 1-3 years old need only a film pass, as they are admitted to the Aquarium for free.

For more information on the program and how you can enter to win a four pack of tickets to the VIP Red Carpet Premiere click the link below. (Giveaway Tickets are for VIP Red Carpet Event Only, and do not include general admission to Georgia Aquarium.)

Atlanta’s family-favorite musical group, Laughing Pizza, invites families to the grand Oceans Ballroom at Georgia Aquarium for a one-time, VIP family film premiere Saturday, Feb. 4 at 11:00 a.m. The award-winning band and world’s largest aquarium are teaming up for the world premiere of Laughing Pizza: The Concert Movie as well as a live performance by Laughing Pizza after the screening.

Beginning at 11:00 a.m., guests will get the “red carpet treatment” with photographs, spectacular views into the world’s largest aquatic habitat, Ocean Voyager, as well as views into the charismatic beluga whale habitat from within the grand Oceans Ballroom. There will also be entertainment by Atlanta’s own Circus Camp and more. The VIP screening of Laughing Pizza: The Concert Movie, will begin at 12:00 p.m. (The film has already won 5 out of 5 Doves from the Dove Foundation, and was endorsed by the Parents Television Council.) After the screening, Laughing Pizza will perform a few of their hits, and guests will have the opportunity to meet Billy, Lisa and Emily, up close and in person!

Laughing Pizza is a real family band that writes and performs all original pop-music for families. Their music videos can be seen every day in more than 18 million homes on PBS stations and TV On-Demand channels around the country. This mom, dad and daughter trio travel across the nation performing at theatres, museums, music festivals, nightclubs, schools, and other venues – including the White House (with Miley Cyrus and The Jonas Brothers). Their live performances are energetic, interactive, dance-filled shows that get kids and parents up and moving, and they have a loyal following all across the country.

The event is sponsored by Shumate and B-98.5FM. A portion of all proceeds will go to The Georgia Aquarium’s SEA Program.

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What: Laughing Pizza Family Fun Fest
When: Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 Doors open at 2:30 pm, show a 4 pm
Where: Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305
Cost: Purchase tickets in advance: $17 adults, $15 children 12 and under, Under 2 FREE
At the door: $22 adults, $17 children 12 and under, Under 2 FREE To enter to win four tickets to the show, click the link at the bottom of this post.

Laughing Pizza is one of my youngest’s favorite bands. We saw this family rocker trio when they played at GPTV and have been bopping to them ever since. One of my son’s favorite’s is “Wait a Minute Emily.” He relates to poor Pizza daughter Emily’s dilemma when her dad wants to pop in to Target for “just a minute.”

Rounding out the trio are Lisa and Billy (Mom and Dad Pizza), both award winning song-writers and classically trained musicians, having attended Julliard and Berklee. In addition, they’re both former music teachers. All this makes for an energetic, dance party, sing-a-long show that is sure to be a hit with both you and your kids.

On Nov. 6, the group is playing at the Buckhead Theatre on the final stop of their “Give To Get” Georgia PBS Tour. The main event is the Laughing Pizza concert at 4 pm, but come at 2:30 for the family fun festival. Circus Camp will be hosting a Circus Camp Experience with stilt walkers, jugglers, clowns and face painting. In addition, they’ll even have an interactive aerial demonstration. Also taking the stage is Atlanta’s own African drumming group, Giwayen Mata. More family friendly participants are being announced soon.

See below to win four tickets to see Laughing Pizza at the Buckhead Theatre on Sun., Nov. 6. If you don’t know their songs, visit www.laughingpizza.com for a few snippets.

What: Laughing Pizza
When: Sat. Feb. 12 at 12 noon and 3 pm
Where: Eddie’s Attic
Cost: $15 adults, $10 children 12 and under, Under 2 FREE

Laughing Pizza is one of my youngest’s favorite bands. We saw this family rocker trio when they played at GPTV and have been bopping to them ever since. One of my son’s favorite’s is “Wait a Minute Emily.” He relates to poor Pizza daughter Emily’s dilemma when her dad wants to pop in to Target for “just a minute.”

Rounding out the trio are Lisa and Billy (Mom and Dad Pizza), both award winning song-writers and classically trained musicians, having attended Julliard and Berklee. In addition, they’re both former music teachers. All this makes for an energetic, dance party, sing-a-long show that is sure to be a hit with both you and your kids.

If you’d like to win a four pack of tickets to see Laughing Pizza this weekend, leave us a comment below and let us know your favorite Laughing Pizza song. Don’t know their songs? Visit www.laughingpizza.com for a few snippets.

Want an extra shot at winning:
Twitter: Follow @suerodman and tweet “Laughing Pizza is playing at Eddie’s Attic this Feb. 12 For more info see @suerodman”
Facebook: “Like” Field Trips with Sue and Leave a comment on the wall letting us know your favorite Laughing Pizza song.

What: Laughing Pizza
When: Sept. 25 and 26, 2010 (Sat. show at 1 pm, Sun. show at 5 pm)
Where: Eddie’s Attic
Cost: $15 adults, $10 children 12 and under

Laughing Pizza is one of my youngest’s favorite bands. We saw this family rocker trio when they played at GPTV and have been bopping to them ever since. One of my son’s favorite’s is “Wait a Minute Emily.” He relates to poor Pizza daughter Emily’s dilemma when her dad wants to pop in to Target for “just a minute.”

Rounding out the trio are Lisa and Billy (Mom and Dad Pizza), both award winning song-writers and classically trained musicians, having attended Julliard and Berklee. In addition, they’re both former music teachers. All this makes for an energetic, dance party, sing-a-long show that is sure to be a hit with both you and your kids.

If you’d like to win a four pack of tickets to see Laughing Pizza this weekend, leave us a comment below and let us know your favorite Laughing Pizza song. Don’t know their songs? Visit www.laughingpizza.com for a few snippets.

Want an extra shot at winning:
Twitter: Follow @suerodman and tweet “Laughing Pizza is playing at Eddie’s Attic this wkend.For more info see @suerodman”
Facebook: “Like” Field Trips with Sue and Leave a comment on the wall letting us know your favorite Laughing Pizza song.

We’ll announce the winners on the Field Trips with Sue segment on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta this Thursday.

What: Musical Group for Kids Laughing Pizza
Where and When: Saturday, March 13, Towne Center Mall, Meet and Greet and Performance, 12 – 3 pm
Sunday, March 14, GPB TV, 3 pm
Cost: The Towne Center program is FREE, Tickets to Sunday’s show are $10 for children and $15 for adults

Winner: The winner of the Laughing Pizza tickets is @JaMonkey. Congratulations!

Don’t be sad if you didn’t win. There are still several opportunities for you to meet and party with the Pizzas. On Saturday, Laughing Pizza (mom Lisa, Dad Billy and daughter Emily) will be shaking hands, kissing babies and signing autographs at Towne Center Mall from 12 – 3 pm. Rumor has it they will also perform. This is a FREE event and a great way to get pysched for Sunday.

On Sunday, March 12 at 3 pm, Laughing Pizza is playing a concert at GPB TV to launch their new CD “Let’s Go Play!” and the television premiere of the new “Let’s Go Play!” video. In addition to a great show, you’ll also have a chance to see the full video before it hits the airways. There are only about 100 tickets left to the show and they generally sell out, so make sure to order them today. I’ll be introducing the band, so please say “hello”.

After Sunday’s show, join us for our very own Pizza Party at Pizzeria Venti off Lenox Rd. Pizzeria Venti is offering a Laughing Pizza Special – $20 Family Dinner including full pan of pizza (cheese, pepperoni or sausage) + endless salad + 4 sodas. What a fabulous way to cap off a great weekend.