The Plaza Theatre on Ponce de Leon is really offering some fun and unique [...]]]> What: Mr. Greggy’s Silly Circus Show and a Movie
Where: Plaza Theatre, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30306 * 404-873-1939
When: 2nd Saturday of every month, 2:30 pm
Cost: $7 for all ages, which includes the live comedy show, the movie and balloons

The Plaza Theatre on Ponce de Leon is really offering some fun and unique entertainment. In addition to the Silver Scream Spookshow on the last Saturday of every month, they’ve added Mr. Greggy’s Silly Circus Show and Movie on the second Saturday of every month.

The afternoon begins with Mr. Greggy’s Silly Circus Show. The show is filled with magic, clowning, puppetry and some “serious fun.” Children from the audience are asked to help with the mayhem and the audience is invited to stick around afterwards and learn how to make balloon animals, perform a magic trick, or even how to juggle.

Following the Silly Circus Show is a family friendly film. On June 12, 2010 they’re showing “Hey There It’s Yogi Bear”, a G-rated 1964 Hanna/Barbera animated musical film. Starring the voices of Mel Blanc, Daws Butler and singer James Darren, this was Yogi Bear’s first theatrical feature film. All that’s old is new again. There is a new Yogi Bear live action/animated/3D movie is slated for release in December of 2010, starring the voices of Dan Aykroyd and Justin Timberlake.

Last fall we went to the Nickelodeon Hotel in Orlando. The boys loved meeting Dora, The Wonder Pets and their friends at the character breakfast. Now you can see Dora and her friends at the [...]]]> What: Nickelodeon’s Storytime Live! Stage Show
Where: Fabulous Fox Theatre
When: June 11 – 13, 2010
Cost: Prices start at $12, Win tickets here!

Last fall we went to the Nickelodeon Hotel in Orlando. The boys loved meeting Dora, The Wonder Pets and their friends at the character breakfast. Now you can see Dora and her friends at the Storytime Live! stage show at the Fox Theatre. Order your tickets through ticketmaster today!

Want to win tickets? Leave a comment below with your full name. We’ll pick one winner of a family four pack on Wed. evening – so check back.

Want an extra chance to win? “Like” Field Trips with Sue on Facebook and leave a comment on this entry.

Want a third chance? Follow @suerodman and tweet “@suerodman, I want to see Storybook Live! @foxtheatre”

If you’ve never been to the Center for [...]]]> What: Center for Puppetry Arts, Passport to Puppetry
When: Kick-off event is Sat. June 5, 2010, 12 – 2 pm, but the event goes all summer
Where: Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. Atlanta
Cost: Passport program is free, puppet show and create a puppet workshop is $16
Win tickets here!

If you’ve never been to the Center for Puppetry Arts, you should make a point to go this summer. As an added bonus, the Center is offering a “Passport to Summer” program. See three or more shows and win prizes including finger puppets, museum gift shop gift certificates, free guided museum tours and free show tickets. See all six summer shows and get all the prizes plus a photo with a real puppeteer!

This Sat., June 5, the Center is kicking off the program with Rita’s Italian Ice. From 12 – 2 pm guests can enjoy free samples of Rita’s Italian Ice, pick up their passport and see the puppet show Stellaluna. All puppet shows include free admission to the museum exhibits and a Create-A-Puppet-Workshop where kids can make a puppet of their own to take home. If you can’t stay for the workshop, ask for a Create-A-Puppet To-Go kit.

Showtimes on June 5 for Stellaluna are 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm. The show runs through June 6. Other shows this summer include:
June 8 – 20 – The Lion, the Mouse & other Aesop’s Fables
June 22 – July 3 – Hansel & Gretel
July 6 – 18 – Billy Goat’s Gruff & other Stuff
July 20 – Aug. 1 – Everybody Loves Pirates
Aug. 6 – Sept. 12 – Rumpelstiltskin

Want to win tickets to see a Center for Puppetry Arts show? Leave a comment below and let us know what you have planned for this summer. We’ll choose four winners to receive a family four pack good through the season. We’ll announce two winners on Thursday evening and then two more next week.

Want an extra shot at winning? Follow @suerodman on twitter and tweet the following: @suerodman, Can’t wait to see the puppets @ctrpuppetryarts.

You can also follow up on Facebook. Leave a comment under this post on the Field Trips with Sue Facebook page and you’ll get a third shot at winning.

This one isn’t for the kids, but I thought is sounded like so much fun that I had to pass it on. Bring your own blanket or seating. Outside alcohol is not permitted. In the event of rain the film [...]]]> What: American Graffiti
Where: Stifly Piazza at the High Museum
When: Friday, May 28, 2010, 9 pm
Cost: FREE

This one isn’t for the kids, but I thought is sounded like so much fun that I had to pass it on. Bring your own blanket or seating. Outside alcohol is not permitted. In the event of rain the film will be moved to the 400-seat Rich Theatre. Come a little early and check out the Allure of the Automobile exhibit.

A bonus: Local car clubs will be on hand to show off gorgeous vintage cars from the 1960s.

What: Meet and Greet with Dora the Explorer When: Sat. May 15 – Tues. May 19, 2010 Where: See below Cost: Free with admission to the attractions (Win tickets to an exclusive Meet and Greet, see info below!)

If you’ve got toddlers and preschoolers, you know all about Dora. I bet you’re singing the song right now, D-d-d-d-Dora… Well, [...]]]>

What: Meet and Greet with Dora the Explorer
When: Sat. May 15 – Tues. May 19, 2010
Where: See below
Cost: Free with admission to the attractions (Win tickets to an exclusive Meet and Greet, see info below!)

If you’ve got toddlers and preschoolers, you know all about Dora. I bet you’re singing the song right now, D-d-d-d-Dora… Well, Dora is coming to town with the rest of her Nickelodeon friends in the new stage show Storytime Live! at the Fox Theatre from June 11 – 13.

Dora is doing a bit of advance work and her appearances are listed below. However, we’ve got a GREAT opportunity for one lucky family to participate in an invitation only Meet & Greet with Dora at Gwinnett Place Mall from 5 – 6 pm tomorrow (Friday, May 14, 2010). If you would like to win the tickets, just leave a comment below and check back tomorrow afternoon when we’ll announce the winner.
Want an extra shot at winning? Tweet: I want to win tickets to see Dora from @suerodman of Field Trips with Sue #ftws.

Good luck! If you don’t win, here is the appearance schedule for Dora the Explorer.  Unless otherwise noted, Dora will be available for autographs, photos and—of course—hugs!

Saturday, May 15
Georgia Aquarium Meet & Greet – 12 p.m.
Dora will mix and mingle with little ones visiting her aquatic friends at the world’s largest aquarium.  Meet & Greet is included with admission.  To purchase tickets in advance, visit www.georgiaaquarium.org.

ALIVE! Expo at Georgia World Congress Center – 2 p.m.
This two-day event focuses on the benefits of natural products and green living.  Dora will make a special appearance in the Kids Eco Fitness Center alongside members of the Atlanta Falcons.  Event entry for children under 16 is free, and adult ticket information can be found at www.aliveexpo.com.  Discount tickets are available with a donation of two or more non-perishable food items and promo code:  DORA.

Sunday, May 16
Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks at Turner Field – 11:45 a.m. (Game at 1:35 p.m.)
Dora will be in Fan Plaza before the game to meet little sports fans and help cheer on the Atlanta Braves as they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks.  Families are also invited to stop by at 11:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. for storytime with Dora.  Visit www.braves.com for ticket information.

Monday, May 17
Música y Baile and Cuentos! at Imagine It! The Children’s Museum – 2 p.m.
Dora will participate in two popular children’s programs.  Kids will move and groove at 2 p.m. during the educational Latin rhythms program, Música y Baile.  At 3 p.m. Dora will participate in a reading during Cuentos!, a bilingual story time.  Both events are included with museum admission.  Learn more at www.childrensmuseumatlanta.org.
**Dora will have limited availability between the two programs for photos.

Wednesday, May 19
Children’s Storybook Time at Atlanta Botanical Garden – 10:30 a.m.
Dora will lead an exciting literary adventure on the great lawn.  This event is included with garden admission.  To learn more, visit www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org.

Tickets for Storytime Live! are on sale now. Pricing starts at $12. Tickets can be purchased through authorized ticket sellers at The Fox Theatre Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 1-800-982-2787.  Orders for groups of 10 or more may be placed by calling 404-881-2000. For more information, visit www.nicklivetour.com.

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Where: Atlantic Station Central Park When: Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 9:30 – 10:40 am Cost: FREE

Enjoy a SHREK-Tastic morning filled with family-fun Shrek Forever AFTER-inspired activities!!

SHREK-Tastic [...]]]> What: Shrek Fest

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Where: Atlantic Station Central Park
When: Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 9:30 – 10:40 am
Cost: FREE

Shake at the Lake 2010 features a week-long run of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the heart of Piedmont Park May 5 – 9, 2010. Tickets to each [...]]]> What: Shake at the Lake
When: May 5 – 9, 2010, 7:30 pm (venue opens 90 min. before showtime)
Where: Piedmont Park, Under the Stars at Lake Clara Meer
Cost: FREE

Shake at the Lake 2010 features a week-long run of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the heart of Piedmont Park May 5 – 9, 2010. Tickets to each performance are free, but you must have a ticket to enter. Tickets are given out the morning of the show beginning at 10 am. Tickets are distributed at the Piedmont Park Visitor’s Center (located just inside the park’s 12th Street entrance) as well as at the Georgia Shakespeare Box Office at the Conant Performing Arts Center on the campus of Oglethorpe University.  Tickets distributed each morning are for that evening’s performance ONLY.

If you want to ensure you get a ticket, become a Georgia Shakespeare subscriber. Georgia Shakespeare subscribers can make advance reservations for Shake at the Lake beginning April 28. For details, call the box office at 404-264-0020.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a beloved romantic comedy by William Shakespeare. When the Fairy King Oberon decides to meddle in the affairs of the foolish mortals – and immortals – that inhabit a moonlit forest, the magical potion of one little flower causes an awful lot of mayhem.

Shake on the Lake is presented by Bank of America.

What: Kids Night on Broadway When: Sunday, May 2 , 5 – 6 pm Where: Egyptian Ballroom, Fox Theatre Cost: FREE Bonus: Buy One, Get One Free tickets to the 6:30 pm performance of Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins, Fox Theatre and FREE – it doesn’t get much better than that. On Sunday, Broadway Across America is throwing a fun-filled family event [...]]]>

What: Kids Night on Broadway
When: Sunday, May 2 , 5 – 6 pm
Where: Egyptian Ballroom, Fox Theatre
Cost: FREE
Bonus: Buy One, Get One Free tickets to the 6:30 pm performance of Mary Poppins

Mary Poppins, Fox Theatre and FREE – it doesn’t get much better than that. On Sunday, Broadway Across America is throwing a fun-filled family event at the Fox Theatre. Hosted by Radio Disney AM 590 Atlanta, the Kids Night on Broadway celebration will take place in the Egyptian Ballroom from 5-6 p.m.  There will be cookie decorating, face painting, arts and crafts, a prize wheel and ice cream sundaes during the FREE event.  Plus, the four actors who alternate the roles of Jane and Michael Banks in Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins” will stop by to sign autographs.  To sweeten the deal, there will also be a special BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE ticket deal for the 6:30 p.m. performance of “Mary Poppins” that evening.

Event entry is FREE.  Buy One, Get One Free Tickets for the 6:30 p.m. performance on May 2 can be purchased using the code ATLFAM at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-982-2787 or at the Fox Theatre box office.