Blog Music and Arts Programs in Portland Schools by Kelley Gardiner Even if your child doesn’t pursue a career in the arts, it doesn’t mean that they can’t benefit from being immersed in music, dance, and visual arts from an early age. NW Kids
Blog The Short List: Dec 31-Jan 2 One last holiday to go before it’s back to business as usual – in 2016! Whether you want to party hard or take it easy, we’ve got the goods for you. NW Kids
Blog The Short List: Dec 26-27 If you celebrate Christmas, you probably have Eve and Day planned out by now… but what about the days to follow, while family’s still here and hungry for more holiday fun? Here are 5 ways to make the delight and magic last longer! Dec 26-27 Nutcracker Cracked!! You’ve probably seen the classic ballet too many times to count; now experience the Nutcracker story in a whole new light – a satire with puppets! Appropriate for all ages, $9, puppetmuseum. NW Kids
Blog On the Road with the von Trapps The von Trapps© 2015 Ben Moon by Kelley Gardiner Sofia, Melanie, Amanda and August von Trapp, are, yes, the grandchildren of the original von Trapp singers, and the great-grandchildren of the real-life Captain and Maria von Trapp. NW Kids
Blog New for NW Kids – Charlie Brown and Christmas It’s remarkable how the “Charlie Brown Christmas” TV special endures. The tone is often wistful and melancholic, the animation is rough and amateurish by today’s CGI standards, synching is sometimes off, and the “true meaning of Christmas”involves a hushed reading from the King James Bible. Beth Blenz-Clucas
Blog Holiday Tea in Portland IT’S TEA TIME! Coffee may seem like the drink of the Northwest, but tea is quickly becoming as sought after. NW Kids
Blog The Short List: Dec 11-13 So, you could spend this weekend building rafts so you can paddle to work next week, or you can escape to a fantastic show, movie, or warm holiday celebration. NW Kids
Blog 2015 Giving Guide 1. ZoomKIT Portable Table & Activity System – Uniquely designed for life on the go, this portable, lightweight table works perfectly in the car, airplane, at restaurants and all the places families have long waits. NW Kids
Blog Holiday Theatre Photograph courtesy of Northwest Dance Theatre There’s something about the holiday season that makes you want to throw on your best dress or vest and step out on the town. NW Kids
Blog Great Reads for Young Book Lovers by Catherine Wiese of Green Bean Books “COUNTING ON COMMUNITY” by Innosanto Nagara (Board Book, $8. NW Kids