Kids Euro Festival 2011! Free activities for children!!

Kids Euro Festival 2011-

Schedule of upcoming events below

Dear Friends, Scroll down to discover all the upcoming events of Kids Euro Festival - week two! Enjoy the very best in puppet shows, magic, cinema, music, theatre, workshops, and more... I encourage you to take full advantage of all of these magnificent FREE activities for children. Visitwww.KidsEuroFestival.org to discover the entire festival through November 10. Warm regards, P.S. Help spread the word by forwarding this email to family, friends, PTA, teachers, etc. T H U R S D A Y , O C T O B E R 2 0 The Gruffalo - FILM + WORKSHOP UNITED KINGDOM - 10:30 a.m. MLK Public Library - 901 G St., N.W. Age: all ages / Duration: 30 mins Based on the classic picture book written by British author Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Gruffalo is the magical tale of a mouse who takes a stroll though the woods. Encountering three predators who all wish to eat him -- a fox, an owl, and a snake -- the plucky mouse must use his wits to survive. Sampo Lappalainen - PERFORMANCE FINLAND - 6 p.m. Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage - 2700 F St., N.W. Age: all ages / Duration: 45 mins As a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador, master puppeteer Juha Laukkanen has transported audiences around the world to the enchanting FinnishLapland. In one of his popular tales, a mean troll lives inside a mountain. Add some scenery, some authentic Yoik music, and the adventure is ready! F R I D A Y , O C T O B E R 2 1 Snow Workshop - WORKSHOP FINLAND - 1 p.m. Georgetown Public Library - 3260 R St. N.W. Age: 5-7 / Duration: 40 mins Kids make a journey from USA to the fells in Finnish Lapland. Making handicrafts, for example puppet snowmen. Kids will perform a snowman dance. Exploring the Perfect World - PERFORMANCE DENMARK - 6 p.m. Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage - 2700 F St., N.W. Age: 5+ / Duration: 50 mins One night, Benjamin had a beautiful dream about a golden flower. In the morning he woke up to go to school, but when he opened the front door, he didn't see his own front yard - he saw a big forest! From the top of an oak tree, a cuckoo bird called to him - and said she knew the way to the golden flower in Benjamin's dream. S A T U R D A Y , O C T O B E R 2 2 Nocturna - FILM SPAIN - 10 a.m. The Avalon Theatre - 5612 Connecticut Avenue, NW Age: 6+ / Duration: 80 mins A sudden blackout of the stars plunges the night into the deepest darkness. Tim, a frightened boy who lives in an orphanage, plucks up his courage to do something about this disaster, while facing up to his own shadow. Tim sets out on a thrilling adventure in Nocturna, a parallel world that comes into being every night when we go to sleep. Sampo Lappalainen - PERFORMANCE FINLAND - 10:30 a.m. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop - 545 7th Street, S.E. Age: all ages / Duration: 45 minsRESERVATIONS REQUIRED As a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador, master puppeteer Juha Laukkanen has transported audiences around the world to the enchanting Finnish Lapland. In one of his popular tales, a mean troll lives inside a mountain. Add some scenery, some authentic Yoik music, and the adventure is ready! The Gruffalo - FILM + WORKSHOP UNITED KINGDOM - 11 a.m. MLK Public Library - 901 G St., N.W. Age: all ages / Duration: 30 mins Based on the classic picture book written by British author Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, The Gruffalo is the magical tale of a mouse who takes a stroll though the woods. Encountering three predators who all wish to eat him -- a fox, an owl, and a snake -- the plucky mouse must use his wits to survive. Piip & Tuut in Concert - PERFORMANCE ESTONIA - 11 a.m. Montgomery College Culture Arts Center - 7995 Georgia Avenue,

Silver Spring MD 20910

Age: all / Duration: 45 mins / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED Piip and Tuut are two janitors who tidy the concert hall after each performance. But one day, they decide they want to see a cultural event for themselves. Finding free seats in the audience, they are surprised to realize that they've left their supplies on the stage - but the show has already started! What to do? When one half of this comic cleaning duo find themselves in front of a huge audience, the laughter is contagious!

Kooky - FILM CZECH REPUBLIC - 11 a.m.

The American Film Institute Silver - 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Age: 6+ / Duration: 93 mins

Six-year-old Ondra's mother has just thrown his favorite stuffed animal -- a bear named Kooky -- into the trash. Kooky's stuffing is falling out, and Ondra's mother is worried that it will irritate his asthma. Before he falls asleep, Ondra imagines Kooky's determination to come back home, and everything he has to do to get there. Lost in a forest, Kooky meets strange animals, and sees and hears things he could never have imagined during his uneventful life on Ondra's toy shelf!

Sampo Lappalainen - PERFORMANCE FINLAND - 12 p.m.

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop - 545 7th Street, S.E.

Age: all ages / Duration: 45 mins / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

As a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador, master puppeteer Juha Laukkanen has transported audiences around the world to the enchanting Finnish Lapland. In one of his popular tales, a mean troll lives inside a mountain. Add some scenery, some authentic Yoik music, and the adventure is ready!

ArtObet - Wrap me in Gold - WORKSHOP AUSTRA - 1:30 p.m.

National Children's Museum Launch Zone - 112 Waterfront St - National Harbor, MD

Age: 5 - 10 / Duration: 60 mins / RESERVATION REQUIRED

Artobet: An Afternoon with Gustav Klimt. We will craft collages inspired by Klimt, layering material to attain a "golden" visual effect on their self portraits.

Cool Frogs - PERFORMANCE NETHERLANDS - 6 p.m.

Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage - 2700 F St., N.W.

Age: 4+ / Duration: 45 mins

Imagine a man carrying a green musical suitcase and a huge green frog on his back - both the man and the frog are looking for somewhere to live, but nobody knows where they come from - because they can't understand what they're saying or singing! As the man and the frog build their new home, strange and funny things happen, and a little fly threatens to mess up everything.

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Acorn Boy - FILM LATVIA - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

La Maison Française - Embassy of France - 4101 Reservoir Rd., N.W.

Age: All / Duration: 70 mins / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Immerse yourself in the clever and charming world of Latvian animation with seven short films by award-winning director Dace Riduze. Acorn Boy - based on a story by Margarite Staraste - tells the story of clumsy little Acorn Boy and his friends in the village of Stalks. A favorite at animation festivals worldwide.

Brothers Be Be - FILM LITHUANIA - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

La Maison Française - Embassy of France - 4101 Reservoir Rd., N.W.

Age: all ages / Duration: 70 mins / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Little brother Bebe lives with his three sisters and a cat named Miau. He spends his days fishing by the lake, and his little sister brings him cinnamon buns at mealtime. Unfortunately, an evil witch with six eyes also lives by the lake, and she has some nasty plans for Brother Bebe and his family!

Cool Frogs - PERFORMANCE NETHERLANDS - 11 a.m.

La Maison Française - Embassy of France - 4101 Reservoir Rd., N.W.

Age: 4+ / Duration: 45 mins / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Imagine a man carrying a green musical suitcase and a huge green frog on his back - both the man and the frog are looking for somewhere to live, but nobody knows where they come from - because they can't understand what they're saying or singing! As the man and the frog build their new home, strange and funny things happen, and a little fly threatens to mess up everything.

The Music and Dance of Ireland - WORKSHOP IRELAND - 12 p.m.

La Maison Française - Embassy of France - 4101 Reservoir Rd., N.W.

Age: All ages / Duration: 40 mins / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Irish music and dance has a rich history on both sides of the Atlantic - discover the many varieties of both in this fast-paced performance that demonstrates intricate and rhythmic traditional Irish footwork! A powerful, yet graceful, experience for the whole family!

Cool Frogs - PERFORMANCE NETHERLANDS - 1 p.m.

La Maison Française - Embassy of France - 4101 Reservoir Rd., N.W.

Age: 4+ / Duration: 45 mins / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Imagine a man carrying a green musical suitcase and a huge green frog on his back - both the man and the frog are looking for somewhere to live, but nobody knows where they come from ? because they can't understand what they're saying or singing! As the man and the frog build their new home, strange and funny things happen, and a little fly threatens to mess up everything.

Exploring the Perfect World - PERFORMANCE DENMARK - 1 p.m.

The Washington Ballet - 3515 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Age: 3 - 10 / Duration: 30 mins / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

One night, Benjamin had a beautiful dream about a golden flower. In the morning he woke up to go to school, but when he opened the front door, he didn't see his own front yard - he saw a big forest! From the top of an oak tree, a cuckoo bird called to him - and said she knew the way to the golden flower in Benjamin's dream.

Piip & Tuut in Concert - PERFORMANCE ESTONIA - 2 p.m.

La Maison Française - Embassy of France - 4101 Reservoir Rd., N.W.

Age: all / Duration: 45 mins / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Piip and Tuut are two janitors who tidy the concert hall after each performance. But one day, they decide they want to see a cultural event for t hemselves. Finding free seats in the audience, they are surprised to realize that they've left their supplies on the stage - but the show has already started! What to do? When one half of this comic cleaning duo find themselves in front of a huge audience, the laughter is contagious!

Irish Dance: an Introduction - WORKSHOP IRELAND - 2 p.m.

La Maison Française - Embassy of France - 4101 Reservoir Rd., N.W.

Age: All ages / Duration: 45 mins / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Irish music and dance has a rich history on both sides of the Atlantic - discover the many varieties of both in this fast-paced performance that demonstrates intricate and rhythmic traditional Irish footwork! A powerful, yet graceful, experience for the whole family!

The Adventures of Bolek and Lolek (Part 1) - FILM POLAND - 2 p.m.

La Maison Française - Embassy of France - 4101 Reservoir Rd., N.W.

Age: 3-6 / Duration: 45 mins / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Two brothers 'Bolek and Lolek" just can't seem to stay out of trouble! Their funny and sometimes silly adventures include camping, playing sports, searching for hidden treasure, rescuing stranded animals - if you can name it, they've done it! Bolek and Lolek is the all-time favorite Polish cartoon. Featuring a capricious animation style and whimsical sound effects, it enchants viewers without the need for dialogue. This universal approach helped make Bolek and Lolek a hit with kids everywhere, and it was picked up by Nickelodeon in America.

A Cat in Paris - FILM FRANCE - 3:30 p.m.

La Maison Française - Embassy of France - 4101 Reservoir Rd., N.W.

Age: 3 - 9 / Duration: 60 mins / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

A thrilling mystery unfurls in the alleys and on the rooftops of Paris, over the course of one adventurous evening. Dino is a cat who shares his life between two houses. During the day, he lives with Zoo, the only daughter of Jeanne, a police captain. During the night, he clambers over the roofs of Paris in the company of Nico, a very skillful thief.

The Adventures of Bolek and Lolek (Part 2) - FILM POLAND - 5 p.m.

La Maison Française - Embassy of France - 4101 Reservoir Rd., N.W.

Age: 3-6 / Duration: 60 mins / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Two brothers "Bolek and Lolek" just can't seem to stay out of trouble! Their funny and sometimes silly adventures include camping, playing sports, searching for hidden treasure, rescuing stranded animals - if you can name it, they've done it! Bolek and Lolek is the all-time favorite Polish cartoon. Featuring a capricious animation style and whimsical sound effects, it enchants viewers without the need for dialogue. This universal approach helped make Bolek and Lolek a hit with kids everywhere, and it was picked up by Nickelodeon in America.

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Piip & Tuut in Concert - PERFORMANCE ESTONIA - 6 p.m.

Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage - 2700 F St., N.W.

Age: all / Duration: 45 mins /

Piip and Tuut are two janitors who tidy the concert hall after each performance. But one day, they decide they want to see a cultural event for themselves. Finding free seats in the audience, they are surprised to realize that they've left their supplies on the stage - but the show has already started! What to do? When one half of this comic cleaning duo find themselves in front of a huge audience, the laughter is contagious!

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Kraft - PERFORMANCE SPAIN - 6 p.m.

Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage - 2700 F St., N.W.

Age: 7+ / Duration: 50 mins

Recycling has never been so much fun! Enter a world where something as simple as craft paper is transformed into a magical tool that makes crashing waves, rustling leaves, and crackling flames. In a time when the planet's resources are becoming more and more scarce, KRAFT reminds us how valuable they are - and of our own responsibility to not waste anything.

DC Youth Orchestra - PERFORMANCE CZECH REPUBLIC - 6 p.m.

Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage - 2700 F St., N.W.

Age: 7+ / Duration: 60 mins

Maestro Jesus Manuel Berard will conduct the DC Youth Orchestra in a performance of Dvorak's acclaimed Symphony No. 9 in E minor, 'From the New World', at the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. The DC Youth Orchestra, comprised of gifted students from the Washington, D.C. community, has performed in the past as such prestigious venues as the White House.

Thank You Thank You!!

Dear Murch Families,

Today at the Wilson art show I must have seen at least 50 Murch families! Thank you all so much for visiting my booth with your children. The kids gave me such amazing feedback about my work. I very much appreciate all your support.

My art display at Wilson's 75th Anniversary celebration

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My entire ROOTS series on display at Wilson's 75th Celebration this Saturday

Dear wonderful Murch families!

I will be showing the entire series of my latest mixed media paintings at the Wilson's 75th celebration tomorrow. This will be the first and only showing of the completed 'roots' series which I've been working on for the past 9 months.

Aside from my own work, All day this Saturday, (10-5pm) Wilson will open its doors to the community and host a FREE Music & Arts Festival and Open House featuring:

**Field stage with rock ‘n roll to gogo: Trouble Funk, Deathfix, Peculiar People, Ras Lidj, Morrison Brothers, and the Wilson Marching Band

**Auditorium stage with jazz to opera Art exhibition & sale in the atrium

**Crafts fair Food trucks, including Red Hook Lobster, DC Empanadas, Fojol Bros, Takorean, Curbside Cupcakes, Broad Branch Market, Armands, and Tender Rib.

hope to see you all there! Please email me at Miriam.Cutelis@yahoo.com if you have questions.

Taking an architecture professional development class with representatives from The Kreeger Museum

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Loving my professional development class at the Smithsonian American Art Museum today

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Sample cyclical design by Ben in Schaefer's class

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2nd graders color their cyclical designs

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Kindergarteners draw leaves in their sketchbooks

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Hamster Open House today 8:35-8:45am

Quick note:

Parents have been writing me to see if they could bring siblings of 1st graders to come see the playground. If you are interested in getting a fast look at our hamster in the playground and are a Murch family come take a peek today from 8:35-8:45am this morning. The hamster is going back home this afternoon. Yet, the playground will still be on display for the next week right outside the art room.

Free Performances for Children-Mark your calendars

http://www.nationaltheatre.org/saturday/art/2011-2012/NationalTheatre_Sat.pdf

FREE PERFORMANCES FOR CHILDREN

Saturday mornings, 9:30 & 11 am

Limited seating! #Tickets distributed 30 minutes before each show. #

One ticket to each person in line.

The National Theatre #1321 Pennsylvania Ave., NW #Washington, DC

Information: (202) 783-3372

Hamster playground is OPEN!

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Hamster playground ready for next week's adventure...Hamstey will have a blast Monday!

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Turning 2D business cards into 3D sculptures..

By the way if you have business cards you no longer use...send them my way.

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On the agenda for prek

Sponge painting with blue and white to imitate Leo Lionni's ocean in 'Swimmy'

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Hamster playground box delivered today!!! love my Murch parens!

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3rd Grade Color mixing lesson displayed in hallway

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Update on Hamster and Hamster Playground!!

Thanks to four amazing parents at Murch the hamster playground will be on display next week. The hamster playground is a combined effort by all 5 first grade classes to build size-appropriate and fun 'playground' equipment for a hamster. Each child has spent about 4 weeks creating this equipment.

A Murch mom, Ann Acosta (Ryan's mom) will graciously lend us their family hamster, Hamsty, (cage and all) for a whole week. Also, Marsha Goodman-Wood (Sam and Olivia's mom) has arranged for Kathryn Harllee (Lucy, Van and Murphy's mom) to drop off the giant box using her van. All 'playground equipment will be enclosed inside this box while Hamsty gets to test them out and kids watch. Families of children in 1st Grade are welcome to come during your child's regular art time and day. I have invited several non-first grade classes to come visit the display and some teachers have signed on.

Thank you parents! I do not take your high level of support for granted one bit! If you have a child who is not in first grade and whose teacher is not doing the tour. You can bring your child to see the display anytime Friday, October 7th, from 8-8:30am.

Today's paintings on display in the hallway on the 2nd floor

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2nd grade painted using natural dyes today (Stephens)

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Please make sure your child has brought in a composition book to art that will serve as a sketchbook.

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Last day creating our hamster playgrounds- 1st grade

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Community Artist/Photographer: Erna Marcus

Erna Marcus, the instructional assistant in Mr. Welsh's kindergarten

class is an amazing, amazing photographer.See her Flickr album

HERE . Yearly she designs a calendar with her images and sells

them at the Murch Fall Fair.They are just $ 20.00 and the Murch

Fall Fair will be October 22, 2011 from 12 - 4 at the Murch

playground! Look for her table!!If you would like to contact

Ms. Marcus personally her e-mail is erna.marcus@gmail.com

Sample images can be seen full sized when you click on any

of the images below:

Needed: styrofoam or plastic egg cartons

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4th graders practice drawing each other in profile

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2nd graders color their cyclical designs

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Ms. Cutelis will be displaying her art at Wilson Music and Arts Festival Oct 15th

I will be displaying my recent works at the Wilson Music and Arts Festival: October 15....

The Festival: The Wilson Music & Arts Festival will take place on October 15, 2011, from 10 am to 5 pm. It is FREE and open to Wilson students, faculty, alums, and community supporters. Bands will be playing on the Wilson field and in the auditorium. Dramatic performers will be in the auditorium and the new black box. Arts, crafts, and individual art pieces will be on display and for sale in the atrium. The newly renovated building will be open to the public. Enjoy great food from the DC food trucks and local restaurants and stores. Come experience the new Wilson!

The 29th Annual NOVAC Star Gaze Saturday, October 1, 2011

Okay astronomy lovers....here is a fun DC metro area event coming up....I am taking my kids to this and thought I'd share the info to other families who might want to join....

The 29th Annual NOVAC Star Gaze

Saturday, October 1, 2011

3PM to 11PM

C.M. Crockett Park in Fauquier County, Virginia

Typical weather: The typical weather is highs in the lower 70s and lows in the upper 40s with light and variable winds in the evening. We hope to have an excellent fall day to enjoy astronomy! We want you and your kids to have an enjoyable time at our event, so please plan to dress in layers and please remember that hats, gloves, and scarfs will feel pretty nice after dark when it will rapidly cool off.

Welcome Stargazers!

NOVAC invites you to the largest public star gaze in the Washington DC area. Learn about astronomy while enjoying the night sky with hundreds of telescopes, binoculars and homemade projects. Many experienced astronomers will be on hand to answer questions and share their knowledge.

You do not need to be a member of the club or own any astronomical equipment to attend. All you need is an interest in the wonders of the cosmos. Easy access, lots of equipment and a dark sky make for a good night under the stars. Please join us!

Download printable Star Gaze flyer in pdf format.

• 3:00 - 4:00 - Safe Solar Observing

Photo: Greg Piepol

3:15 - 4:15 - Build Your Own Inexpensive Telescope

3:30 - 4:30 - Your Place in Space

4:30 - Astronomy Bingo for Kids

4:00 - 5:00 - Astronomy Roundtable with Audience Participation

5:00 - 6:00 - Dr. Larry Evans, Special Guest Speaker - Goddard Space Flight Center

6:00 - 7:00 - Astronaut Tom Jones, Special Guest Speaker - Former NASA Shuttle Astronaut

Dark until 11:00 - Observing hosted by NOVAC members