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We love this picture of the New York Female Giants pitcher taken in 1913!
Delibes was a French composer, born February 21, 1836. He was best known for his operas and ballets. “The Flower Duet” is a famous duet from his opera Lakmé. We love these two performances of the piece by The Dublin String Quartet and The Modern Mandolin Quartet. Gorgeous!
This coloring sheet is perfect for practicing counting and identifying animals by color.
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In honor of today’s holiday, we’re sharing a list of fourteen of our favorite love songs.. Music is one of the best ways to express love- take some time today to listen to your favorite songs with the ones you love!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
1. L-O-V-E Nat King Cole cover by Jayme Dee
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On February 13, 1967, The Beatles released the double-A sided single “Strawberry Fields Forever/Penny Lane”. We love both of these songs! Take a few minutes to enjoy them today.
We put together a list of 10 favorite children’s books in Spanish. Whether you’re raising a bilingual child or simply would like to introduce your kids to the Spanish language, these books are a great start to your biblioteca.
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Grand Central Terminal turns 100 today! We love this picture of the terminal nearing completion in 1913. For a photo collection of Grand Central Station, from construction to the present, check out our post “Then and Now: Grand Central Station“.
The New York Public Library is the second largest library in the United States, standing only behind The Library of Congress. It contains nearly 53 million items! At the turn of the 20th century, the organizers of the library chose their location in the center of Manhattan on Fifth Avenue between 40th and 42nd streets. These blocks were formally occupied by the Croton Reservoir, which was demolished in 1898. Construction for the main branch of the New York Public Library began in May of 1902 and took almost ten years to complete. President Taft attended the opening ceremony on May 23, 1911 and the library opened to the public the following day, May 24th.
Fun Fact: Did you know that the two marble lions at the entrance of the library have nicknames? When the library first opened, they were nicknamed Leo Astor and Leo Lenox after New York Public Library founders John Jacob Astor and James Lenox. Later, they were called Lady Astor and Lord Lenox. In the 1930′s, Mayor Fiorello Laguardia renamed them Patience and Fortitude, stating that these were the qualities New Yorkers would need to survive the depression. These are the nicknames they go by today.
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This game is a perfect Valentine’s Day activity for kids. Click image to enlarge!
We put together a collection of cute and comfortable baby clothing for Winter/Spring 2013. These are our favorites from Gap, Neiman Marcus, and Target. Prices range from affordably chic to save-for-it splurges. You can have the best-dressed baby on the block at any price point!
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1. Empire Eyelet Top by babyGap ($26.95) view this item
2. Striped Chambray Dress by babyGap ($26.95) view this item
3. Long-Sleeve Chambray Shirt by babyGap ($24.95) view this item
4. Knit-Waist Skinny Dot Jeans by babyGap ($29.95) view this item
5. Ribbed Shawl-Collar Sweater by babyGap ($34.95) view this item
6. Double-Cuff Pants by babyGap ($14.95) view this item
New Orleans-born Mahalia Jackon was one of Martin Luther King Jr.’s favorite singers. The “Queen of Gospel” sang at the 1963 March on Washington before he gave his speech! Take a couple minutes today to listen to her powerful rendition of “How I Got Over”.
On January 16, 1938, Benny Goodman became the first Jazz bandleader to play at Carnegie Hall. Goodman, widely known as “The King of Swing”, was an American Jazz and Swing musician, clarinetist, and bandleader. His publicist came up with the idea of performing Jazz at Carnegie in late 1937 and by January of 1938, they made the dream a reality. The concert sold out weeks in advance, with tickets going for a top price of $2.75! The concert has an important place in music history, as it solidified Jazz music’s place in mainstream culture.
Above, listen to one of our favorite Jazz pieces performed by Benny Goodman and his orchestra- “Sing, Sing, Sing” by Louis Prima.
[The Playroom at TLB Music]
During most NYC winter days, outdoor playgrounds just aren’t a possibility because of the cold and bitter wind! During the summer, the heat, humidity, and stormy weather can also mean playtime indoors. Luckily, parents have lots of options available. NYC is home to many fantastic indoor play spaces for children. Here are 5 favorites (including our own playroom) that all offer drop-in rates!
Click the link below to download and print:
Scavenger Hunt for Kids: Neighborhood Search PDF
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