After the snow, go for the Yellowgold, check out the city’s indie rock scene and try to grab your 15 minutes of fame …
Hear
Gustafer Yellowgold
The little yellow guy from the sun makes his debut appearance at The Fillmore at Irving Plaza. The show, a sensory pleaser on multiple levels, is a multimedia, storybook concert experience. Gustafer’s got that magical cross-generational appeal - always a plus for parents! Bonus - Gustafer Yellowgold will be doing a meet-and-greet.
When: Sat. 1/9 @10am. Tickets, $20 each, available at livenation.com. Kids under two are free.
Where: The Fillmore at Irving Plaza, 17 Irving Plaza.
Kidrockers Concert: The So So Glos & The Beets
Kidrockers is a family concert series that presents up-and-coming indie rock bands. This Sunday, Kidrockers is featuring The So So Glos and The Beets, both NYC bands. Because Lady Gaga can wait.
When: Sun. 1/10 at 1pm. Tickets, $12 in advance and $15 at the door, are available at brownpapertickets.com.
Where: The Living Room, 154 Ludlow (bet. Stanton and Rivington)
Become Almost Famous
Reality Show Casting Call
Last call. Producers are looking to cast pregnant women for an upcoming reality show being produced for a major cable television network. The program will feature a well-known, high-end maternity designer helping subjects look and feel like “million dollar mommas.” The show is looking for women who will deliver between April and June 2010. Act now. Producers are only in town until the 14th to meet candidates. E-mail MaternityMomNYC@gmail.com immediately with the following info.:
1. Name, city and due date. (Must be in tri-state area.)
2. Why are couture maternity clothing and concierge services a must during your pregnancy?
3. What are your feelings about being pregnant? Excited? Nervous?
4. Are there any special circumstances regarding your pregnancy? Is this your first child? Was it hard to conceive? Are you expecting twins?
5. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your partner (if applicable). What makes you unique?
6. Phone number and e-mail address.
7. Please include a recent picture. maternitymomsnyc.webs.com.
Do
Free Trial Classes
Manhattan Movement & Arts Center
Come sample a few of the classes given in MMAC’s 18,000-square-foot facility. The center is hosting an open house this Saturday, spotlighting its circus arts, pre-ballet, Lil’ Picassos and preschool readiness program.
When: Sat. 1/9, 9am-noon; free. Call 212-787-1178 for open house reservations.
9:15-10am - Circus Arts (Ages 5-7)
9:15-10am - Pre-ballet (Ages 2-3)
10:15-11am - Pre-ballet (Ages 3-4)
10:15-11am - Lil’ Picassos (Ages 18mths-2.5 yrs.)
11:15-noon - Preschool readiness informational session. (With activities for kids.)
Where: Manhattan Movement & Arts Center, 248 W. 60th St. (bet. Amsterdam and WEA)
Go
ABC easy as 123!
The Scholastic Store
To the letter. Little Scholastic celebrates the release of its newest alphabet and numbers books with an afternoon of readings, sing-a-longs and arts ‘n’ crafts plus healthy snacks from Ella’s Kitchen.
When: Sat. 1/9 at 3pm; free. (Ages 2+)
Where: The Scholastic Store, 557 B’way (bet. Prince and Spring Sts.) Stroller entrance: 130 Mercer St.
Shop
Shoofly’s Winter Clearance Sale
Get 50% off on children’s shoes, boots, hats and selected clothing items. Shoofly stocks Naturino, Geox, Camper, Aster, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada plus additional brands. All sales final.
When: Now until 1/30.
Where: Shoofly, 42 Hudson St. (bet. Duane and Thomas Sts.) 212-406-3270.