(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children
Earth Day is today, get outside! Visit a garden or go on a hike this weekend to take in the spring views all around us. We’ve also got a round-up of ways families can be more sustainable in honor of Earth Day. All weekend Earth Days @ FUTURES: A Sustainability Celebration is taking place Saturday & Sunday. It’s Earth Day,… Continue Reading…
I am the shopper of the groceries and the planner of all meals in our house. And yes, I’m also the preparer — lucky me! I enjoy meal planning because I have come to follow a few Instagram food bloggers who haven’t failed me and are reasonably healthy. However, there are times when I loathe trying to figure out what… Continue Reading…
We’ve created another fun new reel, this time with scenes from the much anticipated Yayoi Kusama exhibit at the Hirshhorn. One with Eternity will showcase two transcendent rooms and will be exhibited alongside an early painting; sculptures, including Pumpkin (2016) and Flowers—Overcoat (1964); and photographs of the artist. This exhibition honors Kusama’s distinctive vision of self-obliteration by exploring its development across media while also underscoring… Continue Reading…
One with Eternity: Yayoi Kuama at the HirshhornFollow us along on Instagram on Friday as we experience the exhibit!The Hirshhorn has been collecting the prolific work of Yayoi Kusama since 1996. Our 2017 survey of her work traveled to five North American art museums, introducing Kusama’s spellbinding visions to record audiences. Next up: an exhibition of her five works in our… Continue Reading…
April 1- April 16 : Great Country Farms Egg Hunt & Marshmallow Harvest(18780 Foggy Bottom Road, Bluemont, VA 20135)After a long cold winter, nothing chases away the chill like a visit to the farm! The Easter Bunny has hidden some eggs filled with treats to enchant the children. Be sure to get advance tickets as the Egg Hunts sell out every… Continue Reading…
The City of Brotherly Love is a place that is near and dear to our family for a variety of reasons. A few years ago we took a family road trip to Philadelphia and had an absolute blast. An easy car ride or train trip from Washington, DC. The city is so walkable and easy to navigate and has so… Continue Reading…
The Enchantment of Spring at Synetic Theater: April 11-15, 9am – 3pm(Arlington, VA)Explore the hidden world around you in this week-long nature adventure! Join Synetic Theater for a week-long exploration camp through the hidden and magical worlds of Enchantment. Based on the popular children’s movie Encanto, this camp will give students the opportunity to find their magical ‘gift’ and use it to… Continue Reading…
Anna Banana Arts & CraftsChildren learn about artists such as Monet, Matisse, Seurat, and Jackson Pollock. My art history background gives me a wonderful basis for teaching your children about artists and materials. Children will use materials such as pastel, watercolor, paint, and charcoal. Mediums including print making, photography, painting and sculpture are presented in a fun, relaxed environment. Classes… Continue Reading…