'Political Playdate' Tomorrow

This is the perfect opportunity for Bronx parents to get together and discuss their hopes for improving the BoogieDown...

Tony Perez Cassino (Democratic Candidate for City Council) will be hosting a Political Playdate tomorrow, Sunday, 2/22, at Uptown Sports Complex (170 W. 233rd Street) from 10am to 2pm.

There will be a mini-carnival, a gymnastics center, batting cages, snacks and the captivating sing-a-long music of Suzanne Hockstein (performance at 11:30) for the kids. For the adults, it is an opportunity to come together and discuss common desires to improve our communities. The event is free, but you must rsvp to cassinoforcouncil@gmail.com or 718.280.8999. Click here for more info.

Good stuff!

~Erin

Shadowbox Theatre Comes to the BoogieDown Next Week

I just saw this listed in the New York Times, and it looks like a lot of fun for the little ones...

The Shadowbox Theatre, which is a multi-ethnic troupe that performs souped up puppet shows, is coming to Hostos Community College (450 Grand Concourse at 149th Street) next week. Their main theatre is based down on Bleeker Street, so it's exciting that they'll be performing up here in the BoogieDown.

They will be presenting "The African Drum" in honor of African American History Month. Here's the full description from the Times:

Shadow Box Theater's multimedia presentation of traditional African tales features characters that include a talking leopard, a wise loon and a turtle that is just as resourceful as the hero of "The Tortoise and the Hare." All are shadow puppets, manipulated behind a lighted screen.

They will be performing Tuesday (2/10), Wednesday (2/11), and Friday (2/13) at 10am and 11:30am, and tickets are only $7.50. The show is recommended for pre-K through 5th grade.

Click here to check out their website for more information. Call (212) 724-0677 to make a reservation.

~Erin