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Denver Day of Rock!

June 04, 2009

Every year, Concert for Kids (CFK) has something fun up their sleeves. This year, they are going full tilt!

Saturday, June 6th has been declared the DAY OF ROCK across Denver, and there is TONS to do with your little ones, with great music all around.

Concerts For Kids will be hosting free public concerts featuring five local bands at the Fillmore Plaza in Cherry Creek AND at the Downtown Theatre District on Saturday, June 6 from 12:00-6:00 PM. A portion of the food and beverage sales from the concert will benefit CFK.

There will be FREE performances as follows:

Fillmore Plaza Entertainment:
2nd & Fillmore - Cherry Creek
Times and lineup subject to change

1:00 PM Chris Webb Band
2:00 PM Opie Gone Bad
3:00 PM Bela Karoli
4:00 PM Something Underground
5:00 PM Angie Stevens


Theatre District Entertainment:
14th & Curtins - Downtown Denver
Times and lineup subject to change

12:00 PM Savage Henry
1:30 PM Heyday
3:15 PM Epilogues
4:45 PM ROE

Check out the Concert For Kids web site for more information!

Sing Your Way Through The Day!

March 02, 2009

So, OK maybe with everything that is going on with the economy, not everyone has the money for music classes right now, huh? The good news is, there is music all around us! On the TV, on our CDs, and on the radio. And that doesn't even mean you have to find the "kiddie" music. In fact, I have a strict rule that NO KIDS MUSIC is EVER played in my car. Sorry, Declan, that is MY DOMAIN. Of course, that also doesn't mean I am playing any of my tunes with the "EXPLICIT" warnings for his tender ears - there is plenty of middle ground.

And kids just love to sing and dance along!

At the very young ages, it's all about repetition and movement. So find the songs that repeat themselves and are upbeat so they can shake those little booties. Below is one of my little nephew's very favorite's: "Say Hey I Love You" by Michael Franti and Spearhead.

Top 10 Things To Do Before Kindergarten

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

January 27, 2009

Time flies so fast doesn't it? Believe me, I know. Declan is 6 and a half now, and halfway through 1st grade. The changes over the past few years have been astounding. And I know many of you are not even thinking about preschool, much less Kindergarten or 1st grade. So NOW is the time to get all those activities in. The ones you can't find the time for later when school and other friends and  Read more...

Getting Kids To Actually Keep Track

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

January 15, 2009

As we talked about yesterday , it's time to try journaling, scrapbooking, or SOME form of diary that suits the style of your child. Therein lies the key! Figure out what works for your child! Do they like to draw? Then a more artistic, scrapbook-style memoir is appropriate. Maybe you even just get a portfolio style sleeve to slip all their artwork in and not make it all that formal. Something  Read more...

My Top Ten for 2008

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

December 30, 2008

I can't believe this year is drawing to a close already. And it's been really fun talking about all the great things to do in Denver. And just like everyone does at the end of the year - let's take a look back! Here are my ten favorite posts from 2008. I hope you enjoyed them as much as I did! Local Pride: 5 Awesome Reasons To raise Kids In Denver Top 99 Things We Must Do With Our Kids In  Read more...

News Years Fun With Young Ones

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

December 29, 2008

So, we just got over the *other* holiday madness and it's time for *another* celebration? That's right! What will you do with the young ones for New Years in Denver??? Here are some ideas your kids will love. Downtown Fireworks on the 16th Street Mall To welcome the arrival of 2009, the New Year's Eve Fireworks Downtown will once again fill the skies twice during the evening. The first show  Read more...

Kwanzaa With the Kids

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

December 26, 2008

Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday celebrated primarily in the United States honoring African heritage, marked by lighting a kinara (candle holder). It is observed from December 26 to January 1 each year. Here are some ways to celebrate Kwanzaa around Denver this year. Denver Zoo Zoolights Dates: December 26 - 28 Time: 5- 9 p.m. Cost: Activities free with Zoo Lights admission. Gather  Read more...

Rock Out With Your Tot (For The Holidays)

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

December 12, 2008

I am a huge music fan, so it's no surprise that I love holiday music just as much. I do have a strict rule that we can't start listening to it until Thanksgiving weekend, but after that - all bets are off! So, at 6, Declan is already used to and has many holiday music faves himself. Here are some of our family favorites to listen to this time of year, by our favorite artist's rendition of that  Read more...

Make Holiday Cards With The Kids!

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

December 05, 2008

It's that time of the year, right? Time to get those holiday cards in order. Well, except for me, the process started back in September. I actually put up a post on my personal blog looking for input on how to go about holiday cards this year. Because 1) the sheer number of cards was getting out of hand 2) so many people in my life "see" us on a daily basis through the magic of the internet (so,  Read more...

Date Night Ideas

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

August 18, 2008

So, it's THAT time. Time to call in a babysitter and go out on your own with your significant other. But you haven't done it in SO LONG, you have NO IDEA where to go. That's OK, let's use this post to give a few ideas and let others bring on some ideas of their own. Denver is full of great nightlife, restaurants and entertainment options - and many of them DO NOT involve Barney! Take In A Play  Read more...

Summery Songs Both You AND They Will Love

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

August 06, 2008

I have a rule for the car. No kids music. Sorry Declan, but that is where my mothering ends. The car is about ME and MY music. OK, sure, I have learned to share with my husband and in turn, a leeeetle bit with my son. But still. NO KIDDIE MUSIC. That doesn't mean the music can't be fun for a young one though. Here are a bunch of songs that make me think of summer (whether they are actually about  Read more...

Singing Outside The Box

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

July 28, 2008

I have been amazed at the things Declan has been doing in summer camp this year. Truly. They have been putting on plays, swimming every week, and of COURSE - doing the obligatory *massive* amounts of arts & crafts. But his teachers have really been thinking outside the box, especially as far as kid involvement and using their own talents to make this summer special for the children. For  Read more...

Two Great Ways To Go West

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

July 18, 2008

I have jokes several times about how a friend of mine considers Denver as part of the midwest and I think it is solidly part of the west, right? Well, the National WESTern Stock show every January notwithstanding, there are two events happening around these parts this summer to help prove my point. Buffalo Bill Days July 23-27, 2008 Golden, Colorado You don't get any more "wild west" than  Read more...

Summer Music Playlist

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

July 15, 2008

It's summer alright. And whether you are an adult or a little one, music is always part of summer, right? How do we incorporate music into that summer-time vibe? Well, the easiest one to start with is the Mile High Music Fest . I have been talking about this for weeks, huh? Well, officially, this will be the last time I mention it since it's happening this weekend. Declan will finally attend his  Read more...

Summer Music Guide

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

July 01, 2008

So here we are. The dog days of summer. The perfect time to check out live music, right? And there is a ton going on in Denver, as there always seems to be this time of year. Everyone is ready enjoy the warm air, warm sunshine and listen to some good tunes, right? But are the kids ready for it? That's up to you and what you think your kids are up to, but here are some ideas to get the rhythm  Read more...

A Denver Father's Day Fun Guide

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

June 10, 2008

It's that time of year again. Are you stumped like I am? Next year, I am tempted to make a deal on Mother's Day. No present for me, no present for you. It sure would be a heck of a lot easier, wouldn't it? But, seriously. My hubby is awesome, and I really should make the effort. So here are some things we have done in the past (since he likes stuff to do, rather than just "stuff"), plus some  Read more...

The People's Fair: Yes or No?

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

June 04, 2008

So, it seems like a right of passage for the start of summer, doesn't it? The People's Fair takes over Civic Center Park right after Memorial Day, just as temperatures start to rise. But is it really kid friendly? I say that depends on you and your kid. First, let's be honest. It's a MASSIVE horde of people. Which is really cool in a lot of ways, but you can also lose a child real quick. There  Read more...

Mozart, Moby or Miles: A Guide to The Denver Music Scene for Kids

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

May 30, 2008

Music is literally one of my favorite things on the planet. But I have to admit a teensy little secret. We have a rule in our house. No. kid. music. in. the. car. I'm sorry, but some things are sacred. But what that has given Declan instead, is a great appreciation for *all kinds* of music. He loves John Mayer. He loves Stevie Wonder. Both of whom are coming to Denver this summer. And yes, we  Read more...

Top 99 Things We Must Do With Our Kids In Denver Before They Grow Up

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

May 29, 2008

It's all rushing by way too fast, isn't it? Blink and they grow 2 inches. And all along you keep making these mental notes of things you want to do with them, in your city. Things that will be SO FUN! So memorable! But that you never get around to actually DOING. Ack. That stops here and now. I am going to start a list, with my top 50 things I would like to do with Declan before he grows up (or  Read more...

History Lesson: Red Rocks Amphitheater

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

May 26, 2008

Did you grow up watching U2 at Red Rocks? Or are you native and did you experience it yourself? Did you know that the amphitheater was actually one of the first projects under President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal? Yes, Civilian Conservation Corps created the place as part of a program to alleviate the Great Depression. And there it is now, one of the best places on earth to see a show (or  Read more...