Family friendly musical talent, dance crews, and unique performers take the stage for a fun-filled day of award-winning entertainment at The New Children’s Museum! Featuring Birdie’s Playhouse, Future Shock San Diego, Aaron Nigel Smith, The LindleyLopez Circus, and San Diego Young Gunz—there's something new for everyone.
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BIRDIE’S PLAYHOUSE 10:30 – 11:30AM
recommended for ages 6 and under, all ages welcome
Birdie's Playhouse is the creation of singer/songwriter Michele Moreno (Birdie) who has a life long passion for music and acting. She performed as a backup singer for Ray Charles and has collaborated on multiple television and film scores. Michele’s debut kids music CD "The Wild World of Wildlife," has won a NAPPA Gold & Parent's Choice award and continues to be featured on several internet radio shows. Birdie’s wildlife songs and classic tunes get kids and their families moving. Joined by guitarist Nick Naranja, her performance will incorporate song with animal puppets and a box drum. |
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FUTURE SHOCK SAN DIEGO 11:30AM – 12:30PM
recommended for ages 6–12, all ages welcome
Future Shock San Diego is an apprentice company that provides youth (ages 17 and under) with substantial experience studying and performing urban dance forms. Mentored by the professional Culture Shock troupe, the family environment fosters teamwork, respect, and positive self-expression. Future Shock dancers are required to maintain satisfactory grade point averages and participate regularly in local community events. Their performances often draw large and diverse audiences and are applauded for their high level of technical and artistic excellence. |
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AARON NIGEL SMITH 12:30 – 1:30PM
recommended for ages 5–9, all ages welcome
Aaron Nigel Smith and his three-piece band, The Fundamentals, will bring a fun, inspired, and lively show for the entire family. Smith’s performances focus on getting kids to move through up-tempo beats. He has been nationally recognized for his fun-filled performances and has received numerous awards, including the National Parenting Publications Awards and iParenting Media Awards. Smith is one of the key players on the Emmy Award winning PBS Kids show, “Between the Lions.” His songs have been described as some of the best-targeted music for kids today. In addition to his amazing vocal talent, Smith also plays guitar and a variety of percussion instruments.
Click here to see photos of the band at NCM's Kidfunk Family Music Festival in September. |
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THE LINDLEY LOPEZ CIRCUS 1:30 – 2:30PM
recommended for all ages
The LindleyLopez Circus is locally based out of the Sophia Isadora Academy of Circus Arts, a traditional circus arts school in San Diego. With roots in traditional and new circus as well as the theater arts, the performance troupe has amazed audiences young and old through acrobatics, aerial acts, and artistic feats. The LindleyLopez Circus will perform "Alice in Circusland," combining the magic of the circus with the classic fantasies of Lewis Carroll. Families can explore a whimsical world where rabbits talk, caterpillars contort, and cats fly! |
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SAN DIEGO YOUNG GUNZ 2:30 – 3:30PM
recommended for ages 6–12, all ages welcome
The San Diego Young Gunz are a local crew of talented school aged b-boys and b-girls who love dancing, being a part of a team, and most of all having fun! |
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