Rock The Cradle 2012 | 89.3 The Current

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The Current presents Rock the Cradle, a free day of fun for kids and their grown-ups, held at two of the state's premier arts and culture institutions, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Children's Theatre Company. Our annual kids’ event brings together families and social groups from all over the Twin Cities to enjoy music, art, books, puppetry, theater and the community for a fun, entertaining and engaging day. Check the web site for details on planning your trip, and join us on February 26th!

Special thanks to this year’s presenting sponsor, Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota.

Details

Sunday, February 26, 2012
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Children's Theatre Company/
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Parking

There is street and ramp parking around the Children's Theater and MIA sites. On busy days these spaces fill quickly, so we have arranged for free parking and shuttle service from the Wells Fargo headquarters parking lot on 26th Street and 5th Avenue. Shuttles will leave the lot at 15 minute intervals beginning at 10:30 am.

Wells Fargo Parking information

Strollers and Such

In order to make this event as pleasant as possible for all of our guests, we request leaving strollers behind unless necessary. Some activity areas will have designated stroller parking. (See Guidelines for making your RTC visit as enjoyable as possible)

Questions? Contact Minnesota Public Radio at 651-290-1212 or rockthecradle@mpr.org.

Non-commercial music for kids and their grown-ups. During the day Wonderground Radio features non-commercial music that both kids and adults can enjoy together. Wonderground Radio at Night gives parents a chance to wind down with a mix of music designed especially for the evening hours.

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Activities

Note: all times are subject to change

Story Time with The Current DJs

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Wing — Pillsbury Auditorium — 2nd floor

Story Time returns with Current DJs reading some of their favorite kids books, complete with overhead projections for everyone to see. We are excited to also welcome celebrated author and storyteller, Kevin Kling, who will read from his new children’s book, Big Little Brother.

Schedule
11 a.m. – Jill Riley
12 p.m. – Barb Abney
1 p.m. – Kevin Kling
2 p.m. – Kevin Kling
3 p.m. – Mark Wheat
4 p.m. – Steve Seel

** Strollers cannot go into the Pillsbury Auditorium. Please leave strollers in the designated area before entering.

Kid's Disco, Live Music and Playatta

All Day
Children's Theater Wing — Cargill Theater — 1st Floor

Join hosts from The Current and performances by Koo Koo Kanga Roo for the biggest dance party in town! Stop by the Playatta booth throughout the day for some interactive video and photo fun!

Schedule
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Jacquie Fuller
12 p.m. – Koo Koo Kanga Roo
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 – Mark Wheat
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Jill Riley
2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Koo Koo Kanga Roo
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. – Mary Lucia
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. – David Campbell

*Due to the crowd size, we ask that you leave all strollers in the designated Stroller Zone so that the dance floor is as open as possible.

Community Art Project

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Wing — Studio Classrooms 111-113

Using colors, shapes and designs, parents and kids are invited to create unique Circle Scape tiles that will be combined to create a large community art piece that will be hung at Children's—St. Paul. Attendees can also participate in a fun make-and-take Circle Scape activity and bring their art home with them.

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Wing — Wells Fargo Community Room — 1st Floor

12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Wing — Galleries 311, 343, 351 — 3rd Floor

Join MacPhail Center for Music for a hands-on experience with string and percussion instruments, led by instructors from the MacPhail Center. New this year is the addition of instrument stations paired with Art Carts in select 3rd Floor galleries. Get a up-close look at some of the objects in the MIA's collections at the interactive Art Carts placed throughout the museum and try your hand at playing an instrument. Kids of all ages are welcome.

Guided Tours

Minneapolis Institute of Arts Wing – 1st Floor Lobby Info Desk

Join Steve Seel and Mark Wheat as they explore and interact with their favorite galleries in the museum. Specific tour times will be posted very soon!

Live Performances

Minneapolis Institute of Arts Wing — Reception Hall — 3rd Floor

Listen to local musicians singing your favorite songs that adults and kids can both enjoy together. Open Eye Figure Theatre will entertain you with selections from The Learning Fairy, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Toy Theatre After Dark.

Schedule
11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – The Okee Dokee Brothers
11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Open Eye Figure Theatre
12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Bunny Clogs
12:30 p.m. – 1 p.m. - Open Eye Figure Theatre
1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles
2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – The Okee Dokee Brothers
2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. - Open Eye Figure Theatre
3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Bunny Clogs
3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. - Open Eye Figure Theatre
4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Lucy Michelle and the Velvet Lapelles

Other Information

MIA Family Room/Quiet Space

All Day
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Wing Family Area — 1st Floor

Need a quiet space? Step into the MIA's Family Room to enjoy some downtime. Please help keep this a quiet space for those who need a break.

Snack Bar

All Day
Children's Theater Wing — Cargill Theater — 1st Floor

Guidelines

The Current works closely with the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Children's Theatre Company to ensure an enjoyable experience for all of our guests. To help us reach this goal, please note the following items when preparing for your visit.

Refrain from carrying backpacks, large bags and umbrellas. There is limited (but free) coat and bag check available at the museum; please plan accordingly. For safety reasons the museum reserves the right to inspect all items carried into or out of the museum. Small bags and purses are welcome.

Keep a safe distance from artwork. To protect the art, stay at least one foot away and do not touch the art.

Supervise children at all times.

Please, no "baby backpacks". Front-facing baby carriers are allowed. Strollers are also allowed, though during busy times and in certain activity areas inside the MIA and CTC, they may be restricted.

Keep food and drink out of galleries. Food and drink may be purchased at the museum cafés and taken into designated areas in the lobby. Food and drink may be enjoyed in the Kid's Disco and in the Snack Bar in the Cargill Theater at the Children's Theatre Company.

Emergency procedures: Should a child become separated from their parent or guardian, please notify the closest MIA, CTC or Current employee and go directly to the security desk in the MIA's outer lobby. Security procedures will be put into place and all employees will be alerted.

The event begins at 11 am and ends at 5 pm. Shuttles will run from 10 am - 8 pm to accommodate those attending the evening performance at the Children's Theatre. Please check parking and shuttle directions for more information.

Thank you to all of our sponsors for making this event possible, and special thanks to our hosts, Childrens Theater Company and Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Enjoy the day.

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