I was first introduced to the Percy Jackson series last school year. My son was reading The Lightning Thief for his language arts class, and he came home and talked about it almost every day. His entire 7th grade class loved the series so much that they themed their 7th grade dance around this story. … [Read more…]
One of my favorite holiday traditions is seeing a show at The Growing Stage. Each year, their shows are filled with magic and wonder. The lobby is festively decorated and the theatre is filled with holiday cheer. I love seeing all of the families come together with multiple generations sitting together creating amazing memories. This … [Read more…]
“Read. Read. Read. Don’t just read one type of book. Read different books by various authors so that you develop different styles.” ~ R. L Stine What a wonderful quote! What I love is that this quote can be used across interests. Don’t just try one sport. Don’t just watch one kind of movie. Don’t … [Read more…]
I have been attending shows at The Growing Stage for years. Each and every show offers a unique experience, and I always leave the theatre feeling uplifted. BOOGIE was no exception! It embodies everything The Growing Stage stands for, teaching important life lessons through heartwarming and engaging shows. This show, however, went far beyond this. … [Read more…]
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and lift to everything.” ~ Plato At Mommy University, we are always looking for wonderful ways to help kids grow and learn. We have delved into the benefits of sports, art, science, cooking, and even fishing. In this article, we … [Read more…]
“The arts can be a home that brings us together as we celebrate the stories and tales we have shared for generations, as well as introducing new cultures, ideas and thoughts to our young people.” ~ Steve Fredericks, Founder and Executive Director After 7 long months, the Growing Stage has finally opened their doors to … [Read more…]
No Passport Needed Today! At Mommy University we have advocated for children to visit museums at a young age because of the numerous benefits; however, social distancing is the new phrase of the day. We are all taking steps needed to stay safe and healthy but that means we miss out on so many adventures … [Read more…]
Have you ever wondered what you would do if you suddenly had super powers? Now imagine being a 12 year old boy with powers! Well that’s what happens to Peter in the world premiere play, Bunnyboy! Featured at The Growing Stage, Bunnyboy is the winner of the Laurie Award from the 2019 New Play-Reading Festival. … [Read more…]
The Nutcracker rose to fame as a ballet production choreographed to the music written by Pyotr Tchaikovsky. The music has become the staple soundtrack of the holidays and the story has been retold to every generation through an interpretation expressed in a movie or play. The story possesses a surreal element that captures the magic … [Read more…]
The holiday season is not complete without seeing the movie Elf at least once. Who am I kidding? You have to watch it at least 10 times! Since being released in the theaters in 2003, Elf has captured the hearts of people of all ages all over the world. It is a lighthearted Christmas tale … [Read more…]