Rock the Cradle: March 24, 2013

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, theater and the community for a fun, entertaining and engaging day. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, March 24!

Photos

See below for our photos from the event; browse through the set from the MIA below, or purchase images from Playatta.

Details

Sunday, March 24, 2013
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Children's Theatre Company/
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Parking: Street and ramp parking are available around The Children's Theatre Company and MIA sites. Event parking is available in the ramp next door to the CTC for a fee of $8. $8 Event Parking applies to all parking lots in the immediate vicinity of MIA/CTC, including surface lots (not just the ramp). Free parking and shuttle service available from the Wells Fargo headquarters parking lot on 28th Street and 4th Avenue. Shuttles will leave the lot at 15 minute intervals beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Parking map

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.

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
Sponsored by Chipotle Mexican Grill and Help Me Grow

Story Time returns with Current DJs reading some of their favorite kids books, complete with overhead projections for everyone to see.

Schedule

11 a.m. - Steve Seel
12 p.m. - Barb Abney
1 p.m. - Jacquie Fuller
2 p.m. - Mark Wheat
3 p.m. - Dave Campbell
4 p.m. - Andrea Swensson

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

KIDS' DISCO AND PLAYATTA
All Day

Children's Theatre Wing - Cargill Theater - 1st Floor
Sponsored by Pizza Luce

Join hosts from The Current for the biggest dance party in town! While you're there, stop by the Playatta booth to experience an incredible digital playground!

Schedule
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Jacquie Fuller
12 p.m. - 1 p.m. - Mark Wheat
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Jake Rudh
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Jill Riley
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.

LIVE PERFORMANCES
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Wing - Reception Hall - 3rd Floor
Sponsored by Kinderberry Hill Child Development Centers & SmartMusic

Listen to our favorite kid's bands singing songs that adults and kids can both enjoy together. Between sets, sing and dance with MacPhail Center for Music's early childhood specialists! Join us for fun, interactive, hands-on musical activities. Be ready to move, groove and have fun with your little one!

11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Guitar Party
11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Movin' and Groovin' with MacPhail Center for Music
12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. - The Bazillions
12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. - Movin' and Groovin' with MacPhail Center for Music
1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Duke Otherwise
2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Guitar Party
2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Movin' and Groovin' with MacPhail Center for Music
3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - The Bazillions
3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Movin' and Groovin' with MacPhail Center for Music
4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Duke Otherwise

ROVING MUSICIAN: CHRIS KOZA
All Day

Where's Chris Koza? Listen for the sweet sounds of Chris Koza as he roams the galleries and event spaces throughout the day.

CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS AND CLINICS OF MINNESOTA PRESENT STAR STUDIO LIVE!
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Wing - Wells Fargo Community Room - 1st Floor
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

"The Dude" from Star Studio, which is Children's very own TV channel and studio, will be hosting a number of live show segments. These segments, which will include interactive games and educational entertainment, will also be broadcast to Children's hospitals in Minneapolis and St. Paul so kids in their patient rooms can also join in the fun.

SING, PLAY, LEARN WITH THE MACPHAIL CENTER FOR MUSIC
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Wing - Friends Community Room - 1st Floor
11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Join MacPhail Center for Music's early childhood music specialists as we explore the magic of music and play. Through hands-on musical play activities, families will experience music's impact on learning and reading readiness skills. Together we will sing, play instruments, rhyme, read, move, and create!

PLAY FROM SCRATCH
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Wing - Studio Classrooms 111-113
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Boxes! Tubes! Tape! The raw materials that fuel kids' creativity. Join Twin Cities toy company Play from Scratch for piles of hands-on creative play where kids get to invent and build their own toys.

BRAINS ON!
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Wing - 2nd Floor Atrium
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Kids are smart, funny, and creative and that's what powers the new show Brains On! Stop by the Brains On! table to learn more about the show, pick-up a temporary tattoo and get interviewed by the producers to help with future episodes.
 
It's time to get your brains on!

ABC DJ WITH FREDDY FRESH
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Wing - Gallery 276 - 2nd Floor
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Get your hands on some vinyl and learn how to scratch with DJ Freddy Fresh, known around the world as one of the most prolific and active underground dance musicians.

CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS AND CLINICS OF MINNESOTA FAMILY ROOM
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Wing Family Area - 1st Floor
All Day

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

SNACK BAR
Children's Theatre Wing - Cargill Theatre - 1st Floor
All Day

Provided by Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op

Presented by

Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota

EVENT SPONSORS:

SmartMusic

Play From Scratch

Kinderberry Hill Child Development Centers

Help Me Grow

Chipotle Mexican Grill

MacPhail Center for Music

Pizza Luce

WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM:

Children's Theater Co.

Minneapolis Institute of Arts

Great Lakes Aquarium

Kay's Naturals

Walker Art Center

Science Museum of MN

Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op

EMI Audio

Spyhouse Coffee

Pacifier

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 cafes 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 Theatre 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 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. Shuttles will run from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. 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, Children's Theatre Company and Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Enjoy the day.

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• Rock the Cradle Program Guide A PDF map and guide to the activities for Rock the Cradle 2013.

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