Rock the Cradle: March 2, 2014
March 01, 2014
The Current and Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota present 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.
Thank you for making our annual kids' event a resounding success. Over 12,000 people from all over came together to enjoy music, art, books, theater and the community for a fun, entertaining and engaging day.
Find photos from the SnapYourself Photo booth here and the Playatta photos and videos here.
Details
Sunday, March 2, 2014
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Children's Theatre Company/
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
2400 3rd Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Winter Parking Restrictions have been put in place, please DO NOT park on the even numbered side of non-Snow Emergency Routes.
Metro Transit Trip Planner to Rock the Cradle-->
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.) Note: Strollers cannot go into the Pillsbury Auditorium.
Questions? Contact Minnesota Public Radio at (651) 290-1212 or rockthecradle@mpr.org.
Activities
Note: All times are subject to change.
STORY TIME WITH THE CURRENT DJS
11 a.m. to 4 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.
Schedule
11 - 11:30 a.m. — Andrea Swensson
12 - 12:30 p.m. — Barb Abney
1 - 1:30 p.m. — David Campbell
2 - 2:30 p.m. — Jacquie Fuller
3 - 3:30 p.m. — Steve Seel
4 - 4:30 p.m. — Jill Riley
Note: Strollers cannot go into the Pillsbury Auditorium. Please leave strollers in the designated area before entering.
KIDS' DISCO AND PLAYATTA
All day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Children's Theatre Wing — Cargill Theater, 1st floor
Sponsored by Pizza Luce
Be the star of your very own mini Dance-Rock-Party-Video and take home a photo print to share with your friends and family! Jam out with your parents for instant memory magic. Participants will also get a link to their video. It's a photo-video booth from the future.
Note: Due to the crowd size, we ask that you leave all strollers in the designated Stroller Zone so that the dance floor is open for everyone to enjoy.
LIVE PERFORMANCES
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Wing — Reception Hall, 3rd floor
Sponsored by Kinderberry Hill Child Development Centers and UCare Choices
Listen to our favorite kid's bands singing songs that adults and kids can both enjoy together. Featuring Okee Dokee Brothers, Koo Koo Kanga Roo, Gustafer Yellowgold and the MacPhail Center for Music Band. Be ready to move, groove and have fun with your little one!
Schedule
11:15 - 11:45 a.m. — Gustafer Yellowgold
12 - 12:30 p.m. — Koo Koo Kanga Roo
12:45 - 1:15 p.m. — Okee Dokee Brothers
1:30 - 2:15 — MacPhail House Band
2:30 - 3 p.m. — Gustafer Yellowgold
3:15 - 3:45 p.m. — Koo Koo Kanga Roo
4 - 4:30 p.m. — Okee Dokee Brothers
ROVING MUSICIAN: THE ERICKSONS
All day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where's that music coming from? Listen for the sweet sounds of The Ericksons as they roam the galleries and event spaces throughout the day.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS AND CLINICS OF MINNESOTA PRESENT STAR STUDIO LIVE!
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Wing — Wells Fargo Community Room, 1st floor
Star Studio produces a special Kid's Clubhouse — live from Rock the Cradle! "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. Special guest appearances throughout the day!
SING, PLAY, LEARN WITH MACPHAIL CENTER FOR MUSIC
11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Wing — Friends Community Room, 1st floor
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
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Wing — Villa Rosa Room, 3rd floor
Your recycling is full of raw materials to fuel kids' creativity. Roll up your sleeves and start inventing with YOXO® ("yock-so"), a hit construction toy from Minnesota-based green toy company Play from Scratch®. YOXO transforms toilet paper tubes into dragonflies, cereal boxes into robots and helps remind kids (and adults) that everyone is creative.
NORTHERN STAR COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
All day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Children's Theatre Wing — Target Lobby, 2nd floor
Visit the Northern Star Council, Boy Scouts of America for knot tying, rope bridge and more.
CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS AND CLINICS OF MINNESOTA FAMILY ROOM
All day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts Wing Family Area — 1st floor
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.
SNAP YOURSELF!
All day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Step on up and snap your photo! You might even get your picture with Twinkle from Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota!
SNACK BAR
All day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Children's Theatre Wing — Cargill Theatre, 1st floor and Target Lobby, 2nd Floor
Provided by Wedge Community Co-op
SAMURAI HELMETS
All day, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Studios 111-113
Presented by M.I.A. Family Day
Suit up like a samurai and fashion a fantastic paper helmet.
Northern Star Council, Boy Scouts of America
WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM:
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 and Target Lobby 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. to 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, Childrens Theatre Company and Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Enjoy the day.
