Yaaaaahooooo!!! Click your sparkly red shoes together because this balloon is coming home to NYC!

One stop on the “Journey to Oz Balloon Tour”, is NYC on March 5 &  6th, 2013.
You can find all the fun right here in Central Park, so save those dates, you won’t want to miss out! See you there.

Disney announced today the launch of the “Journey to Oz Balloon Tour,” sponsored by leading multichannel retailer HSN and IMAX Corporation, in support of its upcoming fantastical adventure “Oz The Great and Powerful,” opening in U.S. theaters and IMAX® on March 8, 2013. The colorful, “Oz The Great and Powerful”–emblazoned hot-air balloon began its tour this morning from the Walt Disney Studios lot in Burbank, Calif.

Stops for the “Journey to Oz Balloon Tour” to date include:
·       TODAY!!! “Oz The Great and Powerful” premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood  (February 13)
·       Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. (February 17)
·       Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.  (February 20)
·       Central Park in New York City (March 5 & 6)

On February 15, the “Journey to Oz Balloon Tour” app will go live on the official Facebook page for the film (facebook.com/OzTheGreatAndPowerful). Starting then, fans will have the opportunity to unlock screenings in cities near them. Users will vote by Tweeting with a custom hashtag for their city (e.g. #DisneyOzSeattle) or by sharing on Facebook.

“Oz The Great and Powerful,” directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved wizard character. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great wizard but into a better man as well.

You can also take advantage of this wonderful experience as The US Holocaust Memorial Museum stops in NYC for one day only on its 20th Anniversary Tour. The exhibit is free but you will need to reserve tickets. You can reserve your free tickets right here.

The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum is conducting a tour for its 20th Anniversary, and the NYC stop will be on March 3 from 9am-5pm at the Hilton New York.The event aims to introduce New Yorkers to the Museum’s work, and inspire people to take action against indifference today.

There are engaging and instructive activities throughout the day (full schedule available online), but highlights for children include:

• Building Blocks of Hope: A hands-on art project for children (ages six and above) that will travel to DC for the Museum’s 20th anniversary event in April 2013.
• Time Capsule in a Milk Can: Emanuel Ringelblum and the Secret Archives of the Warsaw Ghetto: A one-man theatrical performance recommended for students in middle school and older

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Giveaway:Liberty Science Center Hosts

“Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!” Exhibit

We have a pair of tickets for you!

Young Learners Can Join their Favorite Monkey on an Interactive Science,  Math, and Engineering-Based Adventure at LSC from 2/16-5/12

Curious George has been a part of our family for years and years. How anyone can resist that little monkey is beyond me. We have read countless Curious George books and have made him a part of the bedtime routine. When I heard that Liberty Science Center was about to host an exhibit dedicated to getting curious, I could not resist the invitation. We are looking forward to visiting and I will update you on the details right after our exhibit visit.  Check out http://lsc.org/ for more info.

The insatiable curiosity of Curious Georgie-the little monkey who has captured the imagination of hearts of millions of children and adults for over 70 years comes to life Feb 16, 2013 at Liberty Science Center!

The new traveling exhibit Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious! will introduce young children to Curious George’s world and inspire their natural inquisitiveness as they explore age-appropriate science, math, and engineering through hands-on play.

“LSC has increased our offerings for families with kids under 7 by adding new educator-led programs, movies and exhibit experiences just for them – and we’re getting great feedback from guests,” says Paul Hoffman, LSC’s President and CEO. “We’re thrilled to add this playful traveling exhibit to the mix.”

Based on the familiar characters in H.A. and Margret

Rey’s classic stories published by Houghton Mifflin, the immersive environment is set in the neighborhood where Curious George lives with his friend, The Man with the Yellow Hat. Guests will recognize familiar characters and places featured in the classic stories and television series.

Exhibit Highlights

·         Operate wheels and pulleys to move Curious George in the Apartment Building. Then climb up the fire escape and go inside to experiment with color, light, and shadow.

·         Play three holes of Mini Golf and putt your way through physics and engineering lessons using pipes, ramps, and funnels.

·         Jump aboard the Space Rocket that Curious George took on his Outer Space Adventure and pose for a photo. Then slide down to the control center where you can email your picture back home.

·         Stop at the Sidewalk Produce Stand to explore shape, sorting, weighing, and counting with fruits and vegetables as you role play as the customer or salesperson.

·         Take a vacation to the country and visit the Farm to care for the animals and explore cause and effect using wind power, windsocks, and whirligigs!

·         Hug a full-size Curious George in the City Park. Babies and toddlers will especially enjoy the Park’s busywall activities.  

·         Check out the Construction Site and climb into the trailer to design your building. Then choose from a variety of materials and actually build it!

·         Visit the Museum Within the Museum to learn more about Curious George and the original manuscript’s daring escape from Europe during WWII.

GIVEAWAY

Liberty Science Center is giving one reader a pair of tickets to “Curious George:Let’s Get Curious”. Enter on the Rafflecopter below. Contest ends 2/18/2013 at 11:59. Winner will be contacted by email. Winner will have 24 hours to respond to email and claim prize before a new winner is chosen! Good Luck! USA/18+ Prize= 2 tickets. Disclosure: Review/Giveaway tickets provided by Liberty Science Center. All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan. Email me at ELGeorgia@aol.com.

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