Disney Live - Three Classic Fairy Tales

Plenary Theatre
Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre
28th, 29th & 30th January 2011
10am, 1pm and 4pm shows

The time-honoured stories of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast will spring from the storybooks and onto the stage in Disney Live!

The enchanted journey starts when Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy find a magical storybook hidden among a treasure trove of costumes and belongings from classic Disney tales. The iconic objects lead them to three classic stories of ‘happily ever after’ featuring Snow White, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast. Along the way, you the audience are invited to join the fun by solving clues, dancing, clapping along and singing songs,as the stories unfold before your very eyes.

Ticket prices range between $27.50 and $32.50 through Ticketmaster. Tickets are available to the general public from 2nd September or pre-sale tickets are available from today with Kids Promotions code DL4KP.

Ben 10 Live Show

The Australian premiere of Cartoon Network's BEN 10 LIVE: Power of the Omnitrix is set to tour major arenas around the nation in September and October 2010 in time for school holidays. Everyone's favourite boy-hero, Ben Tennyson, and his alien heroes will come to life on stage in BEN 10 LIVE, a show filled with cool stunts, incredible action and awesome special effects.

Ben 10 fans will love this 95-minute adrenaline-pumping extravaganza of electrifying stunts, action flying sequences and cool BMX and skateboard tricks. All of this in an arena full of incredible costumes, brought to life against a huge digital backdrop, with jaw-dropping effects and lighting.

Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 September 2010, 11am
Hisense Arena (formerly Vodaphone Arena)
Tickets - $23 - $45
For bookings, visit the Ticketek website

Snow Works at Harbour Town Docklands

Rug up the kids and take them for a play in the snow at Harbour Town in Docklands. Running until the 25th July and open weekdays from 11am to 4pm and weekends from 11am to 5pm.

For free entry present a receipt from any Harbour Town retailer for $15 or more. Play sessions are 25 minutes.

Classic Kids 2010

COME DANCE AND SING WITH JAY LAGA'AIA
Playschool presenter Jay Laga'aia sings some classical pieces as well as songs from his new CD Come Dance and Sing

Saturday 28 August 10.00am 11.30am 1.30pm 3.00pm (45 Minutes)
Iwaki Auditorium, Southbank
Family Classic Kids cost - $18 Adult, $12 Childen $50 Family (2 Adults/2 Children)

MAXIMUS MUSICUS VISITS THE ORCHESTRA
Noni Hazlehurst narrates the story of Maximus Musicus Visits the Orchestra based on the Icelandic children’s book. Written and arranged by the principal flautist of the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra, this tale weaves the story of a little mouse and his adventures amongst the Orchestra. Children will be treated to Ravel’s Bolero in this fine performance with a backdrop depicting the beautiful illustrations from the book.

Saturday 23 October 10.00am 11.30am 1.30pm 3.00pm (45 Minutes)
Iwaki Auditorium, Southbank
Family Classic Kids cost - $18 Adult, $12 Childen $50 Family (2 Adults/2 Children)

For Bookings and further details, visit the MSO website

Babies Love Books

In July major libraries around Melbourne will host a series of special ‘Babies Love Books’ themed baby bounce events as part of the Young Readers Program.

Featuring Young Readers Program ambassadors and multi-award winning children’s authors, Jeannette Rowe and Alison Lester, the free events are a fun way for parents to discover the joy of reading to their babies and meet other parents.

Locations

WHAT: Springvale Library with children's author Alison Lester
WHEN: Monday July 12th, 2pm
WHERE: 411 Springvale Road, Springvale
WHO:Parents with babies 4 months to 2 years of age
COST: FREE
PHONE: 03 9238 1466

WHAT: Frankston Library with children's author Alison Lester
WHEN: Tuesday July 13th, 11am
WHERE: 60 Playne Street, Frankston
WHO: Parents and babies 4 months to 2 years of age
COST:FREE
PHONE: 03 9784 1020

WHAT: Deer Park Library with children's author Jeannette Rowe
WHEN: Thursday July 15th, 10.30am
WHERE: Corner of Neale and Station Roads, Deer Park
WHO:Parents and babies 4 months to 2 years of age
COST: FREE
PHONE: 03 9249 4171

WHAT: Sunbury Library, with Jeannette Rowe
WHEN: Friday July 16th, 10am
WHERE: 44 Macedon St, Sunbury
WHO: Parents and babies 4 months to 2 years of age
COST: FREE
PHONE: 03 9356 6932