Q&A With Laurie Berkner, Queen of Kindie Rock

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Q&A With Laurie Berkner, Queen of Kindie Rock

If you have young children, chances are you've heard of Laurie Berkner. The legendary children's musician has performed everywhere from the White House to Carnegie Hall, and on April 18, she'll bring her show to the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. I’m excited to share this exclusive interview with Laurie about her career and recently released compilation album, “The Ultimate Laurie Berkner Band."

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What's Happening This Weekend (April 10-12)

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What's Happening This Weekend (April 10-12)

Beautiful cherry blossoms are flowering all over the Bay Area just in time for the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival. One of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions on Saturday and Sunday April 11-12 and April 18-19, on Post Street between Laguna and Fillmore Streets. 

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Q&A with Tracy Ward, Director of Fancy Nancy, The Musical

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Q&A with Tracy Ward, Director of Fancy Nancy, The Musical

The Bay Area Children’s Theatre (BACT) presents ‘Fancy Nancy, The Musical,' a pink and sparkly stage adaptation, based on the Fancy Nancy series by Jane O’Connor. Nancy is a Francophile girl with a booming personality who adores all things fancy and likes to uses big words. I spoke with the plays director, Tracy Ward, about this exciting production debuting in theaters across the Bay Area.  

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Discover Whales: Giants of the Deep, a new exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences. It’s too big to miss!

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Discover Whales: Giants of the Deep, a new exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences. It’s too big to miss!

Dive into a world of ocean giants—their evolution, biology, and cultural significance—fascinating both for their eerie similarities to ourselves and for their awe-inspiring differences.

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Q&A With Linda Burch, Chief Education and Strategy Officer of Common Sense Media

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Q&A With Linda Burch, Chief Education and Strategy Officer of Common Sense Media

Linda Burch is the Chief Education and Strategy Officer of Common Sense Media, a non-profit dedicated to educating and improving media consumption for families. Her colleague, Jim Steyer, CEO and Founder of Common Sense Media, is the guest speaker at the next Speak to Me event on March 31st. Tickets are on sale now. I am excited to share an exclusive interview with Linda Burch.

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Q&A with Dr. Scott Sampson, Author of How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature

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Q&A with Dr. Scott Sampson, Author of How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature

Dr. Scott Sampson, a.k.a. Dr. Scott the Paleontologist on Dinosaur Train, has come out with a new book, “How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature,” filled with tips for parent to help kids of all ages reconnect with nature. He will be speaking at Books Inc. in Palo Alto, March 31 7pm, and Book Passage in Corte Madera April 1st at 7pm. I am excited to share with you an exclusive interview with Dr. Scott Sampson.

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10 Easter Basket Ideas For Kids of All Ages

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10 Easter Basket Ideas For Kids of All Ages

Looking for ideas to fill easter baskets with just a touch of yummy treats? SweetE Organic in Strawberry Village, Mill Valley is not only the place to buy cool candy but also has a wide variety of toys, exquisite chocolates and other basket stuffers. Here are some of their top picks this season.

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