Lone Star Wind Orchestra brings “This Beautiful Earth” Concert to Moody Performance Hall

 

The Orchestra presents a multimedia spectacular showcasing the glorious majesty and power of Niagara Falls, along with musical works inspired by the natural world

Celebrating the imminence of Earth Day, the Lone Star Wind Orchestra (LSWO) presents This Beautiful Earth. Under the baton of LSWO music director Eugene Migliaro Corporon, the multimedia experience celebrates the breathtaking glory and ferocity of Niagara Falls alongside a collection of musical works inspired by the mysteries and magnificence of the natural environment.

17 Green and Gluten Free Foods for St Patricks Day

17 Green and Gluten Free Foods

 17 Green and Gluten Free Foods for St. Patrick’s Day

Your kids will get a kick out of seeing a table covered in green food and they might be surprised by all of the foods they like that are green! Here’s a selection of green treats you can make for a fun lunch or afternoon snack on St. Patrick’s Day. And they can easily be gluten free so no one feels left out! Most of these are simple and require little preparation. Of course, we tossed in a few green ideas for dessert!

Thanksgiving Craft for Kids: A Gratitude Tree

Thanksgiving Craft for Kids: A Gratitude Tree

 

A gratitude tree is the perfect way to express what you are thankful for. Have the kids help by cutting out the leaves. You can either use a picture of a tree like shown below or use some branches and make a small tree with them. 

Summer Recipes: Tofu and Berry Popsicles

Summer Recipes: Tofu and Berry Popsicles

Dessert Recipes for Summer: Tofu and Berry Popsicles

It’s hard to argue that the best summertime treat is an ice cold popsicle. When the mercury rises, people flock to the nearest ice cream trucks to treat themselves to this summer staple. Even though ice pops are a sweet treat, the store-bought varieties can be full of high fructose corn syrup and artificial colors and flavors. Instead, try celebrity chefs Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos’ Tofu and Berry Popsicles for a refreshing and delicious dessert!

6 Simple Shamrock Kids Crafts for St. Patricks Day

Shamrock Template

Shamrock Crafts for Kids

by Minette Riordan

Moms need their craft time, too! The drawing above is one done using a compass, Shamrock Template and a round earring used to draw the scallops. The Shamrock was colored with watercolor pencils and markers.  The designs are called Zentangle patterns. Zentagle-inspired art has been an obsession of mine for a while now! You can learn more about this fun and meditative art form at  Zentangle.com.  This is fun to do with your kids. Kids adore creating patterns. At TanglePatterns.com you will find enough patterns to keep you and your kids happy for months!

Here’s a round-up of other shamrock kids crafts I found online.