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• Seuss characters come to Cherry Hill 

  by Julia Hays on July 27th, 2010 | Comment

  

  Yertle the Turtle and the Cat in the Hat will come to life this afternoon at Garden State Discovery Museum.

  Two actors will perform "Seuss on Stage" at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 27.

  There will also be performances at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 29 and Saturday, July 31.

  Garden State Discovery Museum is located at [...]

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• How Early Can I Start Music Lessons ? 

  by New Jersey School Of Music on July 23rd, 2010 | Comment

  

   

   

  How Early Can I Start Music Lessons for my son or daughter? As a music teacher, I hear this question quite often.  I usually answer with a series of other questions. Yea, I know that’s not what [...]

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• Plenty of places to kid around this summer 

  by Julia Hays on June 24th, 2010 | Comment

  

  If you have kids and live in Cherry Hill, you don't have to leave town for family fun. The township is packed with kid-favorite and mom-approved places to jump, bounce, bowl, skate and more. Many activity centers are offering special promotions and discounts throughout the summer.

  Check out a list of family-friendly places and summer [...]

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• Find thrills in Cherry Hill on the 4th 

  by Julia Hays on June 24th, 2010 | Comment

  

  The Fourth of July is quickly approaching and Cherry Hill's annual show is sure to draw a crowd.

  In fact, the huge concert and fireworks event at Cherry Hill High School West typically pulls in more than 5,000 people.

  But don't worry, there's room for everybody, said Ericha Farrington, special events coordinator for the Cherry [...]

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• Special guests bring book to life in Cherry Hill 

  by Julia Hays on June 17th, 2010 | Comment

  

  Preschoolers at Barclay Early Childhood Center took a trip around the world Wednesday -- figuratively speaking -- as they were read a special book by its author and illustrators and then got to watch the five-minute DVD version.

  "In My Own World," about the journeys of youthful imagination, has already been [...]

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• Discovery Museum celebrates Sweet 16 

  by Julia Hays on June 11th, 2010 | Comment

  

  The Garden State Discovery Museum in Cherry Hill will celebrate its Sweet 16 birthday today with a slumber party, followed by a family party on Saturday for museum visitors, complete with cake and ice cream.

  "We're celebrating and thanking everybody for this special spot we occupy," said Roree Iris-Williams, the museum's co-founder [...]

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• Children gather for fun at library 

  by Kaitlin Zeilman on June 9th, 2010 | Comment

  

  Princesses, wolves, and frogs were just some of the characters that Alia Shields, the youth services librarian, got to introduce a group of 4 and 5-year-old children today at the Cherry Hill Public Library.

  Shields, a librarian who has been working at the library for about a year, [...]

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• Slumber party set at museum 

  by Julia Hays on June 8th, 2010 | Comment

  The Garden State Discovery Museum in Cherry Hill will throw a slumber party on June 11 and 12 to celebrate its 16th birthday.

  The sleepover will take place from 7 p.m. June 11 to 8 a.m. June 12 at the museum, 2040 Springdale Road. The party will have games, [...]

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• ‘Frog Prince’ hops to local theater 

  by Julia Hays on May 28th, 2010 | Comment

  

  Looking to share a fun experience with the family somewhere close to home this Memorial Day weekend?

  The Collaborative Act Studio will host a children's theater production of "The Frog Prince" at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. today and tomorrow.

  Tickets are $8.

  Performances will be held [...]

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• New Jersey School of Music -Spring Music Fest 

  by New Jersey School Of Music on May 27th, 2010 | Comment

  

  Music school students will perform at a restaurant fundraiser.

  The New Jersey School of Music’s Spring Music Fest will be held tonight at the Pop Shop in Collingswood, NJ. The event runs from 5 to 9 pm and will feature student solo performers, the school's rock ensemble, and other fun as [...]

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• Autism-friendly film screening of latest ‘Shrek’ 

  by Julia Hays on May 21st, 2010 | Comment

  

  AMC Entertainment and Autism Society of America will host their next installment of Sensory Friendly Films tomorrow across the country with screenings of "Shrek Forever After."

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• ‘Lion King’ performers discuss life on stage in visit to library 

  by Julia Hays on April 26th, 2010 | Comment

  

  

  When the doors to a conference room at the Cherry Hill Public Library opened at 7 p.m. on a recent Monday, a flood of children and adults poured into the space.

  More than 100 people filled every seat in the room, waiting for an opportunity to speak with three cast members from Disney's "The Lion King."

  The performers, part of the cast of the musical at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia through April 24, wasted no time answering questions from the audience during a meet-and-greet program.

  "What's it like to be a professional actor?" asked a child in the audience.

  "It's an amazing experience, and for me it's even better to be doing it in my hometown," replied Rhea Roderick, a Philadelphia native who played an ensemble lioness in the production. "You get to dance and perform and make people happy. It's a beautiful show."

  Roderick was joined by Ben Lipitz, a Cherry Hill High School West graduate who played Pumbaa, and Erynn Marie Dickerson, an actress who played an ensemble lioness.

  The event began with a short video montage of the on-stage performance, which included elaborate costumes, puppets and a large cast. Then, audience members were able to engage in a question-and-answer session moderated by Cherry Hill High School East's drama club director Tom Weaver.

  "Guests really get to pick the brains of the actors," Weaver said. "You can read their biographies and prepared statements, but to hear something directly from the actors themselves really creates a connection."

  Audience members asked everything from how long it takes to get into costume to how parents can be supportive of children interested in acting.

  Frank Markowitz, a Cherry Hill resident, brought his 14-year-old daughter Alyssa to the event so she could learn more about the career she wants to pursue.

  "When I was little I was a dancer, and I love to perform," Alyssa said. "I love being in shows."

  Guests such as Alyssa heard from the actors about the challenges and rewards of being on stage. Roderick offered some words of advice for those in the audience who wanted to become actors.

  "Never give up," she said. "If this is your dream, your passion, never give up. I auditioned for this show four times before I became part of the cast."

  Dickerson said actors have to be willing to sacrifice to succeed. The trade-off, though, is well worth it, she said.

  Lipitz also discussed what it was like to receive his fair share of rejections. Lipitz joined the cast of "The Lion King" eight years ago and has since toured across the country year-round.

  The most difficult part of the job, he said, is being away from his family. Lipitz, who now resides in northern Pennsylvania, said the joy he gets from doing something he loves makes it all worthwhile.

  "I believe in theater with a capital "T'," Lipitz said. "It's an art that's about transporting an audience and opening their minds and hearts to a new experience."

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• Heard any good jokes lately? Cherry Hill pupil has plenty 

  by Julia Hays on April 23rd, 2010 | Comment

  

  Sharp Elementary School fifth-grader Harrison Brown has a mind like an encyclopedia. He is a font of knowledge when it comes to his favorite subject, science -- especially chemistry -- and his favorite cartoon strip, "Peanuts."

  Harrison, 11, is also a human compendium of jokes. Not only can he remember them, this young master of [...]

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• Fast way to see Easter Bunny 

  by Julia Hays on March 11th, 2010 | Comment

  

  The Cherry Hill Mall is offering the Bunny Fast Pass this Easter season.

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• Schools for all stages 

  by Julia Hays on March 4th, 2010 | Comment

  

  Need to find a creative outlet for your budding performer? It could be as nearby as a South Jersey theater school.

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