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Mary and Mike learn about Cuban culture and music. Gustavo Pellon, a University of Virginia professor originally from Cuba, teaches us about this unique country, tells a childhood story, and shares a poem. Dr. Mike Davison, a trumpet player and University of Richmond professor, plays his trumpet and demonstrates the clave rhythm, the foundation of Cuban music. Come learn with us!

Mary and Mike stay up late to explore the magic and music of nighttime. We sing songs about the beauty of night and a young pianist plays Clair de Lune under the light of the moon. Our friend, Dr. Lerdau, teaches us about nighttime creatures who are making music of their own: owls, crickets, and even plants! Enjoy a lovely evening with us as we discover the simple beauty of our surroundings.

Have you ever wondered how music transforms from notes on a page to something so beautiful it can touch our souls? Mike travels to Harrisonburg, VA to meet a pianist from Brazil, who teaches us about the music of Brazil and performs a lively piece on the piano. Mary guides us in moving our bodies to all of the different musical sounds and we learn to sing a children’s folk song in Portuguese.

Fee Fee and Dr. Addie make a visit to the Dr. Yum Kitchen Project to learn how to prepare Bok Choy (a leafy green vegetable). They look at Journi’s birthday party where you can see how easy it is to get 60 minutes of physical activity every day.

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Join us to explore how music rises and falls and read a book. Get ready for a surprise!

Around and around and around we go! Let’s stretch our arms like a giant pinwheel and learn to sing a song that reminds us of a big spinning wheel. We will also meet a new instrument that makes its sound by spinning - a hurdy-gurdy! Then watch as our special guest, Ms. Thomas, shows us how to make our very own spinning toy - a whirligig! Come spin with us!

Boxer and Dr. Addie visit to The Market @ 25th to learn about produce and how food gets from the farm to the store. They also stop by a Martial Arts Studio to practice Tae Kwon Do with a few friends.

Come take a ride with us, learn a song, and hear a story about a bus ride through town.

As the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines unfolds in the U.S., numerous questions around distribution, supply, hesitancy and efficacy persist.