Kids Discover Music... at Russo's Books!
By: Thomas G. Robinson
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Posted by tgrJams Wed Nov 4, 2009 14:17:41 PST
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Kids Discover Music… at Russo’s Books
With the help and support of the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra and Valley Public Television, Russo’s Books brings musicians to The Marketplace to perform for you and your children every third Saturday, at 11:00 AM.
Thomas G. Robinson, of Russo’s Books says, “I have a long-standing relationship with this organization and the program for kids, where children get to listen to the musicians up close and personally. These professional, classically trained musicians talk to the children about the music they perform and the instrument they play and have the option to read a story to the kids as well”. Robinson noted that this program is very popular with parents of children from toddlers to teens, and gives them a hands-on experience that they may have never had before. Best of all… IT’S FREE!
Although Kids Discover Music was once at Barnes & Noble, Russo’s Books was thrilled to be given the opportunity to provide the venue for this monthly event. Nancy Marvin, Manager of the Symphony Office, with The Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra, says, “We wanted to go with a store that has local ties to the community and is able to promote the symphony as well. We couldn’t find that relationship with the corporate stores since many of them are not allowed to place posters and flyers in their stores. This will be a wonderful relationship with a great store that has been very active and supportive in the community.”
On Saturday, November 21st at 11:00 AM, a few of the musicians from the symphony and several children dressed in full costume will perform a preview of The Nutcracker, their annual production for the holidays. Russo’s will be giving away two family four packs to two matinee performances of this show.
Kids Discover Music will be featured on the third Saturday of Every Month at Russo’s Books (except for December) with their next performance on January 16th, 2010 featuring Tom Meyer on Strings. Future performances in the following months will feature Donna Fraser, Karen Blockley and Amanda Posey.
Russo’s Books at The Marketplace is located at 9000 Ming Avenue. Call 665.4686 or visit our website at www.russosbooks.com for more information.
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