NOONIE’S MASTERPIECE By Lisa Railsback Illustrated by Sarajo Frieden A sweet cupcake of a story with sadness sprinkles adorning the top. 10-year old Noonie doesn’t much care for school, save for art class. She’s an inspiring artist living inside a dream, a fabrication of a life she’ll never have, and […]
Chris Ballew (of The Presidents of the United States fame) is set to release his 3rd Caspar Babypants kindie album later this year. The disc, titled rather prophetically “THIS IS FUN!”, will feature a few newsworthy collaborations. Not all involve local NW talent, but never-the-less Caspar Babypants is continuing […]
We just got back. And I’m ready to leave again. I was inspired to compile this list thanks to our just completed, long-weekend road trip across our home state that was extended by 1 day after we discovered unexpected fun in the middle sections of Pennsylvania, namely Del Grosso Amusement […]
Kindie is the new grunge. The flannel, however, has been replaced by spacesuits, skinny ties and pink tutus; the sour puss expressions subbed out for Kool-Aid smiles. I’m more than alright with all of this. Flannel made me so damn itchy anyway, and life’s too short to be mucho […]
THE POP UPS “OUTSIDE VOICES” The Sound: Imagine MTV circa ’86-’87 (you know, back when they played videos) if MTV was run by a pair of awesome dads with kids ages 4-8 at home. In the Cafeteria, They Sit With: John Upchurch & Mark Greenberg, Clementown, Dog on Fleas Best […]
I’ve got two articles in the July issue of TONY Kids. The first focuses on Dean Jones & his outstanding band Dog on Fleas and, more specifically, their Madison Square Park concert on 7/13, while the second is a little different for me. The girls and I test-drove the kiddie […]
Collage art is pretty darn cool, but maybe you don’t have what amounts to a flea market full of odds & ends to make such art. And, even if you do, maybe you don’t want your kids playing with THAT much glue. No worries. The Faces iMake iPhone App allows […]
The Not-Its! have crafted their finest song to date. Granted, the Seattle band is only 2 albums into their kindie rock career, but still…“First Kid in Outer Space” is the best Not Its! song ever. I’m quite honored to be able to provide you with a free, exclusive download of […]
