Beltway Bambinos

(re) discover Washington DC through the eyes of your children

Sailing on String + GIVEAWAY


Arts on the Horizon – a Helen Hayes Award nominated theatre company produces original work exclusively for children ages 0-6 and their families in Northern Virginia and the DC metro area. Their newest production is Sailing on String.

Description:
Arts on the Horizon Presents Sailing on String. Best for children ages 0-2 and their families.A simple piece of yarn can become so many things! Follow two curious explorers on a voyage into a world made of string! Yarn birds fly through the air. A string ship travels the sea. This gentle, engaging performance features object transformation, movement, live string music, and captivating design. Follow the twists, turns, and eventual tangles of this special immersive performance for our youngest audience members!
Created by Becca Drew Ramsey & Directed by Kate Debelack

Location of performance: 
The Lab at Convergence: 1819 N. Quaker Lane Alexandria, VA 22302

Performance Schedule:
May 2 – May 18, 2019

Tickets:
Prices are $7
Discounts for groups and active duty military families are available.

Giveaway:
3 lucky winners will receive tickets to see the show. Comment on Facebook & Instagram with what show you’d like to attend:
Tuesday, May 7th at 10:30am
Wednesday, May 15th at 10:30am
Thursday, May 16th at 10:30am
Winner announced in one week.

STOMP at National Theatre + GIVEAWAY


What: STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. As USA Today says, “STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.” STOMP. See what all the noise is about.

Where: The National Theatre

When: April 23 – 28, 2019

Run time: Approximately 95 minutes with no intermission.

Win: 2 tickets for Tuesday, April 23rd at 7:30pm show. Enter to win by tagging 2 friends on Facebook who would like this show & get an extra entry by doing the same on Instagram. Winner announced in one week.

Day Out with Thomas & Friends at the B&O Railroad Museum + GIVEAWAY

Thomas and Friends will be chugging into Baltimore April 26 – 28 & May 3 – 5, 2019 on the Steam Team Tour! 

Don’t miss an opportunity to spend a day with Thomas the Tank Engine™ at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore!  Little Engineers and families take a 25 minute train ride behind Thomas the Tank Engine, meet Sir Topham Hatt, and enjoy a full day of live entertainment, activities, and family fun! New this year and for the first time ever children will be able to meet Thomas’ animal loving friend Nia in the form of a ten-foot inflatable – perfect for photo ops!

Your Day Out with Thomas train ride ticket includes a scheduled 25 minute train ride behind Thomas the Tank Engine™, all day admission to Day Out With Thomas & the B&O Railroad Museum, and the following live entertainment, activities and programs:
  • Photo opportunities with Sir Topham Hatt
  • Thomas Imagination Station of interactive play
  • Carnival Games
  • Moon bounce
  • Kid’s climb-on train
  • Crafts: Spin Art, Bubbles, Chalk & Tattoo Stations
  • Interactive B&O Railroad Museum exhibits
  • Free rides on the Museum’s carousel
  • Plus live entertainment by TK the DJ Champion of Kids, Marty the Magician, and The Pied Piper of Percussion

We have two family 4 packs for Friday, April 26, 2019, 1:00pm train ride time to giveaway! The event opens at 9:00am that day and entrance is permitted at any time. To enter to win, leave a comment on Facebook with your child’s favorite character from Thomas & Friends. An extra entry given on Instagram. 2 winners will be announced March 15, 2019!

Marvel Universe Live + GIVEAWAY

MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE! IS COMING TO EAGLE BANK ARENA, MARCH 22-31!

Marvel fans, assemble for this live, legendary battle to defend the universe from evil. The Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy and Spider-Man join forces with Doctor Strange, master of the mystic arts, in a race against time to recover the Wand of Watoomb before it falls into Loki’s hands in this all-new, spectacular arena production.

Produced by Feld Entertainment, Marvel Universe LIVE! is performing at EagleBank Arena, Friday, March 22, 2019 to March 31, 2019  for 11 performances.

Star Lord, Gamora, Rocket, Groot and Drax make their live show debut bringing their courage and misfit wit to Marvel Universe LIVE! Alongside Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Panther, Hulk, Black Widow, Wasp and Iron Fist, the Guardians of the Galaxy help fight the scheming, menacing and loathsome villains Loki, Yondu and Green Goblin. Audiences will join in the quest that sparks new feuds with old foes, pitting student against mentor, sister against sister and brother against brother.

Witness cutting-edge special effects, aerial maneuvers, pyrotechnics, martial arts, motorcycles stunts and vast video projection in this completely new thrilling adventure. Fans of all ages will be immersed in the Marvel universe and experience it all with their family…LIVE! 


Show Times:

  • Friday, March 22 @ 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 23 @ 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 24 @ 1:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 30 @ 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 31 @ 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Win 4 tickets for the 7:00pm show on Friday, March 22, 2019 by sharing our Facebook post (make the post public so we can see it) and comment with your Bambinos favorite Marvel character. Winner announced March 1! 

Tickets Price: $20.To order tickets by phone: (800) 745-3000 *Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand. 

To discover more about Marvel Universe LIVE!, click here.

Feld Entertainment® is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that uplift the human spirit and bring people together. Properties include Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Sesame Street Live! and Marvel Universe LIVE! Across the brand portfolio, Feld Entertainment has entertained millions of families in more than 75 countries and on six continents.

Chevy Chase Pediatric Dentistry + GIVEAWAY

This is a guest post written by Dr. Karen Benitez, founder & designer, board certified pediatric dentist at Chevy Chase Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Benitez writes a series of guest posts related to adolescent dentistry and questions for Beltway Bambinos based on questions and concerns she frequently receives from patients. If you have a topic you’d like to see her feature, leave it in the comments. 

Hello! I am the Pediatric Dentist Founder & Designer of Chevy Chase Pediatric Dentistry; Dr. Karen Benitez. I author various blog subjects shared through our trusted resource; Beltway Bambinos and now I am pleased to share a GIVEAWAY of a $100 gift card to Amazon. I hope you have enjoyed the various guest posts I have written on Beltway Bambinos.

What Makes Chevy Chase Pediatric Dentistry Stand Out?!

I created my office to offer our neighborhood a FUN and EXCITING enigma for going to the dentist. My office is designed specifically for kids like yours with various vibrant colors, wall art to make you laugh and wall-mounted toys along the way to keep your littles engaged. It is filled with extra conveniences for kids; eye-level mirrors to check out their shiny teeth, a variety of chattering teeth toys and the crocodile dentist to make them laugh, jokes to share, movies of your choosing and did I mention the wall of TOYS?! Yes, we believe hard work by your littles should be rewarded!

We are STRONG on prevention! Babies should be seen early on to get parents familiar with best practices to prevent cavities, tooth injuries or developmental changes from extended habits.

I am approachable and engaging with parents. Parents are critical in the entire experience and I want to educate and empowerparents as well. There is a lot to talk about during an exam and parents might have questions after they leave the office. This is in part the reason I started blogging on various subjects and provide short videos—to help parents reflect and gain in knowledge on in their own time. I’m only one phone call away and welcome patients to reach out at any point. It’s all part of building relationships with my families and gaining their trust.

We are the leading practice in the area to meet the dental needs of even our most nervous patients. I have successfully treated countless kids in the most comfortable of manners by offering laughing gas, and yes, sometimes a much-needed sedative option. It feels incredibly great to make this happen!

What Is My Philosophy?

My practice philosophy is absolute patient comfort! The office design creates a feeling of happiness with bright colors and ample natural light. I offer nitrous oxide and mild sedation when necessary, a bin of fidget toys and weighted blankets for kids requiring additional reinforcements, above-head TVs, wall-mounted toys, joke books and an ever-expanding collection of shark teeth. This is more than a dental office—it’s an experience! Parents describe me as playful, comforting, attentive, patient, relatable and knowledgeable. I’m passionate about providing the highest quality dental care. I chat at eye level with my patients and wear funny hats and masks to set the tone that I don’t take myself too seriously.

As a mother of three young children, I absolutely understand and relate to parental concerns and the complexity that comes with parenthood. I often offer my best advice related to my own personal experiences with having three different personality types in my own kids. It is helpful to know that even my own children have made their own progress in the many steps of going to the dentist!

To enter the giveaway, LIKE Chevy Chase Pediatric Dentistry Facebook page and comment on our Facebook page that you did so. Winner will be announced February 28, 2019.

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