Basketball legend Michael Jordan has selected Friends of the Children as a beneficiary of The Last Dance, an ESPN and Netflix 10-part documentary series on Jordan and the Chicago Bulls' quest for a sixth championship in 1998 premiering on Sunday, April 19. Jordan has been investing in Friends of the Children since 2018. "What stood out to me about Friends of the Children was … [Read more...] about Friends of the Children to Benefit From “The Last Dance” Documentary Featuring Michael Jordan
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Fender Opens Up 3 Months Of Free Fender Play Lessons To 1 Million Users During Social Distancing
To support the community during social distancing, Fender continues to offer new users three months of complimentary lessons on Fender Play, the complete online learning app for guitar, bass and ukulele. After bringing these free lessons to everyone three weeks ago and an outpouring of support from over 150 artists like Jimmy Page, H.E.R., Brendon Urie, Ashley McBryde, Tash … [Read more...] about Fender Opens Up 3 Months Of Free Fender Play Lessons To 1 Million Users During Social Distancing
Sesame Street: Elmo’s Playdate Will Offer Families a Moment of Joy and Connection in Challenging Times Airing April 14, 2020
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, today announced a simulcast special to help kids and families around the world feel connected in this time of uncertainty—an extension of the Caring for Each Other initiative that the organization launched last month. Featuring everyone's favorite Sesame Street friends with celebrity guests Anne … [Read more...] about Sesame Street: Elmo’s Playdate Will Offer Families a Moment of Joy and Connection in Challenging Times Airing April 14, 2020
Mattel Invites Families to #KeepPlaying with the Launch of the “Mattel Playroom,” a New Digital Resource for Parents and Caregivers
Mattel, Inc. announced the launch of the Mattel Playroom (www.mattelplayroom.com), a new, free online resource which features activities and content from the company’s iconic portfolio of brands including American Girl, Barbie, Fisher-Price, Hot Wheels, Thomas & Friends and more, along with play-from-home information and tips, for parents and caregivers to encourage kids to … [Read more...] about Mattel Invites Families to #KeepPlaying with the Launch of the “Mattel Playroom,” a New Digital Resource for Parents and Caregivers
National Geographic Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day With Two World Premieres: “Born Wild: The Next Generation” and “Jane Goodall: The Hope”
In April 1970, millions of people around the world mobilized to demand protection of the planet we call home. That historic day gave birth to the modern environmental movement known as Earth Day, and 50 years later it’s become the planet’s largest civic event, with more than a billion people participating each year. On this momentous occasion, people worldwide would normally … [Read more...] about National Geographic Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day With Two World Premieres: “Born Wild: The Next Generation” and “Jane Goodall: The Hope”
The Second City Brings Comedy to Your Couch
For over 60 years, The Second City has been renowned for entertaining and educating millions in its theaters and classrooms. Now, the famed comedy institution has adapted its improvisation-based shows, classes, and corporate services to create real-time, interactive, and socially “together” virtual experiences available to audiences worldwide. “It’s incredible to see how … [Read more...] about The Second City Brings Comedy to Your Couch
Enjoy Museum At Home – The World’s Largest Children’s Museum Offers Family Engagement Ideas While Social Distancing During This Coronavirus Pandemic
You temporarily can’t come to The Children's Museum of Indianapolis due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, so the world's largest children's museum is coming to YOU! Families across the country are searching for creative ways to spend quality time with their kids at home while following the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommendations for social distancing in … [Read more...] about Enjoy Museum At Home – The World’s Largest Children’s Museum Offers Family Engagement Ideas While Social Distancing During This Coronavirus Pandemic