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Peanut Butter & Jam sessions make great weekend outings for families

Young children can experience the wonder of live performance through Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts’ monthly Peanut Butter & Jam series, which begins a new season Sept. 26.

With fun and informal sessions designed for ages 1 to 7, Peanut Butter & Jam sponsored by PEAS for Kids takes place one Saturday each month from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the Studio Theater, 4 Carter Green, Carmel.

Tickets are only $10 per child, which includes free admission for two accompanying adults, creating a fun and affordable weekend outing for families. Tickets and more information are available at TheCenterPresents.org/PBJ, by calling (317) 843-3800, or at the Payne & Mencias Palladium’s Fifth Third Bank Box Office, 1 Carter Green.

Next spring, come see The Shake-Ups on April 10. (Photo provided)

This season’s PB&J events include:

Mariachi Sol Jalisciense de Indianapolis, Sept. 26: Central Indiana mariachi ensemble performs lively and colorful music and dance from the Mexican state of Jalisco.

Indianapolis Opera: Sing Me a Story, Oct. 10: Indianapolis Opera’s new children’s program, Sing Me a Story, features unforgettable music, colorful storytelling and powerful lessons inspired by beloved folk tales.

Silly Safaris: Animals of the North Pole, Nov. 14 (10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.): Presenter Jingle John, in character as a Sami reindeer herder, introduces kids to the amazing live animals of the Arctic Circle – including a real reindeer.

Melchior Marionettes: Holiday Cabaret on Strings, Dec. 12 (10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.): Back by popular demand, this fast-paced seasonal cabaret for all ages features handcrafted marionettes and classic holiday songs.

Brandon Meeks Trio, Jan. 9: Award-winning bandleader introduces young listeners to the joy of jazz through playful rhythms, lively improvisation and interactive moments for families.

Relevations Dance Company, Feb. 20: Indianapolis-based dance company explores the world of expression through dance, from ballet and jazz to hip-hop, tap and beyond.

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra: The Garden Symphony, March 6: ISO’s Teddy Bear Concerts invite children to discover the instruments of the orchestra through engaging stories, movement, and music.

The Shake Ups, April 10: Award-winning power-pop band from Indianapolis performs songs inspired by a variety of cartoon favorites.

Epiphany Dance Collective, My 22: Indianapolis-based performance troupe preserves the energetic and joyful traditions of West African dancing and drumming.

About PEAS for Kids
PEAS believes every child in Indiana deserves opportunities to learn, grow and experience the confidence that comes from discovering what makes them unique in their educational journey. Through comprehensive evaluations, individualized recommendations and school advocacy, PEAS equips families with the answers and support they need to help children thrive in school, at home and throughout their educational journey. Learn more at peas4kids.com.