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Happy International Women's Day!

"Either he fell in love or he just grew up, but something happened to him where he suddenly 'got it' about women and there was a profound shift in his writing"

http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-32379759?SThisFB

Shakespeare's evolving attitudes towards women - BBC News An actress and Shakespeare expert tracks how Shakespeare's portrayal of women changed as the playwright matured.

http://www.theguardian.com/stage/theatreblog/2013/oct/23/why-childrens-theatre-matters?CMP=share_btn_fb

Why children's theatre matters If you are reading this blog, it probably means that you are interested in theatre. So why are some areas of theatre valued over others, particularly theatre for young audiences?

Looking for some fun and imaginative classes for the kids this summer? Check out Vagabond School of the Arts!

http://www.vagabondschool.com/product/improv-imagination-june/

Improv & Imagination with Alisa Rosenthal – AGES 5-7 Years (JUNE) | Vagabond School of the Arts Start your improv training early with this imaginative and engaging class. Improv is the foundation for most commercial work for kids. Plus it is a great way to get your child to open up and play in an audition room. Work on improv fundamentals such as feeling confident in a group, feeling empowered…

Celebrating today! We love The Bard at First Folio Theatre--join us under the stars this summer for THE WINTER'S TALE and next year for A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM!

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-32347587

Kenneth Branagh unveils new theatre company in London Sir Kenneth Branagh is setting up a theatre company, with Dame Judi Dench, Rob Brydon and Lily James among stars set to perform in a season of plays.

The long-disputed play DOUBLE FALSEHOOD is now believed to be written by William Shakespeare.

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/news/fake-shakespeare-play-double-falsehood-is-genuine-after-all-10167657.html

A new Shakespeare play has just been discovered A lost play once claimed to be by Shakespeare but subsequently poo-pooed as a forgery, is now “strongly” believed to be genuine according to new research.

Arts Education Poised for Comeback in Nation's Largest School Districts After years of budget cuts, and a narrowing of curriculum at public schools across the country, urban school districts are taking bold steps to expand the school day curriculum and once again invest in arts education....

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/23/world/europe/richard-iii-previous-visit-a-bust-is-warmly-received-530-years-later.html?_r=1

Richard III, Previous Visit a Bust, Is Warmly Received 530 Years Later Officials said that the crowds in Leicester were heavier for the procession of King Richard III’s remains on Sunday than they were in 2012 when Queen Elizabeth II visited the city.

Warm up with some fun indoor activities!

http://www.chicagoparent.com/magazines/chicago-parent/2015-february/cabin-fever

5 winter cabin fever busters Tame the grumpy bears sick of hibernating in your house all winter.

http://www.pbs.org/parents/adventures-in-learning/2015/02/three-chinese-new-year-traditions/?utm_source=PBS%20Parents&utm_medium=PBS&utm_campaign=AL%20-%20chinese%20new%20year

Three Chinese New Year Traditions . Activities for Kids: Adventures In Learning . PBS Parents | PBS Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a holiday filled with traditions. Here are 3 projects to help kids learn more about it.

http://galleries.apps.chicagotribune.com/ct-kids-activities-photos-december-20141212/

15 things to do with the kids Dec. 15-21 -- Chicago Tribune From a Hanukkah funland to brunch with Santa, here are our best bets for kid-friendly fun in Chicago and the suburbs.By Web Behrens.

http://mentalfloss.com/article/60264/21-phrases-you-use-without-realizing-youre-quoting-shakespeare

21 Phrases You Use Without Realizing You’re Quoting Shakespeare William Shakespeare devised new words and countless plot tropes that still appear in everyday life. Famous quotes from his plays are easily recognizable; phrases like “To be or not to be,” “wherefore art thou Romeo,” and “et tu, Brute?” instantly evoke images of wooden stages and Elizabethan costume…