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Theater preview: "Herman the Horse: A Healthy Tail"


Published April 19, 2009 at 5:30 a.m.


The Skylight Opera Theatre launched a new outreach initiative for kids called "Herman the Horse: A Healthy Tail." The show is a fun and silly children's opera that weaves the music of Puccini, Rossini, Verdi, Mozart, Offenbach and more into a tale of healthy eating and fun activity to help combat childhood obesity.

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Family Weekend Roundup: April 16-19, 2009


Published April 16, 2009 at 5:13 a.m.


For many kids and parents, it's spring break this week, so here are a few events to make the final days of vacation a hit. Check out KIDSFest, cool motorcycles at the Harley Museum or a unique opportunity at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum.

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College for Kids makes summer learning fun


Published April 13, 2009 at 2:31 p.m.


Since 1980, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's College for Kids and College for Teens programs provided a wide range of classes for young people from kindergarden through high school. Currently, the programs offer 190 summer classes that attract more than 2,000 school-aged Milwaukeeans.

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Family Weekend Roundup: April 10-12, 2009


Published April 9, 2009 at 5:18 a.m.


If egg hunting and chocolate bunny eating is in your future, you're in luck this weekend. However, there's plenty to do in Brew City with the little peeps even if Easter isn't your basket of choice. Check it out in this week's OnMilwaukee.com Family Weekend Roundup!

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Milwaukee Adventure Camp boots locals into shape


Published March 24, 2009 at 6:58 a.m.


Catherine Andersen's four-week program involves a series of indoor and outdoor activities to introduce the body to a rotating series of activities including hiking, kickboxing, yoga, Pilates and weights. By constantly changing up the cardio and strengthening schedule, Andersen believes her program prevents both muscle lethargy and participant boredom.

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