Family Fun
Explore together. That’s what we hope you’ll do at Krannert Center. The arts are about investigating new ways of thinking, new sounds, new ways of being. Through hearing music that holds you still in your seat, watching characters who look familiar or wondrous, imagining yourself behind the scenes, and talking about everything you witnessed afterward, you can find out more about yourself, your loved ones, your community, and your place in the world.
And coming to the Center doesn’t mean that you have to spend a lot of time or a lot of money. Traffic Jam performances—held at 5pm—are free and easy ways to sample a little music before you head home for the evening. Try taking in a Prelude, which is an informal, beginning-level introduction to classical music. These free talks let you find out a little more about an art form with no commitment. Or check out the Kids’ Menu at Intermezzo for a quick snack or a light meal before a performance. And don’t forget that students and youth get special discounts on tickets—so plan to attend as many shows as you can.
In addition to the regular family-friendly events we sponsor throughout the season—like MOMIX or Dan Zanes and Friends or Street Beat—the Youth Series presents high-caliber shows for elementary, middle, and high school classes during the school day. Background about the show, fun activities, and thoughtful projects are provided before each performance as a way to make these experiences fit directly into work already underway in the classroom.
For more Krannert experiences geared to students, head to the Student Space (and adults will find more information in the Parents and Educators section).
Try these events on for size:
ELLNORA: Dan Zanes and Friends
New Orleans’ Own Hot 8 Brass Band
Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company
Street Beat
The Nutcracker
Moscow Festival Ballet: Coppélia
The Band of the Irish Guards featuring the Pipes, Drums, and Highland Dancers of the Royal Regiment of Scotland
MOMIX
And coming to the Center doesn’t mean that you have to spend a lot of time or a lot of money. Traffic Jam performances—held at 5pm—are free and easy ways to sample a little music before you head home for the evening. Try taking in a Prelude, which is an informal, beginning-level introduction to classical music. These free talks let you find out a little more about an art form with no commitment. Or check out the Kids’ Menu at Intermezzo for a quick snack or a light meal before a performance. And don’t forget that students and youth get special discounts on tickets—so plan to attend as many shows as you can.
In addition to the regular family-friendly events we sponsor throughout the season—like MOMIX or Dan Zanes and Friends or Street Beat—the Youth Series presents high-caliber shows for elementary, middle, and high school classes during the school day. Background about the show, fun activities, and thoughtful projects are provided before each performance as a way to make these experiences fit directly into work already underway in the classroom.
For more Krannert experiences geared to students, head to the Student Space (and adults will find more information in the Parents and Educators section).
Try these events on for size:
ELLNORA: Dan Zanes and Friends
New Orleans’ Own Hot 8 Brass Band
Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company
Street Beat
The Nutcracker
Moscow Festival Ballet: Coppélia
The Band of the Irish Guards featuring the Pipes, Drums, and Highland Dancers of the Royal Regiment of Scotland
MOMIX