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This post isn’t really about technology in the classroom, but it’s an interesting opportunity that I wouldn’t have known about without my robust personal learning network.  So, at the very least, it’s a great example of the incredible resources and interesting opportunities you can experience by staying connected with your peers online.

I also have to admit that I’m probably even more excited about this “simple” opportunity because I just spent the entire day/night in the New York City yesterday with my family.  We started the day at the Museum of Natural History, then had hot dogs & pretzels on a bench in the park while listening to a jazz trio play about ten feet away.  A quick trip to FAO Shwartz (my son is six and OBSESSED with Legos…), then back to Central Park for some “rock climbing” and bare-foot strolling through the grass.  Next came a birds-eye view of the entire park from the roof-top of the New York Athletic Club (compliments of a good friend ).  We capped off the day with a nice, greek dinner at Kefi , then walked it off with a stroll down Columbus Ave. past, you guessed it, Lincoln Center!

So now we’ve come full-circle.  I wouldn’t be writing this post if I didn’t find out about the following opportunity in NYC from my online network. Coincidentally, I found out via Twitter when I got home last night from NYC! A wonderful example of how your virtual world & your physical worlds can (and should) exist in perfect harmony- a lesson we need to live ourselves in order to help our students do the same.

I hope you can take advantage of the following opportunity!

You are invited to

Art of Learning at Lincoln Center Educators Resource Fair IN CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF LINCOLN CENTER THE SCHOOL OF AMERICAN BALLET NEW YORK CITY BALLET THE METROPOLITAN OPERA LINCOLN CENTER INSTITUTE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC THE JUILLIARDSCHOOL NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS THE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER METROPOLITAN OPERA GUILD JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER NEW YORK CITY OPERA LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS MEET THE ARTIST SCHOOL SERIES Please join representatives from 12 resident art organizations to learn about the wonderful education programs offered by Lincoln Center.  Be one of the first to view the newly renovated, stunningly beautiful Alice Tully Hall.   Wine and light refreshments to be provided. Thursday, May 7, 2009 4:00pm – 6:00pm Alice Tully Hall, Broadway at 65th Street Brought to you by Chase Click here for a pdf of the invitation. If the link does not work, please copy and paste the following text in the navigation bar of your browser: http://www.lincolncenter.org/pdfs/Art_of_Learning_Invite.pdf