Sign up at the Winter Ball for MSC "Special Events" - workshops and fun activities for kids, parents and families offered and organized by MSC parent experts! Participation fees start at ten dollars. All money raised goes to Friends of MSC.

Confirmed events:

- Wine Tasting and Dinner. Yummm! A night out, thanks to Costas of  Gotham Wines and Nancy Hobson
- Take the Fight Out of Food. A workshop to restore sanity with author  Donna Fish
- Glass Blowing Workshop. Explore the magic of this ancient art form with Michael Davis
- Coaching Music Practice. Strategies for the parents of young 
instrumentalists from Mary Jo Pagano, Director of Chamber Music at  Third. Street Music Settlement,
- 1/2 Day of Fun with Dinko. An MSC favorite! Thanks Dinko!
- An Evening with the McDermott Trio. An MSC exclusive. An evening of breathtaking virtuosity with the acclaimed McDermott sisters Kerry,  Anne-Marie and MSC mom, Maureen
- Cooking Quick Meals. New ideas that are easy to execute, led by 
Culinary Institute Graduate Stephanie Pietromonaco
- Songs Sangria and Tapas. A grown up version of "Music with Marty"; Marty Toub plays original compositions with copious catering by Mary Jo Pagano
- Renee's 2007 4th Grade Class Play. A cast party/screening of last 
year's thrilling production.
- African Dance and Drum. Wheelchair-enabled dancer, drummer, composer  and teacher Sidiki Conde of Guinea, West Africa leads an extraordinary  event for kids of all abilities.
- Comedy Tonight! Jeff Couchman shares his love of comic masters  Chaplin, Keaton, and the Marx Brothers
- Ballroom Dancing with Judy and Mark. Finally, here's your chance to learn Tango, Hustle and Salsa (and stop stepping on your partner's feet!)
- A Day of Mountain Biking. Discover a new fun and challenging family activity. "Trips for Kids" metro NY chapter president Andree Sanders  provides all the equipment and training you need
- Artful Evening at the Met. Christine Hunter leads a guided tour of  the Met's Modern collection
- Sing Along with Gerri. Another MSC favorite! Thanks Gerri!
- Tie Dye and Dine (a little) with Mia and Lisa. The Dynamic 
(kindergarten) Duo offers an evening of tie-dying and refreshments for grown ups. BYO T-shirt!
- Neck and Back Pain Reduction Workshop. Nina D'Abbraccia will show  you how to work the kinks out of perennial trouble spots with release and relaxation techniques
- Cooking Healthy with Kids. Kids and parents team up to create foods that are both yummy and healthy with Nancy Easton and Susan Donovan