Kids Los Angeles - February 08, 2010

Wiggle It

Earthworm Ensemble's Debut Album

We’ve got the dirt on the coolest new munchkin minstrels in town.

Give it up for Earthworm Ensemble. Started by Sherri and Shawn Nourse (with their 3-year-old son, Nolan), the experimental project joins the city’s top country, rock, and folk musicians in what feels like one big Topanga Canyon family reunion.

You’ll dig the self-titled debut album’s nature-inspired lyrics about woodland walks and buffalo migrations. Just try not to sing along with “Bear and Dog,” a kooky rock anthem about two furry animals coming to save our planet. The entire smorgasbord of musical styles ranges from Americana to rap.

Making this one can of worms you won’t mind opening.

Available online at earthwormensemble.com.

HEAR
StoryTimeFunLand
What: All aboard for storytelling and singing that make learning fun.
Why: We’re not making it up.
When: Every Wed., 4:30 p.m.
Where: Stories Books & Cafe, 1716 Sunset Blvd., b/t Logan & Lemoyne Sts., Echo Park (213-413-3733).

LOVE
Valentine’s Day Party
What: Little sweeties smile for a photo op at Poppy Store, continue to Sugar Paper to make a valentine, then hit Botany for a flower project.
Why: Wash down shortbread hearts with hot cocoa in the courtyard.
When: Wed., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th St., at San Vicente Blvd., Santa Monica (310-458-6682).

RIBBIT
Frogs: a Chorus of Colors
What: Discover a world beyond Kermit at the new exhibit featuring more than 100 live frogs.
Why: It’s toadally awesome.
When: Sat.-Sept. 5.
Where: Muzeo, 241 S. Anaheim Blvd., at W. Broadway, Anaheim (714-956-8936).

Photo: Courtesy of Earthworm Ensemble

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