July 28, 2008

Spree for All

Pride & Joy Personal Shopping Service

Sure, you bring home the bacon. But you don’t have time to shop.

Good thing Hilary Waterous does.

The former nanny and founder of bespoke shopping service Pride & Joy knows all things kid, from the West Village to the Upper East Side (and beyond).

After a free consultation to assess your tastes and needs, Waterous hits the streets, combing through the first crop of winter coats, finding proper-fitting school shoes, or sourcing enough sporting goods to knock little Joe DiMaggio out of the park. She’ll also buy gifts, make party favors, and track down a perfect pair of sandals in December.

Pay her by the hour, the day, or the month.

You’ll be happy as a pig in mud.

Pride & Joy (401-743-0814 or prideandjoynyc.com).

HEAR
Ezra Jack Keats Family Concert: Father Goose
What: Celebrate Brooklyn fetes children’s book author Keats with music by Father Goose and readings by Maria from Sesame Street.
Why: Kids get lit.
When: Sat., 4 p.m. Admission is first come, first served. Gates open one hour before showtime.
Where: Prospect Park Bandshell, Prospect Park W. & 9th St., Brooklyn.

LEARN
Magic: The Science of Illusion
What: Discover mind-reading tricks, levitation secrets, and more.
Why: It’s tricky business.
When: Thru Sept. 14. Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July & Aug., Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sept., Tues.-Thurs., 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Fri., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Queens (718-699-0005).

SEE
Jack & The Beanstalk
What: Puppets recount the classic story of a boy and his magic beans.
Why: It’s a tall tale.
When: Thru Aug. 24. Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m. & noon; Sat. & Sun., 1 p.m.
Where: Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre, W. 79th St., at Central Park West Dr., entrance at W. 81st St. Reservations required (212-988-9093).

SHOP
Sweet William Summer Sale
What: Unique clothes and accessories by Atsuyo + Akiko, Entertaining Elephants, and Kate Quinn Organics.
Why: A bargain grows in Brooklyn.
When: Thru Aug. 25. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 112 N. Sixth St., near Berry St. (718-218-6946).