concerts + events
New Canaan Library Presents: I Wish That I Could Be a Whale
New Canaan Library is proud to welcome Kate and Jake Goldbas for a special interactive concert inspired by Kate’s debut picture book and original song, "I Wish That I Could Be A Whale!"
When it’s time for bed, one curious child’s imagination is just waking up. What would it be like to sing like a whale, swing like a monkey or build like a beaver? Through shared music-making experiences families will explore how melody, rhythm and tempo help tell the story and bring the "I Wish That I Could Be A Whale" world to life!
Following the concert, families are invited to a book signing and meet-and-greet with the author and performers. Copies of "I Wish That I Could Be A Whale" will be available for purchase at the event.
Greenwich Library Presents: I Wish That I Could Be a Whale
"It may be time for bed but one curious child's imagination is just waking up."
Welcome Kate and Jake Goldbas for a special book launch celebration featuring an interactive concert inspired by Kate’s debut picture book and original song, I Wish That I Could Be a Whale!
Books are Magic: Story Time Event
BOOKS ARE MAGIC PRESENTS: Jordan Fisher & Kate Goldbas Join us for a special musical storytime with debut author and opera singer Kate Goldbas, and Broadway star Jordan Fisher!
Created by opera singer, author and early childhood educator Kate Goldbas, I Wish That I Could Be a Whale is a interactive picture book and original song that turns storytime into a musical guessing game.
Jordan Fisher most recently appeared in Songs for a New World at the Eventim Apollo Theater in London. He previously starred as 'Christian' in the hit Broadway musical Moulin Rouge, ‘Bobby’ in the New York City Center Encores! production of Urinetown and as ‘Orpheus’ in Hadestown on Broadway. Other Broadway credits include ‘Anthony’ in the Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, ‘Evan’ in Dear Evan Hansen, and ‘Laurens/Philip’ in Hamilton. Jordan starred in and produced Netflix’s Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between and was one of the voices of 4*Town in Disney/Pixar’s Turning Red. He played ‘Mark’ in Fox’s "Rent: Live", and ‘Doody’ in Fox’s “Grease: Live!” @jordanfisher
Pop Art Kids! Presents: I Wish That I Could Be a Whale sensory art making event!
Join us for a special Pop Art Kids collaboration with author + opera singer Kate Goldbas as she brings her new book "I Wish That I Could be a Whale" to life through live reading and music.
After the story performance, your little artists will dive into ocean and animal inspired sensory stations designed to explore, create, and play inside the world of the book. Each family will receive a signed copy of Kate’s new book, and a themed playdough jar!
A magical, intimate, immersive experience you won’t want to miss 🌊✨ Please register per family, not per child!
Darien Library: Goldbas Musical Story Hour
Join Kate and Jake Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long!
Ages 1 to 5. No registration required!
I Wish That I Could Be a Whale: Musical Book Launch
Darien Library is proud to welcome Kate and Jake Goldbas for a special book launch celebration featuring an interactive concert inspired by Kate’s debut picture book and original song, I Wish That I Could Be a Whale!
When it’s time for bed, one curious child’s imagination is just waking up. What would it be like to sing like a whale, swing like a monkey, or build like a beaver? Through shared music-making experiences families will explore how melody, rhythm, and tempo help tell the story and bring the I Wish That I Could Be A Whale world to life!
Following the concert, families are invited to a book signing and meet-and-greet with the author and performers. Copies of I Wish That I Could Be a Whale will be available for purchase at the event.
Recommended for children with their parent or caregiver. Please register each member of the family who plans to attend.
Greenwich Library: Goldbas Musical Story Hour
Join Kate and Jake Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play and movement in their interactive story time meets sing-a-long!
Please check in at the Black Box Theater on the lower level for your storytime ticket. Tickets will be given out starting at 9:30 a.m. The Black Box Theater will open at 9:55 am. Space is limited in order to present an early literacy event that is participatory and interactive for caregiver and child.
Goldbas Musical Story Hour
Join Kate and Jake Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long!
Goldbas Musical Story Hour
Join Kate and Jake Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play and movement in their interactive story-time meets sing-a-long!
Goldbas Music Story-Time
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their families, are invited to join husband and wife team Jake and Kate Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play, and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long!
Goldbas Music Storytime
Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their families, are invited to join husband and wife team Jake and Kate Goldbas as they bring children's literature to life through song, imaginative play, and movement in their interactive storytime meets sing-a-long!