Category: TWG Weekly Update

Zombies and Dragons populate That’s Weird Grandma!

Posted by Joe on January 31, 2015

That's Weird Grandma TWG Weekly Update

In a world where you have just watched the superbowl.
In a world where you are isolated by snow.
In a world where you have a serious laughter deficit.

Zombies

One show pledges to make all your dreams a reality.

Dragons

We know you are all footballed out and want some good ol fashioned performing arts.
We know you want to get out of the house and warm up at one of the best shows in Chicago.
We know you want more zombies and dragons in your life.

Two knew to That’s Weird, Grandma Stories are goin into the show!

They are DRAGON CITY by Lunaire F. from the Poe Clasical School and ZOMBIE YOU NEED MAKEUP by Jessica F., from the Lorca School!

Come on down the the Neo on Monday and see what we got cookin for you!

Say “Snap out of it.” to Ambar at the box office for discounted tickets!

Visit the Moon with That’s Weird, Grandma!

Posted by Joe on January 26, 2015

That's Weird Grandma TWG Weekly Update

Tonight, a very special story joins That’s Weird, Grandma!

Moon

THE ASTRONAUT by Jimmy S., Morton School of Excellence

There was a little boy who wants to go to outer space to see the moon but his mom said he could not go to outer space so he started to read about going to outer space so he can be a astronaut so as he was done reading about astronaut then when he was old enough to go outer space.  THE END.

Join us as we journey to outer space and into the minds of young authors tonight at 8pm!

Say “I am old enough” to Ambar at the box office for discounted tickets!

Holidays Mean Visits From Friends…Welcome to Our Special Guest!

Posted by Marika on December 19, 2014

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Here at Barrel of Monkeys, we are a bit of a family.  And, sometimes, family members leave home and strike out on their own and head to New York or L.A. or Montana. 

Welcome Home!

We are so excited to have the one and only Brennan come home this week to present one of his favorite stories, The Tiny Door in the Back of my Closet by Tyler W. from the Cleveland School

I had never noticed the tiny door in the back of my closet before. I opened and saw a friendly monster that was scared of me.
Then in a few more weeks and he knew me well and we started to play in my room. Then my mom came in and the monster had to hide. Then my mom said that I had to clean my room then my mom closed the door. After that the monster came out and help me clean my room and we finished the room quickly then we played some more and then the monster fainted. Then he got up in an hour. Then he died.

Brennan Buhl
And another story about a Holiday visit…Monica’s Special Christmas Eve by Freda H. from South Loop.  Everyone knows the fastest way to get anywhere is a straight line. But, when you are very bad at geography, it might take a bit longer. 

Will Monica Pass the Test?

Once upon a time there was a girl named Monica. Monica was in first grade and was
very bad at geography. One day she received a letter from Santa. It said:

Dear Monica,
You are invited to a party at my workshop. On the night of Christmas Eve, a reindeer will pick you up. But, you have to tell the reindeer where to go.

Love,
Santa

PS. There is an indoor swimming pool which is pretty warm.

“Wow, I must pack warm clothes and a swimsuit,” Monica said. During the middle of Christmas Eve she heard a bell ringing. “That must be Santa’s reindeer,” Monica said.
Monica dressed up and got onto a sleigh. “Now which way shall we go,” the reindeer asked. “My teacher told us to memorize South is up, East is left, North is down and West is right, so we have to go South which is up.” It took a long time to get to Santa’s workshop because Monica got all mixed up. When they finally arrived the party was
already over. “I missed the party,” Monica sobbed. “I saved some toys and a piece of cake for you.” “Yay,” Monica cheered.

Can’t wait to see you for this Extra Special Holiday Guest Round…Monday at 8pm!

That’s Weird, Grandma: THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Posted by Joe on December 5, 2014

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Here comes Granny Claus, Here comes Granny Claus…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the holiday round of That’s Weird, Grandma!

The Holiday Round

Here are the incredible stories that will be featured on Monday!

THE SEVEN PENGUIN’S ADVENTURE by Latyra B, Kenny R, Ladarious H, Howard M, Ieka H, Brandon S, Charlene H, Brittany T, Marlisa B., Henry Suder

MONICA’S SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EVE by Freda H., South Loop

LOVE IN HEAVEN by Corodero P., Chalmers School of Excellence

LOVE IS ENOUGH FOR A BEAR by Ameena A., Johnson School of Excellence

THE SHOPPING HABIT by Kayla R., Trumbull Elementary

SNOWFLAKE by Casey R., Dawes Elementary

GROWN UP PARTY AGE UP TO 22 by Daviaynna H., New Sullivan Elementary

UNTITLED (Setting: Christmas Ball) by Kyjuan M, Learn Campbell Campus

UNTITLED (Horsewolf) by Tamarra M.  Dewey School of Excellence

PEAR AND APPLE by Nick, Pritzker School

NIGHTMARE IN MY EYE by Damiah D., Learn Campbell Campus

THE CRAZY PIRATE by Trinity N., Dixon Elementary

I BELIEVE WHEN YOU BUY A TOY YOU WILL GET THE WHOLE SET by Vincent C., Little Village Academy

LAST CHRISTMAS (True Story Day) by Cantrell S., Learn Campbell Campus

MY STREETS IS ALWAYS QUIET by Takayla N., Malcom Elementary School

FLH by Freddie H. Dewey School of Excellence

Say “One day she was in Texas” to Ambar at the box office to receive discounted tickets!

See you at the show!

Joe