Tim Kubart and The Space Cadets to Bring Puppet Workshop, Family Show to Flushing Town Hall

Join us for an unforgettable puppet workshop and family show with Grammy Award-winning and Emmy nominated entertainer, Tim Kubart, and his band, The Space Cadets on May 20th at Flushing Town Hall. Tim's mission in work and in life is to spread kindness and joy, and to encourage others to do the same.

His "indie pop for all ages" aims to entertain without excluding anyone, young or old. Tim and his songwriting partner Matt Puckett weave their own childhood memories through textured pop tunes with lyrics that bridge the gap between innocence and wisdom.

In February 2016, Tim and his team were awarded the Grammy for "Best Children's Album" for the togetherness-themed album, "Home." His music is a celebration of the small moments in life, and his shows are always a dance party for all ages.

Tim and his band of Space Cadets have played at-capacity shows at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, Brooklyn Bowl, Lincoln Center, Symphony Space, The Kennedy Center, Chicago's Old Town School of Folk, and the Smithsonian. They've also headlined the family stages at Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits.

Tim has worked on numerous family music projects, most notably "Sesame Street." His first Sesame composition (written alongside long-time producer Dominic Fallacaro) is the introduction of Julia, the first muppet with autism. His debut children's picture book "Oopsie-Do!" is being published by "HarperCollins" and will be on bookshelves in 2017.

Tim hosts, produces, and writes the only live morning show for preschoolers, Sunny Side Up, on NBCUniversal's Sprout Channel. With his co-host Chica the Chicken, Tim sings songs, performs sketches, and celebrates everyday moments for a national audience of kids and their caregivers each day. "Sunny Side Up" earned an Emmy Nomination in 2016 for "Outstanding Children's Series," and is the winner of the 2016 Cynopsis Kids Imagination Award for "Best Preschool Series."

Tickets to the workshop $7, $4 for children, and FREE for members with tickets to the 2:15 PM show. Tickets to the family show are $13, $10 for members, $8 for children and $6 for member children. You can access details by visiting www.flushingtownhall.org or by calling (718) 463-7700 x222.

This season, Flushing Town Hall is opening its doors to teenagers - for FREE. Under the new "Teen Access Program", all 13- to 19-year-old boys and girls (whether a member or not) will be welcomed to attend any performance for free. The program is designed to appeal to students and help foster a greater love in the arts and culture.

Flushing Town Hall is accessible by car, bus, train and foot - located a short distance from the 7 train - at 137-35 Northern Blvd., in Flushing, Queens.

Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts dba Flushing Town Hall is a not-for-profit organization which receives major support from the National Endowment for the Arts; New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature; New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Mayor Bill de Blasio; Queens Borough President Melinda Katz; New York State Assembly Members Ron Kim, Ed Braunstein and Nily Rozic; New York City Council, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, the Queens Delegation, and Council Members Costa Constantinides, Daniel Dromm, Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, Peter Koo, Karen Koslowitz, and Paul A. Vallone; Howard Gilman Foundation, the Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, and the Lily Auchincloss Foundation.

Support is also provided by AARP New York, Astoria Bank, the Chinese-American Arts Council, Celestial Love Foundation, FCCA's Chinese Cultural Committee, Chinese Radio Network, Dr. Hsing-Lih Chou/ New York Institute of Culture and the Arts, Con Edison, Crossings TV, Exploring the Metropolis, Farrell Fritz, Flushing Bank, Barbara Garii, Gerson Family Foundation, Gerson Properties, Simon Gerson, the Glow Foundation, Howard Graf & Kathy Donovan, Graf & Lewent Architects, LLP, Hakka Association of NY, Inc., Heather Harrison, David M. Hunter; Raymond D. Jasen, Ellen Kodadek, Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation, Inc., Michael Kuo, the Laura B. Vogler Foundation, Siu Mui Lau, Nelson Lee, James S. Liao, SuSan Lee, Steven Lii, the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, Materials for the Arts, William McClure, Metro Plus Health Plan, New York Community Bank, New York Community Bank Foundation,New York Shandong Association, New York State Presenters Network, the Ong Family Foundation, Queens College, Georgiana Reese-Benatti, JoAnn She, Mike Sperendi & Jan Schneider, Shanghai Commercial Bank, St. Joseph's College, Veronica Tsang, Tony & Tai Wang/WAC Lighting, Constance Wingate, and Jeanne Young.

Flushing Town Hall (FTH) presents multi-disciplinary global arts that engage and educate the global communities of Queens and New York City, in order to foster mutual appreciation. As advocates of arts equity since 1979, we support local, immigrant, national, and International Artists, developing partnerships and collaborations that enhance our efforts. As a member of New York City's Cultural Institutions Group (CIG), we serve to restore, manage and program the historic 1862 landmark on behalf of the City of New York. FTH celebrates the history of Queens as the home of Jazz, by presenting the finest in Jazz performance. We are committed to arts education and hands-on learning, for the arts-curious, arts enthusiasts, and professional artists. We serve one of the most diverse communities in the world, and strive to uphold the legacy of inclusiveness that has defined our community since the Flushing Remonstrance of 1657.

For tickets and more information, visit www.flushingtownhall.org, or call (718) 463-7700 x222.