Enjoy a presentation of Ivy + Bean, The Musical! based on New York Times best-selling children’s books series by author Annie Barrows and illustrator Sophie Blackhall. The popular series explores the unexpected friendship between two very different second graders—the wild and goofy Bean and the quiet, contemplative Ivy. Held at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center (333 Nahanton Street) in Newton on Monday, January 19, 2015. Shows at 11am and 1pm. Geared for families with children ages 5+ years. Cost is $13, JCC member cost is $11. Show is part of the JCC Magic Ark Performing Arts Series for Families, a program of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For tickets, visit bostonjcc.org/magicark or call 617-965-5226 or 866-811-4111.