Kid’s ROCK Outdoor Family Concert
Griffith Park – Old Zoo Picnic Area
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Sunday, May 17, 2009
3:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Ages: All
Cost: $20 at the door; $50 for a family of four; $15 advance ticket purchase online
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Bring the whole family to enjoy an early evening of music, nature, and fun in Los Angeles’ most famous park! The Children’s Nature Institute and Faith2Green for Kid’s ROCK, will sponsor a free outdoor family concert, picnic dinner, and CNI Nature Fair, promising to be an early evening of great music, good food, and hands-on eco-activity at the historic Old Zoo picnic area at Griffith Park. Bring your own picnic dinner or purchase at the event.

Singer Tom Freund will perform songs from his children’s album, “Hug Trees.” With “Hug Trees” Tom brings his organic jazz and rootsy vibe to kids for the first time. “Hug Trees,” is an eco-friendly collection of songs, each of which focuses on getting children involved with their enviroment and enjoying nature. Whether gathering seashells, walking the dog or hugging a tree, Freund urges kids to get outside and keep it moving.

Renee And Jeremy are a musical duo who write and perform original music for the whole family. They will play selections from their newest release: “It’s a big world,” a collection of songs for all ages.

My Gym will present Aaron Nigel Smith and The Activators!
The Children’s Nature Center will host the CNI Nature Fair, a smaller version of their famous Nature Festival, traditionally held at Temescal Gateway Park. The Fair will feature activity and craft booths for kids of all ages. Kids will be able to dig for dino bones, make their own jewelry and even pet live animals!

Mother’s Day Brunch
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011; (818) 790-3663
Rose Garden Pavillion
Saturday and Sunday, May 9&10
Ages: All
Cost: Adult Non-Member: $45.00; Non-Member Kids: $15.00; Adult Member: $38.00; Member Kids: $15.00 (Registration required. Must cancel at least 48 hours in advance or a 50 percent fee will apply)

Nothing is quite as lovely on Mother’s Day than to spend it with family surrounded by breathtaking roses. After indulging in a scrumptious buffet brunch served in Descanso’s Rose Pavilion, stroll the grounds, take photos and enjoy the rest of the morning stopping to smell the flowers. Patina chefs have crafted a memorable buffet brunch that’s a feast for the senses! Let the beauty of the day, the delicious food and enjoyable company create memories that last a lifetime.

Seatings are on Saturday and Sunday at 9 and 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m.

Menu: Fruit, Pastries, French Toast, Tuscan Chicken Salad, Spinach salad, Greens and Pear Salad, Ham, Sausage, Bacon, Chocolate bread Pudding for dessert. Call for reservations; reservations with credit cards are required.