Ozomatli to Debut Songs from New Children’s Album at GRAMMY Museum Concert

The GRAMMY Museum will bring Ozomatli’s Ozokidz show to the Clive Davis Theater on Saturday, February 12, 2011 from 11am – 12pm. The show, perfect for kids of all ages, will have the audience on their feet, dancing and singing along to the multicultural music that Ozomatli is famous for, but with a family twist! The celebrated Los Angeles musicians will play a special set from their upcoming children’s album, set for release in 2011.

Ozokidz

GRAMMY Museum
Clive Davis Theatre
800 W Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90015; (213) 765-6800
Saturday, February 12, 2011
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Doors at 10:45 a.m.)
Ages: All
Cost: $10 (Access to Museum also) Museum members and children under 5 are FREE. Seating is limited, please visit WEBSITE or call (213) 765-6800 to purchase your Museum tickets.

“Rock and Roar” Will Have Audiences Cheering for More at Monster Jam in Dodger Stadium on Saturday, February 19

Admit it; it’s not just the little boys in your family who love the high-flying, car-crushing stunts of monster trucks! The whole family can enjoy the entertainment, and for the first time ever, Los Angeles fans of Monster Jam will experience a massive collection of the world’s best monster trucks battling it out in the ultimate event of intense speed, racing and demolition at a Dodger Stadium show on Saturday, February 19, 2011. In addition to the world-class racing and freestyle competition action, die-hard fans can come to the stadium early to enjoy the Party in the Pits pre-show experience – which gives fans access to view their favorite trucks up-close, meet the star drivers for autographs and take photos!

This year’s truck lineup is showcased with appearances by Monster Jam powerhouses – the legendary GRAVE DIGGER®, GRAVE DIGGER LEGEND®. Several all-new Monster Jam trucks will be premiering for the 2011 season including SON UVA DIGGER (driven by Ryan Anderson, son of Grave Digger icon Dennis Anderson), DRAGON’S BREATH and MONSTER MUTT ROTTWEILER® plus the Southland debuts of SUPERMAN, AVENGER, BRUTUS and NITRO CIRCUS. Other trucks showcased at select events include Turtle, King Krunch, El Matador, The Patriot, Tropical Thunder, Backwards Bob, Obsessed, Maniac, Jurassic Attack, Captain USA, Stone Crusher, Time Fly’s, Shocker, Dragon’s Breath, Nitro Circus, Bounty Hunter, The Felon, Obsessed, Iron Outlaw, Obsession, Ironman, The Felon and more!

Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam

Los Angeles Dodger Stadium
1000 Elysian Park Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Saturday, February 19, 2011
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $10-$32 (use code word MOMMY for $5 off $22 and $32 seats on advance purchase) Extra cost for before-show Pit Party
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Anaheim Angel Stadium
2000 Gene Autry Way, Anaheim, CA 92806
Saturday, January, 15, 29 & February 12, 2011
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $10-$32 (use code word MOMMY for $5 off $22 and $32 seats on advance purchase) Extra cost for before-show Pit Party
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Children’s 2011 GRAMMY Nominees to Perform at the Mint
Family Concert is Open to Public

Rock, bop and sing along with top children’s recording artists who are nominated for 2011 Grammy Awards. This is the third year that the Children’s Recording Arts Alliance has presented its Grammy children’s celebration concert for the public. In previous years, concerts featured Cathy & Marcy, Ziggy Marley, Buck Howdy, Greg & Steve and Brady Rymer among many others. For this year’s concert, the nominees are donating their performances, and all net ticket proceeds will benefit Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation.  Nominees confirmed to perform so far include JUSTIN ROBERTS, BILL HARLEY, THE BATTERSBY DUO, STEVE PULLARA with ORAN ETKIN and JUDY PANCOAST.

Family Time! Songs and Stories from the 2011 Children’s Grammy Nominees

The Mint
6010 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles; (323) 954-9400
Saturday, February 12, 2010
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $12.50 each in advance, $15 at the door. Non-walking babies ages one and under are free admission. All net proceeds from the concert will benefit Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation
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Chen Kuai Le Puppet Theater at Walt Disney Concert Hall Children’s Amphitheatre

Spend what’s expected to be a beautiful Saturday morning at the outdoor Children’s Amphitheatre at Disney Hall in downtown L.A. watching a free performance of Chen Kuai Le Puppet Theatre.  Directed by Taiwan’s leading female puppeteer, Shi-Mei Chiang, Chen Kuai Le Puppet Theater has devoted itself to the preservation of traditional arts and to the training of new generations of performers. The company, which includes Chiang’s son and grandson, is accompanied by live traditional Taiwanese music and uses masterful puppet-manipulation skills and vivid narratives to present this enchanting art form.

Chen Kuai Le Puppet Theater

Walt Disney Concert Hall – W.M. Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheatre
111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 972-8000
Saturday, January 22, 2011
11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE (All tickets are free and are distributed on Grand Avenue at 2nd Street. Tickets for 11:00am performance distributed beginning at 10:00am. Tickets for 12:30pm performance distributed beginning at 11:00am. All performances subject to change.)