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  • L.A. KID STUFF ARCHIVES

    Rediscover L.A.- Hollywood & Celebs
    Free Summer Concerts in L.A.
    Dollar Days: Entertainment for $1
    Twitter and Cool Parents
    Train Rides & Train Activities
    Make a Splash at Free Splash Pads
    Kid-Friendly Farmers Markets
    Cherry Picking Adventures

    L.A. Kid Stuff, Things to Do, Events, Activities this week:
    Monday, March 15 – Sunday, March 21, 2010

    L.A. Kid Stuff, Things to Do, Events, Activities this week:
    Monday, March 15 – Sunday, March 21, 2010

    FREE Story Time with SignShine

    Santa Monica Fairview Branch Library
    2101 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, 90405
    Tuesday, March 16, 2010
    11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    “CelloMan” by Eugene Friesen

    Shumei Hall
    2430 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 91107
    Tuesday, March 16, 2010
    Noon

    Ages: 8 and up
    Cost: FREE (Call to RSVP (626) 584-8841)

    Caterpillar Adoption and Butterfly Release

    Kidspace Children’s Museum
    480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, 91103
    Adoptions begin Wednesday, March 17, 2010
    Butterfly Release on Saturday, April 17, 2010
    Hours: September through May: Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; June, July and August: Open 7 days a week! Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Ages: All
    Cost: No Admission necessary to purchase caterpillar. Admission for Butterfly Release is $10 per person; Children ages 12 months and under FREE.

    Kids Yoga on The Green

    The Americana at Brand
    889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
    Wednesday, March 17, 2010 (Call to confirm re. weather conditions)
    11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

    Ages: 3-6
    Cost: FREE

    Wonderworld Puppets

    Kids Club at Del Amo Mall
    21712 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance; (310) 542-4352
    Thursday, March 18, 2010
    10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Tykes on Trails Night Hike

    Temescal Canyon in Pacific Palisades
    Check directions for location after jump
    Friday, March 19, 2010
    6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

    Ages: 4-7 (everyone welcome)
    Cost: $20 per child ($17 per child for members)

    “A Celebration of Hawaiian Music”

    GRAMMY Museum
    800 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 200, Los Angeles, 90015
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
    10 a.m. (Program doors open at 9:30 a.m.)

    Ages: All
    Cost: $10/person ages 5 and up (Purchase tickets at the box office or by clicking HERE or calling (800) 745-3000.)

    World City – Bolivia Corazón de América & Andes Manta

    W.M. Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheatre
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
    111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 972-7211
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
    11 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.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.)

    Zoo Explorers: Pigs Aplenty

    Los Angeles Zoo
    5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 644-4200
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
    9:30 a.m.- 11 a.m.  (one class each day)

    Ages: 7-10 (child only)
    Cost: Members: $18 per child; Nonmembers: $23 per child (For more info and to register call (323) 644-4211. Confirmation letter required for class admission.)

    Story Time at Aidan’s Place Park with SignShine

    Aidan’s Place Park
    1350 S. Sepulveda Blvd., LA, 90024
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
    11:30 a.m. – Noon

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Jazz Playground with Putumayo Kids

    Kidspace Children’s Museum
    480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, 91103
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
    11 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Museum admission ($10 per person; children under 12 months FREE)

    Butterfly Brigade

    Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
    301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
    10 a.m. – Noon

    Ages: All
    Cost: $10 per family for members; $12 per family for non-members (Pre-registration required by 5 p.m. Monday before the class. Call (626) 821-4623 or (626) 821-5897 to register

    Kids Rhythm Club

    REMO Percussion Center
    7308 Coldwater Canyon. North Hollywood 91605
    (1/2 block North of Sherman Way)
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
    11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

    Age: 2-12 (but all are welcome; parents must stay with children)
    Cost: FREE

    Dig It! Archaeological Adventures

    Skirball Cultural Center
    2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
    Saturday and Sunday, March 20 & 21, 2010
    10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (
    Drop in anytime – Weather permitting)
    Ages: All (Must be accompanied by adult)
    Cost: FREE with museum admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2-12;
    Free to Children under 2 and Skirball Members)

    L.A. Lakers Fan Jam

    Staples Center
    1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, 90015; (213) 741-1151
    Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 21, 2010
    10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under (group tickets, contact Donovan Holvay at dholvay@la-lakers.com or (310) 426-6042)

    Flower Power

    Zimmer Children’s Museum
    6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, 90048
    Sunday, March 21, 2010
    2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $3.00 per child for non-members in addition to the entrance fee. Entrance fee: $8.00 adults; $5.00 ages children 3+. FREE for children ages 2 and under and grandparents.

    Family Flicks: Watership Down

    Hammer Museum
    10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90024; (310) 443-7000
    Sunday, March 21 , 2010
    11 a.m.

    Ages: 11 and up
    Cost: FREE (Reservations are encouraged. Contact workshops@826LA or call (310) 305-8418.)

    Capturing the Everyday - Andell Family Sundays

    Los Angeles County Museum of Art
    5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036
    Sunday, March 21, 2010 (through Sunday, March 28, 2010)
    12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    ONGOING THIS WEEK AND BEYOND

    The Emperor’s New Clothes

    Theatre West in Association with Storybook Theatre
    3333 Cahuenga Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90068; (323) 851-7977
    Saturdays, March 4 – July 10, 2010
    1 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Adult $12; Children $10

    Salt Marsh and Sand Dunes Tours

    Ballona Wetlands
    211 Culver Blvd., Ste. K, Playa Del Rey
    303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, 90293 (This is the meeting place)
    Every Second Sunday of each month (call to confirm) (310) 306-5994
    Sundays, February 14, March14, April 11, 2010

    1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Farm Animal Friends Exhibit

    The Children’s Museum at La Habra
    301 South Euclid Street, La Habra, 90631; (562) 905-9793
    Tuesday, February 9, 2010 – June 30, 2010
    Museum Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays open at 9 a.m. for CMLH Members; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Mondays and all Major Holidays
    Ages: All
    Cost: Museum Admission ($7/person; $6/La Habra residents; Children under 2 FREE)

    Journeys: The Silk Road

    Pacific Asia Museum
    46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101 (626) 449-2742
    Ongoing Exhibit
    Museum Hours: Wednesdays-Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Museum Admission (General Admission $9; Students, Seniors $7; Children Age 11 and Under FREE)

    SKATEBOARD: Evolution and Art in California

    The California Heritage Museum
    2612 Main Street, Santa Monica, 90405; (310) 392-8537
    NOW through Sunday, May 10, 2010
    Museum Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: General Admission $8; Seniors, Students $5; Members, Children under twelve FREE

    The Art of Native American Basketry: A Living Tradition

    Autry National Center
    4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 667-2000
    November 7, 2009 through May 30, 2010
    Saturdays and Sundays
    11 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Tuesdays–Fridays
    10 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Ages: All
    Cost: $9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for students (13-18) and seniors (60+); $5.00 Adult Students (18 and over with ID); $3.00 for children (3-12); FREE for children under 3

    Dinosaur Encounters

    Natural History Museum
    900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, 90007; (213) 763-3466
    Ongoing Wednesdays – Fridays 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2:30 p.m.
    Saturdays – Sundays 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Museum Admission

    Family Discovery Gallery

    Museum of the American West
    Autry National Center
    4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, 90027
    Ongoing Exhibit
    Ages: All
    Cost: Free with Museum Admission ($9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for students (13-18) and seniors (60+); $5.00 Adult Students with ID); $3.00 for children (3-12); Free for children under 3

    Habitat Restoration Volunteer Days

    Ballona Wetlands
    7740 West Manchester Avenue, Playa Del Rey
    303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, 90293 (This is the meeting place)
    Every Fourth Sunday of each month (call to confirm)
    Sundays, February 27, March 27, April 24, 2010
    9:30 a.m. – Noon

    Ages: All (Kids under age 15 must be accompanied by adult but are welcome)
    Cost: FREE

    Gold Rush

    Museum of the American West
    Autry National Center
    4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, 90027
    Saturdays and Sundays
    11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: Free with Museum Admission ($9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for students (13-18) and seniors (60+); $5.00 Adult Students with ID); $3.00 for children (3-12); Free for children under 3

    Noah’s Ark Permanent Exhibit

    Skirball Cultural Center
    2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
    Tuesdays – Sundays (closed Mondays)
    Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE with Museum Admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2-12; Children 2 and under FREE) Every THURSDAY FREE for the whole family!

    Family Nature Walk

    Eaton Canyon Natural Area
    1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena, 91107
    Saturdays (Weather permitting. Call to confirm the week you want to attend.)
    9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Pajama Storytime

    Hastings Branch Library
    3325 E Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, 91107
    Mondays
    7 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    COMING SOON

    Fools, Magicians, and more!

    Craft and Folk Art Museum
    5814 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 937-4230
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
    1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

    Ages: 3-12
    Cost: $6/child; Members Free (RSVP required. Please call 323.937.4230 x50 or email workshops@cafam.org)

    Native Butterfly Garden Maintenance Day at Griffith Park

    Fern Canyon Trail
    SEE Directions after jump for exact location
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
    9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE (to register email shermin@cni-kids.org)

    Weekend Tidepool Walks

    Point Fermin State Marine Park
    807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, 90731; (310) 548-7705
    Saturday, March 27, 2010
    12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Fly Me to the Moon — from J.S. Bach to Mr. Spock (Family Concert)

    Alex Theatre
    216 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, 91203; 818 243 7700 x 123
    Sunday, March 28, 2010
    2 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $10 and $16/person (Buy Tickets Online HERE)

    Bird House Mobiles

    Zimmer Children’s Museum
    6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, 90048
    Sunday, March 28, 2010
    2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $3.00 per child for non-members in addition to the entrance fee. Entrance fee: $8.00 adults; $5.00 ages children 3+. FREE for children ages 2 and under and grandparents.

    Complete Whalewatch

    Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (starting point)
    3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, 90731; (310) 548-7562
    Spirit Cruises in San Pedro (for whale watching)
    Sunday, March 28, 2010
    8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

    Ages: All (Toddlers and very small children not recommended)
    Cost: Member Price: $18, Non-Member Price: $20 (to reserve a spot, call (310) 548-7562)

    Beauty and the Beast

    Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
    2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard at Dallas Drive, Thousand Oaks;
    Tuesday, March 30, 2010
    10 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $14 individual tickets; $9.00 Groups of 10 or more (call (805) 496-1233 to purchase tickets or order tickets online HERE)

    Cinderella Ballet

    Maple Youth Ballet
    Irvine Barclay Theatre
    4242 Camps Drive, Irvine, 92612
    Saturday, April 3, 2010
    1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $28 adults; $22 children and seniors

    Americas and Americans: A Celebration of Dance – Toyota Symphonies for Youth

    Walt Disney Concert Hall
    111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90012; (323) 850-2000
    Saturday, April 10, 2010
    11 a.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $20

    Travel Town

    Hammer Museum
    10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90024; (310) 443-7000
    Sunday, April 11 , 2010
    Noon

    Ages: 8-13
    Cost: FREE (Reservations are encouraged. Contact workshops@826LA or call (310) 305-8418.)

    Family Stories - Andell Family Sundays

    Los Angeles County Museum of Art
    5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036
    Sunday, April 11, 2010 (repeats each Sunday until April 25, 2010)
    12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    L.A. Kids Consignment Sale

    24901 Avenue Stanford, Valencia, 91355
    Friday-Sunday, April 23-25, 2010
    Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Sunday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (50% off many items)

    Ages: Parents (and kids too)
    Cost: FREE Admission (you can purchase VIP Presale passes for $10 HERE)

    World City – The Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre

    W.M. Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheatre
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
    111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 972-7211
    Saturday, April 24, 2010
    11 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.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.)

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream

    Geffen Playhouse
    10886 Le Conte Ave., Los Angeles, 90024
    Saturday, April 24, 2010
    11 a.m.

    Ages: 5 and up
    Cost: $15

    Children’s Earth Day

    STAR ECO Station
    10101 Jefferson Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 • 310 842 8060
    Sunday, April 25, 2010
    10 a.m.-4 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE

    Artichoke: 26 Animals

    Geffen Playhouse
    10886 Le Conte Ave., Los Angeles, 90024
    Saturday, May 1, 2010
    11 a.m.

    Ages: 3 and up
    Cost: $15

    Jokin’ Baroque (Family Concert)

    Alex Theatre
    216 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, 91203; 818 243 7700 x 123
    Sunday, May 2, 2010
    2 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $10 and $16/person (Buy Tickets Online HERE)

    Jambo

    Geffen Playhouse
    10886 Le Conte Ave., Los Angeles, 90024
    Saturday, May 1, 2010
    11 a.m.

    Ages: 3 and up
    Cost: $15

    World City - Kuniko and On Ensemble

    W.M. Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheatre
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
    111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 972-7211
    Saturday, May 15, 2010
    11 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.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.)

    Story Pirates

    Geffen Playhouse
    10886 Le Conte Ave., Los Angeles, 90024
    Saturday, May 22, 2010
    11 a.m.

    Ages: 4 and up
    Cost: $15

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    L.A. Kids Consignment Sale

    L.A. Kids Consignment Sale

    24901 Avenue Stanford, Valencia, 91355
    Friday-Sunday, April 23-25, 2010
    Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    Sunday 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (50% off many items)

    Ages: Parents (and kids too)
    Cost: FREE Admission (you can purchase VIP Presale passes for $10 HERE)
    Website

    With 300+ families participating in the April 23-25 SCV Kids Consignment sale there will be over 35,000 amazing new and gently used kids’ items at amazing prices! You’ll find clothing, toys, shoes, strollers, baby equipment, maternity, costumes, bikes, scooters, books, DVDs, puzzles and so much more. Buy your kids’ entire winter wardrobe for a fraction of the cost!

    Find thousands of high-quality, new and gently-used children’s items at 50-70% off retail!

    This sale only happens twice a year so don’t miss it! You can find:
    • Clothing and shoes (infant thru size 14)
    • Toys, games
    • Indoor/outdoor play equipment and ride-ons
    • Nursery items
    • Baby equipment (strollers, high chairs, swings, bouncies, etc.)
    • Linens
    • Furniture and accessories
    • Books, DVDs, music
    • Seasonal items
    • Maternity
    • So much more!!!

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    Family Stories – Andell Family Sundays at LACMA

    Family Stories - Andell Family Sundays

    Los Angeles County Museum of Art
    5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036
    Sunday, April 11, 2010 (repeats each Sunday until April 25, 2010)
    12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE
    Website

    Sometimes art reveals story! Look at art in LACMA’s collection that tell unique family stories and tell your own family story in art workshops with Ismael DeAnda, Patricia Yossen, and Quan Yen Trang.

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    Capturing the everyday – Andell Family Sundays at LACMA

    Capturing the Everyday - Andell Family Sundays

    Los Angeles County Museum of Art
    5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036
    Sunday, March 21, 2010 (through Sunday, March 28, 2010)
    12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: FREE
    Website

    What kind of activites do you do everyday? Check out paintings that capture beauty in the everyday then paint or draw in artist-led workshops with Hadley Holliday, Lisa Oxley, Daniela Arbizzi and Quan Yen Trang.

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    World City – Kuniko and On Ensemble at Walt Disney Concert Hall

    World City - Kuniko and On Ensemble

    W.M. Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheatre
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
    111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 972-7211
    Saturday, May 15, 2010
    11 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.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.)
    Website

    In Kuniko Yamamoto’s captivating performance, charming Japanese folktales are combined with traditional musical instruments, magical masks, origami and mime to create storytelling that will have audiences spellbound in their seats.

    Become entranced by the powerful rhythms of On Ensemble’s taiko drum beats. On Ensemble combines the powerful rhythms of ensemble Japanese drumming with elements of hip-hop, rock and electronica.

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    World City – The Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre at Walt Disney Concert Hall

    World City – The Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre

    W.M. Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheatre
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
    111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 972-7211
    Saturday, April 24, 2010
    11 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.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.)
    Website

    The Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre of New Zealand brings to life the heritage of the Maori people through its vivid performance featuring tribal music, dance and hand-crafted, traditional costumes.

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    World City – Bolivia Corazón de América and Andes Manta at Walt Disney Concert Hall

    World City – Bolivia Corazón de América & Andes Manta

    W.M. Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheatre
    Walt Disney Concert Hall
    111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 972-7211
    Saturday, March 20, 2010
    11 a.m. and again at 12:30 p.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.)
    Website

    The award-winning company Bolivia Corazón de América captivates audiences with their spectacular traditional costumes and lively dances, which showcase the dance and musical heritage of Bolivia.

    A band of four brothers native to the Ecuadorian Andes, Andes Manta performs the vibrant music of the Andes on more than 35 traditional instruments. The music never fails to bring audiences to their feet, whether in dance or standing ovation.

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    CelloMan by Eugene Friesen

    “CelloMan” by Eugene Friesen

    Shumei Hall
    2430 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, 91107
    Tuesday, March 16, 2010
    Noon

    Ages: 8 and up
    Cost: FREE (Call to RSVP (626) 584-8841)
    Website

    CelloMan makes great music – from Bach to rock – accessible to audiences of all ages Using masked characters, stories, comedy and the recorded “songs” of humpback whales, Eugene Friesen, a Grammy Award winning cellist, draws upon a lifetime of experience in music and theater to inspire and educate. From serious classics to serious fun, CelloMan provides a glimpse of exquisite playing and musical innovation rarely seen.

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    Tykes on Trails Night Hike with Childrens Nature Institute

    Tykes on Trails Night Hike

    Temescal Canyon in Pacific Palisades
    Check directions for location
    Friday, March 19, 2010
    6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

    Ages: 4-7 (everyone welcome)
    Cost: $20 per child ($17 per child for members)
    Website

    Now that the sun sets later in the day, head out at dusk to explore the Temescal Canyon with the Children’s Nature Center Tykes on Trails Night Hike!  Search for constellations, listen to the croaking of frogs in the creek, and discover the all the night life in Temescal Canyon.  This walk is geared toward 4-7 year olds, but all are welcome! Bt be prepared for chily weather and make sure to bring a snack, warm layers and a flashlight.  The trails are smooth and all strollers are allowed.

    DIRECTIONS:

    From Westside and Valley: San Diego (405) Fwy to Sunset Blvd west. Continue (approx 6 miles) to Temescal Canyon Road. Turn right (north) on Temescal Canyon Road, then immediate left into first parking lot. From PCH: Exit Temescal Canyon Road (there¹s a stoplight) heading north. Cross Sunset Blvd into the park. Turn left and meet in the first parking lot closest to Sunset Blvd. DO NOT park at any of the parking lots near the camp store.

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    Los Angeles Lakers fan jam

    L.A. Lakers Fan Jam

    Staples Center
    1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, 90015; (213) 741-1151
    Saturday and Sunday, March 20 and 21, 2010
    10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

    Ages: All
    Cost: $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under (group tickets, contact Donovan Holvay at dholvay@la-lakers.com or (310) 426-6042)
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    The Los Angeles Lakers will hold their first ever Lakers Fan Jam at the Los Angeles Convention Center Saturday, March 20th from 10am to 10pm and Sunday, March 21st from 10am to 6pm. Those in attendance will have the chance to get autographs from Lakers players, legends and broadcasters, see the Laker Girls and test their basketball skills with a variety of games like “Pop-A-Shot,” “Bungee Run” and “Sling Shot Jam.”

    Basketball contests include, but are not limited to, “Kobe’s Clutch Performer Shootout,” “Derek’s Last Second Shot” and “Ron’s Relay Race,” plus a free throw and three-point challenge. Guests can show off their jumping ability and dunking creativity on the Slam Dunk Courts with 7’, 8’, 9’ and 10’ hoops.

    There will also be a Lakers Kid Zone, providing a variety of activities for younger Lakers fans including a mini court, mini net for dunking, boardwalk games and much more.

    Fans in attendance will have the opportunity to take a picture with the 2009 NBA Championship Trophy and measure up to their favorite Lakers by comparing their hand and shoe size, height and arm span at the Get-A-Grip and Walk of Fame areas. Lakers players and Lakers legends will also make appearances throughout the weekend to sign autographs. Fans can meet their favorite Laker Girls, who will provide special appearances, performances and clinics all weekend, including an autograph signing stage.

    Tickets to Lakers Fan Jam are on sale through Ticketmaster.com and the STAPLES Center Box Office. Tickets are

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