Los Angeles Events July 12, 2009
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| Concerts 511767 | Riders of the Purple SageLA County Arts sponsors a free country and western concert in the park by Riders of the Purple Sage. 626.403.7382 http://lacountyarts.org 7/12/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 5pm-7pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 509260 | Scott Gates Band & This Just InThe park hosts free summer concerts on the second Sunday of the month all summer, co-sponsored by the Topanga Banjo & Fiddle Contest and the National Park Service. http://www.top... erts_2009.html 7/12/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 3pm-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 420527 | Gospel Brunch at House of BluesSunday Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues is 45 minutes of roof-raising music accompanied by a huge buffet. Shows are held each Sunday; advance reservations are recommended to guarantee seating. 323.848.5100 http://www.hob.com/la Ongoing Each Sun; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am & 1pm Cost: Adults (13 and up) $40.50; Children (5-12) $19, (under 5) free |
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| Concerts 420528 | Gospel Brunch at House of BluesSunday Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues is 45 minutes of roof-raising music accompanied by a huge buffet. Shows are held each Sunday; advance reservations are recommended to guarantee seating. 714.778.BLUE http://www.hob.com Ongoing Each Sun; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sun 10am & 1pm Cost: Adults (13 and up) $40.50; Children (5-12) $19, (under 5) free |
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| Concerts 501210 | The Jack Lantz Big BandLa Canada's annual Music in the Park series presents The Jack Lantz Big Band, while families picnic and kids enjoy the playground. 818.790.8880 exec@lacanadaflintridge.com http://www.lac... flintridge.com 7/12/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-8pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 519277 | LA OutbackFamilies are invited to sing, dance, hear stortelling, or meet live animals in the Skirball's summer program of family entertainment every weekend in July and August, in the outdoor amphitheater. No reservations are required. 310.440.4500 http://www.skirball.org 7/12/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 12n & 2pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Concerts 505546 | Stone Soul and The Sounds of the SupremesStone Soul plays classic soul and Motown; The Sounds of the Supremes recreate the style and sound of the original lineup. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. 818.525.3721 announcements@... htbowlmail.com http://www.starlightbowl.com 7/12/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6:30pm-8:45pm Cost: Adults $8; Children (3-12) $5, (2 and under) free |
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| Concerts 496358 | Rhythm Child ConcertNorman Jones uses his drums and rhythms in family drum circles to introduce kids to the rudiments of participatory fun music making. 310.455.3723 http://www.rhythmchild.net 7/12/09 Ages: 3-19 Time: 11am Cost: $8 |
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| Concerts 347249 | Karaoke SundaysKids can step up to the mike for karaoke with Chick P & G every Sunday. 310.478.4847 Ongoing Each Sun; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-9 Time: 12n Cost: Free with paid admission; dinner charges are separate |
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| Concerts 509218 | MangoVentura Harbor Village presents its free Sunday Summer Concert Series on the Carousel Stage through September 6th. Mango plays Caribbean sounds. 805.642.8538 http://www.ven... borvillage.com 7/12/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 1pm-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 506963 | Concerts in the ParkKate Russell plays country rock as part of the park's summer concert series. Picnics are encouraged, but no dogs, barbecues, or wheeled vehicles are allowed in the concert area. http://www.ci.... an-beach.ca.us 7/12/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 5pm-7pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 506535 | Preservation Hall Jazz BandThe band that most perpetuates the art of New Orleans jazz never leaves a crowd without playing Oh When the Saints. There is plenty of room for a family picnic before, after, or during the show at the Lou Bredlow Pavilion. 818.704.1358 http://www.valleycultural.org 7/12/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-8pm Cost: Free; Parking $10 |
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| Exhibits 445010 | Pavilion of WingsFamilies can enter an open (but enclosed) garden environment where more than 30 species of butterflies and moths flutter around freely. Museum staff answer questions. 213.763.DINO http://www.nhm.org Ongoing Daily 4/12/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-5pm Cost: Adults $3; Students $2; Children (5-12) $1; Museum admission separate |
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| Exhibits 499293 | Identify: An Exhibition of YouVisitors can explore how physical, psychological, and social elements create an individual in Identity: An Exhibition of You. The interactive exhibit divides identity into three areas, so that kids can consider the extent to which inherited genes determine physical identity, chemical balances in the brain affect psychological identity, and people around us modify social identity. http://www.csitheexperience.org Ongoing Daily 5/22/09 - 9/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 10am-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 427373 | Lights, Camera, Action: Comic Book Heroes of FilmLights, Camera, Action: Comic Book Heroes of Film and Television is the companion exhibit to the museum's The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950, exploring the long connection between comic book heroes and the moving image. Highlights include the original 1966 Batcycle from the Batman television series, vintage movie posters, and other TV memorabilia. 310.440.4500 http://www.skirball.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 2/19/09 - 8/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: Tue-Fri 12n-5pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 421669 | The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic BooksThe exhibit Zap! Pow! Bam! The Superhero: The Golden Age of Comic Books, 1938-1950 explores the genesis of cultural icons like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Captain America through vintage artwork, comic books, and interactive installations. 310.440.4500 http://www.skirball.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 2/19/09 - 8/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: Tue-Fri 12n-5pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 420147 | The Samurai Re-Imagined: From Ukiyo-e to AnimeThe exhibition explores the roots of the popular Japanese art forms of manga (graphic novels) and anime (animation) in the traditional arts of Japan by examining images of the iconic warrior, the samurai. 626.449.2742 ext. 31 http://www.pacificasiamuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon, Tue 2/19/09 - 8/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: Wed-Sun 10am-6pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 414146 | 56th Presidential InaugurationMaster model designers at the park have created the historic scene of Barack Obama taking the Presidential oath of office on the steps of the capitol, along with his family, Joe Biden and his wife, and more than a thousand other mini-figures constructed from Lego bricks. Part of the fun is identifying the characters, which include familiar faces like Oprah, Aretha Franklin, and Senator Feinstein. The scene is on display in Miniland through Memorial Day weekend; note that the park is closed on Inauguration Day, Jan 20. Check the website for a complete event schedule. 760.918.5346 http://www.leg... california.htm Ongoing Daily 1/16/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: Regular park hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 503392 | Anime! High Art - Pop CultureThe Academy offers an exhibition in conjunction with the Goethe Institute, celebrating the art of Anime. The multi-media exhibition features nearly 400 cels, clips, and character models from popular series such as Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Princess Mononoke. The exhibition is clearly divided by theme, with lots to interest kids and teens, but it should be noted that an adult-only area is included. The show is in the Grand Lobby Gallery and the Fourth Floor Gallery. 310.247.3600 http://oscars.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 6/2/09 - 8/23/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: Tue-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat-Sun 12n-6pm Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 351367 | Robots and UsRobots and Us compares today's technical realities with the robots of science fiction fantasy. Visitors can explore the sophisticated technology that underlies automated machines and gain a new appreciation for the multifaceted machine that is the human body. 714.542.2823 jsmith@discoverycube.org http://www.discoverycube.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/13/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: 10am-5pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 510350 | Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl: Home Sweet HomeSmokey Bear, Woodsy Owl, and their forest friends share info about protecting the earth - our home sweet home. Kids can learn about the water cycle in The Itsy Bitsy Spider Rain Garden, make eco-friendly choices in the kitchen, and discover how much energy it takes to power a variety of home appliances at the generation station. Visitors can also plant pretend saplings and find out about sorting cans, bottles, paper, and glass for recycling. 714.542.2823 http://www.discoverycube.org Ongoing Daily 6/20/09 - 10/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-12 Time: 10am-5pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Fairs & Festivals 353270 | Orange County FairThe huge county fair is sure to attract enormous crowds with attractions that include animals, live entertainment, tons of food, carnival rides, and much more. 714.740.3247 http://www.ocfair.com Ongoing Daily except Mon, Tue 7/10/09 - 8/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Wed-Fri 12n-12m; Sat-Sun 10am-12m Cost: Adults $10; Children (6-12) $5, (under 6) free; Parking $5 |
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| Fairs & Festivals 578824 | Festival of Arts and Pageant of the MastersSince 1932 Laguna Beach has hosted an annual celebration of 140 of California's finest artists and their original works. The most famous event of the festival is the nightly Pageant of the Masters at 8:30pm, at which actors, designers, and a full orchestra recreate great works of art as "living pictures." The festival also includes children's activities, an exhibit of children's artwork, live entertainment, and art workshops daily. Note that August 29 is the festival gala, so normal programming is interrupted that day. 800.487.3378 http://www.foapom.com Ongoing Daily 7/8/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Festival 10am-11:30pm; Pageant 8:30pm Cost: Adults $7; Students $4; Children (under 12) & Laguna residents free; Pageant tickets $20-$150 |
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| Films 496050 | Up (PG)Crotchety balloon salesman Carl Fredricksen fulfills his lifelong dreams of adventure by tying thousands of balloons to his house and flying away to South America - accompanied by an inadvertent stow-away boy scout. The 3-D film is preceded by an all-new stage show, Lighten Up, starring singing, dancing Disney characters. Tickets can be purchased online. 323.467.7674 http://www.elcapitantickets.com Ongoing Daily 5/29/09 - 7/23/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-19 Time: 10am, 12:45pm, 4pm, 7pm, 9:40pm; 12:15am (Fri, Sat only) Cost: Adult $16; Child (ages 3-11) $14; VIP $26 |
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| Films 405542 | Sister WendyThe museum presents a 20-minute video by Sister Wendy Beckett, author of more than fifteen books and the host of several BBC television programs about art. Sister Wendy brings the museum's collection alive with her knowledge, unique style of story telling, and endearing wit. 626.449.6840 http://www.nortonsimon.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: 1:15pm, 3:15pm, & 5:15pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Films 514379 | The Sound of Music (G)American Cinematheque offers a big screen opportunity to see Maria and all the little Von Trapps sing and dance their way out of every situation from rain to Nazi invasions. With seven singing children ranging from toddler through teenager, there's a character for every child to identify with, and who can resist singing along to Doe a Deer and My Favorite Things? The whole family is bound to love this one together. http://www.ame... nematheque.com 7/12/09 Ages: 6-18 Time: 4pm Cost: Adults $10; Students & Seniors $8 |
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| Films 515889 | Rare '70s Michael Jackson ScreeningsThe center remembers Michael Jackson with free screenings of the short-lived CBS variety series The Jacksons, which starred Michael, his brothers, and then ten-year-old Janet. The shows feature 30 minutes of music and comedy sketches with guest stars who are also fondly remembered - Sonny Bono, Carroll O'Connor, and Ed McMahon. 310.786.1000 http://www.paleycenter.org Ongoing Daily 7/2/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: 3pm Cost: Free |
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| Films 11067 | Forever HollywoodCelebrate the glamour and the history of movie-making. Hollywood wasn't always the entertainment capital of the world, though. Sharon Stone narrates this 55-minute documentary that tells the story of Old Hollywood through interviews with stars and clips of classic films. 323.461.2020 http://www.egyptiantheatre.com Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/19/01 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: 2pm, 3:30pm Cost: Adults $7; children (under 12) $5 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 519805 | You're A Good Man, Charlie BrownAll the Peanuts characters display their classic foibles: Charlie Brown's unrequited love for "the little red-headed girl," Lucy's deep passion for the nonresponsive Schroeder, Snoopy's WWI Flying Ace, and the inevitable loss of a championship baseball game. The show is on the Studio Stage. 310.434.4319 http://www.smc.edu Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 7/10/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-19 Time: Fri 7pm; Sat 1p, & 7pm; Sun 1pm Cost: Adults $20; Students $15 |
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