Newsletter
November 14-15
Saturday
Sunday
Minivan Kids Series Presents: The Hollow Trees
Sunday, November 15th, 11 am at the The Air Conditioned Supper Club, Venice
"The Hollow Trees combine the musical styles of bluegrass, country, folk, blues and jazz and put their stamp on many traditional folk songs as well as original compositions. The Hollow Trees' show is geared toward children ages 1-7, but the humor and sophisticated musicianship make it fun for all ages."
Tickets: $10 for adults & $5 for kids. (Kids under 2 get in free).
The Laurie Berkner Band Live in Concert! & Pajama Party
Saturday November 28, 11:00am
At the Orpheum Theatre - Los Angeles: A live (Pajama Party) concert by the Laurie Berkner Band with Susie Lampert on Keyboards, Adam Bernstein on Bass and Bob Golden on Drums.
Happy Adventuring!
November 14-15
This is silly, but... I have a crush on a dinosaur. I know, waving my geek flag high. I blame the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
The kids and I trekked on down to the Natural History Museum on Wednesday, and finally got to experience Dinosaur Encounters. A giant "puppet show" wrapped up in an educational lecture, mixed with a little suspense and surprise. It was deliciously scary...a huge human-controlled dinosaur walks, growls, and attempts to eat brave children, but still manages to be really, really cute. I was expecting cheesy and a little fake... what I saw was a brilliant museum education experience and professional entertainment. A great show for kids of all ages...and me too! It's also been exciting to watch the improvements and construction taking place at the museum as they prepare for the opening of the new Dinosaur Hall in 2011 and the museum's birthday.
I hope you'll (gulp) toss the kids in the car sometime soon and take your own adventure to go see something that's been on your "I've always wanted to see that" list! Look for our Winter Adventure Guide in the coming weeks, and news about our adventure next week in a separate email later this weekend.
Photo courtesy Natural History Museum
Top Picks
Dinosaur Encounters at the Natural History Museum
Wednesdays - Fridays 10:00 am, 11:30 am, and 2:30 pm
Saturdays - Sundays 11:30 am, 2:30 pm, and 3:30 pm FREE with Museum admission.
"Are you ready for a living breathing Dinosaur Encounter? Close enough to count the teeth! The Natural History Museum has recently become the new habitat for a 14-foot juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex and a 9-foot juvenile Triceratops. You can
find them roaming through our very own North American Mammal Hall. The
dinosaur appearances rotate daily, so please call in the morning to
find out what time you can expect a terrifying T. rex or a tremendous Triceratops."Fancy Nancy Fun
Meet the authors TODAY!
Friday, November 14, 4:00-5:00pm
"Join illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser and author Jane O'Connor for a celebration of their latest and merriest collaboration, Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas. Christmas is Fancy Nancy’s favorite time of year. "
This Weekend in L.A.
Saturday
Saturday, November 14, 11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
"Be prepared to get up off your seat and dance along with the Barynya
ensemble, a unique group of top Russian, Cossack, and Ukrainian dancers
and musicians. Immerse yourself in the delightful sounds of traditional
Russian instruments such as the balalaika, garmoshka, and Gypsy guitars
as you feast your eyes on the breathtaking crimsons and sapphires of
each costume. FREE
Tickets required :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.)
To complement the performances, the Music Center offers pre- &
post-family workshops in the adjacent Blue Ribbon Garden. The first
show is at 11:00 am with a repeat performance at 12:30 pm.
Saturday, November 14, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
"Delight in a day of family fun at the National Museum. November’s
theme is music. The day is filled with fun activities giving families
unique ways to learn, play, and grow together." Crafts, cooking, music, and Taiko drums, too!
Sunday
Sunday, November 15, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
"Don’t be late for this very important date! You are invited to a Mad
Hatter Tea Party in celebration of the exhibition Steeped In History:
The Art of Tea. Come dressed as your favorite Alice in Wonderland
character or decorate a crazy hat when you arrive. We’ll be serving a
variety of herbal teas and playing tea-inspired games."
Sunday, November 15, 11:00-2:00pm
"Super-Games! Super Characters! Recycled Art! EV Awards! Food! Design your own super hero costume out of recycled materials and
enter on the day of the contest!"
Sunday, November 15, 1:00-3:00pm
"Visit the Conquest Gallery, then create a miniature version of a tipi, home of the Plains Indian, to take back to your home."
Sunday, November 15, 1:00-3:00pm
"Our living
history program features our working blacksmith shop, 19th
Century children's games, traditional music and volunteers
in authentic historical costume."
This is also a wonderful place to picnic, run on the grass, and feed the ducks and geese!
"Hope to It with The Frog Family! Did you know frogs don't get their jumping legs until they grow up?
Baby tadpoles are born in the water and swim just like fish. Today,
we'll make tadpoles and frogs out of clay and explore the amphibian
life cycle"
Ice Skating
Baby...it's NOT cold outside. Winter cliches aside, there's nothing better than gliding on the ice without a jacket, and thinking about what you'll say to the relatives on the East Coast...ahem..."Neener Neener Neener". Here's one fun winter adventure to pencil in:
Mommy And Me Stroller Skate Sessions, Downtown on Ice
Tuesdays Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15, Jan. 12;
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
"Parents and Babies Share Outdoor Fun! Moms skate and push babies in their strollers on the ice"
Tuesdays Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15, Jan. 12;
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
"Parents and Babies Share Outdoor Fun! Moms skate and push babies in their strollers on the ice"
Get Ready to Rock
There's a bevy of kid's concerts this November in Los Angeles! (You did notice the FREE notations, right? wink wink) And we'll be adding more...
Saturday, November 14, 11:00am and 12:30pm
"World City features internationally renowned artists in admission-free
performances on select Saturdays at the W.M. Keck Foundation Children's
Amphitheatre at Walt Disney Concert Hall." FREE
Saturday, November 14, 3:00pm
Saturday, November 14, 6:00pm
Check out the newest children's resale boutique on the east side, and rock out to the debut of a new family play list! FREE
Minivan Kids Series Presents: The Hollow Trees
Sunday, November 15th, 11 am at the The Air Conditioned Supper Club, Venice
"The Hollow Trees combine the musical styles of bluegrass, country, folk, blues and jazz and put their stamp on many traditional folk songs as well as original compositions. The Hollow Trees' show is geared toward children ages 1-7, but the humor and sophisticated musicianship make it fun for all ages."
Tickets: $10 for adults & $5 for kids. (Kids under 2 get in free).
Saturday, November 21, 11:00am-2:00pm
New nap-friendly time! Two of our favorite L.A. moms are teaming up for a super show!
Saturday, November 21, 2:00pm
"Live in our Los Angeles courtyard space…Free Concert and Thanksgiving Celebration!" FREE
Sunday, November 22, 11:00am
The Laurie Berkner Band Live in Concert! & Pajama Party
Saturday November 28, 11:00am
At the Orpheum Theatre - Los Angeles: A live (Pajama Party) concert by the Laurie Berkner Band with Susie Lampert on Keyboards, Adam Bernstein on Bass and Bob Golden on Drums.
Happy Adventuring!
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