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October 10-11 Enjoy the beauty of fall in Southern California, with it's clear skies, cozy afternoons, and cool evenings... Wild Weekend It's furry and fuzzy out there in L.A. this weekend!  Pet Symposium, hosted by 4-H Saturday, October 10, 10:00am-3:00pm We've been delighted to connect with so many new friends on Twitter! One of our favorite people to "follow" is Rachel Surls, @RachelSurls, who works for the Los Angeles County Cooperative Extension, and told us about this event. The perfect destination for animal lovers this weekend! "The 4-H Pet Symposium is a FREE event that will provide Los Angeles County youth, ages 5 and up, with an opportunity to learn about responsible pet care, along with community service opportunities and careers related to pets. ...cats, dogs, chickens, bees, miniature potbellied pigs, rabbits, rats, turtles, hamsters and many other delightful pets. Among the many speakers on-hand will be Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control, the UC Davis Department of Veterinary Medicine, Guide Dogs of America and the Los Angeles Bee Keepers Association will be selling fresh honey. Youth do not need to be 4-H members to attend. The event is open to all."  Where the Wild Things Are: Family Day at the Skirball Sunday, October 11, Drop in anytime 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. "Stop by our daylong celebration of Maurice Sendak's beloved children's book and get excited for the October 17 release of Warner Bros.' feature-film adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are. Create your own "wild thing" using repurposed materials, groove to lively jam sessions, hear readings of the classic tale, and see illustrations and props from the upcoming film." All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Admission included with admission. Image courtesy HarperCollins & Real Simple Theatre for Kids GoodNight Moon & The Runaway Bunny, at Kid's Playhouse Saturday, October 10, 11:00am and 1:00pm "Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd's beloved bedtime classics hop from page to stage in this delightful double bill told through whimsical puppetry and original music. Goodnight Moon celebrates familiar nighttime rituals, while The Runaway Bunny's pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring responses from his loving mom." Tickets are $17 adults, $12 children Extra! FREE Event! "Don't miss Family Art Day in the Gregg G. Juarez Palm Courtyard! Join us for special art projects and Weisman Museum tours from 10 AM to 2 PM on each Saturday of the Kids' Playhouse Series. Family Art Day is free and open to the public." Saturday Scene at the Geffen Playhouse Saturdays "On select Saturdays, experience a new interactive journey into the world of music, dance, puppetry and storytelling. No fighting over the remote, this is a show even parents will enjoy. Saturday mornings will never be the same." Check out the website for the roster of the city's best performers and troupes! If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Mainstreet Theatre Company Saturday, October 10, 1:00 & 4:00pm "If you give a mouse a cookie, he's going to ask for a glass of milk. When you give him the milk, he'll probably ask you for a straw... This hilarious adaptation brings this favorite book to life as an innocent boy's offering of a cookie to a small mouse goes from mishap to calamity to catastrophe! Whoever thought that one little cookie could lead to so much chaos? (for ages 4+)" At Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga: Three Tales by Hans Christian Andersen Sunday, October 11, 11:00am "Weaving together the classic Andersen fairytales of The Swineherd, The Princess and the Pea and The Emperor's New Clothes, Creative PlayGround tells the history of a single royal family." Fall Color Tykes on Trails: Autumn Colors Wednesday, October 14, Saturday October 17 "There are still a few spots left for the October 14th and 17th ToTs classes coming up. Join our CNI educator for the first TOT walks of the Fall Season! You and your Tyke will take a fun filled hike looking for all of the signs of autumn. We'll collect fallen leaves, listen for the wind in the trees and explore the so much more! Tykes will enjoy hands-on activities and a story along the way. Our educators will be hiking in Franklin Canyon and Temescal Canyon. It's not too late to join us on these fun and educational walks." In L.A. This Weekend Saturday Family Sci-Fi Double Feature at the Aero Theatre Saturday, October 10, 7:30pm FLIGHT OF THE NAVIGATOR "An alien spaceship yanks a young boy from his home and brings him back eight years later -- but he’s still the same age!" EXPLORERS "Ethan Hawke made his feature film debut playing a 12-year-old boy who dreams of going into outer space; River Phoenix and Jason Presson are the friends who help him get there. Discussion in between films with director Randal Kleiser." Baby Loves Disco Saturday, October 10, 11:00am- "All across the country, Baby Loves Disco is slowly but surely transforming the hippest night clubs into child proof discos...Baby loves disco is an afternoon dance party featuring real music spun and mixed by real djs blending classic disco tunes From the 70s, & 80s guaranteed to get those little booties moving and grooving. The fun spills out from all corners of the club: bubble machines, baskets of scarves and egg-shakers, a chill-out room (with tents, books and puzzles), diaper changing stations, a full spread of healthy snacks and dancing, LOTS of dancing." Autumn Songs at Central Library Saturday, October 10, 2:00-3:00pm "Cooler days make us want to sing. Join us for stories, poems, a puppet show and plenty of songs." Sunday Family Matinee: Willy Wonka at the Egyptian Theatre Sunday, October 11, 4:00pm "Follow the five lucky holders of the Golden Tickets (Veruca Salt! Augustus Gloop!) as they and their parents venture inside the enchanted Wonka Chocolate Factory. Director Mel Stuart will appear in person for discussion following the film. Free admission to all children 12 and under accompanied by an adult. One child will be admitted free for each paying adult." Free Family Day at MOLAA Sunday, October 11, 1:00 "MOLAA is the only museum in the United States dedicated to modern and contemporary Latin American art. 1:00 - 3:00pm Art Workshop -- Papel Picado; 2:00 - 3:00pm Docent Tours of NEW Permanent Collection Exhibition" Kids in the Courtyard at the Fowler: Woven Wonders Sunday, October 11, 1:00-4:00pm "Join us for an afternoon of binding, twisting, curling, and coiling a variety of colorful materials into woven wonders of our own creation, and celebrate the new exhibition, Grass Roots: African Origins of an American Art." Plan Ahead Nature in Disguise, Art+Science at Natural History Museum Saturday, October 17, 2009; 10 am-4 pm "In October’s Art + Science, we’ll show you the science behind the art of camouflage and the art that is inspired by this still mysterious phenomenon! Take part in the day’s activities, in which you make your own "leaf bug" out of real leaves and see some animal impostors up close, then witness the magic of a "disappearing" cuttlefish. We humans aren't the only ones who can be in costume! Be sure to "catch" Moving Arts' roving performances of "Arachnotopia" starring a spider and spiderboy."  Site and Contents (c) Mommy Adventure Club 2007-2009. All rights reserved. blog comments powered by Disqus |
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