The OPEN Daily : Family Fun
STAR Eco Station Children's Earth Day 2012
April 19, 2012 at 10:52 pm
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The STAR Eco Station celebrates Earth Day the same way they've been doing the past 12 years, with the "only Children's Earth Day in L.A.!" Activities for the tykes include crafts, live entertainment, environmental-themed games, face-painting, celebrity guests, and much more. For a full listing of the events, go to their official website. [Photo from [...]
Earth Day weekend festivals and events: April 20-22
April 19, 2012 at 9:13 pm
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This weekend is filled with exciting and entertaining festivals and events in Los Angeles. First off, on April 20, North Hollywood is hosting “NoHo Dine Out Fridays” at the 11452 Burbank Blvd. parking lot. There will be...
Earth Day Event at Paint:Lab
April 19, 2012 at 7:41 pm
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Location: Paint:Lab 2912 Main St, Santa Monica, CA When: April 21, 2012 Time: 11:00 am–1:00 pm Celebrate Earth Day with Paint:Lab! We will be celebrating with our friends from Books and Cookies on Saturday 4/21/12 11am-1pm. To show our appreciation for the environment we will be offering refreshments and kids can create [...]
Opening Reception for PS1′s “Earth Art” Exhibition at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
April 17, 2012 at 9:52 pm
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Location: Santa Monica Pier Aquarium 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA When: April 22, 2012 Time: 1:00 pm–2:00 pm PS1 students celebrate Earth Day by unveiling their Earth Art Exhibition at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, with a reception with the 8- to 10-year-old artists. To develop the 20 works on display, [...]
Venice Random Piano At 19th and Ocean Front Walk
April 16, 2012 at 9:06 pm
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Was walking the dogs, and saw a piano. Not that seeing a large piece of random anything along the boardwalk is a surprise… but I read about the random piano project earlier and was happy that Venice was a recipient! Our piano art project piece is at 19th and Ocean Front Walk. Play on… From [...]
Caine’s Arcade Mastermind Presented With $152K Check, Foundation Will Match Every Donated Dollar
April 16, 2012 at 9:00 pm
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Caine's Arcade has jerked tears from eyes around the globe and inspired kids and adults to get creative. On Saturday, in the midst of a media storm to interview 9-year-old Caine Monroy, a giant cardboard check totaling $152,262.02 was presented to the young genius behind the handmade, cardboard game zone in East L.A. to use [...]
Photos and Video: CicLAvia – South Central to Boyle Heights
April 15, 2012 at 10:47 pm
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Part rolling block party, part experiment in urban/social engineering, and all fun, Los Angeles' 4th CicLAvia in two years (the first being on 10/10/10) was better than ever. Inspired by Ciclovía, the original, weekly street closure event in Bogotá, Colombia, CicLAvia semi-annually shuts down 10 miles of roadway to auto traffic, opening up the neighborhoods [...]
Piano Art Installation At Santa Monica Pier
April 15, 2012 at 7:11 pm
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The Santa Monica Pier has been chosen as one of 30 venues in the Los Angeles area to participate in the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (LACO) “Play Me, I’m Yours” piano art installation in celebration of pianist and conductor Jeffrey Kahane’s 15th anniversary season as LACO music director. The Piano is currently at the Santa [...]
Thousands to Take Over Streets for CicLAvia Sunday
April 14, 2012 at 7:08 pm
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LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- The streets of Downtown L.A. will be swarming with pedestrians and cyclists as the city celebrates its fourth alternative-transportation fest, CicLAvia.
TIME.com Features Pacific Park On The Santa Monica Pier
April 11, 2012 at 11:38 pm
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TIME.com is currently featuring Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier on its homepage in the video section. “The Artist Behind Santa Monica’s Famous Ferris Wheel Lights” story profiles how the creator behind iconic Pacific Park Ferris Wheel light shows in Santa Monica makes his art.
Boys and Girls Club of Venice Poker Tournament May 19th
April 10, 2012 at 9:02 pm
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The Boys and Girls Club of Venice will host their 2nd annual “no limit Texas hold’em” poker tournament on Saturday, May 19th from 1 -7 PM. All proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Venice. Play some cards, help some kids and meet your neighbors!
Santa Monica Kite Festival Set For Next Weekend
April 8, 2012 at 9:38 pm
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The Otis College of Art and Design will hold its first Annual Kite Festival directly north of the Santa Monica Pier next weekend, April 14 and 15, from noon to 5 p.m. Children from Urban Compass, the Junior Blind of America and St Jude Children’s Hospital will create and fly their own lightweight kites. Tom Van Sant, world-renowned artist and creator of this event, will fly many of his famous kites. Entrance to the Kite Festival is free and parking at the Pier Lot is $8.
