2/26/05: International City Theater's FREE Black History Performance

International City Theatre's FREE Saturday Family Theatre Series is proud to present our first performance of 2005 on Saturday, February 26th at 11am at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd in Long Beach. The performance will be our Annual Black History Month Performance. This year the performance will be: "The Spirit of Black Folklore".
"The Spirit of Black Folklore" Depth of spirit, pride, and a willingness to laugh in th face of it all are central themes with this performance based on folktales and literature from African and African-American cultures. Some children will have the opportunity to come on stage to help tell the story. Performed by the We Tell Stories Group. A children's theatre production (children 3-12), but it is entertaining for all ages. Free to all. Seating is first come, first served. This will be a great show, so please do not miss it! Parking is $8 in the parking garage, or park at the parking meters on Ocean Blvd.
RSVP to Nikki at: nikkiict@earthlink.net or call: 562-495-4595, ext 17. Please feel free to pass this e-mail on to others that you think might enjoy this performance. The more the merrier!
The FREE Saturday Family Theatre Series is sponsored in part by The Los Angeles County Arts Commission and TARGET STORES.

2/19/05: Blast Off! Museum of Television & Radio

A Recreating Radio two-hour workshop in which kids produce an old-time radio drama using scripts, sound effects, and music. The performance is recorded, and each participant receives an audiocassette following the workshop. Register in advance; enrollment limited to 20. Ages: 9-14
465 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: 310.786.1014; http://www.mtr.org
Time: 10 am-12 noon, Cost: $5

2/19/05: Saturday Scene: Comedy of Errors

Parson's Nose Productions performs a truncated version of Shakespeare's comedy, about two sets of twins separated at birth and reunited through a wacky escapade of mistaken identity. The series is designed to bring a myriad of theatrical events to the community and celebrate theatre with young people. Ages 6-10
11301 Wilshire Blvd, Building 211, Los Angeles, CA 90073
Phone: 310.208.5454; http://www.geffenplayhouse.com
Each Saturday, 2/12/05-2/26/05
Time: 11 am, Cost: Adults: $10, Children: $5
Future performances:
Saturday Scene: Beethoven's Wig 3/5/05
Saturday Scene: Gwendolyn's Good Time Gang 3/12/05
Saturday Scene: Imaginary Invalid each Sat 4/23/05-5/7/05
Saturday Scene: Barney Saltzberg 5/14/05
Saturday Scene: Joanie Bartels 5/21/05

2/19/05: ComedySportz Kids

A three-person team, in uniform, invents each performance with help from the audience, so no two shows are exactly alike. Good clean fun for the whole family! Ages 5-13
733 N. Seward Street, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone: 323.856.4796; http://www.comedysportzla.com
Ongoing each Sat; check with location for exceptions.Time: 3 pm, Cost: $9

2/20/05: Bunnicula at the Norris Center for the Performing Arts

Bunnicula is a delightful musical about family pets. Harold the dog and Chester the cat wonder about the newest member of the Monroe family- a strange little bunny that gets the foreboding name of Bunnicula. Soon they discover a white tomato in the kitchen, sucked dry and colorless. Don't miss Bunnicula, the hilarious musical play adapted by Jon Klein from the book by Deborah and James Howe. Recommended for grades K-5.
27570 Crossfield Dr., Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Phone: 310.544.0403; www.norriscenter.com
Time: 1 pm and 4 pm., also offered March 13, Cost: $12

2/21/05: World Famous Harlem Globetrotters at the Staples Center

The famous dribblers bring their 2005 "World of Fun" North American Tour to Southern California. Enjoy b-ball wizardry, amazing acrobats from Africa and a music and light show. All ages.
1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles 90015
Phone: 213.480.3232
Time: 12 noon, Cost: $15

The Children's Museum at La Habra

301 S. Euclid St.La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 905-9643
Mission:
To encourage enthusiasm about learning in a hands-on environment that opens the world even to the youngest child.
The Children's Museum at La Habra opened in December 1977 and is located in a historic 1923 Train Depot. It features 7 galleries and 14 different hands on exhibits, many of which remain unique to the field today. In addition to these exhibits, an outdoor dinosaur topiary and historic 1942 caboose, the Museum features an exhibit which changes 4 times a year. The Children's Museum at La Habra was the first children's museum to open west of the Rocky Mountains, and was one of only a few such museums to open on the West Coast during the 1970s. The Children's Museum welcomes local, national and international visitors. Children can ride a kid-size carousel, take a walk in T-Rex's footprints, pet an Arctic fox, pump gas, drive a bus, dress up and perform, and dig for fossils all in one afternoon!
The Children's Museum at La Habra shows how important play is to learning. Through play, children develop skills, express creativity, discover the larger world and learn to work with others.We appreciate the commitment and support from the City of La Habra, Friends of the Children's Museum, Board of Directors, Museum Staff, Museum Guild, Advisory Board, Docents, Volunteers and Donors who work hard to help ensure the long-term continuity of the Children's Museum at La Habra.

Black History Month Celebration at the LA Zoo

February 12-13: Journey into the heart of Africa with this event featuring the animals of Africa. Fun entertainment, ethnic vendors, crafts and educational animal talks highlight the weekend’s activities. (323) 644-6400. Web site: www.lazoo.org

Financial Aid/Cal Grant Workshop

High School students are invited to attend a Financial Aid/Cal Grant workshop at Hawthorne Memorial Center Saturday, February 5th beginning at 11am. For more information call (310) 412-0393.

Events at the Aquarium

February 26 & 27: African Heritage Festival The Aquarium is hosting our third annual African Heritage Festival in honor of Black History Month. To celebrate the richness and diversity of African and African American cultures, the weekend will feature a variety of live entertainment, and arts and crafts. The festival will host local African American storytellers, dance troupes, musicians, and artisans. Cost: Free with admission to the Aquarium
Fridays Through July 1: Shark Lagoon Nights
Join us on Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m. Enjoy dessert and coffee, drinks, or a light meal on our Harbor Terrace overlooking beautiful Rainbow Harbor. Listen to live music outdoors in Shark Lagoon. You can also purchase gifts in our Pacific Collections store. Cost: Free for everyone after 6:00 p.m.