Snow in Bixby Knolls, Sunday, December 4th

SUNDAY FORECAST: SNOW (& FUN) PREDICTED

The weather forecast in Long Beach for Sunday, December 4 includes snow. Although the snow will be manmade, it will definitely Snow in Bixby Knolls.

Snow in Bixby Knolls, a Long Beach tradition, will take place this Sunday, December 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Atlantic Avenue from Carson Street to San Antonio Drive. The event will feature 30 tons of manmade snow, an eclectic vendor arcade, food, live entertainment and plenty of winter fun. The event is free to the public and Santa Claus will be arriving in the afternoon to greet children.

Snow in Bixby Knolls will take place on Atlantic Avenue between Carson Street and San Antonio Drive this Sunday, December 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will include an eclectic vendor arcade with more than 150 vendors selling everything from jewelry to candles to holiday decorations to gift items and more. In addition to the local restaurants, there will be some great food vendors that come out for the event, live entertainment throughout the event area, a kids zone featuring a rock climbing wall, giant slide, pony rides and, of course, 30 tons of manmade snow.

The event, produced by the Bixby Knolls Business Improvement Association, is now in its 11th year and will take place rain or shine and is FREE to the public!

Snow in Bixby Knolls is produced through the support of its sponsors. The sponsors for the event are as follows:

In addition, the Conservation Corps of Long Beach will provide recycling services for the event.

For more information visit www.snowbixbyknolls.com , call (562) 595-0081 or e-mail info@bixbyknollsinfo.com

Magic Mountan Discounts

Six Flags Magic Mountain will offer free admission to anyone bringing a new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more to the theme park December 4, 10 and 11.
Six Flags Magic Mountain is located at 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, north of Los Angeles off Interstate 5 at the Magic Mountain Parkway exit. The family theme park is now open weekends and school holidays at 10 a.m. Closing hours vary. The theme park is open the weekends of Toys for the Holidays from 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The park is also open daily December 17 through January 8, 2006 (except Christmas Day). For general park information, call (661) 255-4111 or visit us on the internet at www.sixflags.com.

See below for similar discounts at Knott's Berry Farm.

The Cheetah Girls: Cheetahlicious Christmas, Monday, Dec 27, 2005

Disney recording artists team up with Aly & AJ for an evening of vocal harmonies and Christmas classics. Monday, December 27, 2005, 7:15 pm at the Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal City Walk, 100 Univeral City Plaza, Universal City. Tickets $29.50 - $40.00, call 213-252-TIXS.

Dancing in the Wings, Dec 16-18, 2005

The Debbie Allen Dance Academy presents Dancing in the Wings. Since the day she was born, all Sassy has wanted to do is dance. But her too-long legs, too-large feet, and too-big mouth always seem to get in the way of her ballerina dreams. When a famous director auditions her class for an international dance festival in Washington, D.C., Sassy aims to get his attention any way she can. Though her sky-high leaps and bright, yellow leotard fail at first to win him over, Sassy keeps her heart set on dancing and her head above the rest - and with the support of her family, finally has the chance to make her mark. Written, directed, and choreographed by Emmy winner Debbie Allen, whose many sold-out Kennedy Center productions include Brothers of the Knight, Pepito's Story, and Pearl. This uplifting performance is based on Allen's children's book. Recommended for ages 5 and up, cost: $15 per person.

UCLA Freud Playhouse, 310-825-2101, www.tickets.ucla.edu
General information: 310-280-9145
http://www.DebbieAllaenDanceAcademy.com

Long Beach Free Day at the Aquarium of the Pacific, Nov 27, 2005

The Aquarium of the Pacific will offer free admission to Long Beach residents on Sunday, November 27, 2005. Residents must live in zip codes 90802-90808, 90810, and 90813-90815. Present a valid ID or utility bill with a Long Beach zip code to receive admission. There is a limit of four free admissions per household.
Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802, (562) 590-3100 http://www.aquariumofpacific.org

Magic: The Science of Illusion @ the California Science Center

Rise in the air on a floating chair! Have famous mentalist Max Maven read your mind! Can your head live without your body? It can at the California Science Center's blockbuster exhibit, Magic: The Science of Illusion. This special exhibit explores the art and science of entertainment magic in a whole new way.

The California Science Center is an ideal destination because it has something for everyone - families, school groups, adults and children. The California Science Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Admission to Science Center permanent exhibition galleries is free. Admission prices for the IMAX Theater are based on age group, and discounts are available for groups of 15 or more people. Ticket prices also apply to three Science Center attractions: the High Wire Bicycle, the Motion-Based Simulator and the Cave Climb.Parking is $6 per car, $10 for buses or oversize vehicles.

To reach the parking structure, turn west into Exposition Park on 39th Street from Figueroa and follow the signs. South of downtown Los Angeles, the California Science Center is located in historic Exposition Park, just two blocks west of the Harbor (110) Freeway at the Exposition Boulevard exit.

Knott's Berry Farm Discounts

Veteran's Tribute
November 1-4 and 6-24, 2005. Knott's annual tribute to our Military, past and present. Veterans or current serving military personnel plus one guest get in FREE with proper ID(DD214, Veterans Administration Hospital ID or Active Military Service ID.)Purchase up to six additional tickets for just $10 each. Please note, Knott's will be closed on Saturday, November 5.

Fire and Police Tribute
November 24 - December 18, 2005. Knott's Annual event honoring Fire & Police Personnel. With proper ID (employee ID card, paycheck, etc.)fire and police personnel plus one guest can receive free admission. Purchase up to six additional tickets for just $10 each.

Social Services Appreciation Days
November 24 - December 18
Free Knott’s Theme Park admission for Social Services personnel and their spouse or one guest with valid County photo ID or County pay stub and photo I.D.. And up to 6 additional tickets may be purchased for $10.00 each. This offer applies to State of California County Welfare, Human and Public Social Service employees only. Valid State of California County photo identification, which specifically references departments that support Welfare, Human, and Public Social Service Agencies is required. Employee must be present.

Toys For Tots
December 3-4, 10-11, & 17-18, 2005. Bring a brand new toy valued at $10 or more (not gift wrapped) to donate to Toys for Tots and you'll receive free admission to Knott's.
www.knotts.com

The Chronicles of Narnia at the Beverly Center

OPENING NOVEMBER 15! Experience the Magic of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe in the Snow Globes at the Beverly Center. The new "snow globe" holiday decor lets visitors pass through the magic wardrobe and into the Land of Narnia —a 20-foot-diameter snow globe complete with falling snow (the same snow used in the movie!. THROUGH THE WARDROBE: En route to Narnia, you will encounter other giant snow globes, life-like figures and Narnia movie props and costumes directly from the film set. Cast members will welcome visitors via special greetings made exclusively for the experience, and director Andrew Adamson will take them on a video tour behind-the-scenes of the movie, which hits U.S. theaters Dec. 9. Feel the same blast of cold that Lucy and Edmund felt when they stepped into Narnia, and experience the same theatrical snow in the magical Land of Narnia, where they’ll see a sneak peak of Narnia movie footage.
www.beverlycenter.com