New York Theatre Ballet presents Mother Goose at the Carpenter Center @ CSULB

Sunday, March 19 at 2pm & 5pm. West Coast Premiere! Beloved nursery rhymes told with classical ballet - and stunts, slapstick and silliness! The curtain rises to reveal a huge old shoe (where 'you know who' lives). The music begins, and out dance Jack and Jill, Miss Muffet, Jack Sprat and his plump wife, Old King Cole, and The Three Blind Mice. Ages 4+. Tickets: $18-20
6200 Atherton St, Long Beach 90815(562) 985-7000.
www.CarpenterArts.org

Councilmember Bernard C. Parks will kick off the 21st annual Kingdom Day Parade on Jan 16th,
2006. It’s the second year the parade route will be reversed from its original path. Now beginning at the corner of Western Avenue and King Boulevard and ending with a festival at Crenshaw Boulevard and Vernon Avenue, the parade has become quite an asset to the Leimert Park business community. This parade provides an opportunity to show the best of Los Angeles African American culture as others join in tribute to our community and share this experience
on the day the celebrates of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Parade, sponsored by the Celes King Foundation and Dr. Larry Grant, will continue its tradition of featuring actors, news anchors, city dignitaries and the rest of the best of Los Angeles. In addition to Councilmember Parks, this year’s special guests will include: Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa as Grand Marshal and Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown as Celebrity Grand Marshal.
Besides being business friendly, the festival is quickly becoming a favorite of the Kingdom Day Parade celebration.

City of Long Beach 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Parade and Celebration

Sixth District Councilwoman Laura Richardson, Partners of Parks, The City of Long Beach and the Central Area Association were pleased to present the 18th Annual Long Beach Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Parade and Celebration on Saturday, January 14, 2006.
The 18th Annual Long Beach Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Unity Parade and Celebration will begin with a parade on Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue intersecting Anaheim Street, followed by a multi-cultural celebration at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park located at 1950 Lemon Avenue. The parade attracts thousands of spectators along the route from the Greater Long Beach area bringing unity and harmony. The celebration will be filled with music and dance performances; food, general merchandise, information and vending booths; and various games and activities for members of our community.
The parade will begin at 10:30 AM. The celebration at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park begins at 12:30 PM. Please join us in a day of inspiration and celebration!

Marvel Super Heroes Science Exhibit at the California Science Center

World Premiere Exhibition, March 26 - Sept. 4, 2006
Step into the incredible Marvel Comic Universe! Come face to face with your favorite Super Heroes and Villains! Through over 30 awesome action stations explore the science and power within Marvel’s magnificent characters.
Is there a biological basis to Hulk’s transformation? How can knowledge of simple mechanics help us command the strength of Iron Man? Find the answers to these questions and more. Learn about the remarkable achievements of current science and technology – achievements that in many ways give us special powers we dream of through the comics – while living the fantasy of your favorite Marvel Super Hero.
Visit the retail shop for Marvel Super Hero Science Exhibition custom merchandise. It’s awesome!
http://www.californiasciencecenter.org

Grand Opening of the Santa Monica Main Public Library

Join the City of Santa Monica in celebrating the Grand Opening of the brand new Santa Monica Main Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 7 from 10am – 4p.m., 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. Grand opening activities include readings by actresses/authors Jamie Lee Curtis and Rhea Perlman, children’s activities and an appearance by The Animal Guys and their coterie of exotic animals. Free. For more information, visit www.smpl.org.

LMU Concerts of Music for Children

January 15, 2006, 1:30 and 3pm, Murphy Recital Hall, Loyola Marymount University, 1 LMU Dr., L.A. Bring the whole family for a classical experience. All ages. Free. 310-338-5368.

Peace Through the Eyes of Children

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, help create a peace mural. Sunday, January 15, 2006, 1 and 3pm, Zimmer Children's Museum, 6505 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. . Free with admission: $5 adults, $3 children. 323-761-8989.

Art Adventures for Families at the Getty

2pm Saturday and Sundays, The Getty, 1200 Getty Center Dr., L.A. Enjoy a one-hour tour of the galleries for children. Sign up beginning at 1:30 p.m. Offered in English and Spanish. Ages 5 and older. Sign-up begins at 1:30pm at the information desk. Free admission; $7 parking fee. 310-440-7300.