Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Pershing Square Downtown on Ice presents: It's Christmas Snoopy!



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When:  Tuesday, November 29th at 4pm
Where:  Pershing Square

Special performance "It's Christmas, Snoopy!" from Knott's Berry Farm. 

For more information  click here

Culver City Tree Lighting Celebration



When:  Thursday, December 1st at 6pm

Where:  Downtown Culver City in Town Plaza
Price:  FREE

See Santa Claus as he makes a very special visit all the way from the North Pole. Special performances include the Linwood E. Howe Elementary School Choir and the Culver City High School AVPA Chamber Singers, as well as appearances by Mayor O’Leary and city council members. There will also be hot cider, hot cocoa and other festive treats to make everyone feel merry.

Parking is free in municipal structures for up to two hours, or valet parking is available at three convenient Downtown locations.

For more information  click here

Monday, November 28, 2011

Lakeshore Learning Center - FREE Crafts - DECEMBER


When:  Saturdays 11am to 3pm

Where:  local Lakeshore Learning Center

Price:  FREE

For more information  click here

Thursday, November 24, 2011

WINNER!!!! Circus Vargas in Arcadia

Congratultions to MARY PRECIADO!
Please send an email to socalpocketmemories@yahoo.com to claim.  You have 24 hours to claim or I will select another winner.

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Originally posted on 11/20/11


Circus Vargas is coming to Arcadia

Where:  Santa Anita Park, Arcadia

When:

Thursday - November 24th 7:30pm
Friday - November 25th - 3:30pm and 7:30pm
Saturday - November 26th - 1:30pm, 4:30pm, and 7:30pm
Sunday - November 27th - 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm
Monday - November 28th - 6:30pm
Tuesday - November 29th - 7:30pm
Wednesday - November 30th - 7:30pm
Thursday - December 1st - 7:30pm
Friday - December 2nd - 7:30pm
Saturday - December 3rd - 1:30pm, 4:30pm, and 7:30pm
Sunday - December 4th - 12:30pm, 3:30pm, and 6:30pm
Monday - December 5th - 6:30pm


Price:



Or check out GOLDSTAR for $12.50 - $17.50

For more information  click here

GIVEAWAY!!!  = 4 Tickets


Date:  You choose for Arcadia Location
 
To enter go to Circus Vargas site and let me know what performance date and time you would be interested in seeing.



Mandatory: you must be either a Google Follower, Facebook, or Twitter...please indicate in your comment how you follow.

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If your family has won the Culver City or Torrance Giveaway you are not elible to win.
You must enter the comments on this page! For each entry to count!

I will choose a winner at random on 11/22/2011.

GOOD LUCK!:

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

LEGO Store FREE Mini Model - Nutcracker


When:  Tuesday, December 6th 5pm until supplies last

Where:  Ontario Mills LEGO Store

Price:  FREE

Event is open to children 6 to 14 only.

For more information  click here

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Rialto Family Christmas Event!

When:  Friday, December 2nd at 7pm
             Saturday, December 3rd at noon
             Sunday, December 4th at noon
 
Where:  Rialto Community Players Playhouse
              150 E. San Bernardino Ave, Rialto
 
Price:   FREE
 
Carmen Palmer and Bob Fraley will by hosting a marvelous holiday experience of laughter and fun.
There is no charge for this event, your donations will help support The Friends of Rialto Library, Rialto Child Assistance (Food Only) and Adopt-A-Troop. This is a wonderful opportunity to reach out to our extended community and help everyone to have a very merry Christmas.
For details call our 24-hour hotline, 909-873-8514
 
For more information about Rialto Community Players Playhouse  click here

Pershing Square Downtown Ice


When:  November 17th - January 16th

Where:  Pershing Square

Price:  $6 and $2 skate rental

For more information  click here

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Circus Vargas at Shoreline Village in Long Beach




Circus Vargas is coming to Long Beach!

Where:  Shoreline Village

When:

Thursday  November 17th at 7:30pm
Friday       November 18th at 4:30pm, 7:30pm
Saturday   November 19th at 1:30pm, 4:30pm, 7:30pm
Sunday     November 20th at 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 6:30pm
Monday     November 21st at 6:30pm
Price:


Or check out GOLDSTAR for $12.50 - $17.50
For more information  click here

Monday, November 14, 2011

WINNER!!!! Max and Ruby LIVE!

WINNER!!!!  Congratulations to
Christina Duran!

Please send an email to socalpocketmemories@yahoo.com to claim.  You have 24 hours to claim or I will select another winner.

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Originally posted on 11/6/11



When:  Sunday, November 20th at 1pm

Where:  Long Beach Performing Arts Center

Price:  start at $20





Max and Ruby never want quite the same thing and their plans always collide – with hilarious results! Come and be a part of the fun as these two beloved characters try to decide on the perfect gift for their “Super Duper Special Birthday Guest.” Along the way they will encounter some unexpected visitors, including an engaging Robot, a giant Spider, and an adorable Slug.



For more information  click here

GIVEAWAY!!!  = 4 Tickets

Date:  November 20th at 1pm
 
To enter go just let me know that you want to go!


Mandatory: you must be either a Google Follower, Facebook, or Twitter...please indicate in your comment how you follow.

For additional entries (please enter a separate comment for each):
- Google Follower
Facebook like me
Follow me on twitter


- Facebook tag yourself on the photo link - click here

You must enter the comments on this page! For each entry to count!

I will choose a winner at random on 11/13/2011.

GOOD LUCK!

Thursday, November 10, 2011

It's A Wonderful Life at Lifehouse Theatre


When:  Weekends November 19 - December 30, 2011
             Fri.: 7:30 p.m., Sat.: 2:15 & 7:30 p.m., & Sun.: 2:15 p.m.
             Special Performances also on December 22 & 26-29, 2011 at 7:30pm


Where:  Lifehouse Theatre

Price:  Adult $14/$18, Children (3-11) $7/$9

A CHERISHED CHRISTMAS CLASSIC
The unforgettable folks of Bedford Falls come to life on stage in this toe-tapping tribute to a beloved American tale. The true spirit of Christmas touches George Bailey and all who witness his amazing encounter with a wayward angel.
 

For more information  click here

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Old Pasadena Holiday Celebration


When:  Friday, November 25th 4pm to 9pm

Where:  Holly Street between Raymond and Fair Oaks

Price:  FREE

Magical tree-lighting ceremony, 20 tons of snow, festive live music, Santa’s arrival and much more! 

Kids can play in 20 tons of snow, see live reindeer fresh from the North Pole, ride a holiday choo-choo train and enjoy live music in this spectacular children’s winter playground. Children are also invited to create their own holiday crafts at a free craft area hosted by The Armory Center for the Arts.
Event attendees are invited to then head over to OneColorado at 6:00 P.M. to see Santa arrive to light the gorgeous 35-foot Christmas tree with the regal assistance of the 2012 Rose Queen and her Royal Court. Throughout the evening, One Colorado will host a special holiday choral performance and sing-a-long. Everyone is asked to bring an unwrapped toy or book for the Charles Cherniss Tournament of Toys toy drive, which benefits children throughout the San Gabriel Valley. Children and adults who donate an unwrapped toy or book will receive a free photo with Santa at One Colorado from 6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., on November 25 only. The joyous evening also includes the arrival of Santa’s own personal mailbox straight from the North Pole. All season long, children can write their holiday wishes to Santa and he will respond on his personal stationary.
For more information  click here

Harvest Festival in Pomona


When:  Friday - Sunday December 2nd - 4th
             Friday 9am - 6pm
             Saturday 10am - 6pm
             Sunday 10am - 5pm

Where:  LA County Fairgrounds Building 4, Pomona

Price:  Adults $9,  Seniors $7, Youth (13-17) $4, Kids 12 and under FREE


You’ll find more than 24,000 unique handmade originals that offer the perfect something for someone special. It’s the largest indoor arts & crafts showcase of it’s kind with 200+ exhibitors and everything from ceramics, paintings, jewelry, ornaments, blown glass, hand woven clothing, and photography, to candles, woodwork, garden designs, specialty foods, antique treasures, children’s accessories, sculptures, and more. Your holiday “shoppertunity” starts when strolling entertainers and Christmas carolers greet you at the door. Shop and soak up the holiday splendor. If you don’t get your fill, tickets are good for the entire weekend so you can keep coming back for more.

For more information  click here

The Nutcracker Tea at California Riverside Ballet


When:  Saturday, November 26th at 1pm

Where:  California Riverside Ballet

Price:  $35

Families, dressed in their holiday finest, enter the Marriot Grand Ballroom and sit down to beautifully decorated tables and enjoy selections of tea, savories and sweets. Lemonade is available for our younger princes and princesses.

Youngsters will gather around to hear the tales of a young girl named Marie and her Nutcracker Prince, where good triumphs over evil and where there is a Land of the Sweets and a Sugar Plum Fairy. Dancers will perform select variations from The Nutcracker ballet as a compliment to this magical story.

The afternoon will include an arts activity, a boutique and an opportunity to meet and take photos with some of our beautiful dancers.

For more information  click here

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Mission Inn Riverside Festival of Lights



Mission Inn Riverside 19th Annual Festival of Lights
When: Friday, November 25th at Sunset - Sunday, January 8th
Where: Mission Inn - Riverside
            3649 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside, CA 92501

 

Monday, November 7, 2011

Sunday, November 6, 2011

2011 Metrolink Holiday Toy Express


Santa’s glittering train, the Metrolink Holiday Toy Express, is once again preparing to travel from city to city to entertain families and help to collect toys for the less fortunate. This year’s 32-city tour, which passes through six counties (San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, Orange County, Los Angeles and San Diego counties) brings a brightly packaged gift – a 450-ton train decorated with holiday displays, a musical performance and 50,000 twinkling lights – and of course, Santa!


We went last year and LOVED it!  Everybody lines up and it is great to see the train arrive.  Then Santa comes out and goes through the front to greet each child.  Once you met Santa head to the front of the train....really cool to see it leaving.
Price:  FREE

Schedule:

Friday, November 18th
LA Union Station  5:45pm
Chatsworth  8:15pm

Saturday, November 19th
Anaheim  5pm
Santa Ana  6:15pm
Tustin  7pm
Orange  7:45pm

Sunday, November 20th
San Bernardino  5pm
Rialto  6pm
Rancho Cucamonga  7:15pm

Saturday, November 26th
Camp Pendleton  5pm

Sunday, November 27th
Palmdale  5pm
Newhall  7pm

Satuday, December 3rd
Montclair  5pm
Upland  5:45pm
Claremont  6:30pm

Sunday, December 4th
Irvine  5pm
Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo  6pm
San Juan Capristrano  7pm
San Clemente North  7:45pm
San Clemente Pier  8:20pm

Saturday, December 10th
Riverside - La Sierra  5pm
N. Main Corona  5:45pm
Fullerton  7:15pm
Buena Park  8pm

Sunday, December 11th
Downtown Burbank  5pm
Glendale  5:45pm
El Monte  6:45pm
Covina  8pm

Saturday, December 17th
Camarillo  5pm
Oxnard  6pm
Moorpark  7pm

Sunday, December 18th
Simi Valley  6:45pm



For more information  click here

Max & Ruby LIVE at Long Beach Performing Arts Center



When:  Sunday, November 20th at 1pm

Where:  Long Beach Performing Arts Center

Price:  start at $20





Max and Ruby never want quite the same thing and their plans always collide – with hilarious results! Come and be a part of the fun as these two beloved characters try to decide on the perfect gift for their “Super Duper Special Birthday Guest.” Along the way they will encounter some unexpected visitors, including an engaging Robot, a giant Spider, and an adorable Slug.



For more information  click here

Saturday, November 5, 2011

GIVEAWAY!!!! The Crucible


When:  November 30th at 10am and 7pm

Where:  La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts

Price:  10am seats are all $6.....7pm Adults $25, High School Students (with ID) $12, Middle School Students (with ID) $6, GOLDSTAR $12.50


Written by Arthur Miller and Directed by Janet Miller

Arthur Miller’s timeless tragedy of a young girl whose accusations against innocent townspeople hold an entire community hostage. Inspired by the McCarthy hearings and based on the Salem witch trials of 1692, this exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society.
 


For more information  click here

GIVEAWAY!!!  = 4 Tickets

Date:  November 30th at 7pm
 
To enter go just let me know that you want to go!


Mandatory: you must be either a Google Follower, Facebook, or Twitter...please indicate in your comment how you follow.

For additional entries (please enter a separate comment for each):
- Google Follower
Facebook like me
Follow me on twitter


- Tweet the following (1 entry):
      @calpcktmemories I can't wait to see the @PhantomProjects show The Crucible


- Facebook tag yourself on the photo link - click here

You must enter the comments on this page! For each entry to count!

I will choose a winner at random on 11/19/2011.

GOOD LUCK!

Friday, November 4, 2011

Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show at Haugh Performing Arts Center



When:  Saturday, November 19th at 1:30pm and 3:30pm

Where:  Haugh Performing Arts Center, Glendora

Price:  $6




For more information  click here

A Snow White Christmas at El Portal Theatre



When:  November 30th - December 18th


Where:  El Portal Theatre, North Hollywood


Price:  $54-34...Family 4 pack $99....GOLDSTAR $17-$27



For more information  click here

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Phantom Projects presents The Crucible at La Mirada Theatre


When:  November 30th at 10am and 7pm

Where:  La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts

Price:  10am seats are all $6.....7pm Adults $25, High School Students (with ID) $12, Middle School Students (with ID) $6, GOLDSTAR $12.50


Written by Arthur Miller and Directed by Janet Miller

Arthur Miller’s timeless tragedy of a young girl whose accusations against innocent townspeople hold an entire community hostage. Inspired by the McCarthy hearings and based on the Salem witch trials of 1692, this exciting drama about the Puritan purge of witchcraft in old Salem is both a gripping historical play and a timely parable of our contemporary society.
 


For more information  click here

Lowe's Build and Grow - Santa Sleigh


When:  Saturday, November 19th at 10am

Where:  Your Local Lowe's Store

Price:  FREE

For more information  click here

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

LA Opera Celebrates 25 years with FREE Event


LA Opera celebrates their 25th anniversary

When:  Saturday, November 5th 9:30 am - 5pm

Where:  Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

Price:  FREE

10am and 3pm The Prospector
Eva and Marc Stern Grand Hall
Two performances of the 30-minute children's opera by composer Lee Holdridge and librettist Richard Sparks, inspired by Puccini's The Girl of the Golden West. The opera is geared toward children aged 4 to 10 and their families.

10:30am - 2:45pm Art Workshop for Children
Eva and Marc Stern Grand Hall, Hope Street Side
Two different hands-on art workshops will be offered to children ages 4 to 10. Using opera as inspiration, children can make their own opera-themed finger puppets or decorate a postcard to send to a loved one.

11am and 12:45pm - Young Artist Concert with Placido Domingo and James Conlon (must make reservation)
Main Auditorium
Plácido Domingo and James Conlon conduct two concerts with the LA Opera Orchestra, featuring soloists from the Domingo-Thornton Young Artist Program as well as Mr. Domingo performing in excerpts from favorite operas. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to anticipated demand, advance passes (free) may be required to insure admission into the auditorium. There will be a live simulcast in the downstairs Green Room for overflow audiences.

11:45am and 1:30pm - Sing Out Loud
Founders Room
Sing Out Loud is a 30-minute, interactive introduction to opera for children and their families, featuring some of opera's "greatest hits." The performance is geared toward children aged 4 to 10 and their families. The Founders Room is located on the Hope Street side of the theater, one floor above the main level.

For more information and reservation  click here

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

WINNER!!!! Circus Vargas in Torrance

Congratulations to Lentil!
Please send an email to socalpocketmemories@yahoo.com to claim.
You have 24 hours to claim or I will select another winner.

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Originally posted on 10/28/11


Circus Vargas is coming to Torrance!

Where:  Del Amo Mall, Hawthorne Blvd South of Torrance Blvd

When:

Thursday - November 3rd - 7:30pm
Friday - November 4th - 7:30pm
Saturday - November 5th - 1:30pm, 4:30pm, and 7:30pm
Sunday - November 6th - (sold out 12:30pm) 3:30pm, 6:30pm
Monday - November 7th - 6:30pm
Wednesday - November 9th - 7:30pm
Thursday - November 10th - 7:30pm
Friday - November 11th - 4:30pm, 7:30pm
Saturday - November 12th - 1:30pm, 4:30pm, and 7:30pm
Sunday - November 13th - 12:30pm, 3:30pm, and 6:30pm
Monday - November 14th - 6:30pm

Price:


Or check out GOLDSTAR for $12.50 - $17.50

For more information  click here

GIVEAWAY!!!  = 4 Tickets


Date:  You choose for Torrance Location
 
To enter go to Circus Vargas site and let me know what performance date and time you would be interested in seeing.



Mandatory: you must be either a Google Follower, Facebook, or Twitter...please indicate in your comment how you follow.

For additional entries (please enter a separate comment for each):
- Google Follower
Facebook like me
- Facebook like Circus Vargas
Follow me on twitter
- Follow Circus Vargas on twitter


- Tweet the following (once every day = 1 entry):
      @calpcktmemories I can't wait to see the @CircusVargas show in Culver City


- Facebook tag yourself on the photo link - click here

If your family has won the Culver City Giveaway you are not elible to win

You must enter the comments on this page! For each entry to count!

I will choose a winner at random on 11/1/2011.

GOOD LUCK!
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