SPACE CHIMPS

Opens Friday, July 18th

SPACE CHIMPS, an intergalactic comedy, features Jeff Daniels, Stanley Tucci, Cheryl Hines, and Andy Samberg who lend their voices to this computer-animated comedy following the descendants of the first chimps in space as they blast off for fun and adventure on a far-away planet. Ham III (Samberg) is the grandson of Ham, the first-ever chimp astronaut. This ne'er-do-well chimp may not be the most qualified ape for the job, but a scheming senator (Tucci) has recruited him for a most dangerous mission. But Ham 111’s change of heart may just make the universe a safer place for aliens and humans alike…  Photo credit: Vanguard Animation

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For 200 million years the Dinosaurs ruled the earth. Now, they’re back roaming the arenas of America in an extraordinary new theatrical production. Based on the award-winning BBC Television Series:

 WALKING WITH

DINOSAURS

The LIVE Experience

 Makes Its Southern California Debut

at STAPLES Center, September 25-28

 A portion of the proceeds from Walking with Dinosaurs will benefit the Department of Neurology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. 

Photo: Outside of STAPLES Center in downtown Los Angeles, local children are treated to an unexpected visitor, Baby T-Rex who emerged from the arena and visited with the local children and guests on June 24th, 2008.

Read more on WALKING WITH DINOSAURS in L.A. page.
 

Current Family Entertainment in L.A.

(children theatre play in L.A., children events in L.A., children music in L.A.)

ONGOING SUMMER ONLY: July 11-August 29, 2008

Event: Reading Magic Summer Reading Club

Address: Hollywood Library, 1623 Ivar Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028; Time: Every Friday from July 11 to August 29, 2008, 3-4pm. Cost: Free. Phone: (323) 856-8260

Description: Children who join the club will receive a free folder and book bag. Different activities each week: puppets, magic, stories, songs, arts & crafts.

Ongoing

EVERY SUNDAY @ 11:00 AM

EVERY TUESDAY @ 10:00 AM

CHILDREN’S STORYTIME

Join your friends at Barnes & Noble as we read aloud our new favorites and beloved classics on the Winne-the-Pooh stage in our children’s department. Barnes & Noble, The Grove at Farmers Market; 189 Grove Drive Suite K 30; Los Angeles; Phone: 323-525-0270

ONGOING Year-round

Event: Auntie Lily Reads Stories

Address: Hollywood Library, 1623 Ivar Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028; Time: Every Tuesday, 3-5pm. Cost: Free. Phone: (323) 856-8260

Description: Hear a story, read a story with the GAB volunteer. Find out how kids can get a free book.

Excellent Sunday Children Programs are periodically held at The Paley Center for Media (formerly The Museum of Television & Radio), 465 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. Phone: call 310.786.1014 or visit www.paleycenter.org.

Sunday Afternoons for Kids are organized by HAMMER MUSEUM at 10899 Wilshire Blvd at Westwood Blvd. in Los Angeles. Phone: (310)443-7000; Website: www.hammer.ucla.edu or go directly to this page: http://www.hammer.ucla.edu/programs.htm

Book Events for Kids (from toddler to teen!)

In Burbank

The Burbank Public Library invites area children to “Catch the Reading Bug” this summer.  Reading programs aimed at preschoolers, elementary school students, and teens encourage children to read for fun and keep up their reading skills over vacation time.  Registration started on  Monday, June 9 at all Burbank libraries and Reading Clubs meet the week of June 24 and run for six weeks.

The Summer Reading Club is for youngsters in grades 1-8.  During the six-week program, children read independently, turn in short book reports, and enjoy weekly entertainments at the library.

The Read-to-Me Club is open to toddlers through Kindergarteners.  Parents are encouraged to read with their child at home and then attend the weekly entertainment with special guest performers at the library together.

7/2      "Teen Summer Reading Club" with comedian Michael Rayner! Everyone is invited to attend this program - and there are great prizes for TEENS! 7pm at the Buena Vista Branch Library. Burbank Public Library

7/11     "Friday Matinee" We will be showing the original 3:10 to Yuma with Glenn Ford and Van Heflin. Join us for this classic film, originally released in 1957. 2pm at the Central Library. Burbank Public Library

7/16    "Teen Summer Reading Club" with performance artist, Jan Stuart. There are prizes for teens - but everyone is welcome to attend this program. 6:30pm at Northwest Branch Library.

Teens in grades 6-12 keep track of their summer reading and earn chances to win fun prizes with each book or magazine they read.  There will be three special Teen performances featuring Wild Wonders, Inc. with mime Jan Stuart (July 16, Northwest Branch Library).  For information on the Teen Summer Reading Club, call 818-238-5640.

For further information on the Summer Reading programs, call 818-238-5610 or go online at www.BurbankLibrary.com

In Hollywood

Happy Birthday USA Sing-Along Storytime

Address: Hollywood Library, 1623 Ivar Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028; Time: Saturday, July 5, 2008, 11am-12pm. Cost: Free. Phone: (323) 856-8260. Description: Have fun with American folksongs.

Los Angeles Zoo Mobile

Address: Hollywood Library, 1623 Ivar Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028; Time: Friday, July 18, 2008, 3-4pm. Cost: Free

Phone: (323) 856-8260. Description: Meet live animals and learn amazing facts about them.

At The Grove

SUNDAY, JULY 27 @ 11:00 AM  CURIOUS GEORGE COSTUME CHARACTER STORYTIME

Join your friends at Barnes & Noble for a special appearance by Curious George. Barnes & Noble at The Grove at Farmers Market; 189 Grove Drive Suite K 30; Los Angeles, CA 90036. Phone: 323-525-0270

Upcoming Family Book Events

AUGUST 2008

Event: Summer Storytime

Address: Hollywood Library, 1623 Ivar Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028; Time: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 11am-12pm. Cost: Free. Phone: (323) 856-8260. Description: Go on adventures through stories and songs.

Event: Magic Show with Stoil Stoilov

Address: Hollywood Library, 1623 Ivar Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90028; Time: Friday, August 15, 2008, 3-4pm. Cost: Free. Phone: (323) 856-8260. Description: Witness magic with live bunnies and doves, and learn a trick or two yourself!

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Bugs Bunny On Broadway on Sat, Jul. 5th, 2008 at 8:00 PM Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Get Bugs Bunny On Broadway Tickets Here!

Falcon Theatre presents

The Troubadour Theater Company in

Alice in One-Hit-Wonderland 2:

Through The Looking Glass

Previews begin July 17 for the 13-Week Engagement

OPENS Friday, July 25 at 8PM

It’s a Troubie Summer Sequel for the Whole Family!

The Falcon Theatre is thrilled to welcome its good friends the TROUBADOUR THEATER COMPANY in Alice in One-Hit-Wonderland 2: Through the Looking Glass, the new musical parody of the classic children's tale by Lewis Carroll, under the direction of Matt Walker.  Alice 2 is a continuation from last summer’s Troubie madness, Alice in One-Hit-Wonderland.  No need to Walk 500 Miles for summer fun!  Just jump on the Double Dutch Bus to the Falcon and join ‘Alice,’ (who in Troubie-land is the wise-cracking housekeeper from The Brady Bunch), Humpty Dumpty, Tweedledum, Tweedledee, Red Queen and the rest of the wacky Carroll characters as they bebop along to one-time chart toppers of yesteryear.  For the whole family, it’s truly Unbelievable!

PREVIEWS                  July 17, 18, 19, 23 and

                                    24 at 8pm; July 20 at 4pm  

OPENING NIGHT           Friday, July 25, 2008 at 8pm

SHOW CLOSES            Sunday, October 12, 2008

PERFORMANCES         Wed.-Sun., July 25-August 10

                              Sat. & Sun., August 16-October 12

PRICES                    Tickets range from $32.50-$40.00

                     (Previews $27.50-$30.00)

Tickets on sale June 19, 2008. For more information and ticket reservations, call 818.955.8101. For a detailed performance schedule visit FalconTheatre.com or Troubie.com.

The Troubadour Theater Company is celebrating its twelfth year of laughs. Los Angeles’ renowned ensemble of actors, comedians and musicians has performed throughout southern California since 1995. Their fast-paced, laugh-filled “adaptations” of classic plays, as well as their original works and hilarious sketch material, make Troubadour a unique and exciting experience for theater-goers of any age. Their past productions at the Falcon Theatre include: A Charlie James Brown Christmas, JACKson FROST; Much Adoobie Brothers About Nothing; Little Drummer Bowie; Hamlet, the Artist Formerly Known as Prince of Denmark; Santa Claus is Comin’ to Motown; It’s a Stevie Wonderful Life; OthE.L.O. and Alice in One-Hit-Wonderland. In addition to the Falcon, Troubadour has performed at Hollywood’s Ford Amphitheatre and Matrix Theatre, Santa Monica’s Miles Playhouse, the Ojai Shakespeare Festival, the San Francisco Fringe Festival, the Adelaide Fringe Festival (Australia) and in Hailey, Idaho, in conjunction with Company of Fools at the Liberty Theatre.

Matt Walker (Director) has trained with Second City Improvisation, The Royal Shakespeare Company, The San Francisco Mime Troupe, Master Clown Bill Irwin, and is a graduate of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s Clown College. After a short stint as a circus clown with The Greatest Show on Earth, Matt returned to Los Angeles and resumed his post as Artistic Director for Troubadour Theater Company. Matt serves as an adjutant professor of Commedia dell'arte and clowning for The University of California at San Diego’s MFA program.

Walking with Dinosaurs Fifteen life-like dinosaurs are prepared to devour arenas nationwide in Walking with Dinosaurs! Don’t miss your chance to see and hear the sights and sounds of one of Earth’s most enchanting creatures as the acclaimed TV series comes to an arena near you! September 25^th – 28^th, 2008 at Staples Center.  Buy Walking with Dinosaurs Tickets NOW!

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