Where the Wild Things Are: The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens (5333 Zoo Drive) is an urban oasis dedicated to the preservation and research of wild animals. Open from 10am-5pm everyday but Christmas, a trip to the zoo can fill a day. Wear comfortable shoes as much of the zoo is on an incline and don't forget the sunscreen.
Admission is $13.00 for adults (13-older), $10.00 for Children (2-12) free if you are younger than 2.
The zoo has a great Calendar of Events--up next, Boo in the Zoo.
http://www.lazoo.org/booatthezoo
323/644-4200
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Cheap & Cheerful Time Travel-Angelino Heights
Los Angeles is notorious for tearing down anything older than 50 years. (A personal concern since I was born in 1960)
But Carroll Avenue in Angelino Heights (east of Echo Park and south of Dodger Stadium) is proof that if we keep our hands to ourselves, we can preserve something amazing. Lined with Victorian manors, Carroll Avenue gives a rare glimpse of what life for the prosperous was like in the 1800s. A trip back to the elegance of Old California.
To view some of the homes on Carroll Avenue visit
http://blogs.uscannenberg.org/bethany_firnhaber/2009/10/mystery-and-elegance-on-carrol.html
A walking tour of the area is conducted the first Saturday of the month by the Los Angeles Conservancy. Cost is $10.00 per person. Reservations are required as the group is usually invited into one of the homes.
http://www.laconservancy.org/angelino
But Carroll Avenue in Angelino Heights (east of Echo Park and south of Dodger Stadium) is proof that if we keep our hands to ourselves, we can preserve something amazing. Lined with Victorian manors, Carroll Avenue gives a rare glimpse of what life for the prosperous was like in the 1800s. A trip back to the elegance of Old California.
To view some of the homes on Carroll Avenue visit
http://blogs.uscannenberg.org/bethany_firnhaber/2009/10/mystery-and-elegance-on-carrol.html
A walking tour of the area is conducted the first Saturday of the month by the Los Angeles Conservancy. Cost is $10.00 per person. Reservations are required as the group is usually invited into one of the homes.
http://www.laconservancy.org/angelino
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Cheap & Cheerful Go Kart Course --Thousand Oaks Sylmar
Who knew Thousand Oaks and Sylmar were home to major Go Kart meccas?
MB2 Raceways has all the go kart maniac needs: a professionally designed ¼ mile indoor road race circuits, high performance emissions free Italian (go) karts and the prices are pretty great too.
The Arrive & Drive program offers a 14 Lap Adult ride for $23.00, a 9 lap Junior ride for $20. The Mid-Day Mayhem package ( Mon -Fri 10am-3pm) offers 14 laps at $20.00.
An adult is defined as someone 57 inches or taller. Junior drivers must be stand at least 48 inches tall to drive.
Start your engines...
http://www.mb2raceway.com/thousand_oaks/pricing.html
MB2 Raceways has all the go kart maniac needs: a professionally designed ¼ mile indoor road race circuits, high performance emissions free Italian (go) karts and the prices are pretty great too.
The Arrive & Drive program offers a 14 Lap Adult ride for $23.00, a 9 lap Junior ride for $20. The Mid-Day Mayhem package ( Mon -Fri 10am-3pm) offers 14 laps at $20.00.
An adult is defined as someone 57 inches or taller. Junior drivers must be stand at least 48 inches tall to drive.
Start your engines...
http://www.mb2raceway.com/thousand_oaks/pricing.html
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Cheap & Cheerful Jazz - Hollywood
Right in the center of the action, Catalina Jazz Club (6725 West Sunset Blvd.) offers a cool alternative to the wild scene of Hollywood. Presenting "Nothing but the best in Jazz," tickets can run as high as $45.00, however 10.00 tickets can also be had. It's about planning ahead and optiing for weekday nights rather than the weekend.
A veritable Who's Who of jazz legends such as Dizzie Gillespie, Art Blakey, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Ray Brown, Joe Williams, Max Roach, Carmen McRae, Joe Henderson, Benny Carter, Wynton and Branford Marsalis have all performed at the Catalina.
Valet parking is $6.00 -- a value as many Hollywood lots charge $10.00 to self park.
http://www.catalinajazzclub.com
(323) 466-2210
A veritable Who's Who of jazz legends such as Dizzie Gillespie, Art Blakey, McCoy Tyner, Chick Corea, Ray Brown, Joe Williams, Max Roach, Carmen McRae, Joe Henderson, Benny Carter, Wynton and Branford Marsalis have all performed at the Catalina.
Valet parking is $6.00 -- a value as many Hollywood lots charge $10.00 to self park.
http://www.catalinajazzclub.com
(323) 466-2210
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