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The Play Soapbox Cart by Normann Copenhagen

Play has arisen from the idea of play and building a child’s imagination. Jesper K. Thomsen has re-interpreted the classic soapbox cart to create a series of quality children’s furniture. The expression is random and homemade, with oblique lines, compound angles and such humorous details as the green projections contrasting the clear yellow color.

www.velocityartanddesign.com

Ready Made Shadow Puppets

Create delightful stories and adventures in the dark with these sturdy cardboard shadow puppets from France. There is a prince and a princess, the king and a witch, a good fairy, a donkey and a dragon, a castle and a forest–all the makings of a classic fairy tale. All you need to supply is the light and a neutral wall background–and of course your imagination!  Nine pieces of varying sizes on wooden sticks. $18.00

Available at Eggy in Los Angeles or Online at MySweetMuffin.com

Downtown on Ice

The tradition continues celebrating its 13th season with holiday fun under the sun and stars DOWNTOWN ON ICE. La’s largest outdoor skating rink at the picturesque Pershing Square framed by towering skyscrapers and stunning historical landmarks.

When: November 18, 2010 – January 17, 2011

Where: Pershing Square, 532 South Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Hours: www.laparks.org

Cost: Rates are $6.00 for 1 hour skate session, plus $2 skate rental.

Parking: Discounted underground parking is available under the park with validation.

W Hotel’s “Chill”

Bundle up and take a spin on “CHILL”, The W Hotel in Westwood pool deck has been transformed into a winter playground featuring a hybrid ice skating rink called “CHILL”. For the 2nd year in a row, join in as they bring the magic of the holidays to life. Surprises are in store including lessons and performances every Saturday by BH Skating Park’s Cabaret Ice Theater and Gingerbread house decorating. The Curveball: I mentioned the “ice,” but the rink is actually made of so-called “hybrid ice,” a synthetic material approximating a high-tech plastic. Sort of a bummer, given that one of the joys of ice skating is the brisk temperatures that necessitate a chunky sweater. But at least the skates are real, and the rink doesn’t require power for refrigeration, so you’re doing our Southern California environment a favor.

When: November 19, 2010 – January 24, 2011.

Where: W Hotel 930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles.

Hours: 3:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Cost: $10 per hour. (The rental skates are included)

Parking: Parking in Westwood is tricky—but we’re not telling you anything you don’t already know. To save a little cash, hunt for a two-hour meter, many of which are free after either 6 or 8 p.m. There are additional public lots a block south of the hotel, too. Otherwise, you’re stuck with hotel valet, which runs $10 for the first hour and $4 for each hour after that.

Santa Monica’s “ICE”

ICE at Santa Monica, Downtown Santa Monica’s premiere outdoor skating rink, returns for its third year as a part of Winterlit. Thousands of sparkling lights set the stage for festive cheer that will last throughout the holiday season. ICE at Santa Monica boasts 8000-square-feet of real ice and this year, brings the addition of a 400-square-foot for children aged six and under. ICE is the perfect choice for a family outing or memorable night out. Also both arenas offer skating lessons, season passes and special event options for birthday or holiday parties.

When: October 30, 2009 –  January 18, 2010.

Where: Located less than two blocks from the Third Street Promenade at Arizona and 5th Street in the heart of Santa Monica

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and to midnight on Friday and Saturday. Including Halloween, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

Cost: $10 admission (Includes Skates)

Parking: Public Parking Structure or Street Meters

Orange County Performing Arts Center plays host to a unique event – a spectacular new production of J M Barrie’s classic story direct from  London. Conceived by an award winning creative team and featuring 22 actors, puppets, music, dazzling flying sequences and the world’s first 360-degree CGI theater set on the tent walls at three times the size of Imax screens, this production of Peter Pan is not to miss! I was literally blown away by their use creativity to make the entire play come to life in the most magical way!

Performed in a state-of-the-art theatre production, Peter Pan is an extraordinary experience for the whole family. Generally, this show is not recommended for children under age five. Tickets range in price from $30 to $85. A $20 discount for children 12 and under is available for select performances. Tickets can be purchased online at peterpantheshow.com Also Soon coming to Atlanta and Chicago in 2011.

Orange County Performing Arts Center
600 Town Center Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Call for Tickets: 714-556-2787

Tue–Fri at 7pm
Sat at 1pm & 6pm
Sun at 12:30pm & 6pm

Images and Ideas: Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas

www.Jcrew.Com