Rainbow Harbor
December 13, 1-4pm Shoreline Village parking lot
December 20, 1-4pm The Esplanade
For ages 3-11
Monday, December 8, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
Annual La Virgen Art Exhibit
December 2, 2008 - January 3, 2009
PICTURE THIS Gallery & Custom Framing
4130 Norse Way
Long Beach, Ca 90808
562.425.4861
Gallery Hours: Tue-Fri Noon-6pm,
Sat 10am-4pm
This annual December show allows artists to display their own interpretation of La Virgen. Whether it be traditional or not, visual or musical, it is bringing people together through art.
Artist Reception:Saturday, December 6th, 6pm-9pm
La Virgen de Guadalupe is one of the world's most important religious and cultural icons. This image of a maiden cloaked in stars and standing on a crescent moon has been revered, reinterpreted and reinvented over its 400 year history.
For more info, please call 562.425.4861 or email us @ picturethisgallery@gmail.com
Thursday, December 4, 2008
The season's hottest toys
The article by Marie Loggia-Kee lists the top 20 toys and is in the December issue of OC Family Magaine
I'm posting my favorites. Can you tell I have a girl? :-)
#3. Barbie & the Diamond Castle Dolls & Palace
Age: 3 years and up
Suggested retail: $24.99 and $79.99
Building on the popularity of previous films such as “Fairytopia” and “Mermaidia,” Barbie returns with her best friend, Teresa, in “Barbie & the Diamond Castle.” The dolls sing songs from the movie, and when they hold hands, they sing a duet. The Castle features furnishings and a light show, and comes with Liana and her dog, Sparkles.
#4. WowWee Alive Cubs
Age: 3 years and up
Suggested retail: $59
These snuggly, fuzzy cubs coo with baby animal sounds and move with animated facial expressions. A child will enjoy feeding a bottle to the baby while it purrs in her lap. Place the cub in a cushy spot, and it’ll start to snore and then go to sleep.
#5. MatchBox Mega Rig Shuttle Mission
Age: 4 years and up
Suggested retail: $44.88
Boys will venture on an “out-of-this-world” journey with the MatchBox Mega Rig Shuttle Mission. The set starts as one big spaceship and can break down into 30 different combinations of space vehicles. Use the space arm to grab things, and take a spin on the ATV or take a ride with the UFO – complete with a space alien inside.
#17. Disney Fairies and Tinker Bell Easy Flyer
Age: 3 and up; 8 years and up
Suggested retail: $12.50 and $39.99, respectively
Hot on the heels of Tinker Bell’s first major motion picture comes a variety of Disney Fairies. Little girls will enjoy spending time with Tink and friends. Powered by a remote control, the Flyer takes Tink to new heights. Available exclusively at the Disney Store.
#18. Rescue Pets Swim to Me Puppy
Age: 3 and up
Suggested retail: $29.99
If you have little ones, you’ve probably seen these commercials. The Rescue Pets Swim to Me Puppy walks on land and swims in the water. The adorable canine comes with a pair of goggles and an adoption certificate.
I'm posting my favorites. Can you tell I have a girl? :-)
#3. Barbie & the Diamond Castle Dolls & Palace
Age: 3 years and up
Suggested retail: $24.99 and $79.99
Building on the popularity of previous films such as “Fairytopia” and “Mermaidia,” Barbie returns with her best friend, Teresa, in “Barbie & the Diamond Castle.” The dolls sing songs from the movie, and when they hold hands, they sing a duet. The Castle features furnishings and a light show, and comes with Liana and her dog, Sparkles.
#4. WowWee Alive Cubs
Age: 3 years and up
Suggested retail: $59
These snuggly, fuzzy cubs coo with baby animal sounds and move with animated facial expressions. A child will enjoy feeding a bottle to the baby while it purrs in her lap. Place the cub in a cushy spot, and it’ll start to snore and then go to sleep.
#5. MatchBox Mega Rig Shuttle Mission
Age: 4 years and up
Suggested retail: $44.88
Boys will venture on an “out-of-this-world” journey with the MatchBox Mega Rig Shuttle Mission. The set starts as one big spaceship and can break down into 30 different combinations of space vehicles. Use the space arm to grab things, and take a spin on the ATV or take a ride with the UFO – complete with a space alien inside.
#17. Disney Fairies and Tinker Bell Easy Flyer
Age: 3 and up; 8 years and up
Suggested retail: $12.50 and $39.99, respectively
Hot on the heels of Tinker Bell’s first major motion picture comes a variety of Disney Fairies. Little girls will enjoy spending time with Tink and friends. Powered by a remote control, the Flyer takes Tink to new heights. Available exclusively at the Disney Store.
#18. Rescue Pets Swim to Me Puppy
Age: 3 and up
Suggested retail: $29.99
If you have little ones, you’ve probably seen these commercials. The Rescue Pets Swim to Me Puppy walks on land and swims in the water. The adorable canine comes with a pair of goggles and an adoption certificate.
Las Posadas - Bowers Museum
Sunday, December 14, 2008
5:00PM - 7:00PM
2002 North Main St.
Santa Ana
714-567-3600
A Traditional Mexican Christmas Celebration
Reenacted in villages of Mexico, this is a celebration of the story of Mary and Joseph's search for a posada (inn). Join us for music, dance, tamales, Mexican hot chocolate, and pan dulce. Co-sponsored by the Stephanie Ortiz Family and Centro Cultural de Mexico.
Winter Village - Maple Village School
Saturday, December 13, 2008
11am-3:30pm
Maple Village School
4017 E. 6th St.
Long Beach
562-331-5905
$5 admission per person includes 3 craft/food tickets
Additional tickets only $1 each
2 and under free
Come wander through the Winter Village!
- Learn how to make natural crafts including candle dipping, wind chimes, ornaments, and snowflakes
- Enjoy homemade organic treats
- Storytelling at 12:30pm and 2pm
- Visit the school shop where you can find homemade beeswax candles, CDs, craft supplies, and more
Cash at the door and ticket booth. Checks accepted at the village shop with ID.
For more information, info@maplevillageschool.org
11am-3:30pm
Maple Village School
4017 E. 6th St.
Long Beach
562-331-5905
$5 admission per person includes 3 craft/food tickets
Additional tickets only $1 each
2 and under free
Come wander through the Winter Village!
- Learn how to make natural crafts including candle dipping, wind chimes, ornaments, and snowflakes
- Enjoy homemade organic treats
- Storytelling at 12:30pm and 2pm
- Visit the school shop where you can find homemade beeswax candles, CDs, craft supplies, and more
Cash at the door and ticket booth. Checks accepted at the village shop with ID.
For more information, info@maplevillageschool.org
The Loft Winter Craft Fair - Torrance
Come check out Barefoot Books!
Friends of the Loft Winter Craft Fair
Saturday, December 6, 2008
10am - 2pm
23305 Hawthorne Blvd.
Torrance, CA
(corner of Hawthorne and Lomita Blvds.)
310-375-4051
Handmade jewelry, Hawaiian design items, portable chalkboards, and other unique handcrafted gifts.
Cash or check only
Monday, December 1, 2008
Artmaking Workshop - LB Museum of Art
Target Family Artmaking Workshops
December 14, 2008
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
FREE
2300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90803
562-439-2119
Ralston Family Learning Center
Come get your hands dirty and your brains engaged!
In these drop-in workshops, adults and children will work together to create artworks inspired by art on display in the Museum. Workshops are typically offered on the third Sunday of each month. (Due to the holidays, this month's session will be offered one week earlier.)
Modernist Boxes: This month, participants will create decorative boxes for the holidays inspired by the artworks seen during a personal tour of the Modernism and the Milton Wichner Collection exhibition.
December 14, 2008
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
FREE
2300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90803
562-439-2119
Ralston Family Learning Center
Come get your hands dirty and your brains engaged!
In these drop-in workshops, adults and children will work together to create artworks inspired by art on display in the Museum. Workshops are typically offered on the third Sunday of each month. (Due to the holidays, this month's session will be offered one week earlier.)
Modernist Boxes: This month, participants will create decorative boxes for the holidays inspired by the artworks seen during a personal tour of the Modernism and the Milton Wichner Collection exhibition.
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