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CicLAvia
It’s Coming and You Can’t Stop it!
While it sounds like something that accompanies a rash or that a Z Pak knocks out, it’s way more fun than that. It’s a massive moving carnival designed to have you SEE your neighborhood on wheels of any size (non-motorized), or on foot. I’m especially excited by this because since it’s inception, this is the first time it’s come to OUR neighborhood… right through Studio City! I like that I don’t have to drive to a bike event! And partly because I used to be a 100% certified bike geek.
It feels like my two worlds are colliding in a cultural renaissance.
Restaurants and Shops along the route will be planning to see you, so get out there and enjoy everything they have to offer. Our Local Bike Shop: Studio Cycle Company will be open and ready to greet their neighbors. The parking lot behind the shop on Ventura will be cordoned off for your little ones to test their cycling skills away from the crowds along the main route. Big Kids and Adults will have to park out front, if your little one is just getting a feel for their wheels this is the place for them. The guys that work there will be able to help out with inner tubes if you spring a leak, Music, Giveaways, Food, and Fun. They are also hosting Pedal Pushers AMBUCS , which provides AmTryke therapeutic tricycles for children with special needs. Extra cool.
The Bigger Picture:
CicLAvia: The Valley
CicLAvia will hit the streets of the San Fernando Valley on Sunday, March 22 from 9am–4pm. Participants will be able to travel between North Hollywood and Studio City on car-free streets, using foot, pedal and non-motorized wheel power.
The route is simple, it runs 5.5 miles along Lankershim Boulevard between the North Hollywood Metro Red Line at Chandler Boulevard and the Universal Studio Red Line stop, and along Ventura Boulevard between Campo de Cahuenga and Coldwater Canyon. The route will highlight some of the gems of the East Valley including the North Hollywood Arts District, Universal City, the historic Campo de Cahuenga, Studio City Farmers Market and the famed Sportsmen’s Lodge. You don’t have to do it all, just come out and ride!
The Valley route is made possible with a grant from Metro Los Angeles.
New to CicLAvia? Here are four things you need to know for March 22:
- It’s FREE!
- It’s not a race and you don’t need a bike to participate. You can walk or skate to your heart’s content.
- There’s no beginning or end. You can start anywhere and go as far or as short as you want.
- The flow of participants goes both ways, just like regular traffic.
And if that’s not enough Neighborhood-ish-ness-
They put smaller activities together.
Saturday, February 7 – Noshing in NoHo
CicLAvia Explores returns on February 7 with a preview of part of our March 22, Metro Presents CicLAvia – The Valley route. CicLAvia is proud to partner with Secret City Tours founder John Bwarie for two walking tours of the NoHo Arts District that will include three food stops.
The tours will be held from 10:30am-noon and 12:30pm-2:00pm with a maximum of 20 participants per tour. Participants should expect to walk about two miles. Tour highlights include:
- History of NoHo, including its cowboy roots, commercial boom and the evolution of the Valley’s “home of the peach” into the NoHo Arts District
- Learn about the food and retail evolution of the neighborhood
- Visit the Television Academy Plaza, home base of the Emmy Awards and the Television Hall of Fame
- Experience the culture and history of the area bite by bite as you explore three local food destinations
- Leave with insider knowledge that you can share with family and friends at the March 22 CicLAvia – The Valley route!
Tickets for the CicLAvia Explores Noshing in NoHo event are $10, with a portion of the proceeds going to support CicLAvia. Details of where to meet will be sent following ticket purchase.
Click the links below for tickets:
10:30am tour TICKETS
12:30pm tour TICKETS
more info: website
Bob Baker’s “Something To Crow About”
when: Mar 19 at 10:30 a.m.
where:Bob Baker Marionette Theatre, 1345 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, Ca
cost: $15
ages: 2 & up
the Whaddup:
The Bob Baker company is L.A.! Join Mama and Papa Goat and 100 more of the world famous Bob Baker Marionettes for a musical “Day on the Farm” you will never forget. Really, you won’t. Everything from dancing scarecrows to tap dancing bullfrogs warbling “Shine On Harvest Moon”, Something To Crow About puts a smile on the faces of children of all ages.
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater has been declared an historic cultural monument by the city of Los Angeles, and performs in the nation’s oldest ongoing puppet theater. So you have a culturally significant reason to go, as well as just having a blast.
Weekends at 2:30 p.m. and weekdays at 10:30 a.m. through April 4.
more info: website
Skirball Playdate: A World of Puppets
Sunday, March 22
Where: Skirball Cultural Center
When: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Just show up
Cost: $15 Fee is for one child and one adult, and includes admission to Noah’s Ark at the Skirball immediately after class. Fees apply for additional children or adults.
the Whaddup:
A special opportunity for aspiring puppeteers! Through movement, music, art making, and storytelling, explore a variety of forms of puppetry and performance. Get inspired by interacting with the amazing puppets in Noah’s Ark at the Skirball, then create your own ensemble of puppets to take home. Use your newfound puppetry skills again at the fourth annual Skirball Puppet Festival.
For more info: More Info
Sesame Street Live @ The LA Zoo
Saturday, March 21 through Sunday, March 22
Where: The LA Zoo
When: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How: Just show up
Cost: Included with museum admission
the Whaddup:
There are so many furry friends to see at the L.A. Zoo… and on this very special weekend, there will be one more: everyone’s favorite red monster from Sesame Street Live, Elmo! Come take your child’s picture with Elmo, enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets to area performances of Sesame Street Live “Let’s Dance,” and get exclusive savings on ticket purchases. Plus, all families visiting the Zoo will receive a gift card for a free personalized photo book courtesy of Shutterfly.
For more info: More Info
Junior Chef: Kids Cooking Class “Easter Baking” @ Williams-Sonoma Sherman Oaks
Saturday, March 21
Where: Sherman Oaks Fashion Square 14006 Riverside Drive Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
When: 10:00 AM
Who: Suitable for ages 5-13
How: Call (818) 906-2787 to make a reservation
Cost: Free!
the Whaddup:
The Easter Bunny will stop in his tracks when he spies this adorable little cake you’ve baked and decorated in his own likeness! We bet that your parents will ask you to make one for everyone at your holiday table.
For more info: More Info (818) 906-2787
Cherry Blossom Festival @ Descanso Gardens
Saturday, March 21 through Sunday, March 22
Where: 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge CA 91011
When: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Who: The whole family
How: Just show up
Cost: $9 adults, Students $6, child (4-12) $4
the Whaddup:
Descanso Gardens celebrates the arrival of Spring in Japan with its annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Families can learn more about these beautiful trees on guided walks and get a taste of Japanese culture. Events throughout the weekend include origami (both days 11am – 3pm) and walking tours of the cherry trees in the Gardens (Saturday and Sunday, 10am, 12noon, & 2pm). June Kuramoto performs on the koto, the national instrument of Japan.(both days 1pm – 2:30pm).
For more info: More Info
Make A Wish, Have A Ball: Cinderella!
when: Mar 19 at Various times
where: Downtown, Ahmanson Theatre, 601 West Temple St., Los Angeles, Ca
cost: $25 & up
ages: 6 & up
the Whaddup:
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony Award®- winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting kids with a contemporary take on the classic tale. You saw the cartoon, you saw the live action movie, now see it on stage!
What to know before deciding to bring kids: The show is two hours and 23 minutes, including an intermission. And while it is recommended for all ages, the theater reminds us that kids 6 and under who may cry or fidget are never admitted.
more info: website
LA Kids Consignment in Woodland Hills
Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 22
Where: Woodland Hills Promenade Mall 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Lower level near escalators
When: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM open till 5pm on Sundays
Who: Everyone
How: Just show up! Shop here once and you won’t want to pay full retail again.
Cost: Free
the Whaddup:
Huge semi-annual kids consignment sale with 600+ families contributing 100,000+ new and gently-used kids items. You can find everything for your kids 0-14 at 50-75% off retail prices including clothes, toys, shoes, strollers, DVDs, furniture, books, games, and so much more! This only happens in the Valley twice a year. Shopping is easy – everything is clean, in working order and clothing is hung by size and gender.
For more info: For more info about consigning or shopping check out www.lakidsconsignment.com
650 families are contributing over 100,000 amazing new and gently-used items to this week’s LA Kids Consignment sale. At the largest consignment sale in Southern California you’ll find everything you need for your kids (newborn through pre-teen!): clothes, toys, shoes, strollers, games, puzzles, DVDs, bikes, outdoor play equipment, maternity, furniture, women’s purses and so much more!!! Prices are amazing – up to 75% off retail prices. All items have been inspected so you’ll find good, high quality items. And it’s easy to shop – all clothing is hung by size and gender and all toys and equipment are grouped by category. Shop here once and you’ll never pay full retail again!
Public sale:
Thursday, March 19, 9am-7pm
Friday, March 20, 9am-7pm (we’re also have 10,000 new items from 50 more consignors on Friday morning)
Saturday, March 21, 9am-7pm
Sunday, March 22, 9am-5pm 50% off most items
Location:
Westfield Promenade Mall
Lower Level (former Dicks Sporting Goods store)
6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(in the mall with the AMC Movie theater, 2 Macy’s, Ruth Chris’ restaurant. Enter on the lower level near the Ruth Chris)
Get added to the email list to find out all about all our other locations: Valencia, Pasadena, San Fernando Valley, and Torrance.
Do you have items you want to sell? You probably have $500 sitting in your closet! You can participate in upcoming sales. Read about what you can consign and how it works – you prepare it, drop it off to us and we do all the work!
Started 11 years ago as a tiny sale in Kristin Nelson’s driveway, this sale has now grown to 4 locations and has helped over 6000 families save 1,000,000+ items from landfills, earn money on high quality items that get used for such a short amount of time, and made children’s items affordable for thousands of Los Angeles families!
Kristin Nelson
www.lakidsconsignment.com
www.scvkidsconsignment.com
www.facebook.com/lakidsconsignment
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