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5th and Arizona / November 21, 2007 – January 6,
2008
- Monday - Thursday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Friday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Saturday and school holidays, 10 a.m. – 10
p.m.
- Sunday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Thanksgiving Day, 1 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Christmas Day, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
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 New Year’s Eve, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- New Year’s Day, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
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CELEBRATE IN STYLE AND SAVE!
Need an extra bedroom for the holidays? Santa Monica
Convention & Visitors Bureau (SMCVB), in conjunction with
participating local hotels, offers discounted room rates
exclusively to Santa Monica residents through the “Extra
Bedroom” program. It’s the perfect way to stay and play in
your own community, whether you need to house your guests or
you’re looking for a romantic mini-getaway.
 Simply
show proof of Santa Monica residency to save up to $210 this
season, from November 18 to January 28. Visit
www.SantaMonica.com
and click on the “For Locals” tab for more information,
including the list of participating hotels.
Shoppers should take note of SMCVB’s 25th anniversary
sale at all its locations, offering 25% off all merchandise
through January 28. Check us out at our walk-in center at
1920 Main Street; our kiosk at 1400 Ocean Avenue; and the
visitor information cart on the Third Street Promenade.
Mention this article at one of the visitor centers and
receive a free gift!
| SANTA MONICA CIVIC
AUDITORIUM EVENTS |
| November
2007 |
| 30 |
International Gem & Jewelry Show |
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| December |
| 1-2 |
International Gem & Jewelry Show |
| 7-8 |
Fashion Co-Op |
| 9 |
Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra |
| 15-16 |
Eco
Gift Show |
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| January
2008 |
| 7 |
13th
Annual Critics' Choice Awards |
| 11-13 |
Bustamante Antiques Show & Sale |
| 24-27 |
Art
L.A. 2008 |
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The Civic Auditorium is served by Big Blue Bus lines
1, 3, 7, 8 and 10.
All events are subject to change without notice. For
further information, contact the Civic Auditorium at
(310) 458-2288, or visit
santamonicacivic.org. |
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ICE SKATE, SING CAROLS, PLAY IN
THE SNOW… ALL IN SANTA MONICA!
This year’s Winterlit celebration is guaranteed to stir
up that holiday cheer in Downtown Santa Monica. These are
just a few of the many festive activities guaranteed to
delight all ages. All listed events are free except for
Santa Photos.
WINTERLIT “BEST GIFT EVER”
CHALLENGE FOR PAL Nov. 12 – Dec. 20
Drop off an unwrapped gift for a Santa Monica Police
Activities League child (6-17 years) at the Winterlit Gift
Wrap Station (1300 block of Third Street Promenade) or Santa
Monica Place Guest Services on Level 2. Visit
www.downtownsm.com for other locations.
PHOTO OPP WITH SANTA CLAUS
Nov. 23 – Dec. 24,
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Center Court, 1300 block of Third Street Promenade.
SANTA’S ARRIVAL Nov.
29 – 5 p.m.
Catch a glimpse of Santa as he lights the tree at Santa
Monica Place or as he makes his way down Broadway to join
the PAL kids for a group skate.
CHANUKAH Dec. 4 -
12, Sundown (4:45 p.m.)
Menorah lighting ceremony every evening of Chanukah, 1300
block of Third Street Promenade.
HOLIDAY CAROLS BY THE
AMERICAN YOUTH SYMPHONY Dec. 7 & 9, 2 to 5 p.m.
Santa Monica Place, Center Court.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF LA
PRESENTS ENTERTAINMENT, COCOA AND CRAFTS
Dec. 8,
11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Santa Monica Place, Center Court.
PERFORMANCE STAGE
Dec. 8 – 9 and 15 – 16
Bayside Community Stage presents a variety of cultural
performances celebrating diversity. 1200 block of Third
Street Promenade.
SNOW HILL AND SNOWMAN
BUILDING CONTEST
Dec. 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1400 block of Third Street Promenade.
Visit
www.downtownsm.com for a
complete list of holiday events.
SANTA MONICA HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE
presents two family-friendly shows this winter:
- LITTLE WOMEN Louisa May Alcott’s
classic novel about a Civil War-era family in New
England. Fridays, Dec. 7, 14, 21 – 8 p.m.; Saturdays,
Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 – 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
- BYE BYE BIRDIE This Tony-award
winning musical tells the story of a rock & roll singer
who is about to be inducted into the Army. Thursday,
Feb. 14 – 8 p.m.; Fridays, Feb. 15, 22 – 8 p.m.;
Saturdays, Feb. 16, 23 – 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
$10 for all students and $15 for adults. Call (310)
458-5939 or visit
www.smclo.org for more information.
WHALE OF A WEEKEND returns to the Santa
Monica Pier Aquarium on Feb. 2 and 3 with activities to
celebrate the Pacific gray whale’s annual migration, 12:30 –
5 p.m. Admission is free for children 12 and under and $2
per person for all others ($5 donation suggested). Please
visit
www.healthebay.org/smpa for all the fun details!
Our most popular excursion—to the Rose Parade and Rose
Bowl—kicks off the new year on Tuesday, January 1, 2008. The
theme of the 199th Rose Parade is “Passport to the World’s
Celebrations.” Afterward, the 94th Rose Bowl hosts “the
Granddaddy of All Bowl Games.” Join us for an easy ride to
the parade and/or the game, and watch the parade from
grandstand seats if you’d like. Tickets on sale now—get
yours today!
Call (310) 451-5444 for tickets
and information or visit
www.bigbluebus.com
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