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Fall 2011

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Places Continued from page 55 Boy & Girls Club of Hollywood 850 N. Cahuenga Blvd., (323) 467-2007. Fun with a purpose is their most important rule. Field trips, sports, music, & arts activities daily. Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-7pm. www.bgchollywood.com Cahuenga Branch Library 4591 Santa Monica Blvd, (323) 664-6418. Sto- rytime Tues 4pm-5pm. Hours: Mon/Wed/Sat 10am-5:30pm, Tues/Thu 12:30pm-8pm, Fri 1:30pm-5:30pm. Chevalier's Books 126 N. Larchmont Blvd., (323) 465-1334. Story- telling every Sat & Sun 10:30-11am. Hours: 9am-6pm, Fri to 7pm. The animal-friendly petting zoo is always a favorite feature of the Fall Festival at the Farmer's Market. Image courtesy of the Farmer's Market Yamashiro Restaurant 1999 N. Sycamore Ave., (323) 466-5125. Built in 1911 as a private residence, this beautiful replica of a Japanese Palace has one of the most spectacular views in the city and a perfect place to watch a Hollywood sunset. Gardens include 600-year-old pagoda and authentic teahouse open to visitors during the day. Scenes from Mar- lon Brando's "Sayonara" were filmed here. family fun Art Works 660 N. Larchmont Blvd., (323) 463-2562. Art Works Studio & Classroom offers fine art classes for all ages. www.artworksstudio.org Autry National Center/ Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, (323) 667-2000. Visit L.A. Times Children's Discovery Gallery to ex- plore, learn and have fun. Workshops: Gold Rush Sat & Sun 11am & 3pm; Western Fun at the Autry! 3rd Sun of each month; Western Music Associa- tion Jam 3rd Sun of each month 12pm-3pm. All free with admission. (See DANCE, FILM, MUSIC, PLACES, SPECIAL EVENTS, & VISUAL ARTS) Bob Baker Marionette Theatre 1345 W. First St., (213) 250-9995. Marionette extravaganza featuring a snow queen, clowns, and a teddy bear picnic. Sat & Sun 2:30pm, Tues-Fri 10:30am. www.bobbakermarionettes.com Barnsdall Art Park (Junior Arts Center and Barnsdall Arts Center) 4800 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 644-6275. Operated by L.A. Cultural Affairs. Fall class registration thru Oct 1. Classes run from Sept 16 to Dec 17. Full schedule & registration info online at www.junior- center.org (children) & www.barnsdallarts.org (adult). Barnsdall Art Sundays 4800 Hollywood Blvd. Free Family Art Workshops held at Junior Art Center most Sundays 2pm-4pm at the Barnsdall Art Park. www.barnsdallarts.org 56 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / FALL 2011 ComedySportz Kidz National Comedy Theatre, 733 N. Seward Ave., (323) 871-1183. 1st Sat of the month at 3pm. www.comedysportzla.com Will & Ariel Durant Public Library 7140 W. Sunset Blvd.,(323) 876-2741. Toddler Storytime Wed at 10am. Magic Show Oct 22 at 2pm. Hours: Tues/Thur 12:30-8pm, Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat 10am-5:30pm. Frances Howard Goldwyn Public Library 1623 N. Ivar Ave., (323) 856-8260. Storytime Fri 4pm. Check online at www.lapl.org as events are subject to change. Hours: Mon/Wed/Sat 10am- 5:30pm, Tue/Thu 12:30-8pm, Fri 1:30-5:30pm. Griffith Park Besides being a great place to have a picnic, the park features activities for children including pony rides, old fashioned carousel, a Nature Museum, historic Fern- dell Walk, hiking trails, rides on railway cars, the L.A. Zoo, the Autry National Center, & Travel Town with old trains, antique fire engines, and cable & trolley cars that kids can climb. (See PLACES) Griffith Observatory 2800 E. Observatory Rd., (213) 473-0800. See its new exhibitions, peek through its telescope, & tour the universe. Daily planetarium shows. Hours: Wed-Fri 12-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm. www.griffithobservatory.org Hollywood Bowl Museum 2301 N. Highland Ave., (323) 850-2058. Lo- cated on the grounds of the Hollywood Bowl, features photos, film footage, programs & arti- facts about the history of the Bowl. Current ex- hibition Musica y Sabor: Latino Artists at the Holly- wood Bowl. Free entrance. Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day. (See PLACES) Hollywood Dance Center 1122 Cole Ave, (323) 467- 0825. Dance classes includ- ing ballet, jazz, belly dancing, Pilates & more for all ages.www.hollywood- dancecenter.com (See DANCE) The Nine O'Clock Players present Jack and the Giant, weekends Nov 6-Dec 11. Image courtesy of the Nine O'Clock Players El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 467-7674. Classic movie palace built in 1925 is a visual treat. Lion King 3D thru Oct 6. Nightmare Before Christmas 4D Oct 21-Nov 3. Muppets 3D Nov 23-Jan 5. elcapitan.go.com (See FILM & PLACES) Original Farmer's Market At Third & Fairfax, (323) 933-9211. Annual Fall Festival Oct 15 & 16. www.farmersmarketla.com (See PLACES and SPECIAL EVENTS) John C. Fremont Library 6121 Melrose Ave., (323) 962-3521. Baby story- time Weds 10:30 am, Toddler Storytime Weds 11:30am. Grandparents and Books volunteers Tues 2:30-4:30pm, Wed 2-4pm, & Sat 11am- 1pm. Hours: Mon/Wed/Sat 10am-5:30pm, Tues/Thu 12:30-8pm, Fri 1:30-5:30pm. Hollywood Farmers Market Ivar & Selma Ave., between Hollywood & Sunset, (323) 463-3171. Every Sunday from 8am-1pm. Farmers, ar- tisans, food vendors, & entertainment. (See PLACES) Hollywood Recreation Center 1122 Cole Ave., (323) 467-6847. Sports, arts, ballet, piano, fitness programs & more for chil- dren & teens. Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-10pm, Sat 9am-5pm. Hollywood Schoolhouse 1233 N. McCadden Pl., (323) 465-1320. Dance, drama, art classes, aquatics, computer, gymnastics & karate for pre-K to middle school. www.hollywoodschoolhouse.org Junior Arts Center (See Barnsdall Art Park) Los Angeles City College (Community Services) 855 N. Vermont Ave., (323) 953-4000. Chil- dren's Fall classes in drawing and dance Sept 24 thru end of year. www.communityservices.lacitycollege.org of interest

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