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Places Continued from page 57 Hollywood Schoolhouse 1233 N. McCadden Pl., (323) 465-1320. Dance, drama, art classes, aquatics, woodwork- ing, gymnastics, karate and more. 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 ex. 2651. Children's winter art classes begin late February. Call for registration information, or visit www.communityservices.lacitycollege.org Walt Disney Pictures new Muppets movie is at the El Capitan Theatre thru Jan 8 features a live singa- long with Kermit and Miss Piggy before each show! Frances Howard Goldwyn Public Library 1623 N. Ivar Ave., (323) 856-8260. Storytime Fri 4pm. Stories and Songs/Cuentos y Canciones 3rd Friday of the month at 4:30pm. 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. Located on the grounds of the Hollywood Bowl. Features photos, film footage, programs & artifacts about the history of the Bowl. Current exhibition: Musica y Sabor: Latino Artists at the Hollywood Bowl. Free entrance. Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm. Hollywood Dance Center 817 N. Highland Ave., (323) 467-0825. Dance classes including ballet, jazz, belly dancing, ball- room & more. For all ages. www.hollywood- dancecenter.com (See DANCE) Hollywood Farmers Market Ivar & Selma Ave., between Hollywood & Sunset, (323) 463-3171. Every Sunday from 8am-1pm. Farmers, artisans, 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 9am-10pm, Sat 9am-5pm. 58 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / WINTER 2011 Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens 5333 Zoo Dr., (323) 644-4200. World-class zoo located in Griffith Park features Sea Life Cliffs, Chimpanzees of Mahale Mountains, Red Ape Rain- forest, and Elephants of Asia exhibits that replicate native environments. World of Birds show Mon & Wed thru Fri at 11:30am & 2:30pm; weekends & holidays at 11:30am, 2pm & 3pm. Winter Zoo Camp Dec 24-Dec 30, ages 4-9. Admission $14 adults $9 children ages 2-12. Hours 10am-5pm daily. (See PLACES & SPECIAL EVENTS) Nine O'Clock Players (Assistance League Playhouse) 1367 N. St. Andrews Pl., (323) 469-1970. Volun- teer organization formed in 1929 presents de- lightful musical plays for children in a comfortable 330 seat theatre. Oz! playing weekends Feb 26- Mar 24. Call or visit www.nineoclockplayers.com for exact dates & times. Plummer Park 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 845-0172. Park open 9am-9:45pm daily. Monday Farmers Market 9am-2pm. Daily programs & activities for youth & teens. For schedule please visit www.weho.org (See PLACES) Second City Studio Theatre 6560 Hollywood Blvd., Second Floor (323) 464- 8542. Improv & sketch comedy teen/youth pro- gram open to students 8-18. Really Awesome Improv Show Sat 3pm. www.secondcity.com/hol- lywood (See COMEDY) Silverlake Children's Theatre Group 1110 Bates St. at Effie, (323) 634-2595. Weekly classes for young performers ages 7-18 in direct- ing, mime, improv, stage combat, magic, playwrit- ing, & acting. silverlakechildrenstheatre- group.org The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute 7936 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 650-7777. Acting classes for ages 7- 18. www.strasberg.com (See THEATRE) Storybook Theatre at Theatre West 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, (818) 761-2203. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, thru March 8. Saturdays at 1pm except New Year's Eve. (See PLACES) Celebrate the Holidays at the Farmer's Market Dec 17-24! Los Feliz Public Library 1874 Hillhurst Ave., (323) 913-4710. Baby/tod- dler Storytime 2nd & 4th Weds 10:30am. Branch also offers a variety of family art classes & activity clubs. Call for more info or visit www.lapl.org. Hours: Mon/Wed/Sat 10am-5:30pm, Tue/Thu 12:30-8pm, Fri 1:30-5:30pm. Lost Studio 130 S. La Brea Ave., (323) 933-6944. Les En- fants Magiques! an on-going children's acting workshop (ages 7-17) culminating in a perform- ance. loststudioca.tripod.com (See THEATRE) Universal City Walk 100 Universal City Plaza, (818) 622-1111. Now open every day of the year. www.citywalkhollywood.com (See PLACES) Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza, 1(800) UNIVERSAL. Hollywood's #1 family attraction. (See PLACES) West Hollywood Library 625 N. San Vicente Blvd., (310) 652-5340. Brand new library is an architectural and visual delight. Grand Opening ceremony Oct 3. Call for Storytime info. Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-7pm; Fri/Sat 10am-6pm. West Hollywood Park 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., (323) 848-6534. Ac- tivities for children and parents. For full schedule visit www.weho.org of interest

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