Event Previews Updated: 7/28/2005
In depth coverage of upcoming events, films, and exhibitions
Theatre
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Bob Baker Marionettes
The art of Puppetry and Marionettes
does not get any better then this. Bob
Baker's work has delighted millions of
people for over 5 decades. Whether in
his extensive work in feature films like
Close Encounters. Escape to Witch
Mountain, Bedknobs and Broomsticks
or his countless live performances that
have toured around the world, this
Academy Award winning "Stradivarius
of the Strings" is a treasure not to be
missed.
Sponsored by: Levitt Pavilion Event
location: Levitt Pavilion for the
Performing Arts. 85 E. Holly Street,
Pasadena.
Time: 7:00 Cost: Free.
For information, call:
(626) 683-3230.
Website:
Tours
Saturday, July 30, 2005
Los Angeles River Tour
The Los Angeles River has an
intriguing history and a future that is
the subject of vigorous debate, yet
many of us barely know it’s there.
Jennifer Price, author of the L.A.
Weekly’s “Paradise Reclaimed: A
Field Guide to the L.A. River ,” will
lead a river tour from the San Fernando
Valley to downtown L.A.
Transportation and lunch will be
provided.
Sponsored by: The Huntington Event
location: 1151 Oxford Road, San
Marino
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Cost:
Members: $75. Non-members: $85
For information, call:
(626) 405-2146
Website: www.huntington.org
Tours
Tuesday, August 9, 2005
Old Pasadena Walking
Tour
Tours begin at 9:00 am and include a
slide presentation and a 90-minute
guided walk. Old Pasadena with its
fascinating array of historic buildings,
is a National Register Historic District
and is one of the best examples of
downtown revitalization.
Sponsored by: Pasadena Heritage
Event location: Call for location
Time: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $10.00
reservations required
For information, call:
(626) 441-6333
Website: www.pasadenaheritage.org
Tours
Tuesday, August 9, 2005
Old Pasadena Walking
Tour
Sponsored by: Pasadena Heritage
Event location: See Website
Time: 9:00 a.m. Cost: $10.00
reservations required
For information, call:
(626) 441-6333
Website: www.pasadenaheritage.org
Tours
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Lotusland Tour
August is one of the best times to visit
this most unusual living museum of
gardens. The lotuses and water lilies
are blooming and the water gardens are
at their sparkling best. Polish opera
singer Madame Ganna Walska
purchased the 37-acre estate in 1941
and turned it into a delightful labyrinth
of landscape adventures. Even after her
death in 1984, her botanical collections
of aloes, bromeliads, cacti, succulents,
cycads, ferns and palms have improved
and increased. The visit to Lotusland
involves a two-hour, docent-led
walking tour. Please wear appropriate
clothing, walking shoes and a hat. The
group will leave Descanso promptly at
8 a.m. and plan to be back by 3 p.m.
Fee includes round-trip bus fare,
admission to Lotusland and lunch.
Sponsored by: Descanso Gardens
Event location: Visitors Center: 1418
Descanso Drive, La Cañada
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cost:
Adult Non-Member: $90.00 Adult
Member: $80.00 Registration required
by: Saturday Jun 25. 818-949-7980.
For information, call:
818-949-7980
Website: www.descansogardens.org
Tours
Saturday, August 20, 2005
L.A. Flower District
Walking Tour
Wake up to the colors, fragrance and
hustle-bustle of the Los Angeles
Flower District (LAFD). Professional
floral designer Ray Tucker will lead
this tour of the area's premier resource
for growers, importers, suppliers,
wholesalers, distributors, floral
designers and retail florists.
Participants will learn about various
vendors, how to select the freshest
product, how to condition cut flowers
and where to go for supplies. They also
will be able to buy flowers at
wholesale prices. Participants must
register by August 10 for the tour to
receive confirmation and a map to the
meeting place. (Group will meet in Los
Angeles, not at Descanso Gardens.)
This is a walking tour so please wear
comfortable shoes. Registration
required by: August 10
Sponsored by: Descanso Gardens
Event location: To be annouced
when registered
Time: 7:00 a.m. Cost: Adult Non-
Member: $18.00 Adult Member:
$15.00
For information, call:
818-949-7980
Website: www.descansogardens.org
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