Pompeii: The Exhibition at California Science Center

What do the Pompeii show and the Getty Villa have in common? Mt. Vesuvius, of course!
The story of Pompeii sets our collective imagination alight on two levels: we envision living at the height of Rome’s flourishing culture and, simultaneously,
5.20.14

The Snowy Day and the Art of Ezra Keats

A terrific, new show about the author/illustrator of the first children's book with an African American hero, Ezra Keats, just opened at the Skirball Cultural Center.
4.4.14

Local Outdoor Destinations for Spring Adventures

Sometimes a long drive isn’t in the cards…Sometimes the closer the better.  Los Angeles is brimming with hidden gems that are close enough to avoid the whining and far enough to escape the every day blahs.  Two of these are …

3.19.14

Wildlife Adventures are Just a Drive Away

In a big city like LA there is very little in the way of wildlife — let’s face, it: sometimes the Farmers’ Market petting zoos and mall pet stores aren’t quite enough to satisfy the nature itch.  A short drive

3.18.14

Paul Taylor Dance Company and The Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival

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The Paul Taylor Dance Company comes to The Music Center for three shows April 11-14, but the company will also perform at The Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival. After the performance, the students will join with their peers from all over …

3.13.14

Kaz Oshiro: Chasing Ghosts

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Learn how a unique collaboration results in Kaz Oshiro: Chasing Ghosts and how your family can make a date to create art at Charles White Elementary School this March and April as part of LACMA’s Off-Site Family Day programming.

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3.7.14

Gas Giant at MOCA Pacific Design Center

A new show at MOCA’s Pacific Design Center space is perfect for taking the kids. Gas Giant, which opened over the past weekend and will be on view until June 8, 2014, fills the two-story gallery space with hand-made

3.3.14

The Oscars! And FIDM’s Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibit

The Academy Awards are Sunday, March 2 at the Kodak Theater and televised coverage starts at 4:00 PM on ABC.

Printing out an Oscar Ballot and voting at home is a fun way to celebrate the long-awaited event. Whether your …

2.21.14

5 Family Art Days Around Town (& Why They’re Great)

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Many museums around town offer rich arts programming for families during specially curated arts days — several occuring on a monthly basis. Dropping in for these clinics is an excellent, creative weekend diversion. Kids relax and play with arts and …

2.20.14