Spring break came up suddenly and we didn’t have reservations for Hawaii or any type of exotic location, so we had to think on our feet. Where could we getaway without a plane ticket? San Diego felt like the answer: …
3 Days in San Diego
An Interview with the Screenwriters of Hit Animated Film Home
Beautifully animated, with wonderful voice performances by Jim Parsons and Rhianna, the movie is a classic buddy movie with two characters from (literally) different worlds who have to work together to survive.
Kidspace Greenhouse is Open Through the Summer!
Nature once again takes center stage at Kidspace Museum in Pasadena. A few weeks ago, Kidspace opened its latest exhibit called the Greenhouse. In keeping with the overall feel of museum, the Greenhouse is learning-oriented, tactile, interactive, and fun.…
Nature Lab at the Museum of Natural History
In times of yore, after racing through exhibits at the Natural History Museum at my son’s breakneck pace, we’d pass the rest of the day in the Discovery Center. That was his free playtime and my rest period. Our last …
2 Great Shows for Kids this March
Get to know The Broad Stage
The Broad is a beautiful space in Santa Monica that has diverse programming for all ages and two great shows for young audiences this month. We love performances that get kids out of their …
Watch a T-Rex Grow Up at The Natural History Museum
One my son’s early childhood developmental phases was, what I like to refer to as, “the Dinosaur Phase”. It was phase one, closely followed by the “superhero phase” and then the “Lego period”. Tragically my son’s Dinosaur phase coincided with …
Bari Kumar: Remembering the Future
Local artist works with local kids to create work inspired by LACMA’s collection.
LACMA has a neat program that pairs contemporary artists with local school children, and Bari Kumar: Remembering the Future represents the seventh iteration of this unique collaboration. …
Paddington Bear — Safe Haven for Filmgoers
If it’s been a long time since you read the Paddington books by Michael Bond, the story line of the new film, Paddington, may not feel familiar at first, but as it turns out, the film captures the essence …
1.31.15
Martin Luther King Weekend: How to Honor and Celebrate
LA has plenty of ways to honor Dr. King this weekend. Here are our picks:
WATCH SELMA: It was Oprah’s efforts that got this film made, and she plays a quiet, powerful role of a simple woman who fights for …
1.13.15
