Annenberg Space for Photography
no strangers exhibition
Free admission with validated parking, the Photography Space’s current exhibit, no strangers,
takes all ages on a trip to remote locations around the world to meet
people whose rare cultures make them vastly different yet ultimately the
same. A short documentary film is one of the Space’s main attractions.
The Photography Space is a smart and meaningful experience for families,
friends or a great date. Located in Century City, the Photography Space
is walking distance to the Westfield Mall, restaurants, and the Hyatt
Regency Century Plaza hotel’s holiday skating rink.
Aquarium of the Pacific
Holiday Treats for the Animals
December 1-2
9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
General
Admission: $25.95 adult (12+), $22.95 senior (62+), $14.95 child
(3-11), and free for children under age 3 and Aquarium members.
In
celebration of the holiday season, Santa diver will be delivering an
ocean of gifts to the Aquarium of the Pacific’s penguins, sea otters,
seals, sea lions, fish, and other animals. Guests can see Santa dive
with sharks and watch the Aquarium’s animals receive their special
treats and enrichment gifts during the Holiday Treats for the Animals
weekend. Families can enjoy holiday music, crafts, special
presentations, unique photo opportunities, shopping, and more. The sea
otter exhibit will be decked out for the “sea”son with frozen “fishmas”
treats and a real snowman, and guests can watch the sea otters savor
candy cane-shaped treats and gourmet lobster. Throughout the day
Aquarium staff will give special gift delicacies to other marine animals
as well.
California African American Museum
Target Sundays@CAAM
Celebrating Family, Community, and Culture
December 2
Galleries open at 11a.m.
Live Program begins at 1p.m.
Kick
off the joyous Holiday Season “CAAM Style” with a variety of
celebrations highlighting the traditions of Kwanzaa, Christmas and
Hanukkah. Come for a full afternoon of family-friendly entertainment,
buy gifts offered by on-site arts and crafts vendors, and experience
performances hosted by actor Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter. Come play,
experience, and create art in a workshop.
Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
Holiday Story Time: “A Visit From St. Nicholas”
December 15
10 a.m.–noon
Members: $12. Non-Members: $15
Ages 3–12 (siblings age two and under are free)
Registration: 626-405-2128.
Get
into the spirit of the season! Join us for a special reading of every
child’s favorite holiday poem, Clement Clarke Moore’s “A Visit From St.
Nicholas” (“‘Twas the night before Christmas”). One of the rarities in
The Huntington’s holdings is a manuscript of the poem in Moore’s own hand. After the reading, kids can enjoy some festive crafts presented by Little Junebugs. Fee includes one accompanying adult.
Holiday Music in the Gallery
December 5
2–3 p.m.
General admission
Dressed in elaborate period costumes, the a cappella group Vox Feminae will perform medieval and Renaissance works in an informal concert in the grand hallway of the Huntington Art Gallery. The program will include Gregorian chants, rarely heard medieval carols, Renaissance motets, and traditional carols from these periods.
J. Paul Getty Museum
Getty Drawing Hour
November 18, December 2 and 16 3:30p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Museum Galleries, Getty Center Enjoy the tradition of sketching from original works of art every first and third Sunday of the month during the Getty Drawing Hour. Artist Peter Zokosky provides general guidance; just bring your own drawing pads and pencils. All experience levels welcome; this program is free. Sign-up begins at 2:30 p.m. at the Information Desk. |
Family Art Stops
Saturdays through April 27, 2013
2:30p.m., 3p.m.
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Get up close and personal with a single work of art at this half-hour, hands-on gallery experience geared for families with children ages 5 and up. Sign-up begins 30 minutes before the program at the Museum Information Desk.
Saturdays through April 27, 2013
2:30p.m., 3p.m.
Museum Galleries, Getty Center
Get up close and personal with a single work of art at this half-hour, hands-on gallery experience geared for families with children ages 5 and up. Sign-up begins 30 minutes before the program at the Museum Information Desk.
Even more activities after the bump
Kidspace Children’s Museum
Snow Days
December 26-December 30
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on December 26 - 28, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on December 29 & 30
It
will be snowing in Pasadena at Kidspace Children’s Museum during the
annual Snow Days event from December 26 to 30! Five days of snow! Play
in real snow, make snow angels and snowmen, learn how snow is formed in
nature, and enjoy traditional winter crafts. Truckloads of real snow
will be delivered, so break out your mittens, boots, and hat for a day
of winter wonderland fun. Kidspace Snow Days are sponsored in part by
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and Pasadena
Water & Power.
Noon Year's Eve
December 31
9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Ring
in the “Noon” year at Kidspace with live music, streamers, sparkling
cider, and a balloon drop as we celebrate the end of 2012 and beginning
of 2013. Arrive early to make party hats and noise makers, dance to
music, and countdown to the “noon” year at 12:00 noon. A special musical
performance will begin at 11:30 a.m. A Kidspace tradition and a fun way
to celebrate with young children! The balloon drop will occur at 12:00
noon.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Tuesday Matinees: Holiday
December 11
1:00p.m.
$4 general admission; $2 seniors (62+)
Starring Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant, this film features the story of an unhappy heiress who falls in love with her stodgy sister’s freethinking fiancé.
Metropolis II – Extended Hours
Extended over holiday weekend: December 27-30
Chris Burden's Metropolis II is
an intense kinetic sculpture, modeled after a fast paced, frenetic
modern city. Steel beams form an eclectic grid interwoven with an
elaborate system of 18 roadways, including one 6 lane freeway, and HO
scale train tracks. Miniature cars speed through the city at 240 scale
miles per hour; every hour, the equivalent of approximately 100,000 cars
circulate through the dense network of buildings. According to Burden,
"The noise, the continuous flow of the trains, and the speeding toy
cars, produces in the viewer the stress of living in a dynamic, active
and bustling 21st Century city."
Museum of Contemporary Art
Sunday Studio
December 2 and January 6
1- 3:30p.m.
MOCA Grand Avenue
FREE; no reservations required
Info [email protected] or 213/621-1745
Spend
time with your friends and family this holiday season at MOCA on the
first Sundays of December and January for a social, open studio
workshop. Explore Destroy the Picture: Painting the Void 1949–1962
and the permanent collection through conversation and careful looking,
then experiment with your own ideas. We've got art materials appropriate
for a range of ages and ability levels, including adults. Snacks and
beverages are available for purchase from Lemonade Café at MOCA, and are
welcome in the art-making area.
Natural History Museum
Holiday Card and Ornament Making
December 22
12-2 p.m.
Create
your own holiday cards and personalized ornaments using a variety of
shiny and bright materials. Radio Disney will also be on hand for
holiday fun, dancing and prizes. Free with paid admission or NHM
membership.
Also
enjoy free scavenger hunts throughout December. Complete the hunt in
the galleries, then take it to the museum store for a prize.
Norton Simon Museum
Stories in the Afternoon: Vincent van Gogh
December 23
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
In conjunction with the special loan of Vincent van Gogh’s Self-Portrait
from 1889, on loan from the National Gallery of Art, Washington, the
Norton Simon Museum presents this free, in-gallery program for children
ages 4-8. Participants learn about Van Gogh’s
life and technique, and then create a Van Gogh-inspired masterpiece,
using twisting and spiraling lines for a fresh take on drawing.
Pacific Asia Museum
Silk Road Story Time
December 1, 2012 10:30 a.m.
Tales of Indonesia – Join very special guest storyteller Ms. Lolo Santosa of Little Onion for stories in celebration of the exhibition Marking Transitions: Ceremonial Art in Indonesia followed by a fun craft and snacks for all ages. Sponsored by the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia. Free and open to the public.
January 5, 2013 10:30 a.m.
Happy New Year! Celebrate the New Year with Sunny Stevenson as she shares favorite New Year’s tales from across Asia. Plus, make a fun craft and enjoy some Asian snacks. Free and open to the public.
Reagan Library and Museum
An American Christmas
November 17, 2012 – January 6, 2013
10am-5pm daily (closed only Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day)
Regular Museum Admission rates apply
The
holidays come alive at the Reagan Library! Enjoy a tour through our
winter wonderland featuring 25 trees decorated to celebrate the defining
moments of America’s road to greatness, from the Revolutionary Era to
today. Each tree reflects the life and times of American society and
culture during each decade between 1700 and 2010 and beyond, thus
tracing the evolution of America. Through the use of lights, ornaments
and decorations, each tree becomes its own piece of magnificent art.
Also on display will be a collection of beautiful hand-crafted menorahs
that were given to President Reagan while in the White House.
Holiday on the Hill
December 9, 2012
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $34.95 (children) - $59.95 (adult)
www.reaganlibrary.com/events for more information
Celebrate
this magical season with your family and friends at the Reagan
Library’s 5th Annual “Holiday on the Hill” event. This spectacular
evening of wonderful holiday performers, magnificent music, and
delectable gourmet food is a much anticipated gathering every year!
Enjoy special performances by Oak Park High School, Conejo Valley Youth
Orchestra, and other local groups and entertainment.
Ticket
price includes tours of the Reagan Museum, Air Force One Pavilion, “An
American Christmas” tree exhibit and “Treasures of the Walt Disney
Archives” presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club.
Reservations are required and seating is limited. 805-577-4057.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
All Wrapped Up: The Art of Giving
December 15
December 15
9a.m. – 3p.m.
Ages 5-12
$65 SBMA Members/$75 Non-Members
For more information or enrollment, visit www.sbma.net/kidsfamilies
This one-day workshop offers a unique art experience for children to gain inspiration from three original works of art in the Museum's collection and create handmade cards, prints, ornaments, and more. Students will draw, paint, print, collage, and sculpt artful gifts to share with friends and family. Workshop size is limited to 30 children grouped by age. At SBMA's Ridley-Tree Education Center at McCormick House, 1600 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara.
Skirball Cultural Center
Americana Hanukkah
A Celebration of Freedom
December 2
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
$10 General; $7 Seniors and Full-Time Students; FREE to Skirball Members and children under 12
All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Advance tickets: www.skirball.org or (877) SCC-4TIX
Celebrate
freedom, justice, and democracy at the Skirball’s annual Hanukkah
family festival. Families of all backgrounds welcome! This year, the festivities take inspiration from the exhibition Creating the United States and feature live performances by acclaimed puppeteer and storytelling troupe Story Pirates, catchy pop/rock band The Macaroons, and jazz ensemble The Marcus Shelby Quintet;
art workshops in which kids and grown-ups alike can make their very own
dreidels, Hanukkah lamps, and freedom pins; plus lots of great holiday
bites, like potato chive latkes and apple pie-filled sufganiyot (jelly
donuts).
Family Art Studio
Daily December 18–30 except December 25
Drop in anytime during regular Museum hours (last entry at 4:30 p.m.)
All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult
Included with Museum admission
No reservations
Be
sure to stop by the Skirball’s art studio in November and December for
an exciting array of creative projects! Facilitated by trained artists,
the projects will incorporate a variety of recycled and repurposed
materials— from cloth and canisters to widgets and wire—and focus on
exploring, reimagining, celebrating, and enhancing the world around us.
Various Institutions
M.A.D. – Museum Appreciation Days
November 23-25, 2012
More information at www.museumsla.org
In
a joint effort to present the arts and culture to the diverse
communities of Southern California, 22 museums are offering reciprocal
free admission and 20% museum store discounts.
