Guatemalan life is a hard reality. The black and white portraits expose stern, cold and silent characteristics of the artist’s people.
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IMAX – The Living Sea
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Santa Clarita, just north of Los Angeles is the site of silent film star William S Hart’s (Bill Hart) ranch home now turned museum, showcasing some of the oldest and rarest collections of western art and american indian art. There are many types of animal residents from bison to horses providing entertainment for the whole family. Great place to learn about silent movie history.
Interested in Los Angeles’ founding fathers? The San Gabriel Mission, founded in 1771, is where most of Los Angeles begun as wellas home for many exciting historic sights.
See a fake chicken lay a fake egg, or check out a robot piggy bank both without batteries. Wind up your fun at The Wound & Wound Toy Store.
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An open air market place, authentic Mexican restaurants and fine Latin entertainment will make you feel like you stepped into a real Mexican village.
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Paying tribute to the jazz legend, Duke Ellington, Graham raises a triumphant statue in his honor.
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Want to know how science affects your life? Travel miles into outer space or study some of the smallest parts of the human body.
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Interested in the wild west? The Autry Museum shows the real story of the West along with fictional tales using movies and media.
Tacky and primitive to one, brilliant and unexpected to another. Pervian native, Jon Planas shows his bright and abstract art from clothes on celebrities to Hollywood billboards.
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The LA public library is the biggest collection in the county. It is a place to study or just browse, but don’t get too sidetracked, you have over 2 million books to chose from!
Descanso translates to “rest” or “relax,” which is perfect for the one of the most unique gardens in Los Angeles.
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T.S. Elliot’s words are revived in the Tony award winning musical, Cats. A musical myriad of visual revelations and expression.
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Hollywood Bowl
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Learning was never so much fun when a museum is turned in a regular playhouse! The La Habra museum is a world with children in mind.
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In the heart of Los Angeles is a special museum where they exhibit spiritual found and folk art by African Americans of southern United States.
Travel Town Museum is located in Los Angeles at Griffith Park. With a mission to educate the public about railroad history as it pertains to the Western United States, Travel Town is a collection of historical trains, firefighting equipment and antique automobiles. The miniature train ride is perfect outdoor activity for kids and family.
Working in the Warhol tradition, Max uses portraits of celebrities, in this gallery Crosby, with radiant colors and neon moods.
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Still life, painting on canvases aren’t as moving as the sculpture. Full figure bronze or clay sculptures captures moving space where the viewer can reach and touch them.
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Be transported to another culture with just a 5 minute walk from downtown LA – Chinatown!
Want to get your kid off the streets? Many kids raised in poverty, near drugs and gangs don’t have such wonderful opportunities such as City of Angels Ballet.
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Discovery centers, dinosaur exhibits, showcasing arts and crafts from Native Americans, and a vast collection of fine art is just the beginning of the what this museum has to offer.
Specializing in Quidam or French for stranger, Cirque du Soleil wants to emphasize that although we have loved ones and friends in our lives, we have plenty more strangers.
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On shores of the pacific you can see the endless horizon, but behind you theres Wayfarers Chapel, blending in with its natural surroundings.
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Like art? What about art in 3D? Lia Lou expands her work with colored beads so here new piece “backyard” can jump out at viewers.
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One of the city’s unique cultural resources California African American Museum (CAAM) has around 30,000 artifacts on display as well as an extensive research library.
Be engaged in America’s attic of various items from the past. 2:00
In these tough times the arts isn’t supported fully, however the LA Music and Art School’s mission is stay afloat and give students the best instruction in art, dance and music.
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Experience love and betrayal in Umberto Giordano’s most notable operas, Fedora.
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Take a dark wet ride in the Black Whole or plummet down the intimidating Drop Out all at Raging Waters in San Dimas!
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Home of the La Brea Tar pits and many paleontologist, the George C. Page Museum has hands on exhibits on how life was like for animals in the prehistoric age.
Like Jim Henson (Kermit the Frog), Chapman’s fascination with muppets pushed him to produce a new breed of muppets show – The Beat City Puppet show in Long Beach.
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Concert goers of Orange County and South Los Angeles can now experience music to the next level!
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Come out to Santa Monica and experience a music shop by day converted to concert hall by night.
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Experience guided tours of artifacts over one thousand years old. Also, user friendly computers help your journey through the center to be a time to remember.
A metal welder by trade found his artistic talents over night.
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Enjoy figure skating? You have the chance to see all of the sports’ greatest athletes in one show.
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Home of the famous Culver Studios, Culver City has its hand in music as well. The Jazz Bakery offers the latest jazz and blues musicians coming up in the Los Angeles area.
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Want to feel a sea cucumber or sea urchin? Reach in and touch some of the weird creatures of the ocean at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium!
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Imagine yourself scanning the skies in a real military aircraft in search of an enemy airplane, right before your eyes an aerial dog fight emerges. 0:53
Hollywood Theatre Row is a strip of thirteen independent small theatres all spanning two blocks on the Santa Monica Blvd.
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The Museum on Latin American Art showcases Diversions and Remembrances by Rodolfo Morales.
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Hands on activities, jungle gyms, muppets show are the just the few activities at the Kids Space Museum.
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Home of many famous films, The Arboretum allows you to enjoy what is has offer such as waterfalls, lakes and the historic Queen Ann cottage.
Ever been to Little Tokyo? Well, if you catch yourself near 2nd street you won’t want to miss the Japanese American National Museum.
The LA based story telling troupe caters to kids all over the city telling stories letting the kids act out and participate in telling the story.
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Interested how the Hollywood Bowl got started? Check out never seen before footage, photographs and antiques of the venue coming up in the early 20th century.
Known for his his passion and musical flair, Dexter Grey allows his talents to inspire and benefit humanity.
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Want to see hippos interact or a giraffe eat? The animal kingdom is waiting all at the Los Angeles Zoo.
From the famous Apollo Moon landing to Gilligan’s Island you can experience 75 years of TV and radio broadcasting in the making.
Vandalism, sunlight, and pigeons, outdoor art is a victim of many things, but now the public arts division are fighting to preserve these still masterpieces.
Ever wonder about soaring through the sky in a helicopter? Check out the gold coast line of southern California with Heli USA!
Check out historical aircraft from fighter planes of WW II to the famous “New Orleans,” the first plane to fly around the world! The Museum of Flying is Santa Monica’s home for aviation history.
Museums usually focus on several ages of the past. Dinamation focuses on the Jurassic age putting real life dinosaurs in the action!
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With a mission to promote tolerance and enlighten understanding the MOT focuses on racism and how it effected the 20th century.
Widely considered one of the most influential works of American musical theatre, Show Boat is the first “musical play” deviating from traditional operettas.
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An artist of hope, a modern day Micheangelo, Lavaggi finds a glimpse of glory. His murals can be peaceful and tranquil to complex and impressionistic.
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Touring for his upcoming album that features some of his favorite Spanish – American songs.
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Being influential and radical for its time, Marriage of Figaro is the most highly recognized comic opera Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote.
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From Brazil to Phillipines or Japanese jazz to African drumming, experience local and international artists under the stars all for free.
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Tragedy, romance, lust. All reflected in Richard Wagner’s operatic masterpiece – Tristan and Isolde.
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Musician turned artist, DeMoraes uses architectural, mathematical and cultural inspirations to create a his modern masterpieces.
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An abandoned industrial plant turned art gallery entertainment hub.
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Here performing Sibelius’ Second Symphony you can see their passion and energy as if they are guiding the listener through a vigorous storm.
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Dine, lodge, take a paranormal tour or just find an interesting piece of history all in Long Beach, home of the marvelous Queen Mary.
From Alaska to South America the Southwestern Museum is home of important artifacts of Native American and Latin heritage.
The Getty Villa Museum in Malibu is home for amazing collections of Greek and Roman art, antiquities, middle aged manuscripts and sculptures. With breathtaking beach views and inspiring architecture, enjoy lunch or “Tea by the Sea,” at the on-site restaurant.
Vast meadows, arts and crafts, helicopter rides and music concerts all at the California Poppy festival!
Experience puppet masters in their prime at Bob Baker’s Marionette. Spanning over 30 years Baker has crated hundreds of puppets in many different settings.
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Are you a lover of early or classical music? Bach, Haydn, Vivaldi. These masters compositions were meant to be performed in a church setting.
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Ancient art, cool culture, and nature are just a few of the many attractions at the Huntington Library.
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The 76th season of the Hollywood Bowl was a memorable and honorable experience for all.
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Now there is a theme park for the young ones – Adventure city. Offering a petting zoo and numerous rides this educational and innovative park is great fun for the whole family. 0:47
Experience the 3000 gallon water tank showing various creatures of ocean or even pet some at the Ocean Discovery center, enriching kids about how we effect the ocean.
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In a small residential house deep in the hills of Hollywood is an exuberance of art and literature, a home for over one hundred writers and poets.
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Enrich your life at the Fowler museum’s “When the Saints Speaks” where you can see Catholic Religious imagery.
The Wild Life WayStation provides animal services for wild and exotic animals. This rescue shelter is home of animals from who are injured and scientific laboratories.
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Interested in art and can’t find any inspiration or don’t know where to study? The public art program Barnsdall Art Park offers instruction and shows for budding artists.
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Presenting art, artifacts of Latinos in LA and around the world it will share this vibrant culture with the people of Los Angeles.
Wanna see the stars in whole new light? Or are you curious to know how much you weigh on Jupiter?
Structural steel and ceramic put together by artist Simon Rodia brings a masterpiece to life – the Watts Towers.
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On your walk you will experience many different artists from Venice in their very own studios and if you’re lucky some art in the making.
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Time warp back to the 11th century where you will dine while seeing your king present noble knights of the realm fighting to the finish! Medieval Times is a fine taste of the dark age for everyone!
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Layers and layers that were once garbage and fragments of visual posters, photography now made into art. Bert has a new take on art and archeology.
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Experience the worlds’ major form of transportation before the car at the Sunset Ranch where they offer wonderful horseback rides.
Latin food, music and dancing all in the heart of Studio City, Mama Juana’s is the ultimate Latin experience!
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The farewell performance of Bella Lewitzky is a commemoration of her most recent works. It also pays tribute to her commitment and passion to the art form.
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Nestled high up in the Malibu mountains is a mansion housing collections of Greek and Roman antiquities.
The famous Dominguez family was once partial owner of what we call San Pedro and Rancho Palos Verdes today.
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The Venetian getaways is something anyone needs. However, Italy is quite far, right? Well, come down to Long Beach for a romantic gondola ride.
Our 37th president now has his own library showing the public Nixon’s life and its ups and downs.
Come down to Santa Monica where you can learn about California’s vibrant and surprising heritage.
Usually neon signs are solely for advertising, but now the genre is taking a whole new direction and becoming another expressive art form.
Video and film editor turned artist dedicates his beautiful paintings to his long time companion, which capture subtle human expressions in beautiful landscapes.
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One of Puccini’s most famous operas, ‘La Boheme’ reflects an irractic romance between two artists in 1830s Paris.
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Take a walk down the creepy roads of ghost town, watch snoopy glide on ice, or take a ride on boomerang, all at the family theme park Knott’s Berry Farm.
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Want to stay with the family over the weekend? Video Arcade, bumper cars, batting cage and miniature golf are only a few of the activities at the fun center.
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Take a cruise on the coast of Long Beach to catch a glimpse these beautiful giant creatures surfacing from the ocean deep!
At the turn of century two nations are torn from war. Lovers collide in Puccini’s tragedy Madam Butterfly.
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Tango Times Two, written and directed by Miguel Zotto and Milena Plebs, pays homage to Argentina’s vibrant and exciting dance – the tango.
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