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The Getty Center is an operating program of the J. Paul Getty Trust. The Center is one of the most distinctive architectural achievements in Los Angeles and an excellent place to spend an afternoon. The Museum collects in seven distinct areas including: Greek and Roman antiquities, European paintings, drawings, manuscripts, sculpture, decorative arts, and European and American photographs. Special events for June 2005 include Art Adventures for Families and Consent to Gravity. Just as compelling as the art at the Getty is the wonderful architecture of the buildings and the panoramic views from the property.
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 440-7330
The Norton Simon Museum of Art at Pasadena holds one of the world's finest and most prestigious collections of art. Reflecting the extraordinary effort and vision of its founder, it stands as a tribute to Human Civilization, the visual arts, and the nobility of individual accomplishment. The permanent collection consists of Western and Asian art form a period spanning more than 2,000 years. European and American masterpieces including paintings, sculptures, works on paper and photography are complemented by stunning art works from India and Southeast Asia. The museum holds an extensive print collection, which includes rare etchings by Rembrandt and Goya as well as a comprehensive collection of Picasso graphics. The collection also includes the Galka E. Scheyer Collection of works by the Blue Four artists: Feininger, Jawlensky, Kandinsky and Klee. A special exhibtion of Picasso's Toros will be on view through July 18, 2005.
411 West Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone: (626) 449-6840

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The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens:
For qualified scholars, the Library is one of the largest and most complete research libraries in the United States in its fields of specialization.The Art Collections are distinguished by their specialized character and elegant settings. The Gallery, originally the Huntington residence, contains one of the most comprehensive collections in this country of British and French art of the 18th and 19th centuries. In addition to being home to Gainsborough's Blue Boy and Lawrence's Pinkie, the Gallery also has special changing exhibitions. March 5 - June 12, 2005 All Was Light, Issac Newton's Revolutions will be exhibited in the Library, West Hall. Henry Huntington began developing the Botanical Gardens in 1903. Now they span nearly 150 acres with sweeping lawns and vistas interspersed with statuary, tempiettos, and benches.
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Phone: (626) 405-2100


The Los Angeles Country Museum of Art (LACMA) has the broadest collection of art in Los Angeles. LACMA is located in the Miracle Mile area of Los Angeles. Behind the museum in Hancock Park are the famous La Brea Tar Pits. The permanant collection here includes large amounts of American Art, European paintings & sculpture, ancient and Islamic Art, Chinese and Korean art, modern and contemporary art, photography, drawings and sketches, costumes and textiles and exciting touring collections. LACMA regularly shows films in their theatres- everything from student short films to retrospectives of the work of acclaimed directors. This museum houses models and pictures of some of Frank Gehry's amazing architectural works. King Tut returns on June 16, 2005! LACMA is the first United States venue for a 27-month national tour.
5905 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 857-6000
(323) 857-0098 (TDD)
Music and Theatre
Designed by architect Frank Gehry, Walt Disney Concert Hall, new home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is designed to be one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world, providing both visual and aural intimacy for an unparalleled musical experience. Through the vision and generosity of Lillian Disney, the Disney family, and many other individual and corporate donors, the city enjoys one of the finest concert halls in the world, as well as an internationally recognized architectural landmark. From the stainless steel curves of its striking exterior to the state-of-the-art acoustics of the hardwood-paneled main auditorium, the 3.6-acre complex embodies the unique energy and creative spirit of the city of Los Angeles and its orchestra. Featured June 9, 2005 is The Cleveland Orchestra, Franz Welser-Möst, conductor.
111 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90012
Phone:(323) 850-2000
(323) 850-2040 (TDD)





The downtown Los Angeles Music Center complex includes the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Mark Taper Forum, the newly renovated Ahmanson Theatre and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The Music Center reaches more than 2.6 million people each year and is home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Center Theatre Group, the Los Angeles Opera and the Los Angeles Master Chorale as well as special events. The 2,140-seat Ahmanson Theatre presents both classics and new plays; the 3,200-seat Dorothy Chandler Pavilion shows a smattering of plays in between performances of the L.A. Philharmonic, L.A. Master Chorale, and L.A. Opera; the 760-seat Mark Taper Forum, under the direction of Gordon Davidson. Shows during June 2005 include a new play by David Hare Stuff Happens, and Giuseppe Verdi's Falstaff featuring superstar bass-baritone Bryn Terfel.
135 North Grand Avenue.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 972-7211
Amusement Parks and Family Entertainment
The Aquarium of the Pacific is one of the largest aquariums in the United States. Its nearly 1,000 species fill 19 major habitats, 32 focus exhibits and takes visitors on a journey throughout the Pacific Ocean's three regions: Southern California/Baja; the Tropical Pacific and the Northern Pacific. 
Come face-to-face with, and even touch, the ocean's ultimate predators in Shark Lagoon. Join a Behind-the-Scenes tour. ExperienceAnimalVision 3-D, a film that combines stunning state-of-the-art 3-D technology and digital animation while providing important environmental messages for all ages. Every purchase made at the Aquarium helps support their mission to instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems.
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: (562) 590-3100


Universal Studios Hollywood™ puts you so close you can hear the cameras rolling. Get an inside look at the sets and uncover the behind-the-scenes secrets of legendary films. Face the rage of the world's first blockbuster roller coaster, Revenge of the Mummy™ The Ride. Now open! Enter, if you dare, into the dark and supernatural world of 19th century Transylvania in Van Helsing: Fortress Dracula, now open! -an all new attraction inspired by Universal Pictures' Van Helsing. Escape into the thrilling worlds of Jurassic Park®, Terminator and other blockbuster movies. Immerse yourself in the movie action with pulse-pounding rides and full-sensory attractions And, for a big Hollywood finish, visit Universal CityWalk®, for L.A.'s hottest entertainment, dining and shopping. Universal Studios Hollywood™, the world's only movie thrill park.It can only happen in Hollywood...
100 Universal City Plaza
Universal City, CA 91608
Phone: 1-800-UNIVERSAL
(1-800-864-8377)


Make all your childhood dreams come true, in the whole new world of the Disneyland® Resort, now featuring two magical theme parks, a lively entertainment district, and three hotels. Disneyland, “The Happiest Place on Earth” is an enchanted kingdom of fantasy and imagination filled with classic family-friendly attractions and magical entertainment, dining and shopping. Disney's California Adventure™ park takes you and your family on a magical journey to experience the breathtaking wonder, laid-back fun and adventures that only Disney could create. Downtown Disney® District is Disney's ultimate high-energy entertainment district featuring the best selection in dining, entertainment and shopping. Disneyland® Resort is celebrating its 50th anniversary with fantastic new attractions, shows and parades, along with fresh twists on classic favorites. Hurry home for the biggest celebration in Disney history. The Happiest Homecoming on Earth begins May 5, 2005.
1313 S. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92803-3232
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(714) 781-4565



Shopping, Night Life and Miscellaneous




The stretch of shops and boutiques on Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive is only three blocks long. It begins at Wilshire Boulevard on the south, and runs north to Santa Monica Boulevard, where the commercial section of the street gives way to an affluent residential neighborhood. But those three short blocks constitute the most famous shopping district in America, and probably the most expensive three blocks of shops in the world. It is here that the rich & famous do their shopping, and where tourists window-shop while trying to spot movie stars on the fabled street. The most celebrated clothing designers in the world have boutiques here: Armani, Gucci, Christian Dior, Coco Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Valentino... The jewelry stores boast names like Cartier and Tiffany. Other nearby stores include I. Magnin, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Yves Saint Laurent, & Pierre Deux.
Beverly Hills Visitors Bureau
239 South Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (800) 345-2210


Downtown Santa Monica is a vibrant retail, dining and entertainment area in the heart of the city. Nestled on L.A.'s fashionable Westside, just seconds from the Pacific Ocean, the area has become a symbol of the Southern California lifestyle at its finest. Third Street Promenade an exciting open-air pedestrian street pulsates with an international mix of people enjoying an eclectic blend of restaurants, unique retail shops, movie theatres and nightclubs. The best in dining, shopping, entertainment and a non-stop kaleidoscope of street performers combine to make Downtown Santa Monica and the Third Street Promenade a favorite destination for visitors and residents alike.
Third Street Promenade,
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: (310) 393-8355






From the tree-lined downtown area located near the ocean beach where you can walk along the beautiful pier, Manhattan Beach has a small town beach living atmosphere -- shopping, fun and relaxation in the world's best year-round weather. Dining choices are nearly endless. Whatever tickles your tastebuds, you'll find it superbly prepared at one of Manhattan Beach's fine restaurants. For those born to shop, this is the place. Manhattan Beach has it all: the unique, the unusual, the outrageous and the classic. A shopper's delight with an array of shops, boutiques and major department stores.
City of Manhattan Beach City Hall
1400 Highland Avenue,
Manhattan Beach, California 90266
Phone: (310) 802-5000
Still the top celebrity destination on the talk-show circuit, 'The Tonight Show' has been an institution for almost fifty years, from Steve Allen to Johnny Carson. Most shows are taped exclusively at NBC Studios. Despite its huge popularity, it is one of the few shows that make some tickets available every day on the day of the taping. Taping Season: 'The Tonight Show' tapes 47 weeks per year, Monday through Friday 4:30-5:45PM (except for major holidays). All taping dates are subject to change. Audience Info: Guests must be in line by 3:45PM at the very latest or will likely be sent away. Tapings usually last a little over an hour. No cameras, video equipment, cell phones, beepers, bags, backpacks, radios or recording equipment allowed. All guests must be 16 and over with photo ID.

Universal Studios Hollywood is also offering guests exclusive guaranteed seating to "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" with Priority Seating Passes distributed free at the theme park's Silver Screen store. Other than at the "Tonight Show" box office, Universal Studios is the only place to access "reserved seats" free of charge to the number one rated late night talk show. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis each Friday for selected shows taped the following week. All tickets are subject to availability; a maximum of six priority tickets will be available per group, and guests must be 16 years or older. Jay Leno frequently visits Universal Studios Hollywood as part of his signature 'Jay Walking' segments. The questions Jay asks our theme park guests get some hilarious responses.
NBC Studios
3000 W. Alameda Ave.
Burbank, CA 91523
Phone: (818) 840-4444