Shake Off the Blahs

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School's out for the holidays, but after the first few days, freedom just isn't enough to keep the kids occupied. Here are 101 ideas.

December 11, 1997|BOOTH MOORE | TIMES STAFF WRITER

96. Meet Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" in one of three formats. Pasadena Knightsbridge's adaptation of Alcott's tale runs through Jan. 25: Fridays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. $10 to $15. 35 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, (626) 440-0821. You can also find "Little Women" at the Arts Council Center, 482 Greenmeadow Drive, Thousand Oaks, presented by Xanadu Theatre Co. Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m. Ends Dec. 21. $10. (805) 381-2747. Shelley Long is Jo, and Nancy Cartwright--the voice of TV's Bart Simpson--plays Beth in California Artists Radio Theatre's production of "Little Women" at the Cinegrill, Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd., Dec. 20 and 21, 1:30 p.m. $15; ages 8 to 12, free. (213) 683-3422.

For the Record
Los Angeles Times Saturday December 13, 1997 Home Edition Calendar Part F Page 14 Entertainment Desk 2 inches; 57 words Type of Material: Correction
'Star' Hours--"The Christmas Star" program at the Griffith Observatory can be seen at the following times: today and Sunday, 1:30, 3, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.;Tuesday through Friday, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 20 through Jan. 1, 1:30, 3, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. (except Dec. 24, 1:30 and 3 p.m. only). The Observatory is closed on Christmas Day. An incomplete schedule was printed in Thursday's Weekend Calendar section.

97. Have a few laughs when the L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre's Kids Repertory Group presents comedy based on audience suggestions. Sunday, 3:30 p.m. $7. 13442 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, (818) 784-1868.

98. Buy, sell and trade your Beanie Babies. The Southern California Beanie Baby Club's holiday trade and boutique is Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Countryside Inn, 325 S. Bristol St., Costa Mesa, (714) 549-0300, and Dec. 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel, 3050 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, (714) 540-7000. Admission $2 for each show.

99. Bounce like Tigger at the newest Club Disney location in West Covina opening Dec. 20. Jungle gyms, game rooms, carousel, mazes and more. 1581 Eastland Center Drive, West Covina. Tuesdays-Sundays. $8 per person. (626) 938-1480.

100. Brush up on your skiing or snowboarding skills with the "Vertical Skills Improvement Program" at Bear Mountain Ski Resort, Big Bear Lake. Lessons for levels six through nine are free on weekends with a paid lift ticket. (909) 585-2517.

101. Scale a rock at the Uprising Rock Climbing Center. Classes for every age and ability. $15 to $40. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1500 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. (888) CLIMB-ON.

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Benjamin Epstein, Rodney Bosch and Jim Fowler contributed to this report.

* MORE FAMILY STORIES: Pages 28-30.