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Bergamot Station (Santa Monica Arts Center) California Plaza Fisherman's Village Geffen Contemporary at the MOCA Geffen Playhouse and Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater Hillcrest Country Club Los Angeles Library - Downtown Branch Miles Memorial Playhouse Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Music Center Santa Monica Arts Center (Bergamot Station) Santa Monica Civic Auditorium Santa Monica Library - Main Branch |
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Bergamot Station (Santa Monica Arts Center) 2525 Michigan Avenue Santa Monica, 90404 (310)-586-6488 Bergamot Station arts center, an historic train station transformed into a dynamic and lively arts complex, houses 33 galleries, 10 shops, a cafe, multiple entertainment companies, as well as charitable organizations. Ride the following bus line(s) to get there: | 5 * | Use the Colorado/Cloverfield stop and walk approximately 2 blocks south to Michigan Ave. Turn Left. |
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California Plaza 350 S. Grand Ave. Downtown Los Angeles , 90071 (213) 687-2190 This 1.5-acre office complex is in the heart of downtown Los Angeles and includes two skyscrapers, the Inter-Continental Hotel and the Museum of Contemporary Art. It is the largest mixed-use project in downtown and is located between Grand Avenue and Olive Street, north of 4th Street and south of 2nd Street. The plaza also houses hotels, restaurants and office buildings. The phenomenal courtyard fountains and outdoor common areas host a number of special events throughout the year including Grand Performance Events, the largest offering of free performing arts in Southern California. All of the concerts are free to the public and no tickets are necessary. FREE CONCERT LINE (213) 687-2159 Ride the following bus line(s) to get there: | 10 * | Get off at 3rd & Hope. |
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Fisherman's Village 13755 Fiji Way Marina del Rey, 90292 On the water in beautiful Marina del Rey, Fisherman’s Village is a quaint collection of New England wharf-style shops and restaurants that offer spectacular views of the marina and the boats traveling through the channel. In addition to shopping and dining, the Village also offers harbor cruises and is surrounded by luxurious hotels, private yachts, sail boats and commercial vessels. On weekend afternoons, there are free outdoor concerts featuring some of Southern California’s most popular musical groups. Ride the following bus line(s) to get there: | 3 * | |
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Geffen Contemporary at the MOCA 152 N. Central Ave. Downtown Los Angeles, 90013 (213) 626-6222 Surrounded by Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles, The Geffen Contemporary was originally built in 1982 by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry, who transformed a warehouse into a temporary space for large, flexible, multi-media projects. The space was originally to be used while the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) was being built one mile away. This “Temporary Contemporary,” now known as the Geffen Contemporary, was such a huge hit with the public that it continues to be utilized as a permanent museum, housing some of MOCA’s collection as well as special exhibitions. Admission is free with same-day MOCA admission. Ride the following bus line(s) to get there: | 10 * | Get off the bus at the stop located at Los Angeles & Temple. |
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Geffen Playhouse and Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater 10886 Le Conte Ave. Los Angeles, 90024 (310) 208-6500 Ride the following bus line(s) to get there: | 1 * | 2 * | 3 * | 8 * | 12 * | |
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Hillcrest Country Club 10000 W. Pico Blvd. West Los Angeles, 90064 (310) 553-8911 Located just opposite 20th Century Fox Studios and just east of Cheviot Hills Park, Hillcrest is a private country club that houses its own championship golf course, tennis facilities and restaurant. Visitors can only be admitted as a member’s guest and applications are only available through members. Ride the following bus line(s) to get there: | 7 * | 13 * | You can get off the bus at Century Park East. |
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Los Angeles Library - Downtown Branch 630 W. 5th St. Downtown Los Angeles, 90071 (213) 228-7000 Originally built in 1926 and completely restored in 1993 after a devastating fire, the Central Library is the third-largest library in the nation with access to over two million books and periodicals organized in eleven subject departments. There are regular tours of the remarkable, Egyptian-style building which features murals and figures representing California’s history in the hallways and rotunda. The Central Library is the headquarters of a massive hub of local, neighborhood library branches. Weekend events include lectures, exhibits and special exhibits. Ride the following bus line(s) to get there: | 10 * | Use the stop at 5th & Figueroa. |
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Miles Memorial Playhouse On the grounds of Reed Park Lincoln Blvd. and Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica Built in 1929 in what is now Reed Park, the Miles Memorial Playhouse is a City of Santa Monica Landmark and is included in the State Historic Resources Inventory. Administered by the City of Santa Monica Community and Cultural Services, the playhouse is dedicated for use by children. There are art, dance and theater classes as well as performances. Two groups that use the playhouse regularly are the Virginia Avenue Project and the American Academy of Dance and Kindred Arts. Upcoming events are published in the Santa Monica Seascape Newspaper. For more information, call the Santa Monica Department of Community and Cultural Services: 310-458-8300. Ride the following bus line(s) to get there: | 2 * | 3 * | 9 | |
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Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) 250 S. Grand Ave. Downtown Los Angeles, 90012 (213) 626-6222 A work of art in itself, the red sandstone MOCA building was designed by internationally known Japanese architect Arata Isozaki. The MOCA collection houses art from 1940 to the present and boasts some of the most famous modern artworks in the world. There is an adjacent sister museum, the Geffen Contemporary, just a mile away and a same day admission is valid at both locations. There is also an imaginative café in the courtyard, called Patinette at MOCA. The museum offers many special events, outdoor concerts and traveling exhibitions throughout the year. Ride the following bus line(s) to get there: | 10 * | Use the stop at 2nd & Hope then walk east one block to 2nd & Grand. |
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Music Center 135 N. Grand Ave. Downtown Los Angeles, 90012 (213) 972-7211 Also known as the Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County, the Music Center is home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Opera and the Center Theater Group. Theaters include the grand Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Mark Taper Forum, a theater-in-the-round, and the Ahmanson, a mid-size musical theater at the north end of the complex. The soon-to-be-built Disney Concert Hall will be the newest theater at the center. Programs run year-round, and the property is surrounded by architectural public courtyards and fountains, as well as premiere downtown restaurants. Ride the following bus line(s) to get there: | 10 * | Get off at 1st & Hope and then please walk south one block to Grand. |
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Santa Monica Arts Center (Bergamot Station) 2525 Michigan Avenue Santa Monica, 90404 (310)-586-6488 Bergamot Station arts center, an historic train station transformed into a dynamic and lively arts complex, houses 33 galleries, 10 shops, a cafe, multiple entertainment companies, as well as charitable organizations. Ride the following bus line(s) to get there: | 5 | Use the Colorado/Cloverfield stop and walk approximately 2 blocks south to Michigan Ave. Turn Left. |
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Santa Monica Civic Auditorium 1855 Main St. Santa Monica, 90401 (310) 458-2288 Just at the southern end of the Santa Monica Civic Center, at the corner of Main Street and Pico Boulevard, and bordered by 4th Street on the west, is the public Civic Auditorium, an outstanding 3,000-seat concert hall, trade show auditorium, community events center and the site of the Academy Awards Show during the 1960’s. The Civic Auditorium is home of the Santa Monica Orchestra which performs during the fall and spring. One of the largest regular events is the International Gem and Jewelry Show which takes place four times a year. A list of upcoming events can be obtained by calling the number above. Ride the following bus line(s) to get there: | 1 * | 2 | 3 * | 7 * | 8 * | 9 | 10 * | Using the Line 1, you can get off at Ocean and Colorado. For other lines, please consult the on-line route maps or call 310-451-5444. |
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Santa Monica Library - Main Branch 601 Santa Monica Blvd. Downtown Santa Monica, 90401 (310) 458-8600 Located on Santa Monica Boulevard at 6th St., the main library includes a vast collection of books and periodicals and several computer and Internet workstations available for public use. The main library is the largest and most comprehensive in the system, which includes neighborhood branches at 1704 Montana Avenue, 2101 Ocean Park Boulevard and 2601 Main Street. The main library has a thorough phone-in and in-person reference area and provides dozens of services, on-going classes and special events. The most popular services include the on-line “Submit a Question” feature and real-time library chat. Ride the following bus line(s) to get there: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 * | 8 | 9 | 10 * | Using the Line 1, get off at 6th and Santa Monica. |
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