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http://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/ Copyright 2004-2012 Refresh Web Development LLC http://www.HeliosCalendar.com http://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=tools Upcoming Events From Japanese-City.com All Events - Japanese-City.com 02/04/2012 - Farmers Market Listings - City of Torrance & More (2 Days: Tues & Sat) Certified Farmers Market Come sample our summer variety of top quality produce brought in each week direct from 60 California farms. The market features a year-round selection of California grown fruits, nuts, vegetables, eggs, honey, baked goods, fish, cut flowers and nursery stock. FREE produce raffle every Tuesday at 12:00 noon Be sure to pick up your free copy of our 'Fresh Farmer' newsletter or get it here! Torrance Tuesdays 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Charles H. Wilson Park (<a onclick="showPopUp(this.href); return false;" href="http://www.ci.torrance.ca.us/Parks/1536.htm">map</a>) 2200 Crenshaw Blvd. (between Sepulveda Blvd. and Carson St.) Listing of All Farmers Markets in California <a href="http://www.cafarmersmarkets.com/find-market" target="_blank">http://www.cafarmersmarkets.com/find-market</a> http://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=5607 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0800 02/06/2012 - Whale Watching! - Cabrillo Marnie Aquarium Go to sea any day of the week from December 26 through the end of March in search of gray whales on their migration along Southern California's coast. Whalewatch volunteers, trained by CMA and the American Cetacean Society, lead two-to-three-hour boat trips from various landings (fees vary). Join the fun by calling Cabrillo Whalewatch at 310-548-8397 Tuesdays through Fridays, 8:30 am to 1 pm. Date Monday, December 26, 2011 - Saturday, March 31, 2012Information <a href="http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/_publications/whalewatchLandingsInfo2011.pdf" target="_blank">whalewatchLandingsInfo2011.pdf</a> http://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=27986 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 02/06/2012 - Toyota USA Automobile Museum Toyota's rich U.S. history spans nearly half a century. To honor that journey of continued excellence, we have created a showcase of our most memorable automobiles. These vintage vehicles trace Toyota's amazing impact on America, starting as an unknown company in 1957, to becoming one of today's top-selling automakers. We invite you to learn more about our history and see our plans to keep America moving in the 21st century. Tours and Special Events Looking for a unique location for an event? The Toyota USA Automobile Museum is available by appointment for meetings, events and guided tours. Hours: By appointment only Contact: Susan Sanborn Phone: (310) 468-4728 Fax: (310) 381-5353 Days of Week Usually Mon - Thu Gallery <a href="http://toyota50th.com/collect.htm" target="_blank">Collection</a> http://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=24480 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 02/06/2012 - The Studio Where the Yellow Brick Road Once Wound through Munchkin Land.. - Sony Pictures Studios Tour Take the Sony Pictures Studios Tour and step back into a legendary time. Located on one of the world's most famous studio lots, our walking tour gives you a rare glimpse of old Hollywood's glory days and an insider's view of a state-of-the-art motion picture studio. Not only is this the studio where the Yellow Brick Road once wound through Munchkin Land, it is also the place where the agents from 'Men In Black' battled aliens from outer space and Spider-Man catapulted from skyscraper to skyscraper. Our dynamic studio tour guides will shed light on the film and television production process by taking you to various soundstages and by sharing tales of days gone by. You may even have the chance to visit the sets of the hit game shows 'Jeopardy!' or 'Wheel of Fortune.' Filled with movie, television and commercial productions on any given day, you never know what- or who- will be just around the corner! Tours Depart Daily Monday through Friday Regular Studio Tour Times 9:30am, 10:30am, 1:30pm, and 2:30pm (call for availability) Notes Reservations highly recommended **Children ages 12 and older are welcome Free parking in Sony Pictures Plaza Includes visit to our exclusive Studio Emporium Costs Admission is $28 per person For on-line tour ticket purchases, please click here: sonypicturesstudios.tix.com Location Sony Pictures Plaza Information or Reservations (310) 244-8687 http://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=18406 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:30:00 -0800 02/06/2012 - California Science Center - Free Daily Admission to the Science Center's permanent exhibition galleries is free. Admission prices for the IMAX Theater are based on age group, and discounts are available for groups of 15 or more people. Ticket prices also apply to three Science Center attractions: the High Wire Bicycle and the Motion-Based Simulator. Parking is $8 per car, $10 for buses, and $25 for oversize vehicles (cash only).* To reach the parking structure, turn west into Exposition Park on 39th Street from Figueroa and follow the signs. For more detailed information, see Map & Directions.Hours, Admission & Parking The California Science Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. The IMAX Theater is open daily. Please consult our movie times page or call 213-744-7400 for show information. Admission to the Science Center's permanent exhibition galleries is free. Admission prices for the IMAX Theater are based on age group, and discounts are available for groups of 15 or more people. Ticket prices also apply to three Science Center attractions: the High Wire Bicycle and the Motion-Based Simulator. http://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=23042 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0800 02/06/2012 - Stroll Through a Japanese Garden - Huntington Library (FYI: Garden Closed for Renovations) [updated 5-5-2011: Japanese Garden Closed for Renovations] On April 4, 2011, the historic nine-acre Japanese Garden at The Huntington closed for a year-long renovation leading up to its centennial in spring 2012. The adjacent Zen Garden and Bonsai Court, to the south of the garden, will remain open during construction. The nearby Chinese Garden will not be affected by the closure. Renovation plans call for a complete historical restoration of the Japanese house, repairs to the central pond system and water infrastructure, renovation of the original faux bois (false wood) ornamental trellises, improvements in accessibility, and modifications to the landscape and hardscape. One of the highlights of the project will be the installation of a ceremonial teahouse, donated to The Huntington by the Pasadena Buddhist Temple. Built in Kyoto in the 1960s, the teahouse, called the Arbor of Pure Breeze, will be rebuilt on a picturesque ridge on the southwest side of the Japanese Garden surrounded by an authentic tea garden. The teahouse was the subject of a feature article in the Winter 2010 issue of Huntington Frontiers magazine, "Greater Meaning to the Whole" The renovation is funded in part by an endowment bequest from the late Mary B. Taylor Hunt, a longtime San Marino resident who, along with members of the San Marino League, was an ardent and active supporter of the Japanese Garden for more than 50 years. Another major estate gift, made jointly by Deane Weinberg and Michael Monroe, also supports the renovation. In addition, major grants have been made to the project by The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation and The Rose Hills Foundation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Free Garden Tours At Huntington Library Free tours of the gardens are available with general admission or membership. Tours are offered Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday between noon and 2 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Times vary depending on volunteer availability; please check in at the Information Desk on arrival for the day's schedule of garden tours. Sorry, free tours cannot be reserved in advance. No tours available on Tuesdays and Free Days. Japanese Gardens Page <a href="http://www.huntington.org/huntingtonlibrary.aspx?id=512" target="_blank">http://www.huntington.org/huntingtonlibrary.aspx?id=512</a> Free Day Admission to The Huntington is free to all visitors on the first Thursday of every month with <a title="Free Day" href="http://www.huntington.org/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=844" target="_blank">advanced tickets</a>. Hours on Free Day are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Botanical Gardens The Botanical Gardens are an ever-changing exhibition of color and a constant delight. Covering 120 acres, more than a dozen specialized gardens are arranged within a park-like landscape of rolling lawns. Among the most remarkable are the Desert Garden, the Japanese Garden, the Rose Garden, and the Chinese garden. The camellia collection is one of the largest in the country. Other important botanical attractions include the Subtropical, Herb, Jungle, and Palm gardens. To the north of the Scott Galleries sits the Botanical Education Center, featuring the Helen and Peter Bing Childrenâ€™s Garden, the Teaching Greenhouse, and The Rose Hills Foundation Conservatory for Botanical Science. The Conservatory provides children and families with exhibits designed to capture the imagination, engage the senses, and teach some of the fundamentals of botany. The Childrenâ€™s Garden is most suitable for kids ages 2-7; the Conservatory is designed for middle-school-age students. http://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=6229 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0800 02/07/2012 - Experience a walk in a Japanese-style Garden, Tea House Discover the tranquility of a Japanese-style garden that blends design elements of classic tea, strolling and zen gardens. Cross an arched bridge and stroll on shaded paths along a koi-filled stream to the Tea House, designed by Whitney Smith. The plant collection features Japanese maples, azaleas, bamboo, and other plants from Asia.The Full Moon Tea House area is one of the most impressive architectural structures at Descanso Gardens. Inspired by the Asian origins of Descanso's camellias, the Japanese Garden, Full Moon Tea House and Minka bring the spirit of the Far East to California. Constructed in 1966 from funds raised by the Descanso Gardens Guild, the Japanese Garden and Tea House is the the focal point of the Japanese Garden Festival every autumn. This weekend festival features bonsai and suiseki displays, taiko drumming and traditional Japanese dancers. The Full Moon Tea House features blue tile roofing imported from Japan. Across a Shinto bridge stand a structure resembling a Japanese farmhouse. This structure, called the Minka, was designed and donated by Robert H. Kawashima in 1969. Another nearby feature is a dry-raked garden, modeled after a Shen garden in Kyoto. Tea is being offered at the Full Moon tea House by Patina's Café Descanso. Authentic Japanese teas, assorted beverages,and sweet and savory snacks, are offered Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00noon to 4:00pm. Please note: Weekend tea service at the Full Moon Tea House starts the end of March and runs through the end of November. A more extensive tea service is available between 12:30 and 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. This sit-down service, for which reservations are required 48 hours in advance, costs $19.50 per person and may be arranged by calling Patina at (818) 790-3663. Guests are welcomed without reservations when space is available. Both types of service should offer a renewed appreciation of peaceful times spent at Descanso's Japanese Garden and Tea House.Hours The Gardens are open every day of the year except Christmas, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (although visitors are encouraged to arrive by 4:30 p.m.) Free Parking.Location Descanso Gardens is located near the intersection of the 210 and 2 freeways. It is a short 20-minute drive from downtown Los Angeles.<object width='560' height='340' data='http://www.youtube.com/v/gKpZZsEbMEs&hl=en_US&fs=1&' type='application/x-shockwave-flash'><param name='data' value='http://www.youtube.com/v/gKpZZsEbMEs&hl=en_US&fs=1&' /><param name='allowFullScreen' value='true' /><param name='allowscriptaccess' value='always' /><param name='src' value='http://www.youtube.com/v/gKpZZsEbMEs&hl=en_US&fs=1&' /><param name='allowfullscreen' value='true' /></object> http://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=17703 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0800