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TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2008
August 12, 2008 Adventure Playground - Adventure Playground Huntington Beach. Located at Central Park, Adventure Playground allows kids to romp, roam, play in the mud, build forts, rafts, and generally get wet and dirty in pure fun that kids simply love. Rafting on a shallow pond, navigating a rope bridge, sliding down a mud slide and fort building with hammers, wood and nails are a few of the activities under adult supervision. Tennis shoes are required, and kids should bring a change of shoes and clothes in a plastic bag or some protected parcel. Showers and changing area are available for an event best suited for kids ages 5 to 12 years. Adventure Playground is open through August 18. Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $2/ child with proof of residency; $3/group per person, non-resident. Location: 7111 Talbert Ave (up the hill past the Youth Shelter), Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 842-4481.
August 12, 2008 The Eclectic Eye Art Exhibit - Photography of Anita Brace, who has traveled the globe in search of interesting faces and scenes, will be featured at this month-long event. Location: Huntington Beach Central Library, 7771 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Cost: Free admission. Time: Regular library hours. Call Anita for photo acquisition: (714) 878-1066. anitabrace.com
August 12, 2008 Twisted Tuezdays Double Happy Hour. 4:30 - 7:30 & 10 p.m. on. 21+, no cover. Hosted by beautiful Jennifer Pearl, DJ Peter J will be spinnin' with special guests weekly. Location: Hurricanes Bar & Grill, 200 Main, HB, CA. 21+
August 12, 2008 Karaoke with Stan - Tumbleweeds (serves food till midnight). No cover. Location: Beach at Atlanta (Rite Aid mall), HB, CA. Call: (714) 960-2776.
August 12, 2008 Sunset Gondola Ride.Sunset Gondola Cruise Tickets. Individuals, couples and families can take a personal gondola tour. Location: Peters Landing, Huntington Beach, CA. Time: 11 - 11 daily.
August 12, 2008 Surf City Nights. Get out your walking shoes and enjoy the street scene in downtown Huntington Beach. Live music, entertainment for the family, food booths, farmer's market and free parking at 200 Main Street City Garage. Runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Cost: Free. hbdowntown.com
August 12, 2008 Cubensis - Grateful Dead cover band. Known as best Grateful Dead band in Socal, they remain true to the psychedelic sounds the dead-heads recognize as authentic Dead. Location: Marlin Bar
MUSEUMS & ART
August 12, 2008 The Art Exhibit - Photography of Anita Brace, who has traveled the globe in search of interesting faces and scenes, will be featured at this month-long event. Location: Windows Gallery, Huntington Beach Central Library, 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach, CA. Cost: Free admission. Time: Regular library hours. Call Anita for photo acquisition: (714) 878-1066. anitabrace.com
August 12, 2008 Art exhibition - Celine Chat, a surfer and artist from France, exhibits at the International Surfing Museum of Huntington Beach in California a combination of her artwork made in Australia , Caribbean and Brazil : Sharing Perspectives. Her abstract artwork is now renowned in many countries like France, United Stated, Australia, West Indies or Brazil, from (celine-chat.com). Chat will join Dean Torrence who also is featured. Location: International Surfing Museum of Huntington Beach, 411 Olive Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA. Call: (714) 960-3483
August 12, 2008 Surfing Sounds Part II: Jan & Dean. This new exhibit explores the relationship and affect surfing music has on the surfing culture and pop culture, as well. It will feature original art by Huntington Beach resident, Dean Torrenceof Jan & Dean, and will include memorabilia from the band's decade-long rise to fame with songs that topped the charts with 28 hits: Deadman's Curve, Little Old Lady from Pasadena, Surf City and that actually continues today with concert tours. (Note: Jan Berry passed away in March 2004.) In addition to this exhibition, Celine Chat will present abstracts. Read More Below
August 12, 2008 Art Exhibit - Ground US. Artists Kiel Johnson, Lucrecia Troncoso and P. Williams. are three creators who explore and investigate the sprawling environment and the constant development of concrete encroaching on natural spaces. Everyday materials such as cardboard, wood, paper and sponge are used in the creation of the artists’ ideal utopias. Event runs through August 31, 2008. Admission: Free. Hours: Wednesday through Saturday - 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm; Sunday - 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm. Closed Monday - Tuesday Call: (714) 374-1650.
FOOD
August 12, 2008 Locals Night - Savannah at the Beach Locals Only discount of 20% off. Location: 315 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Call: (714) 374-7273. culinaryadventures.com
August 12, 2008 Tacolicious Tuesdays $2 Tacos - Plus beer discounts for the 21+ crowd. Fred's Mexican Cafe, 300 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, CA. Time: after 4 p.m. Call: (714) 797-8226. fredsmexicancafe.com
August 12, 2008 Twisted Tuezdays Double Happy Hour. 4:30 - 7:30 & 10 p.m. on. 21+, no cover. Hosted by beautiful Jennifer Pearl, DJ Peter J will be spinnin' with special guests weekly. Location: Hurricanes Bar & Grill, 200 Main, HB, CA. 21+
August 12, 2008 Karaoke with Stan - Tumbleweeds (serves food till midnight). No cover. Location: Beach at Atlanta (Rite Aid mall), HB, CA. Call: (714) 960-2776.
OUTDOORS
August 12, 2008 Wetlands viewing - Birders, nature lovers and the curious are invited to drop by the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, one of the West Coast's significant flyways for migrating birds. Bring binoculars to enjoy even closer views of these soaring creatures. Location: Pacific Coast Highway between Seapoint and Warner on the east side of the highway. Enjoy 300 acres, plus a 1.5 mile loop trail. No pets or bikes permitted on the trails. Open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
August 12, 2008 Disc Frisbee Golf - The public is invited to get out and compete in this exciting sport that's relaxing and easy to learn. Location: Huntington Beach Disc Golf Course, Central Park lot off Golden West Street between Talbert and Ellis. Time: Daily. Call: (714) 425-9931.
August 12, 2008 Shipley Nature Center - Open to the public, it includes an interpretive center with educational exhibits, nature trails for wildlife viewing and native gardens. Shipley Nature Center is an 18-acre natural area open daily M-Sat 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Phone: 714-842-4772. shipleynature.org
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