LOCAL recap

ICE At Santa Monica
Open Now through January 31, 2010
Location: 1324 Fifth Street, Santa Monica, CA
Make this holiday season a special one for the whole family. Come to Downtown Santa Monica and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Just blocks from the Pacific Ocean, Downtown offers an array of shopping and dining, movie theatres and unique entertainment venues, including the world famous Third Street Promenade. And returning this year is the amazing ice skating rink — just a snowball’s throw from the Promenade!

Holiday Shopping at Malibu Lumber Yard
Location:           23641 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA
Featuring a unique blend of local and world-class commercial tenants, The Malibu Lumber Yard sits on 2.7 beautiful acres at Pacific Coast Highway and Cross Creek Road, across from the Malibu Colony. Successful real estate developer Richard Weintraub and renowned landscaper Richard Sperber joined forces to deliver a retail center and outdoor family destination that emphasizes conservation and environmental protection.  “By utilizing the most advanced water and energy conservation techniques and sustainable building and landscaping materials, we have created a new kind of shopping destination that combines big consumer appeal with a small carbon footprint,” commented Weintraub.

LA Kings Holiday Ice At L.A. Live
Open Now through December 31, 2009
Location: 800 W. Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
A new outdoor ice skating rink is coming to the Nokia Plaza L.A. LIVE across the street from STAPLES Center.  The Grand Opening of “LA Kings Holiday Ice at L.A. LIVE” will also be in conjunction with the annual Tree Lighting at L.A. LIVE, held on December 3rd.   The facility, the first of its kind at L.A. LIVE, will be open from December 3-31. It will measure 70 feet by 50 feet and will accommodate 200 skaters at one time.  “Skate with Santa” sessions will also be available as are special Birthday Party packages.