JULY 4 FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA, MARINA DEL REY, 2008

FREE CONCERTS, CHACE PARK, MARINA DEL REY, 2008

MARINA DEL REY WATERBUS, JUNE 27-SEPT. 1, 2008

FREE PLAYA VISTA BEACH SHUTTLE 2008

SUMMER BEACH BUS 2008

FREE ANNUAL OLD-FASHIONED DAY IN THE PARK, CHACE PARK, JULY 27, 2008

FREE SANTA MONICA PIER TWILIGHT DANCE SERIES, 2008

WESTCHESTER FOURTH OF JULY PARADE, WESTCHESTER, 2008

CALL TO THE WALL LONGBOARD SURFING CONTEST, MALIBU, 2008

MYSTERIES EN BROCHETTE, 2008

SUNSET SERIES SAILBOAT RACES, MARINA DEL REY, APR. 16-SEPT. 3, 2008

MR. AND MS. MUSCLE BEACH, VENICE, JULY 4, 2008

JULY 4 FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA, MARINA DEL REY, 2008
The traditional fireworks extravaganza over the main channel in Marina del Rey will be
presented on Friday, July 4th, starting promptly at 9pm. This event is sponsored
by the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors. The fireworks are
choreographed to patriotic music, which will be broadcast in sync with the pyrotechnic
display over FM radio KXLU, 88.9 on the dial. The music will be relayed over loudspeakers
in Chace Park for those watching there. Call 310-305-9545 for more information.
Street Closures and More Information

FREE CONCERTS, CHACE PARK, MARINA DEL REY, JULY 10 - AUGUST 30, 2008
Call 310-305-9545 for information, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, Parking in nearby lots
This summer, the MARINA DEL REY SUMMER CONCERTS will be presented by Arrowhead
Mountain Spring Water, Don Knabe, Los Angeles County Supervisor, and the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors. The concerts will start at 7:00pm, to allow audiences a view
of the sunset over the water. Audiences are invited to picnic in the park in advance of each concert. Symphonic concerts will be on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm, and Pops concerts will be Saturday
evenings at 7:00pm. Download 2008 Brochure (1MB)

The dates for the 2008 summer concerts have been announced:

Thursday, July 10
Season Opening ceremonies include Trooping the Colors and
a Water Show on the main channel.
Hindemith: Symphonic Metamorphosis
Elgar: Cello Concerto in E Minor, Soloist: Marek Szpakiewicz
Poulenc: Les Biches: Suite
Ravel: Ma Mere l'Oye (Mother Goose)

Saturday, July 19
Melissa Manchester (with piano) "Duo Show"

Thursday, July 24
"An Evening at the Opera," with four of this year's winners and finalists in the
Loren Zachary National Vocal Competition.
Solo Arias and Duets

MARINA DEL REY WATERBUS, JUNE 27-SEPT. 1, 2008
Download 2008 Brochure
FARE: $1.00 per person, one way.
Day Pass available for $5.00; Season Pass for $30.00
Bikes and strollers welcome. No smoking or pets on board.

Waterbus service available during the summer:
Fridays: 5pm - Midnight; Saturdays: 11am - Midnight
Sundays: 11am - 9pm
Holiday Schedule: July 4: 11am - Midnight; Labor Day:11am - 9pm

WaterBus service to and from the Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series
- Classical Thursdays: 5pm - Midnight
   (July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21)
- Pop Saturdays: 11am - Midnight
   (July 19, August 2, August 16, August 30)

On-Call Pick-up service available at seven Marina del Rey WaterBus stops.
Dial 310-628-3219 to schedule a pick-up or arrive at the WaterBus stop and
the dock attendant will arrange for your pick-up.

WaterBus stops are located at:
   Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way (ADA accessible)
   Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way
   Marina "Mother's" Beach, 4101 Admiralty Way, corner Admiralty and Palawan Way (ADA accessible)
   Los Angeles County Fire Station #110 - 4433 Admiralty Way (ADA accessible)
   Dolphin Marina, 13900 Panay Way Dock Gate C-200 (ADA accessible)
   Marina Harbor, 14028 Tahiti Way, Dock Gate A-2200 (ADA accessible)    
   Esprit I, 13900 Marquesas Way, Dock Gate B-416 (ADA accessible)
   
Ample parking available at nearby County lots for a reasonable fee:
   LA County Lot #4 - 13500 Mindanao Way
   LA County Lot #5 - 4545 Admiralty Way
   LA County Lot #9 - 14110 Palawan Way
   LA County Lot #10 - 4101 Mindanao Way
   LA County Lot #11 - 14101 Panay Way
   Burton Chace Park Lot - 13650 Mindanao Way
   Fisherman's Village - 13737 Fiji Way

Disabled Access:
To accommodate our disabled community, ADA accessible ramps are located at Burton Chace Park, Waterfront Walk/Fire Station #110, Dolphin Marina, Marina Harbor, Marina "Mother's" Beach, and Esprit I. WaterBus attendants will arrange for land taxi service for passengers needing special assistance to any WaterBus boarding stop for $1.00.

FREE PLAYA VISTA BEACH SHUTTLE, 2008
Catch a ride on the Playa Vista Beach Shuttle to and from the Marina del Rey
Summer Concert Series. The Beach Shuttle operates weekends during the summer,
and during the Thursday Marina del Rey Summer Concert Series. View the 2008 brochure

SUMMER BEACH BUS 2008
June - September, From the suburbs to the sea and back again. View 2008 Bus Schedule
Departures from Altadena, Antelope Valley, Charter Oak, East Los Angeles,
La Crescenta/La Canada Flintridge, Santa Clarita, Topanga Canyon,
Whittier, Long Beach

FREE ANNUAL OLD-FASHIONED DAY IN THE PARK, CHACE PARK, JULY 27, 2008
10:00am - 3:00pm, call Marina del Rey Visitor Center for information, 310-305-9545
Tours of vintage yachts, classic cars and motorcycles located in Chace Park.
Musical entertainment. Steam Engine Yachts will be giving free harbor rides.

FREE SANTA MONICA PIER TWILIGHT DANCE SERIES, 2008
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, 7:30pm Thursday
Free concerts on the Pier, View schedule

WESTCHESTER FOURTH OF JULY PARADE, WESTCHESTER, 2008
WLAXMDR Chamber of Commerce, or call 310-645-5151.
The parade starts in Westchester Park, and follows along Loyola Blvd. to Loyola Marymount
University. Parade includes floats, marching bands, and community service groups

CALL TO THE WALL LONGBOARD SURFING CONTEST, MALIBU, 2008
Malibu Surfrider Beach, 23200 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu
The Malibu Boardriders Club, a non-profit organization helping children with cancer,
presents the "Call to the Wall" Surf Festival. Over 300 surfers will compete in this club
vs. club competition. There will also be a paddleboard race and tent displays. Event
sponsorship revenue will benefit children of Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times,
a cost-free camp for children with cancer and their families. Visit their website

MYSTERIES EN BROCHETTE, 2008
NEW LOCATION: Marina del Rey Hotel,13534 Bali Way, Marina del Rey
Musical Mystery Dinner Theatre. Shows include "Hollywood's Fatal Premiere",
"Sock Hop Reunion", "Who Killed the Radio Show", "Deadly Disco Cruise".
Reservations: 310-399-1507, View website

SUNSET SERIES SAILBOAT RACES, MARINA DEL REY, APR. 16-SEPT. 3, 2008
Spectactors can enjoy these races from the comfort of one of our water-view restaurants on
Wednesday evenings between 5:30pm (sailboats leaving the harbor) to 8:00 pm (race finishes
at California Yacht Club).

MR. AND MRS. MUSCLE BEACH, VENICE, JULY 4, 2008
Venice Beach Bodybuilding contest - free to spectators
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