Jan. 1st - Apr. 20th

Enter for your chance to win your very own oceanfront Myrtle Beach condo valued at nearly $100,000 OR $50,000 Cash!

Click on the link - https://woobox.com/hsfeoo?source=usfam to enter!

1. Grand Prize: Newly renovated, fully-furnished oceanfront Myrtle Beach condo (not a time share) or $50,000 cash (winner's choice!)

2. Second Place Prize: 7-night stay in an ocean-front, one-bedroom suite

3. Third Place Prize: 3-night stay in an ocean-front, one-bedroom suite

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Jan. 1st - Dec. 31st

SAVE on Tickets to WALT DISNEY WORLD - ONLINE ONLY - Tickets starting at $42 - You cannot redeem this coupon at the entrance or ticket window. You must go to https://www.orlandofuntickets.com/Magic-Your-Way-Tickets/ to receive your discount and purchase your tickets.
Expires: Jan. 31st, 2020

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Nov. 1st - May. 1st

SAVE 25% for ALL Harlem Globetrotters Games with promo code FUNFAM
25% off select tickets with promo code FUNFAM The Original Harlem Globetrotters are preparing for their action packed 2019/2020 tour! Join Globetrotter stars after the game where they will stay for an autograph, photograph and high five session for fans (subject to availability).
To check the schedule visit https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/world-tour/schedule

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Dec. 1st - May. 8th

Gray Whale migration over 10,000 whales take part !

The Gray Whale makes the most spectacular and longest mass migration of any marine mammal. Tens of thousands of gray whales migrate annually along the Newport/Laguna Beach coastline during the months of January, February, March, & April. During the gray whale migration, it is not uncommon to view 5 or more gray whales a cruise making for excellent viewing opportunities. Other varieties of whales including finback whales, humpback whales, and minke whales can also be viewed along with several species of dolphin.

See Whales and Dolphins in Newport Beach's Huge Marine Sanctuary With Newport Landing Whale Watching

Just outside of Newport Bay is the beginning of one of the largest marine protected areas in southern California created to protect this rich ecosystem for future generations. The marine sanctuary covers over 15 miles stretching from Newport to Laguna Beach and provides a haven for all marine creatures including whales and dolphin. The marine reserve stretches along much of the Newport & Laguna Beach coastline and along with being a mecca for whale watching also offers some of the most beautiful coastline in Southern California.

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Dec. 1st - May. 8th

Gray Whale migration over 10,000 whales take part !

The Gray Whale makes the most spectacular and longest mass migration of any marine mammal. Tens of thousands of gray whales migrate annually along the Newport/Laguna Beach coastline during the months of January, February, March, & April. During the gray whale migration, it is not uncommon to view 5 or more gray whales a cruise making for excellent viewing opportunities. Other varieties of whales including finback whales, humpback whales, and minke whales can also be viewed along with several species of dolphin.

See Whales and Dolphins in Newport Beach's Huge Marine Sanctuary With Newport Landing Whale Watching

Just outside of Newport Bay is the beginning of one of the largest marine protected areas in southern California created to protect this rich ecosystem for future generations. The marine sanctuary covers over 15 miles stretching from Newport to Laguna Beach and provides a haven for all marine creatures including whales and dolphin. The marine reserve stretches along much of the Newport & Laguna Beach coastline and along with being a mecca for whale watching also offers some of the most beautiful coastline in Southern California.

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Jan. 18th - Apr. 5th

"A must-see! Never a dull moment! For fun, frolic and fantasy, 'All Join In' is the perfect ticket. With fairytales to share, the amazing ensemble of singers and dancers brings the pictures on the page to life, painting a canvas of rainbows on stage!" The Tolucan Times

An interactive musical where audience members all "join in," singing along to fun and festive songs as they help save the fairytale world, following the real-life adventures of Cinderella, Beauty, Alice, Little Red, Aladdin, Dorothy and a host of other beloved characters.

Commissioned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Santa Monica Playhouse Family Theatre Musical Matinee series, All Join In is written by the award-winning team of Chris DeCarlo and Evelyn Rudie, directed by Graham Silbert, with music and lyrics by E. Rudie and Matthew Wrather, and features Tiffany Haile, Taylor Korsak, Ashley Kowalski, Graham Silbert and Mei Tam. Awesome special effects and video projections are by James Cooper, with delightful costumes by Ashley Hayes and Graham Silbert.

Birthday and Tea Parties, hosted by costumed fairy tale characters from the show, are available with every performance. Photo opps with the actors, too, and every child receives a complimentary Theatre Games Activity Booklet with fun acting games to play at a party, on a rainy day, or with family and friends.

Santa Monica Playhouse programs are supported in part by grants from the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Ahmanson Foundation, the Cotkin Family and Playhouse PALS.

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Jan. 25th - Feb. 15th

"Brilliant performances!" The Tolucan Times. "Brilliant portrayals!" hails broadwayworld.com. "Just plain brilliant!" exclaims playwright/performer Wendy Michaels. Follow the life of the beloved Yiddish story-teller and his mespoche, as he spins tales of his loves and losses, his fame and his failures, and the tremendous optimism that kept him going against all odds. Audiences are treated to an in-depth look at the joyous and poignant events that inspired the foolish philosophers, philosophical fools, comical shtetl folk and not-so-comical scoundrels that populated his world. Starring veteran performer Chris DeCarlo, who assays the role of the beloved author, a characterization which has been enjoyed by over a quarter of a million people, and Evelyn Rudie, who has created more than three dozen Sholom Aleichem characters. " 'Sholom Aleichem' means 'Hello, peace be with you.' For Santa Monica Playhouse it means 'richness in Jewish theatre for the community to enjoy.' " The Messenger

Saturdays at 3:30, January 25 & February 15, 2020

Gen adm $35; students, seniors, teachers, military $28; groups of 8 or more $20; kids under 12 $15

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Feb. 13th - May. 23rd

"Our daughter learned more about drama in one week with SMP than in all the productions she's ever done - put together. We're absolutely ecstatic!" raves educator Jennifer D. "I am continuously impressed! The workshops and plays are structured so that every child can be successful!" raves Becky C. Daily Variety calls it, "One of the best in the country!" No small parts - no double or triple casting - every child receives a role written specifically for them, based on their creative input, highlighting their strengths and challenging them to excel in all theatre skills, including performance technique, teamwork, self-confidence, creative expression and communication, projection and enunciation, as well as reading and language comprehension, theatre etiquette, and a true appreciation for theatre arts. And small classes mean personal attention for every member.

Enrollment is open for the Spring session of this ever-popular workshop program, now in its 50th year, a fun experience that helps students expand their imagination as they act, sing, dance, play theatre games, improvise, work with costumes and make-up, lighting and sound, sets and props, and collaborate with professional playwrights and directors to create an awesome fully-staged original production with music, written just for them. No experience needed, but even the most advanced young actor will benefit from this workshop.

Classes meet weekly, Thursday afternoons (Feb 13-May 21) or Saturday mornings (Feb 15-May 23) - enrollment accepted through Feb 22. Ask about Spring Break and Summer Theatre Camps, the Summer Japan Theatre Adventure for ages 12 and up, and workshops for adults, too!

Playhouse conservatory alumni include Kate Hudson, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Deschanel, Jason Ritter, Jason Segel, Obi Ndefo, Rina Mimoun, Cami Anderson (Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World) and Maroon 5's Mickey Madden, who calls the program "Great in so many ways!"

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Feb. 15th

"The perfect weekend outing for kids aged 4 to 10 and their grown-ups!" raves the Santa Monica Mirror WHAT'S HOT. "Top Picks for Los Angeles" says gocitykids.com. Interactive story-telling, sing-a-longs, crafts, face-painting, acting out a fairytale, theatre games, refreshments and special surprise gifts make this delightful Santa Monica Playhouse special event a wonderful weekend experience for kids ages 4 to 10 and their adult companions. Grandchildren coming for Presidents' Day weekend? Moms and Dads want to do something together with their kids? Enchanted Fairytale interactive theatre is just the thing to give kids the chance to make new friends, improvise, make handicrafts, sing, dance, and act out a story, working with members of Actors' Repertory Theatre, Santa Monica's professional acting company, as they take the stage for 90 minutes of pure theatre fun. Hosted by the gaily costumed Enchanted Fairytale Players, these events only take place a few times a year, so make your reservations right away. Parents work as partners throughout this adorable acting adventure, taking an active role in all aspects of the program as everyone shares their personal perspectives on the day's fairytale, plays fun games that develop the imagination, and works with crafts to create props which are used in the final presentation. "I couldn't believe it! I had just as much fun as my son!" says mom S. McDaniel. Space is extremely limited and reservations are a must. With complimentary refreshments and a special surprise gift for each participant, it's the perfect event for the whole family to enjoy. Santa Monica Playhouse programs are sponsored in part by the the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Ahmanson Foundation and Playhouse PALS.

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Feb. 22nd - May. 23rd

"She LOVES the class! Thank you for being so much fun and professional!" raves workshop mom L. Forkin. Add music, drama and dance to your child's Saturday mornings and start the weekend off with joy and imagination. "I could see so much joy and happiness in my daughter's eyes and she told me 'Mommy, I can't stop smiling cheek to cheek!' " exclaims B. Alvarez. Acting! Singing! Dance! Crafts! Make-up! Costumes! and a live performance on stage highlight these fun and exciting theatre workshop for kids 4 to 6. This internationally acclaimed Santa Monica Playhouse program offers a one-of-a-kind experience where Early Stagers revel in the joy of creativity and self-expression, working with professional actors who have dedicated their lives to sharing the magic of live theatre.

"Our daughter and son really did love every minute - they had a productive, interactive and hugely enjoyable few weeks" says mom N. Gestetner. Youngsters sing songs, play theatre games, bring favorite fairytales to life, work with crafts and props, and perform on stage with members of the "big kids" workshops. Emphasis is on sharing, caring, and having a fun time. Kids learn to improve their communication and team-building skills, overcome shyness and build self-esteem as they make new friends, practice focusing their energy and expand their imagination. The innovative Santa Monica Playhouse theatre-for-youth programs, now in their 50th year, have been developed from work done with more 50,000 students locally, nationally and internationally. Daily Variety calls it "One of the best in the country!"

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