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This Week in Santa Monica

We've got the activities to get you and yours ready to ring in 2012!

For more events happening in Santa Monica this week, check out our community calendar. If we're missing a local activity, don't be shy, !

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HOLIDAY EVER AFTER CONCERT SERIES
Where/When: ; 4-6 p.m. through Friday
Why go: Stay in a festive mood with these lively concerts featuring such local musicians as The Elevators and Josh Vietti.
Pricing: Free

TRIVIA NIGHT
Where/When: ; 8 p.m. Wednesdays
Why go: No need to hide your knowledge of every episode of the original 90210. In fact, at this trivia night your recollection of Brenda and Dylan’s roller coaster romance will be celebrated when you lead your team to victory.
Pricing: No admission

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THE ANNUAL ALL NEW ONE TIME ONLY NEW YEAR’S EVE MUSICAL
Where/When: ; 6 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday
Why go: Delight in this musical celebration composed of this beloved theater’s best loved songs, dances and comedy scenes. To add to your theater experience, you’ll watch the musical while wearing a complimentary tiara, hat or leis.  You'll nosh from the buffet and sip champagne. You'll wonder why more theaters don’t offer noisemakers at performances ...
Pricing: $39.50 for the 6 p.m. performance; $49.50 for the 9 p.m. performance

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WINTER BREAK FAMILY FUN: FAMILY MUSICAL STORY TIME
Where/When: ; 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Thursday
Why go: Delight in everything winter with this music-filled story time designed for the whole family.
Pricing: Free

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PLANTING SEEDS FOR THE NEW YEAR
Where/When: ; 5 p.m. Thursday
Why go: Kids will write their wishes for 2012 on lovely scrolls, plant them with seeds and watch as their wishes for the new year bloom! This event is open to children those ages 4 to 10.
Pricing: $7

CLEENBEEBABY
Where/When: ; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday
Why go: Start the new year with a car seat and stroller completely cleaned of all Cheerio crumbs. Nope, it’s not just a pipe dream. These pros will clean and sanitize all your baby gear so they can stay in good shape, until the next spill …
Pricing: $20 and up

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