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ICE at Santa Monica Celebrates Winterlit with Grand Opening Nov. 7

Kim Koury, Neighbor

Downtown Santa Monica’s enormously popular ICE at Santa Monica
skating rink returns for its 7th year and will be
open from Nov. 1 through Jan. 20, just in time for the holiday season. The
grand opening celebration on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. marks the kick off of
Winterlit celebrations in the city. Hosted by Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. and
skating champion, Randy Gardner, the ICE opening will feature
performances by synchronized skating team, California Gold, and some of
California’s most elite skaters. 



The festivities include a full night of FREE skating until 10
p.m., music from DJ Dlux and tastings from area restaurants like Del Frisco’s
Grille, Kreation Juice, VitaCoco, Rosti and Real Food Daily. Sweet samples will
be provided from Hollywood Candy and Chocolate Opulence, and there will be an
interactive, self-snap photo booth and kids crafts and activities for the
entire family.



On November 7, 2013 from 6 pm- 10 pm ICE is FREE to the public.
Donations of unwrapped toys will be accepted for Santa Monica PAL Best Gift
Ever.  General admission to ICE is $12
per person throughout the season. Holiday
hours will be posted on http://www.downtownsm.com/ice

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