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Page B–44 ® ASH NewS DAily Monday, December 12, 2011 National Comedy Theatre 3717 India Street http://nationalcomedy.com Adults: $15 Open: Fri. and Sat.: 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Sun.: 8:00 p.m. Admission: $12 students, seniors, and military; $10 college nights, Sundays and midnight shows Laughter is the best medicine! Enjoy a comical, family-friendly evening at San Diego’s premier improvisational comedy hotspot. The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way www.oldglobe.org What’s Playing: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Showtimes during conference: Weekends at 11:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m.; Tues. at 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Admission: Varies, see website. This Tony award-winning theater is California’s oldest professional theater and features both classic and contemporary productions. San Diego Museum of Art 1450 El Prado Open: Tues. through Sat. from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sun. from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Closed Mondays. Admission: $12 adults; $9 seniors and military; $8 students; $4.50 under 18 Visit the region’s oldest, largest, and most visited art museum. The San Diego Musuem of Art provides a rich and diverse cultural experience for almost 250,000 visitors annually. San Diego Symphony Orchestra 1245 Seventh Avenue www.sandiegosymphony.org What’s Playing: Beethoven’s Ninth Showtimes: Fri. and Sat. at 8:00 p.m.; Sun. at 2:00 p.m. Admission: Prices vary. Visit website. Listen to Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 9” alongside a glittering array of guest vocalists as well as the mighty San Diego Master Chorale. This performance will be led by American guest conductor John Nelson. San Diego Zoo 2920 Zoo Drive in Balboa Park www.sandiegozoo.org Open: Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission: $30 ages 3-11; $40 ages 12 and over. Visit one of the world’s most progressive zoos and home of many of “The Tonight Show’s” most talented guests. San Diego Zoo has more than »» SIGHTS Page B-46 San diego travel guide Sights «« From Page B-42 Admission: $2 adults, $1 children, $5 families (5 or less) Experience 6,000 years of rich African World History through unique multimedia exhibits that highlight ancient, colonial, and contemporary periods of African History, on the African continent, and throughout the African Diaspora. The fountains at Balboa Park Cinema Under the Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street www.topspresents.com Showtimes: Fri. and Sat. at 8:00 p.m. and Sun. at 5:30 p.m. Admission: Fri. and Sat. $15 and Sun. $14. Watch some of the classics while enjoying an intimate atmosphere and enchanted outdoor patio seating at San Diego’s premier outdoor theater. Colina Park Golf Course 4085 52nd St www.colinaparkgolf.com Open: Visit website. Price: Weekdays, $11 adults; $8 seniors; $7 under 18. Weekends, $13 adults; $13 seniors; $7 under 18. Golfers of every skill level can enjoy challenging golf at affordable rates in the heart of City Heights. All 18 holes can be played in less than three hours. Coronado Municipal Golf Course 2000 Visalia Row www.golfcoronado.com Open: Visit website. Price: Weekdays $30 and Weekends $35 Experience this award-winning, scenic course that has been voted the best in Southern California and in San Diego County. Downtown San Diego Bike Tour from La Jolla La Jolla www.sandiegotours.us Times: 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for approximately 2.5 hours Price: Online $49.95, by phone $54.95 Coast along San Diego’s waterfront with well-informed tour guides as you uniquely experience the history, culture, and breath-taking views of the San Diego Bay, Coronado Island, Shelter Island, and the Embarcadero. Fashion Valley Shopping Center 7007 Friars Road www.simon.com Open: Mon. through Sat. from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sun. from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Upscale and modern, this mall has more than 200 stores including Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, and Coach, an 18-screen movie theater, and over a dozen restaurants like The Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang’s China Bistro, and California Pizza Kitchen. Flagship Cruises 1050 N Harbor Drive www.flagshipsd.com Times: Visit website for departure time. Tickets: Visit website for package pricing. Enjoy a nautical adventure aboard an evening dinner cruise or a champagne lunch cruise. Serving San Diego since 1915, Flagship promises breathtaking views and culinary excellence as you coast around the San Diego Bay. Holiday of Lights at the Del Mar Fairgrounds 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard Del Mar www.holidayoflights.com Open: Sun. through Thurs. from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. Fri. and Sat. from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Closed Monday, December 12. Admission: $14/vehicle, up to 5 people and $19/vehicle, 6 or more people View the largest animated drivethrough light show on the West Coast. Themes include Twelve Days of Christmas, Candy Cane Lane, Toyland, San Diego County Fair, and Del Mar Racetrack. The Junípero Serra Museum 2727 Presidio Drive www.sandiegohistory.org/serra_ museum.html Open: Weekends 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission: $6 adults; $4 seniors, students, and military (ID required); $2 for children ages 6-17; and free for children under 6 A major symbol of the city, the museum stands atop the hill recognized as the site where California began. It was here that a Spanish Franciscan missionary, Father Junípero Serra, with a group of soldiers led by Gaspar de Portolá, established Alta California’s first mission and presidio (fort) in 1769. Legoland 1 Legoland Drive Carlsbad http://california.legoland.com Open: December 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. December 11 and 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed December 13 and 14 Admission: Ages 3-12/60+ $59. Ages 13 and up $69. Enjoy the miniature Lego-block replicas of landmarks such as the Empire State Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Lincoln Memorial, ride a rollercoaster, or admire the interactive attractions of one of only four Legolands in the world. Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego 1100 Kettner Boulevard www.mcasd.org Open: Thurs. through Tues. from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Third Tues. of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Closed Wednesdays. Admission: $10 adults; $5 seniors and students over 26; military and 25 and under are free The collection of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) includes more than 4,000 works created after 1950, representing a variety of media and genres: painting, sculpture, works on paper, photography, video, and installation. MCASD is known for collecting works by promising emerging artists and under-recognized, mid-career artists, as well as by major figures in international contemporary art.  http://www.nationalcomedy.com http://www.oldglobe.org http://www.topspresents.com http://www.flagshipsd.com http://www.colinaparkgolf.com http://california.legoland.com http://www.golfcoronado.com http://www.sandiegosymphony.org http://www.holidayoflights.com http://www.mcasd.org http://www.sandiegotours.us http://www.sandiegozoo.org http://www.sandiegohistory.org/serra_museum.html http://www.simon.com

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