{"id":119,"date":"2011-01-20T21:22:09","date_gmt":"2011-01-21T05:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/curatingla.com\/2011\/01\/20\/neon-and-animal-sex-for-valentines-day-only-in-la\/"},"modified":"2011-01-20T21:22:09","modified_gmt":"2011-01-21T05:22:09","slug":"neon-and-animal-sex-for-valentines-day-only-in-la","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/curatingla.com\/cla\/2011\/01\/20\/neon-and-animal-sex-for-valentines-day-only-in-la\/","title":{"rendered":"Neon and Animal Sex for Valentine\u2019s Day? Only in LA!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.curatingla.com%2Fblog-index%2F2011%2F1%2F20%2Fneon-and-animal-sex-for-valentines-day-only-in-la.html&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;height=35\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:35px;\" allowTransparency=\"true\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you feel like you&rsquo;ve been celebrating Valentine&rsquo;s Day the same way every year, perhaps it&rsquo;s time to try something different. Here are several events that promise to make this year&rsquo;s celebration one that you and your loved one will remember.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 110%;\">Sweetheart Neon Cruise<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #262626;\">Woo your loved one with an unforgettable evening under the neon lights and stars of L.A. on the Sweetheart Neon Cruise organized by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neonmona.org\" target=\"_blank\">Museum of Neon Art<\/a>.<\/span><span style=\"color: #6c6c6c;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #6c6c6c;\"><span class=\"full-image-float-left ssNonEditable\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/cla\/legacy-images\/organizations\/MONALogo.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1295561832346\" alt=\"\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #262626;\">Imagine cuddling up, drinking champagne, and whisking by historical neon signs and architectural landmarks of the Broadway Theater district, Chinatown and Hollywood&#8212;all on a British open top, double-decker bus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #262626;\">Before boarding, have your picture taken in front of the museum&#8217;s throbbing neon heart! MONA&#8217;s expert tour guide will add the perfect icing to the cake with three romantic-themed stops at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thedresden.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dresden Room<\/a> featuring the long-time singing jazz couple, Marty and Elayne.&nbsp; Then, switch it up with a Bonnie and Clyde venture to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.barneysbeanery.com\/locations\/westhollywood.php\" target=\"_blank\">Barney&#8217;s Beanery<\/a> in WeHo, and a secret surprise third stop!&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #262626;\"><span class=\"full-image-float-right ssNonEditable\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/cla\/legacy-images\/mona_events\/MONA_VDay2011.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1295561099214\" alt=\"\" \/><span class=\"thumbnail-caption\" style=\"width: 243px;\">Photo from MONA email<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #262626;\">Note: This tour will last three hours, so be sure to dress appropriately for the weather!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>When<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p>Saturday, February 12, 2011<\/p>\n<p>The cruise starts at 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where<\/strong>: <span style=\"color: #262626;\">The tour starts and returns at MONA, which is located at 136 West 4<sup>th<\/sup> Street Los Angeles, CA 90013, between Spring and Main in downtown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets<\/strong>: Available online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.neonmona.org\/flash\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">MONA&#8217;s web site<\/a><span style=\"color: #003eee;\"> <\/span><span style=\"color: #262626;\">or call 213-489-9918<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 110%;\"><strong>Sex and the City Zoo 2<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #131313;\">If you tend to think of the Los Angeles Zoo as a place just for children, this event just might change your mind<\/span>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lazoo.org\/glaza\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA)<\/a> is sponsoring &#8221; Sex and the City Zoo 2,&#8221; a Valentine&#8217;s Day event celebrating animal mating, dating and cohabitating.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"full-image-block ssNonEditable\"><span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/cla\/legacy-images\/organizations\/glazabanner.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1295562923367\" alt=\"\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The lighthearted affair begins with a reception featuring tempting desserts and alluring wines followed by a provocative presentation by Zoo veteran Jason Jacobs with insights about the pros and cons of relationships vs. staying single in the animal kingdom. Proceeds from the fundraiser support the Zoo&rsquo;s mission of wildlife preservation and conservation. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"full-image-float-right ssNonEditable\"><span><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/cla\/legacy-images\/glaza_events\/GLAZAAmericanFlamingosPhotobyTadMotoyama.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1295563190974\" alt=\"\" \/><\/span><span class=\"thumbnail-caption\" style=\"width: 329px;\">Photo of American Flamingos by Tad Motoyama, courtesy of GLAZA<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Jacobs, L.A. Zoo&#8217;s director of public relations and marketing, has worked in zoos since he was 13 years old. &#8220;Spending almost every day of my life in a zoo for more than twenty years and coming of age amid a menagerie has given me a unique perspective on the birds and the bees,&#8221; he says, promising a presentation that is humorous as well as enlightening.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>When<\/strong>: Sunday, February 13, 2011, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where<\/strong>: The Los Angeles Zoo&rsquo;s Witherbee Auditorium<\/p>\n<p>The Zoo is located in Griffith Park at 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA &nbsp;90027 at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tickets<\/strong>:&nbsp;Available online at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lazoo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span>http:\/\/www.lazoo.org<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;or call 323 644-6042<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are $25 per person for GLAZA members, and $35 per person for non-members. (Adults only 21+.) Seating is limited and reservations are required by February 9.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More Information<\/strong>: Please call 323.644.6042, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. &ndash; 5 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you feel like you\u2019ve been celebrating Valentine\u2019s Day the same way every year, perhaps it\u2019s time to try something different. 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