Joyce Rudolph, Weekend
Top horse riders from the western states will compete in the $35,000
Memorial Day Classic Grand Prix Monday at the Los Angeles Equestrian
Center in Burbank.
Among those vying in the Olympic-style jumping event is Richard
Spooner of Burbank. He is the leading rider for the Pacific Coast Horse
Show Assn., said Regina Antonioli, director of marketing for the grand
prix.
"He is a bold and aggressive rider who always seems to be in tune with
the horse," she said of Spooner.
A horse show runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Sunday and Monday and
includes the $5,000 Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper Classic. The grand prix
event begins at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the equestrian center, 480 Riverside
Drive, Burbank.
Admission is $12, $10 for seniors and children under 6. For
information, call the box office at 840-9066.
SPECIAL EVENTS
'Music Man' marches into The Alex Theatre
"The Music Man," a musical by Meredith Willson, will be presented by
Music Theatre of Southern California at 2 and 8 p.m. today and 2 and 7
p.m. Sunday at The Alex Theatre in Glendale.
Tickets are $22 to $42. For reservations, call (800) 233-3123. The
Alex is at 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale.
'Playhouse Disney' characters stop at Galleria
Disney Channel and Charter Communications will sponsor "Playhouse
Disney -- Live" a special live event featuring characters from the show
today and Sunday at the Glendale Galleria.
There will be singing, dancing, storytelling and creative play
centering around the theme of parties. Hosts will be Tony and Vivian from
"Out of the Box."
Three 15-minute live shows will be performed daily at 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
and 5 p.m. Between performances, children can take part in "Circle Time"
storytelling sessions. For information, call 240-9481.
THEATRE ARTS
"King and I"
at Centre Theatre
Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The King and I," the inspiring tale of an
unlikely love between a king and a schoolteacher, is playing at Glendale
Centre Theatre through July 8.
Show times are 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m.
Saturdays.
Centre Theatre is at 324 N. Orange St., Glendale. Tickets are $16 to
$19. For reservations, call 244-8481.
Falcon features
'Hansel and Gretel'
JoAnne Worley stars in the modern version of "Hansel and Gretel"
Saturdays and Sundays through June 25 at the Falcon Theatre, 4252
Riverside Drive, Burbank. The voice of actress Penny Marshall, as the
world-weary Miz Moon, is a highlight of the play. Also in the cast are
