SummerSounds Continues at LA Phil's Hollywood Bowl, 8/6-17

The Hollywood Bowl celebrates its 45th year of presenting SummerSounds, one of the most popular children's festivals in Southern California. The six-week festival of world music and arts for children ages 3 to 11 takes place weekday mornings, beginning on Monday, July 9, and running weekdays until Friday, August 17, with two performances each Monday through Friday, at 10am and 11:15am.

With the help of two hosts, exuberant Emily and her neighbor, grumpy Mr. Kay, children are led on a dynamic journey to discover Reggae, Filipino and Latin music. Created especially for kids, the 2012 SummerSounds program features live music and dance on the SummerSounds stage, located in the patio of the Hollywood Bowl Museum. Art workshops guided by professional artists are also offered for children and their families before or after each performance. Children get to choose one fun project to create while learning about art making, artists and different cultures. Tickets for SummerSounds are $7 (music) and $5 (art).

Latin Music with Trio Ellas, August 6 - 17

Mariachi music from Mexico, with a uniquely Los Angeles twist. Savor the combination of violin, guitar and guitarrón with vocal harmonies inspired by the Andrews Sisters. Los Angeles-based mariachi ensemble Trio Ellas fuses elements of traditional mariachi with classic romantic trio touches and even modern urban rock to create a Signature Sound.

The 2012 SummerSounds programs complement concerts on the Hollywood Bowl’s mainstage, including Reggae Night (July 15), Filipino Night (July 8), and Gustavo Dudamel’s festival Americas & Americans (Aug. 14 – 19).

Tickets ($7 per person, Music Performance; $5 per child, Art Workshop) are on sale now at HollywoodBowl.com, by calling 323.850.2000, and in person at the Hollywood Bowl Box Office beginning Saturday, May 5. (Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more for the same performance. Tickets are $5 per person for Music Performances and $3 per child for the Arts Workshop. Please note that groups will not be seated until the entire group has arrived.)