May 12, 2008

Writer’s Unblock

Scribble Press Opens

Mr. Caldecott should be on alert with those silver stickers of his. A whole flock of new children’s book authors and illustrators will be published at once, gracing the world with their imaginative creations.

Who are these previously undiscovered literary geniuses, you ask? Your own brilliant babes, thanks to Scribble Press.

It’s a newly opened Westside workshop stocked with the supplies they need to craft an opus. Writer’s block? They can take a snack break and check out a helpful Cueprint. When kids are done, Scribble Press will scan and bind the pages of their stories into real books — authors’ photos included.

J.K. Rowling is shaking in her boots.

Scribble Press, Westside Pavilion, 10800 West Pico Boulevard, at Overland Avenue, suite 219, West Los Angeles (310-446-6154 or scribblepress.com).

PLAY
Topanga Banjo & Fiddle Contest
What: Forty-eighth annual banjopalooza.
Why: What the fiddlesticks?
When: Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Paramount Ranch, 2813 Cornell Rd., off Mulholland Hwy., Agoura Hills.

GAWK
Crayon Court
What: Interactive puppet show and musical extravaganza.
Why: Giant crayons get down.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.
Where: Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., b/t Westwood Blvd. & Tiverton Ave., Westwood (310-208-5454).

SEE
The Perilous Streets of South Pasadena
What: Parson’s Nose presents full-on family theater.
Why: Music, mischief, and melodrama.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.
Where: Under the Tent, 1507 El Centro St., at Mound Ave., South Pasadena (626-403-7667).