November 21, 2007

The Long Weekend Guide

What to Do This Long Weekend

“Holiday. Celebrate.” 
— Madonna, 1983

SIP
Squash Slosh
What: Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 part 42 Below honey vodka, 1 tsp. pumpkin puree, 1 tsp. honey, 2 shakes pumpkin pie spice. Fill with ice, add ½ part cream, and shake. Strain and garnish with cinnamon.
Why: Hollowed-out mini gourds make good cups.
When: Turkey time.
Where: Grandma’s house.

HELP
L.A. Food Bank
What: Donate nonperishables, your time, or a couple of bucks.
Why: A little goes a long way.
When: ’Tis the season.
Where: Online at lafoodbank.org.

SKATE
Ice at Santa Monica
What: Lace up rented skates and hit the new outdoor ice rink, opening today.
Why: Sk8 or die, dude.
When: Thru Jan. 6. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: 1324 Fifth St., at Arizona Ave., Santa Monica.

BUY
Ready, Set, Shop!
What: Urban Shopping Adventures leads a post-T Day spree through the Fashion District.
Why: Walk it off.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Meet inside the California Market Center courtyard, 110 E. Ninth St., b/t Main & S. Los Angeles Sts., Downtown. Tickets online at urbanshoppingadventures.com.