2006: things to do in los angeles

let me know if you want to do any of these. and more suggestions are welcome.

• go see the rose bowl parade floats (january 2, after the parade)
• go see metropolis at the orpheum (january 13) or some other orpheum event
• go on the los angeles conservancy walking tour of union station (january 14) and one or two more later in the year
• visit the los angeles zoo and botanical gardens
• take pictures of everything on broadway, spring, and main (again)
• visit the museum of contemporary art
• visit the museum of neon art and go on the neon cruise
• go on the “the undiscovered chinatown tour”
• go on the el pueblo de los angeles walking tour
• see something at the walt disney concert hall (and go on the walking tour?)
• go on the metro art tour
• spend some time at the beach (venice?)
• visit the watts towers of simon rodia