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Use la Guía de Compras 2007 de Metro para ver una lista de las tiendas y boutiques populares a las cuales puede llegar convenientemente con Metro.

Metro Rapid está creciendo a 20 líneas con la adición de nuevo servicio en Olympic Bl y Garvey Av.

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Se inauguran nuevas líneas locales de Metro Rapid el 16 de diciembreA partir del 16 de diciembre encontrará estas y otras mejoras en el servicio de Metro:

> La nueva Línea 728 de Metro Rapid empieza ofrecer servicio a lo largo del Bulevar Olympic entre el Centro de Los Angeles y Century City.

> La nueva Línea 770 de Metro Rapid empieza ofrecer servicio a lo largo de las avenidas Garvey y Cesar E. Chavez entre el Centro de Los Angeles y la Estación de El Monte.

> La nueva Línea 35-335 de Metro Local brindará servicio a lo largo del Bulevar Washington desde el Centro de Los Angeles al West LA Transit Center.

> La nueva Línea 262 de Metro Local brindará servicio al Bulevar Atlantic entre East LA College y la Estación Artesia de Metro Rail en North Long Beach.

> El servicio de la Línea 71 de Metro Local se está combinando con la Línea 70 de Metro Local a lo largo de la Avenida Garvey entre el Centro de Los Angeles y El Monte.

> La Línea 84 de Metro Local se está cambiando para terminar en las calles Broadway y 1a en el Centro de Los Angeles, y convirtiéndose en la Línea 68 hacia East LA College.

> La ruta de la Línea 252 se está extendiendo desde Huntington Dr y Monterey Rd a Lincoln Park.

> La Línea 270 de Metro Local entre la Estación Norwalk de Metro Rail y Monrovia se está modificando para brindar servicio a Santa Fe Springs y el Norwalk Civic Center.

Para ver la información completa y un itinerario actualizado de todos los servicios mejorados, visite metro.net.

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Viaje en Metro a WICKED y obtenga 20% de descuentoSe trata de “WICKED Tuesdays,” una promoción especial dónde los usuarios de Metro obtienen 20% de descuento en los boletos para las presentaciones de los martes para ver el éxito musical WICKED que ahora se presenta en el Teatro Pantages de Hollywood.

Sólo muestre su pase de Metro o boleto de Metro Rail válido en la taquilla del Teatro Pantages o compre los boletos por Internet en ticketmaster.com y use el código promocional METRO.

El Teatro Pantages está ubicado frente a la estación Hollywood/Vine de Metro Rail en 6233 Hollywood Bl. La taquilla está abierta todos los días a partir de las 10 de la mañana.

Llene la cuadrícula hasta que cada fila, columna y caja de 3-por-3 contenga los números del 1 hasta el 9. La solución del rompecabezas estará en el siguiente Metro Monthly o encuéntrelo en metro.net en la sección de Go Metro Monthly Specials.

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Cuando el tráfico se porta mal, Metro es bueno ¿Mucho que hacer y muy poco tiempo? Ya sea que se trate de compras, entretenimiento o reuniones con la familia y amigos, Viaje en Metro para hacer que la temporada de festividades del fin de año sean menos agitadas.

Use la Guía de Compras 2007 de Metro para una lista de las tiendas y boutiques populares a las cuales puede llegar convenientemente con Metro. Busque la guía en los autobuses o trenes y por Internet en metro.net.

Vaya a las rosas en la Gold Line Intercambie los problemas del tráfico y el estacionamiento para ir al Desfile de Las Rosas por el rápido y conveniente servicio de Metro Gold Line. Las estaciones Memorial Park, Del Mar, Lake y Allen se encuentran solamente a unos pasos de la ruta del desfile.

Metro Gold Line brinda servicio toda la noche durante la víspera de Año Nuevo pasando cada 8 minutos hasta las 6 de la mañana el martes 1o de enero.

Habrá un servicio de enlace especial hacia el área de las carrozas en Victory Park desde la Estación Sierra Madre Villa después del desfile.

Esta víspera de Navidad y de Año Nuevo, Viaje en Metro gratis Para ayudarlo a celebrar esta temporada de días festivos en una forma segura, el servicio de autobuses y trenes de Metro será gratuito durante la víspera de Navidad y Año Nuevo.

Específicamente, no se cobrará ninguna tarifa desde las 9 de la noche del lunes 24 de diciembre del 2007 hasta las 2 de la mañana del martes 25 de diciembre del 2007 y desde las 9 de la noche del lunes 31 de diciembre del 2007 hasta las 2 de la mañana del martes 1o de enero del 2008.

Viaje en Metro al Festival de Navidad de la Calle Ocho del 8 al 9 de diciembreCelebre la tradición Latina y Coreana, cultura y herencia en Los Angeles, planifique asistir al 10o Festival Anual de Navidad de la Calle Ocho del 8 al 9 de diciembre en Calle 8 entre las avenidas Normandie y Vermont.

También es uno de los eventos más importantes para recaudar juguetes en Los Angeles. El festival está lleno de escenarios musicales, un carnaval, entretenimiento, vendedores de comida y sobre todo juguetes para los niños. Para obtener más información, visite calleochola.com.

Dos boletos por el precio de uno al Festival de Cine de Jules Verne Sólo muestre su pase de Metro o boleto de Metro Rail válido en la taquilla del Shrine Auditorium o Los Angeles Theatre del 5 al 16 de diciembre y reciba dos boletos por el precio de uno para el Festival de Cine de la Aventura de Jules Verne.

Por primera vez en Los Angeles, después de 15 años de éxito en Paris, el festival muestra películas, documentales y eventos especiales en el tema de “exploración y preservación de nuestro planeta.” Para obtener más información, visite jva=.org.

Descuento especial de 20% en boletos para LA ClippersEs la temporada de la NBA y Metro le brinda la mejor manera de ver a sus LA Clippers en acción. Muestre su pase de Metro o su boleto de Metro Rail válido en la taquilla de STAPLES Center y obtenga 20% de descuento en los asientos de $35 o de $85 a diez partidos en casa del equipo. También puede obtener el descuento al ordenar los boletos por Internet en laclippers.com usando la palabra clave TRAIN.*

LA Clippers contra:

martes 4 de diciembre Milwaukee

martes 18 de diciembre Toronto

miércoles 2 de enero New Orleans

miércoles 9 de enero Orlando

miércoles 23 de enero Sacramento

miércoles 13 de febrero Washington

miércoles 27 de febrero Portland

sábado 8 de marzo Minnesota

sábado 22 de marzo Portland

martes 8 de abril Denver

*La oferta es válida hasta que se acaben los boletos.

Viaje en Metro a LA Kings y ahorre ¡Llamando a todos los amantes del hockey sobre el hielo! Muestre su pase de Metro o su boleto de Metro Rail válido en la taquilla de STAPLES Center y obtenga $10 de descuento para cualquier asiento de los juegos en casa de los LA Kings.

También puede obtener un paquete especial de Hockey Night Out incluyendo dos boletos, dos bebidas y dos nachos desde $52 para los siguientes juegos: sábado 8 de diciembre vs. Phoenix Coyotes; sábado 5 de enero vs. Calgary Flames; sábado 29 de marzo vs. Dallas Stars.

Para más información o para obtener el paquete de Hockey Night Out llame al 888.KINGS.LA o visite lakings.com.

La oferta especial de ahorro de $10 no está disponible en las siguientes fechas: 10, 22 y 24 de enero; 8 de marzo; 5 de abril.

Obtenga $1 de descuento para LA Kings Downtown On IceRelájese esta temporada navideña. Pershing Square del Centro de Los Angeles ha sido convertido en la pista de patinaje de hielo más grande del sur de California para la 10o Temporada de los LA Kings Downtown on Ice.

Presentado por los LA Kings y el Departamento de Parques y Recreación de Los Angeles, estas increíbles instalaciones adornadas con el esplendor de las festividades, ofrecen un Festival de Invierno gratuito, clínicas de hockey sobre el hielo gratuitas para jóvenes, una serie de conciertos gratuitos, una Zona para Niños y mucho más. Se encuentra abierto diariamente hasta el 21 de enero.

De un giro en el hielo con una sesión de patinaje de una hora con descuento. Traiga el cupón de $1 de descuento para la entrada de $6 que se encuentra abajo. El descuento no se aplicará para el alquiler de patines. Llame al 888.LA.PARKS o visite laparks.org para obtener más información.

December 2007

SAVE $5 on tickets to Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes!

New Metro Rapid, Local Lines Debut December 16

¡Ahorre $5 en el espectáculo Princess Wishes de Disney On Ice!Entre a un mundo de deseos con sus princesas favoritas de Disney en Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes! en STAPLES Center y el Sports Arena de Los Angeles y de Long Beach con un ahorro especial de $5 que Metro ofrece a sus usuarios para espectáculos selectos.

Sea parte del anhelo de Ariel para explorar el mundo fuera del fondo del mar. Vea como Blanca Nieves encuentra su amor verdadero. Descubra un nuevo mundo con Jasmine. Y vea todas las maravillas que ocurren cuando los sueños de la Cenicienta, Belle, Aurora y Mulán se convierten en realidad.

HAY TRES FORMAS FÁCILES DE COMPRAR LOS BOLETOS

1 enpersona – sólo muestre su pase de Metro o boleto de Metro Rail válido en la taquilla de STAPLES

2 porinternet – visite ticketmaster.com/train

3 porteléfono – llame a Ticketmaster al 213.480.3232 y mencione el código promocional TRAIN

STAPLES Center

jueves 20 de diciembre 7:30pm

viernes 21 de diciembre 11am

sábado 22 de diciembre 12 mediodía

sábado 22 de diciembre 3:30pm

Los Angeles Sports Arena

viernes 4 de enero 11am

sábado 5 de enero 12 mediodía

sábado 5 de enero 3:30pm

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jueves 10 de enero 7:30pm

viernes 11 de enero 11am

sábado 12 de enero 12 mediodía

La oferta es válida para los boletos de $16, $20 y $25. La oferta de ahorros no es válida para asientos de primera fila o VIP. Límite de seis (6) boletos. No hay descuentos dobles. Boletos son sujetos a disponibilidad. Podrán aplicarse cargos por servicio y tarifas por envío. 10o Downtown On Ice – Pista de

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The Metro Rapid network of fast and frequent buses is expanding to 20 with the addition of new service on Olympic Bl and Garvey Av.

When Tra;c Is Naughty, Metro Is NiceSo much to do, so little time. Whether it’s shopping, entertainment or getting together with family and friends, Go Metro to make your holiday season a little less hectic.

Use Metro’s 2007 Shopping Guide for a listing of major stores and boutiques conveniently served by Metro. Look for the guide on buses or trains and online at metro.net.

Go Gold Line To The Roses Trade the tra;c and parking hassles of attending the Rose Parade in exchange for the fast and convenient Metro Gold Line. The Memorial Park, Del Mar, Lake and Allen stations are all just a short walk from the parade route.

The Gold Line runs overnight New Year’s Eve as often as every 8 minutes beginning at 6am on Tuesday, January 1.

Special shuttles to the float viewing area in Victory Park will be running from the Sierra Madre Villa Rail Station following the parade.

This Christmas, New Year’s Eve Metro’s Free To help you celebrate this holiday season safely, Metro bus and rail will be free on the nights of Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Specifically, no fare will be charged starting at 9pm on Monday, December 24, 2007 until 2am on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 and starting at 9pm on Monday, December 31, 2007 until 2am on Tuesday, January 1, 2008.

Go Metro to...

New Rapid, Local Lines Debut Dec. 16Look for these and other improvements to Metro service beginning December 16:

> New Metro Rapid Line 728 debuts along Olympic Bl between downtown LA and Century City.

> New Metro Rapid Line 770 begins service along Garvey and Cesar E. Chavez avenues between downtown LA and El Monte Station.

> New Local Line 35-335 will provide service along Washington Bl from downtown LA to the West LA Transit Center.

> New Local Line 262 will serve Atlantic Bl between East LA College and the Artesia Metro Rail Station in North Long Beach.

> Service for Local Line 71 is being incorporated into Local Line 70 along Garvey Av between downtown LA and El Monte.

> Local Line 84 is being changed to end at Broadway and First St in downtown LA, becoming Line 68 to East LA College.

> The route of Line 252 is being extended from Huntington Dr and Monterey Rd to Lincoln Park.

> Local Line 270 between the Norwalk Metro Rail Station and Monrovia is being restructured to serve Santa Fe Springs and the Norwalk Civic Center.

For complete information and updated timetables on all the service improvement, visit metro.net.

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Sudoku Save $5 on tickets to Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes!Enter a world of wishes with your favorite Disney princesses in Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes! at STAPLES Center and the LA and Long Beach sports arenas with a special $5 savings o=er for Metro riders on selected shows.

Join Ariel as she yearns to explore the world above the waves. See Snow White find her one true love. Discover a whole new world with Jasmine. And watch in wonder as the dreams of Cinderella, Belle, Aurora and Mulan all come true.

3EASY WAYS TO PURCHASE TICKETS

1 in-person – present your valid Metro pass or Metro Rail ticket at the box o;ce

2 online – ticketmaster.com/train

3 phone – call Ticketmaster at 213.480.3232, 805.583.8700 or 714.740.200 and mention promotional code TRAIN

STAPLES Center

Thursday, December 20 7:30pm

Friday, December 21 11am

Saturday, December 22 12noon

Saturday, December 22 3:30pm

Los Angeles Sports Arena

Friday, January 4 11am

Saturday, January 5 12noon

Saturday, January 5 3:30pm

Long Beach Arena

Thursday, January 10 7:30pm

Friday, January 11 11am

Saturday, January 12 12noon

O=er applies to $16, $20 & $25 tickets. Savings o=er does not apply to Front Row or VIP seats. Limit up to six (6) tickets. No double discounts. Tickets based on availability. Service charges and handling fees may apply.

Go Metro To “WICKED Tuesdays,” Get 20% O=

It’s “WICKED Tuesdays,” a special promotion where Metro riders get 20% o= ticket prices on Tuesday evening performances to see the smash hit musical WICKED now playing at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.

Just show your valid Metro pass or Metro Rail ticket at the Pantages Theatre box o;ce or buy tickets online at ticketmaster.com and use the promotional code METRO.

The Pantages Theatre is located across from the Hollywood/Vine Metro Rail Station at 6233 Hollywood Bl. The box o;ce is open daily at 10am.

Fill out the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9. The solution to this puzzle will be in next month’s Metro Monthly or find it on metro.net at the Go Metro Monthly Specials link.

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Metromonthly

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Go Metro To Calle Ocho Christmas Festival December 8 – 9Celebrating Latino and Korean tradition, culture and heritage in LA, plan to attend the 10th Annual Calle Ocho Christmas Festival December 8-9 on 8th St between Normandie and Vermont avenues.

Also serving as one of the most important toy drive events in LA, the festival is filled with musical stages, carnival, entertainment, food vendors and most of all toys for the children. For more information, visit calleochola.com.

Two Tickets, One Price To Jules Verne Film FestivalShow your valid Metro pass or Metro Rail ticket at the Shrine Auditorium or Los Angeles Theatre box o;ces December 5-16 and get two tickets for the price of one to the Jules Verne Adventure Film Festival.

In LA for the first time after 15 successful years in Paris, the festival showcases films, documentaries and special events on the theme of “to explore and preserve our planet.” For more information, visit jva=.org.

Special 20% O= LA Clippers TicketsIt’s NBA season and Metro is a great way to see your hometown LA Clippers in action. Show your valid Metro pass or Metro Rail ticket at the STAPLES Center box o;ce and get 20% o= $35 or $85 seats to ten selected home games this season. Or get the discount by ordering online from laclippers.com and using the promotional code TRAIN.*

LA Clippers vs:

Tuesday, December 4 Milwaukee

Tuesday, December 18 Toronto

Wednesday, January 2 New Orleans

Wednesday, January 9 Orlando

Wednesday, January 23 Sacramento

Wednesday, February 13 Washington

Wednesday, February 27 Portland

Saturday, March 8 Minnesota

Saturday, March 22 Portland

Tuesday, April 8 Denver

*O=er good while supplies last.

Go Metro To LA Kings And Save Two WaysCalling all hockey lovers! Show your valid Metro pass or Metro Rail ticket at the STAPLES Center box o;ce and get $10 o= any seat to LA Kings home games.

Or get a special Hockey Night Out package of two tickets, two drinks and two nachos starting at $52 for the following games: Saturday, December 8 vs. Phoenix Coyotes; Saturday, January 5, vs. Calgary Flames; Saturday, March 29 vs. Dallas Stars.

For more information or to get the Hockey Night Out package call 888.KINGS.LA or visit lakings.com.

Special $10 o= savings not available on January 10, 22 and 24; March 8 and April 5.

Get $1 O= LA Kings Downtown On IceChill out this holiday season. Downtown LA’s Pershing Square has been turned into the Southland’s largest outdoor ice skating rink for the 10th Annual LA Kings Downtown on Ice.

Presented by the LA Kings and the LA Department of Recreation & Parks, the landmark facility is decked out in holiday splendor complete with a free Winter Holiday Festival, free youth hockey clinics, a free concert series, Kids Zone and more. Open daily now through January 21.

Take a spin on the ice with an hour-long skating session at a discount. Bring the coupon below for $1 o= the $6 admission fee. Discount does not apply to the $2 skate rental. For more info call 888.LA.PARKS or visit laparks.org.

10th Annual LA Kings Downtown on Ice Outdoor Ice Skating Rink at Pershing Square

LA Kings Downtown on Ice is open daily, including holidays, now through January 21.

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When Tra;c Is Naughty, Metro Is NiceSo much to do, so little time. Whether it’s shopping, entertainment or getting together with family and friends, Go Metro to make your holiday season a little less hectic.

Use Metro’s 2007 Shopping Guide for a listing of major stores and boutiques conveniently served by Metro. Look for the guide on buses or trains and online at metro.net.

Go Gold Line To The Roses Trade the tra;c and parking hassles of attending the Rose Parade in exchange for the fast and convenient Metro Gold Line. The Memorial Park, Del Mar, Lake and Allen stations are all just a short walk from the parade route.

The Gold Line runs overnight New Year’s Eve as often as every 8 minutes beginning at 6am on Tuesday, January 1.

Special shuttles to the float viewing area in Victory Park will be running from the Sierra Madre Villa Rail Station following the parade.

This Christmas, New Year’s Eve Metro’s Free To help you celebrate this holiday season safely, Metro bus and rail will be free on the nights of Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Specifically, no fare will be charged starting at 9pm on Monday, December 24, 2007 until 2am on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 and starting at 9pm on Monday, December 31, 2007 until 2am on Tuesday, January 1, 2008.

Go Metro to...

New Rapid, Local Lines Debut Dec. 16Look for these and other improvements to Metro service beginning December 16:

> New Metro Rapid Line 728 debuts along Olympic Bl between downtown LA and Century City.

> New Metro Rapid Line 770 begins service along Garvey and Cesar E. Chavez avenues between downtown LA and El Monte Station.

> New Local Line 35-335 will provide service along Washington Bl from downtown LA to the West LA Transit Center.

> New Local Line 262 will serve Atlantic Bl between East LA College and the Artesia Metro Rail Station in North Long Beach.

> Service for Local Line 71 is being incorporated into Local Line 70 along Garvey Av between downtown LA and El Monte.

> Local Line 84 is being changed to end at Broadway and First St in downtown LA, becoming Line 68 to East LA College.

> The route of Line 252 is being extended from Huntington Dr and Monterey Rd to Lincoln Park.

> Local Line 270 between the Norwalk Metro Rail Station and Monrovia is being restructured to serve Santa Fe Springs and the Norwalk Civic Center.

For complete information and updated timetables on all the service improvement, visit metro.net.

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Join Ariel as she yearns to explore the world above the waves. See Snow White find her one true love. Discover a whole new world with Jasmine. And watch in wonder as the dreams of Cinderella, Belle, Aurora and Mulan all come true.

3EASY WAYS TO PURCHASE TICKETS

1 in-person – present your valid Metro pass or Metro Rail ticket at the box o;ce

2 online – ticketmaster.com/train

3 phone – call Ticketmaster at 213.480.3232, 805.583.8700 or 714.740.200 and mention promotional code TRAIN

STAPLES Center

Thursday, December 20 7:30pm

Friday, December 21 11am

Saturday, December 22 12noon

Saturday, December 22 3:30pm

Los Angeles Sports Arena

Friday, January 4 11am

Saturday, January 5 12noon

Saturday, January 5 3:30pm

Long Beach Arena

Thursday, January 10 7:30pm

Friday, January 11 11am

Saturday, January 12 12noon

O=er applies to $16, $20 & $25 tickets. Savings o=er does not apply to Front Row or VIP seats. Limit up to six (6) tickets. No double discounts. Tickets based on availability. Service charges and handling fees may apply.

Go Metro To “WICKED Tuesdays,” Get 20% O=

It’s “WICKED Tuesdays,” a special promotion where Metro riders get 20% o= ticket prices on Tuesday evening performances to see the smash hit musical WICKED now playing at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.

Just show your valid Metro pass or Metro Rail ticket at the Pantages Theatre box o;ce or buy tickets online at ticketmaster.com and use the promotional code METRO.

The Pantages Theatre is located across from the Hollywood/Vine Metro Rail Station at 6233 Hollywood Bl. The box o;ce is open daily at 10am.

Fill out the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9. The solution to this puzzle will be in next month’s Metro Monthly or find it on metro.net at the Go Metro Monthly Specials link.

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diciembre del 2007

Se inauguran nuevas líneas de Metro Rapid el 16 de diciembre

Metromonthly

¡Ahorre $5 en el espectáculo Princess Wishes de Disney On Ice!

Go Metro To Calle Ocho Christmas Festival December 8 – 9Celebrating Latino and Korean tradition, culture and heritage in LA, plan to attend the 10th Annual Calle Ocho Christmas Festival December 8-9 on 8th St between Normandie and Vermont avenues.

Also serving as one of the most important toy drive events in LA, the festival is filled with musical stages, carnival, entertainment, food vendors and most of all toys for the children. For more information, visit calleochola.com.

Two Tickets, One Price To Jules Verne Film FestivalShow your valid Metro pass or Metro Rail ticket at the Shrine Auditorium or Los Angeles Theatre box o;ces December 5-16 and get two tickets for the price of one to the Jules Verne Adventure Film Festival.

In LA for the first time after 15 successful years in Paris, the festival showcases films, documentaries and special events on the theme of “to explore and preserve our planet.” For more information, visit jva=.org.

Special 20% O= LA Clippers TicketsIt’s NBA season and Metro is a great way to see your hometown LA Clippers in action. Show your valid Metro pass or Metro Rail ticket at the STAPLES Center box o;ce and get 20% o= $35 or $85 seats to ten selected home games this season. Or get the discount by ordering online from laclippers.com and using the promotional code TRAIN.*

LA Clippers vs:

Tuesday, December 4 Milwaukee

Tuesday, December 18 Toronto

Wednesday, January 2 New Orleans

Wednesday, January 9 Orlando

Wednesday, January 23 Sacramento

Wednesday, February 13 Washington

Wednesday, February 27 Portland

Saturday, March 8 Minnesota

Saturday, March 22 Portland

Tuesday, April 8 Denver

*O=er good while supplies last.

Go Metro To LA Kings And Save Two WaysCalling all hockey lovers! Show your valid Metro pass or Metro Rail ticket at the STAPLES Center box o;ce and get $10 o= any seat to LA Kings home games.

Or get a special Hockey Night Out package of two tickets, two drinks and two nachos starting at $52 for the following games: Saturday, December 8 vs. Phoenix Coyotes; Saturday, January 5, vs. Calgary Flames; Saturday, March 29 vs. Dallas Stars.

For more information or to get the Hockey Night Out package call 888.KINGS.LA or visit lakings.com.

Special $10 o= savings not available on January 10, 22 and 24; March 8 and April 5.

Get $1 O= LA Kings Downtown On IceChill out this holiday season. Downtown LA’s Pershing Square has been turned into the Southland’s largest outdoor ice skating rink for the 10th Annual LA Kings Downtown on Ice.

Presented by the LA Kings and the LA Department of Recreation & Parks, the landmark facility is decked out in holiday splendor complete with a free Winter Holiday Festival, free youth hockey clinics, a free concert series, Kids Zone and more. Open daily now through January 21.

Take a spin on the ice with an hour-long skating session at a discount. Bring the coupon below for $1 o= the $6 admission fee. Discount does not apply to the $2 skate rental. For more info call 888.LA.PARKS or visit laparks.org.

10th Annual LA Kings Downtown on Ice Outdoor Ice Skating Rink at Pershing Square

LA Kings Downtown on Ice is open daily, including holidays, now through January 21.

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When Tra;c Is Naughty, Metro Is NiceSo much to do, so little time. Whether it’s shopping, entertainment or getting together with family and friends, Go Metro to make your holiday season a little less hectic.

Use Metro’s 2007 Shopping Guide for a listing of major stores and boutiques conveniently served by Metro. Look for the guide on buses or trains and online at metro.net.

Go Gold Line To The Roses Trade the tra;c and parking hassles of attending the Rose Parade in exchange for the fast and convenient Metro Gold Line. The Memorial Park, Del Mar, Lake and Allen stations are all just a short walk from the parade route.

The Gold Line runs overnight New Year’s Eve as often as every 8 minutes beginning at 6am on Tuesday, January 1.

Special shuttles to the float viewing area in Victory Park will be running from the Sierra Madre Villa Rail Station following the parade.

This Christmas, New Year’s Eve Metro’s Free To help you celebrate this holiday season safely, Metro bus and rail will be free on the nights of Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

Specifically, no fare will be charged starting at 9pm on Monday, December 24, 2007 until 2am on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 and starting at 9pm on Monday, December 31, 2007 until 2am on Tuesday, January 1, 2008.

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New Rapid, Local Lines Debut Dec. 16Look for these and other improvements to Metro service beginning December 16:

> New Metro Rapid Line 728 debuts along Olympic Bl between downtown LA and Century City.

> New Metro Rapid Line 770 begins service along Garvey and Cesar E. Chavez avenues between downtown LA and El Monte Station.

> New Local Line 35-335 will provide service along Washington Bl from downtown LA to the West LA Transit Center.

> New Local Line 262 will serve Atlantic Bl between East LA College and the Artesia Metro Rail Station in North Long Beach.

> Service for Local Line 71 is being incorporated into Local Line 70 along Garvey Av between downtown LA and El Monte.

> Local Line 84 is being changed to end at Broadway and First St in downtown LA, becoming Line 68 to East LA College.

> The route of Line 252 is being extended from Huntington Dr and Monterey Rd to Lincoln Park.

> Local Line 270 between the Norwalk Metro Rail Station and Monrovia is being restructured to serve Santa Fe Springs and the Norwalk Civic Center.

For complete information and updated timetables on all the service improvement, visit metro.net.

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Sudoku Save $5 on tickets to Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes!Enter a world of wishes with your favorite Disney princesses in Disney On Ice presents Princess Wishes! at STAPLES Center and the LA and Long Beach sports arenas with a special $5 savings o=er for Metro riders on selected shows.

Join Ariel as she yearns to explore the world above the waves. See Snow White find her one true love. Discover a whole new world with Jasmine. And watch in wonder as the dreams of Cinderella, Belle, Aurora and Mulan all come true.

3EASY WAYS TO PURCHASE TICKETS

1 in-person – present your valid Metro pass or Metro Rail ticket at the box o;ce

2 online – ticketmaster.com/train

3 phone – call Ticketmaster at 213.480.3232, 805.583.8700 or 714.740.200 and mention promotional code TRAIN

STAPLES Center

Thursday, December 20 7:30pm

Friday, December 21 11am

Saturday, December 22 12noon

Saturday, December 22 3:30pm

Los Angeles Sports Arena

Friday, January 4 11am

Saturday, January 5 12noon

Saturday, January 5 3:30pm

Long Beach Arena

Thursday, January 10 7:30pm

Friday, January 11 11am

Saturday, January 12 12noon

O=er applies to $16, $20 & $25 tickets. Savings o=er does not apply to Front Row or VIP seats. Limit up to six (6) tickets. No double discounts. Tickets based on availability. Service charges and handling fees may apply.

Go Metro To “WICKED Tuesdays,” Get 20% O=

It’s “WICKED Tuesdays,” a special promotion where Metro riders get 20% o= ticket prices on Tuesday evening performances to see the smash hit musical WICKED now playing at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.

Just show your valid Metro pass or Metro Rail ticket at the Pantages Theatre box o;ce or buy tickets online at ticketmaster.com and use the promotional code METRO.

The Pantages Theatre is located across from the Hollywood/Vine Metro Rail Station at 6233 Hollywood Bl. The box o;ce is open daily at 10am.

Fill out the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9. The solution to this puzzle will be in next month’s Metro Monthly or find it on metro.net at the Go Metro Monthly Specials link.

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Go Metro To Calle Ocho Christmas Festival December 8 – 9Celebrating Latino and Korean tradition, culture and heritage in LA, plan to attend the 10th Annual Calle Ocho Christmas Festival December 8-9 on 8th St between Normandie and Vermont avenues.

Also serving as one of the most important toy drive events in LA, the festival is filled with musical stages, carnival, entertainment, food vendors and most of all toys for the children. For more information, visit calleochola.com.

Two Tickets, One Price To Jules Verne Film FestivalShow your valid Metro pass or Metro Rail ticket at the Shrine Auditorium or Los Angeles Theatre box o;ces December 5-16 and get two tickets for the price of one to the Jules Verne Adventure Film Festival.

In LA for the first time after 15 successful years in Paris, the festival showcases films, documentaries and special events on the theme of “to explore and preserve our planet.” For more information, visit jva=.org.

Special 20% O= LA Clippers TicketsIt’s NBA season and Metro is a great way to see your hometown LA Clippers in action. Show your valid Metro pass or Metro Rail ticket at the STAPLES Center box o;ce and get 20% o= $35 or $85 seats to ten selected home games this season. Or get the discount by ordering online from laclippers.com and using the promotional code TRAIN.*

LA Clippers vs:

Tuesday, December 4 Milwaukee

Tuesday, December 18 Toronto

Wednesday, January 2 New Orleans

Wednesday, January 9 Orlando

Wednesday, January 23 Sacramento

Wednesday, February 13 Washington

Wednesday, February 27 Portland

Saturday, March 8 Minnesota

Saturday, March 22 Portland

Tuesday, April 8 Denver

*O=er good while supplies last.

Go Metro To LA Kings And Save Two WaysCalling all hockey lovers! Show your valid Metro pass or Metro Rail ticket at the STAPLES Center box o;ce and get $10 o= any seat to LA Kings home games.

Or get a special Hockey Night Out package of two tickets, two drinks and two nachos starting at $52 for the following games: Saturday, December 8 vs. Phoenix Coyotes; Saturday, January 5, vs. Calgary Flames; Saturday, March 29 vs. Dallas Stars.

For more information or to get the Hockey Night Out package call 888.KINGS.LA or visit lakings.com.

Special $10 o= savings not available on January 10, 22 and 24; March 8 and April 5.

Get $1 O= LA Kings Downtown On IceChill out this holiday season. Downtown LA’s Pershing Square has been turned into the Southland’s largest outdoor ice skating rink for the 10th Annual LA Kings Downtown on Ice.

Presented by the LA Kings and the LA Department of Recreation & Parks, the landmark facility is decked out in holiday splendor complete with a free Winter Holiday Festival, free youth hockey clinics, a free concert series, Kids Zone and more. Open daily now through January 21.

Take a spin on the ice with an hour-long skating session at a discount. Bring the coupon below for $1 o= the $6 admission fee. Discount does not apply to the $2 skate rental. For more info call 888.LA.PARKS or visit laparks.org.

10th Annual LA Kings Downtown on Ice Outdoor Ice Skating Rink at Pershing Square

LA Kings Downtown on Ice is open daily, including holidays, now through January 21.

Pershing Square 532 South Olive Street, Los Angeles

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