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Animation Weekend at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach

Before Real 3-D and CGI, groups of dedicated craftsmen
produced works of art with brush and pen on cels. Relive the magic of these
animated classics and learn about the traditional techniques behind them.
Animation artist and teacher Steve Segal, who has worked on such modern
animated masterpieces as Toy StoryA Bug’s Life and The
Brave Little Toaster
, will provide unique insight into the techniques and
history of films that were paintings come to life, modern art masterpieces
rendered on celluloid (presentations at 12:00pm, 2:00pm, and 4:00pm). You’ll
see ‘toons in a whole new light!



Guests pay one low price to enter and can play all day: $10
for children and seniors, and $15 for general admission. Open 10:00am-5:00pm.
Playland is a Museum of Old-Fashioned Fun chock-full with over 30 pinball
machines set on FREE play, penny arcade games and a carousel carnival (where
you can win prizes!), miniature circus, magic shows, and interactive displays
honoring America’s Bygone Amusements. 



10979 San Pablo Ave., El
Cerrito, CA 94530

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