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Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures Takes Families on a Fun-Fueled Excursion to Iconic Disney Destinations

November 9, 2022 By Leave a Comment

Playing SoCal from December 8 – January 2

Update:

FELD ENTERTAINMENT CYBER WEEK DISCOUNT:  As a special holiday offer for the ultimate gift experience, fans can purchase tickets online to Disney On Ice and Monster Jam shows playing in Dallas starting today November 22nd using code C2022W to save up to 35% off select price levels and performances (maximum 8 tickets per purchase; online offer only). 

*This offer expires on Sunday, December 4th at 11:00 pm local time.

**Enter code before selecting seat(s) to see if offer applies to that performance

Other restrictions, availability limits, and exclusions may apply.

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Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures will whisk families away on an immersive getaway chock-full of magical participatory moments.  Featuring new and classic tales, this unique multi-generational experience makes its SoCal debut for four weeks playing Los Angeles, Anaheim, Ontario and Long Beach from December 8 thru January 2, 2023. 

Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and his pals for a high-octane ride in Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures. Exciting twists and turns await as Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and guests of all ages embark on an interactive and memory-rich adventure to iconic Disney destinations.  See the world from the rooftops of London with Mary Poppins and Jack and his band of dancing lamplighters.  Travel to the sun-soaked Motunui and help Moana restore the heart of Te Fiti.  Set off on a safari and snap unforgettable photos of wild cheetahs and monkeys when guests traverse through the Pride Lands with Simba, Timon and Pumbaa.  Discover a whole new world and be swept up in Aladdin’s princely parade filled with spectacular stunts, magical moments with Genie, and a brand-new song from Jasmine that will render the audience “Speechless.”  Mosey on over to a larger-than-life comedic carnival and team up with Woody and Bo Peep as they search for their new friend Forky.  Fans will hit a high note with Mickey and pals while singing along to beloved Disney tunes as they welcome Merida, Belle, Ariel, Mulan and Tiana to the ice.

Families should be prepared for a getaway jam-packed with unexpected hijinks and surprise, up-close character interaction as Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures makes several pitstops throughout Greater LA area!

L O S  A N G E L E S

WHEN:            Thursday, December 8            7:30 PM

Friday, December 9                7:30 PM

Saturday, December 10         11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 11                        11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

WHERE:           Crypto.com Arena – 1111 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

TICKETS:          Family friendly ticket pricing available – tickets can be purchased online at AXS.com or in-person at the venue box office.

*Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand.

A N A H E I M

WHEN:            Thursday, December 15          7:00 PM

Friday, December 16              7:00 PM

Saturday, December 17         11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 18                        11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Monday, December 19          7:00 PM

WHERE:           Honda Center – 2695 E. Katella Ave. Anaheim, CA 92806

TICKETS:          Family friendly ticket pricing available – tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the venue box office.

*Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand.

O N T A R I O

WHEN:            Thursday, December 22          7:00 PM

Friday, December 23              3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Saturday, December 24         11:00 AM & 3:00 PM

Sunday, December 25                        1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

Monday, December 26          11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

WHERE:           Toyota Arena – 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764

TICKETS:          Family friendly ticket pricing available – tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the venue box office.

*Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand.

L O N G  B E A C H

WHEN:            Thursday, December 29          7:00 PM

Friday, December 30              7:00 PM

Saturday, December 31         11:00 AM & 3:00 PM

Sunday, January 1                  11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Monday, January 2                5:00 PM

WHERE:           Long Beach Arena – 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90802

TICKETS:          Family friendly ticket pricing available – tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the venue box office.

*Ticket pricing is subject to change based on market demand.

Credit: Feld Entertainment.

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Pumpkins in the Pines at Santa’s Village Offers Halloween Family Fun

October 15, 2022 By Leave a Comment

SkyPark at Santa’s Village is pleased to announce the return of its signature Pumpkins in the Pines and Fall festivities! Saturdays and Sundays only, October 8th-30th, visit the park for a park-wide pumpkin patch, gorgeous Autumnal theming, seasonal entertainment, special activities, themed food & beverages, and more! You can even grab a pumpkin spice latte from Kringle’s Coffee & Gifts to start the season off right.

New this year: The Magical Meadowlands Train Tour

Not yet old enough for the spooky Fantom Forest? The new Magical Meadowlands Train Tour offers the perfect hay-ride (train-ride) through the Skypark Meadowlands, where young guests can learn all about a secret pumpkin patch and an adventure with Santa and Arrow.

On October 29th & 30th, bring your little ones to participate in Arrow’s Spooky Balance Bike Race, sponsored by Prevelo! Starting at 10am at the Silver Bells Arena, cheer for the balance bike riders (ages 2-9) as they make their way around the track. This is the friendliest and cutest competition in the park!

Costume Contests:

• Oct 22 & 23: SkyPark Costume Contest at 3pm by Santa’s house.

• Oct 29: Halloween Monster Mash Skate Night with live DJ at the Silver Bells Arena from 7pm to 9pm

• Oct 29 & 30: SkyPark Costume Contest at 3pm by Santa’s house.

• Oct 30: Mountain Biker Costume Parade and contest behind the Pedal Pub at 1pm.

Weekend Activities:

Weekends: Trick or Treating & Monster Mash Light Show

Oct 21: Dead Man’s Party Concert

Oct 28: Halloween Costume Party with Sixty Grit Band

Oct 22 & 29, Magical Meadowlands Train Tour 6pm – 8pm

Oct 22 & 29: Fantom Forest (ages 13 and up)

Oct 29: Cider press demonstration

You can also purchase tickets here.

Credit: SkyPark at Santa’s Village.

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Niko, Sept. 8th Pet of the Week

September 10, 2022 By Leave a Comment

Take a cup of German shepherd, a scoop of rottweiler, a pinch or two of maybe some Australian kelpie and a whole lotta personality. Put ‘em together and whaddya got? Niko! Niko’s a bibbidy-boppidy-bootiful beautiful 4-year-old fellow who’s inexplicably been at our shelter for a year. He’s a smart, good boy with medium energy, is treat motivated, and is easy to walk on his leash. His new owner will need patience since it may take Niko a while to develop a bond, but with regular exercise, structure and balance, he’ll be the best boy you could want. Niko means “victory of the people” in Finnish, but he hasn’t had a victorious finish yet. Can you help him live up to his name? You can speed the process to adopt or foster Niko and any of our other pets by emailing PetAdopt@longbeach.gov or petfoster@longbeach.gov. You can also call (562) 570-4925. Even better, stop by during our new open walk-in hours every Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Our shelter is located at 7700 E. Spring St. Ask for ID#A605387 to meet Niko. We’re at capacity, and everyone needs homes!

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Miranda, Sept. 1st Pet of the Week

August 31, 2022 By Leave a Comment

Don’t be fooled by Miranda’s stern countenance. She just finished a cuddle session with a volunteer and is purrrfectly content. That’s just her RFF (resting feline face). Miranda is 6 years old and has been at the shelter for four months. She has some treatable health issues, and she also has a sweet, mellow disposition. She’d make a perfect lap cat. Staff and volunteers urgently request rescue, foster or a committed adopter to take over her care. Her adoption fee will be sponsored by a generous donor. Shelter hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 7700 E. Spring St. at the entrance to El Dorado Park (no parking fee for shelter visitors). You can email PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to speed the process for adopting or fostering Miranda. Ask for ID#A673873).

(This rescue encouraged by the usual suspects.)

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Hemsworth, Aug. 25th Pet of the Week

August 25, 2022 By Leave a Comment

“Ooooowwww, I’m furever blowin’ bub-bulls . . .” Hemsworth looks as if he doesn’t know what’s going on, but he’s so ready for any adventure in a real home. Hemy’s a champagne-beige midsize pittie, and his backstory is anything but bubbly. He was abandoned at someone’s house and found himself at Long Beach Animal Care Services at only a year old. He’s now 2, meaning that he’s been here for nearly an entire year! The volunteers adore him and have nicknamed him Frogman because of his resemblance to the animal! He’s affectionate toward most people and is medium-active—playful and then settles down nicely to rest. He’d thrive with patient humans familiar with this breed in a home with adults and mature kids. Wanna hop around with Hemsworth? Our shelter hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7700 E. Spring St. at the entrance to El Dorado Park (no parking fee for shelter visitors). You can email PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to speed the process for adopting or fostering Ivy. Ask for ID#A662968.

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You don’t want to miss STREET ART ALIVE at THE LUME LOS ANGELES! 

August 3, 2022 By Leave a Comment
STREET ART ALIVE at The Lume Los Angeles

I had the opportunity to visit an amazing new digital art gallery, THE LUME Los Angeles, and the launch of the world premiere of STREET ART ALIVE, and I really was blown away!

STREET ART ALIVE opened on April 22nd to the public. I had planned to visit mid-June but I was, unfortunately, feeling under the weather.  But, there is still time to experience STREET ART ALIVE  at THE LUME Los Angeles this month! What is it? It is a multi-sensory exhibit that transports visitors on an unforgettable journey through the streets and alleys of more than 20 iconic cities, including New York City, London, SaÞo Paulo, Melbourne, and Berlin. It is amazing! It’s a 45-minute ticket but you can stay longer so you can see everything! It is even encouraged to stay longer so you can see it all!

 

To bring this highly unique and authentic experience to life, Grande Experiences, owners and creators of THE LUME digital art galleries, and creators of STREET ART ALIVE, worked in collaboration with prolific artists including Blek Le Rat, considered the Godfather of stencil art, D*Face, known for vibrant pop art-inspired murals and Lady Pink, nicknamed “First Lady of Graffiti,” one of the first women active in the early ‘80s New York City subway graffiti subculture.  

The STREET ART ALIVE experience includes: 

  • Interactive installations throughout over 25,000 sq. ft, featuring a large-scale, 360-degree multi-sensory gallery. 
  • Eight original full-sized sections of the Berlin Wall, which artists from across the globe used as a canvas for their political statements and powerful social commentary. Throughout the exhibit’s run, THE LUME Los Angeles will invite local street artists to add their voices to these iconic and symbolic concrete walls. 
  • An audio experience for STREET ART ALIVE with a specially curated soundtrack with music from genre-defining legends.  From the distorted punk/pop spilling out of CBGB’s onto the Bowery in New York City in the late ’70s to the turntablism, break beats and rap poetry of 80’s Hip Hop, street art is the visual expression of these seminal sounds.  
  • Themed café and bar 

STREET ART ALIVE showcases a pivotal art movement and tells the story of street art through the lens of the artists in a way that visitors of all ages and cultures can relate to. Art generated from the streets from all over the world transcends the art itself, striking at the heart of social issues, community sentiment, politics and current world affairs. I loved it! There’s even a Chalk Wall at the end where you can add your own art and statement!

Tickets to THE LUME Los Angeles’ STREET ART ALIVE start at $39 and are available for purchase online at https://thelume.com/losangeles/.  

More information can also be found by visiting https://thelume.com/losangeles/ 

New gallery hours started July 5th: 

  • Friday, 12 PM – 8:00 PM 
  • Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM – 8:00 PM 

Instagram: @thelumelosangeles
TikTok: @thelumelosangeles
Facebook: THE LUME Los Angeles

This is one place you can’t miss this Summer!

“Always Keep Looking Up!”-Denise

Self Disclosure: I received a media visit to facilitate this post. Images: SoCal City Kids.

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You Don’t Want to Miss Musical Theatre West’s Sizzlin’ Summer Production of “Grease”

July 14, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Photo provided to facilitate this post. Credit: Musical Theatre West.

I had the opportunity to put on my Pink Lady Jacket and go check out the opening night of the Musical Theatre West’s musical production of “Grease” and was blown away! It was an incredible performance! The show runs on select dates, July 8 – July 24, 2022, at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center on the campus of Cal State Long Beach. Tickets for the rockin’ return of Grease to the Musical Theatre West stage range from $20 – $96 each and are available now, by phone at 562-856-1999 or online at musical.org.

The show may not be exactly as you imagine but the message is clear through the performance that it’s wonderful to be who you are and that you don’t have to be anyone else. I know, I know….it still does follow the basic traditional Grease movie and has all the great sing-a-long songs but this one also has a wonderful message with wonderful talented performers. There’s still time to see it this month and I highly recommend it!

Photo: Denise (me) and BFF Gaby.

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Universal Studios Hollywood Delivers Nonstop Summer Fun with Its Blockbuster Rides, Attractions and Lands

July 10, 2022 By Leave a Comment
“The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle” at “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” at Universal Studios Hollywood.

The Best Day in L.A. starts at Universal Studios Hollywood as the popular theme park brings some of the most popular franchises in film history to life and readies for nonstop summer fun with its blockbuster rides and attractions, including the return of “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts TM Castle” in “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.”

As the hottest movies of the year hit the big screen, Universal Studios Hollywood is the only place in L.A. to catch the action after the credits roll and become immersed in one-of-a-kind blockbuster attractions. After watching the epic conclusion of Universal Pictures’ Jurassic World Dominion, which opened as the #1 movie in the world, guests can experience “Jurassic World—The Ride” where they will be caught in the middle of an extraordinary battle between the Indominus rex and her arch-rival, the Tyrannosaurus rex.

Minions continue to run amok at Universal Studios Hollywood as the theme park prepares for the theatrical release of Illumination and Universal Picture’s newest film, Minions: The Rise of Gru, on July 1.

From Monday, June 27 through Sunday, July 17, mischievous Minions will take center stage at Universal Plaza, where guests can meet the newest Minion, Otto, along with fan favorites Jerry and Dave before they set off on an adventure aboard the “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” ride. The Minion activation also features exclusive experiences for guests, including interacting with a 16-foot Minion squishy and engaging in a specially-created Minion-themed game through Sunday, August 14.

Family fun continues on Illumination’s award-winning ride The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!” where guests become transformed into stray puppies looking for their forever homes, and within the immersive “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” land. For a sneak peek of an authentic movie and television production studio, guests can get a bird’s eye view on the world-renowned Studio Tour, which now features several electric trams in its current fleet.

Beginning today, “The Nighttime Lights at HogwartsCastle” returns with a dazzling light and special effects projection display set against the backdrop of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As night falls on Hogsmeade village, guests can enjoy an awe-inspiring spectacle that showcases the four houses of Hogwarts: Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin, accompanied by a special musical arrangement based on original scores from the film series.

This summer also sees the return of the “Special Effects Show,” a fast-paced and entertaining behind-the-scenes peek at the world of Hollywood movie-making magic. The Special Effects Show will run daily from Friday, July 1 through Sunday, August 14, then weekends only, beginning Saturday, August 20. 

Preparing for a visit to Universal Studios Hollywood to experience the Best Day in L.A. is easy with a series of convenient online tools that range from Universal’s interactive mobile app and website and all-new Discover Universal hub, designed to help maximize trips for the ultimate visit.

More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter. Admission to Universal CityWalk is free. More information available at www.CityWalkHollywood.com.

Credit: Universal Studios Hollywood. HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. J.K. ROWLING`S WIZARDING WORLD™ J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s22)

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