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Families Looking For New Year’s Eve Fun Need To Check Out Universal Studios Hollywood’s EVE Celebration!

December 27, 2018 By Leave a Comment

 Universal Studios Hollywood rings in 2019 with EVE, Hollywood’s biggest and most exciting New Year’s celebration, including an all-new Ultimate EVE package, on Monday, December 31, with extended theme park hours to 2:00 a.m.

EVE is included in the price of theme park admission and invites guests to spend the day and night enjoying its many popular rides and attractions with a special park-wide party starting at 9:00 p.m., featuring multiple DJs and live music entertainment hubs, that will culminate simultaneously at midnight with a traditional New Year countdown and a spectacular fireworks display.

The all-new Ultimate EVE package is a featured addition to this year’s event, inviting guests to celebrate in style. Package highlights include theme park admission starting at 6:00 p.m., access to private lounges, buffet dining, private cash bars, reserved VIP viewing areas for the dazzling fireworks display, a complimentary, midnight champagne toast, commemorative 2019 party favors and unlimited Universal Express access to all rides and attractions.

Starting at 9:00 p.m., Universal Plaza, Simpsons Plaza located in Springfield™ and an area near “Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride” will transform into three uniquely-themed party hubs, featuring a variety of music, from rock ‘n’ roll to electronic dance music to Latin pop, and the celebration will continue with enhanced DJ shows and after-party entertainment until 2:00 a.m.

A selection of food and beverages, including specialty desserts, champagne, beer, wine and specialty cocktails, as well as 2019 memorabilia will be available for purchase.

To purchase tickets for EVE or the Ultimate EVE package, click here.

With its festive environment, guests can toast the New Year with the spirit of the holidays already resonating throughout Universal Studios Hollywood.

The highly-anticipated return of “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry PotterTM  brings glistening snowfall for the first time ever to Hogsmeade village along with “The Magic of Christmas at HogwartsTM Castle,” a breathtaking digital light projection experience, which continues through January 6, 2019.

More information, including special EVE Preferred Hotel Packages, is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood onFacebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter.

Credit: Universal Studios Hollywood. Photo credit: Mike Danenberg / Universal Studios Hollywood.

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The Queen Mary’s New Year’s Eve: Past & Present Offers SoCal’s Top Fireworks Displays and a Thematic Voyage Through the Legendary Ship

December 26, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Photo Courtesy of the Queen Mary / Mathew Martinez

Cheers to the New Year aboard the magnificent Queen Mary, December 31, 2018. Take a unique voyage through history exploring the ship’s themed decks and ballrooms, brought to life with celebratory live music, DJs, dancers, dueling pianos and more. One of SoCal’s best fireworks displays will light up the night sky off the stern of the ship at midnight.
Only on New Year’s Eve, the Queen’s Salon will transform into The White Canary, a glittering white party with a champagne tower centerpiece, martini contortion performances, flapper girls, and DJ Cutt spinning the soundtrack for the balloon drop at midnight.
The Royal Salon has always been the Cat’s Meow, and for New Year’s Eve, will host the black light party, only lit by neon. Dance to electronic music with DJ Closa, grab a drink from LED bottles, as hula hoop and black light artists paint to the beats of the music.
The true party begins on the Verandah Deck, also known as the Live Wire Quay, with non-stop performances by DJ Ravidrums, Rock It Bots, La Sonora Dinamita, and DJ Rod Epic. Experience Cryo Bots, LED features and dancers, and the famous synchronized fireworks show to ring in 2019.
A secret location buried within the ship will host Capone’s Hideaway. This gem will be hard to find, but once discovered, step into a speakeasy with waterfront views, an authentic absinthe bar, and hot jazz. On the Ship’s Bow, head to the Hotsy Totsy party for live country music from Dean Kalogris and DJ Coral, with twinkling lights, moonshine and line dancing.
VIP party goers will receive the Bird’s Welcome in the Brittania and Deck Salon. Experience tantalizing décor, sip on cocktails, and catch the Hells Belles Burlesque Show and performances by Dueling Pianos. Celebrate in VIP style at the Live Wire Lounge in the Verandah Grille. The cumbia inspired VIP lounge will host performances by DJ Rod Epic and Samba Girls, plus offer prime firework viewing.
The Boiler Room brings a brand-new VIP experience to the historic inner workings of the ship, 25 feet below the water line. Transport back in time through swirling fog to experience the Hells Belles Cage Dancers, musical stylings of DJ Pharaoh, and Steampunk Jetpack cocktail artists, all in one of the most unique party locations you’ve ever seen.
The Capstan Club offers an exclusive VIP experience and ultimate firework viewing location. Reserve one of eight cabanas on the Capstan deck and enjoy private seating, a bottle of champagne, exclusive bottle service, and music from DJ Malcolm Alxndr.
Dining on board to celebrate New Year’s Eve is a five-star experience at Sir Winston’s Restaurant & Lounge, Chelsea Chowder House and Promenade Café, all offering specialty menus for the festive evening.
Following the iconic fireworks display, starting at Midnight guests can indulge in classic breakfast favorites – buffet style – at the Midnight Breakfast in the Promenade Cafe. No reservations are needed and tickets start at $24. Keep the New Year’s celebration going through January 1, and indulge in our No Resolutions Brunch for the ultimate New Year’s Day buffet in the Grand and Windsor Salons. No reservations are needed and tickets start at $42.
The celebration can truly last past midnight with a New Year’s Eve hotel package, which includes VIP passes to the evening festivities onboard.
New Year’s Eve on The Queen Mary takes place from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests must be 21 years old to attend. Tickets are on sale now, General Admission tickets are $115 per person and VIP tickets are $215 per person. VIP tickets include a champagne toast upon entry, access to all parties plus exclusive ballrooms and prime fireworks viewing locations. Reservations are required for dining at Sir Winston’s. Private champagne cabanas with bottle service are available for reservations now. For more information, pricing, hotel packages and more, visit http://queenmary.com or call 877-342-0742.
Credit: The Queen Mary.
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Christmas Dining Aboard the Queen Mary Offers Gourmet Holiday Cuisine and Spectacular Views

December 20, 2018 By Leave a Comment

This holiday season the Queen Mary, the historic ocean liner turned hotel and attraction, is offering special holiday menus in all of her famous restaurants: Sir Winston’s, the Chelsea and the Promenade Cafe. The staff of award-winning chefs will prepare festive cuisine while guests enjoy fine wines and spirits, impeccable service and breathtaking views of the Long Beach coastline.

In the Grand Salon, the ship’s original first-class dining area, guests can experience 50 unique global dishes at the nationally renowned Christmas Day Brunch. The Christmas Day brunch menu includes:

  • Rise n Shine Station: Seasonal sliced fruit & berries, Vanilla yogurt, Homemade granola, Country potatoes, Corned beef hash, Applewood smoked bacon, Sausage links, Chicken Jalapeno andouille and bangers, Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, Freshly baked pastries, pancakes, waffles, and an omelet and eggs to order station.
  • Carving Station: Prime rib with au jus, Pork Roast with Tangy Orange Sauce,  Rosemary marinated Turkey and gravy, Apple sage dressing, Candied sweet Potato casserole, Roasted Garlic Yukon gold mashed potatoes, and Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Maple Glazed Bacon
  • Ocean Bounty Station: Chilled mussels, Clams, Cocktail shrimp, Alaskan Red King crab legs, Smoked Salmon, Whole Poached Salmon Serpentine, Freshly Shucked Oyster with lemon and horseradish sauce.
  • California Bistro Station: Domestic & Imported Artisan Cheeses, Sunomono salad with Cucumbers, carrots and onions, Shanghai Chicken salad with cabbage, cucumber, tomatoes, wonton strips, and sesame dressing
  • Street Taco Station: Chicken Tinga, Carnitas Pastor, Beef Birria, Pico de gallo, Citrus slaw, Salsa molcajete, Onion, Tomatoes, Cilantro, Queso Fresco, Avocado Crema, Choice of corn or flour tortillas, Spanish rice, black beans.
  • Asian Station: Sweet Garlic Shrimp, BBQ ribs, Yakisoba Noodles, Fried Rice
  • Italian Station: Antipasto, Caesar and Caprese salad, Grilled vegetables, Tomato Florentine soup, Tortellini Carbonara, Penne pasta with San Marzano Tomato sauce and vegetables
  • Patisserie Station: Chocolate & Red Velvet Yule Logs, Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Truffles, Assorted Christmas Pies, California Fruit Tart, Cupcakes, Macaroons, Assorted Mini Cheesecake, Chocolate Raspberry Towers

Brunch prices start at $69.00 per person, $79.00 per person with champagne. Children ages 4 -11 can dine for $24.00. Christmas Day brunch is served from 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling (562) 499-1606 or https://www.queenmary.com/book-now/table/.

At the Promenade Cafe, guests can delight in a traditional Christmas three-course meal for $34.00 per person.

The Promenade Cafe Christmas Eve pre-fixe menu includes:

  • Choice of Clam Chowder or Promenade Autumn House Salad roasted pepitas, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and raspberry vinaigrette
  • Choice of Brown Sugar Glazed Ham roasted new potatoes, glazed root vegetables, holiday dressing or Grilled Salmon Fillet lemon butter, wild rice pilaf, glazed root vegetables
  • Choice of Eggnog Creme Brulee with chantilly cream, berries or Dutch Apple Pie with caramel sauce and vanilla cream

The Promenade Cafe Christmas Day pre-fixe menu includes:

  • Choice of Clam Chowder or Promenade Autumn House Salad roasted pepitas, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and raspberry vinaigrette
  • Choice of Roasted Turkey Dinner with holiday dressing, giblet gravy, yukon potatoes, glazed root vegetables or Roasted Prime Rib with mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, glazed carrots and rosemary au jus
  • Dessert includes Christmas Yule Log with Chantilly cream and berries

The three-course Christmas Day and Eve pre-fixe menus will be served in the Promenade Cafe from 11:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.  Breakfast is served in the Promenade Cafe from 6:30 a.m through 11:00 a.m. To make reservations for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, call (562) 499-1657 or visit https://www.queenmary.com/book-now/table/.

At Chelsea Chowder House & Bar guests can enjoy a four-course meal complete with roast prime rib and Christmas favorites for $48.00 per person.
The Chelsea Chowder House & Bar Christmas Eve pre-fixe menu includes:

  • Choice of Clam Chowder, Lobster Bisque, Loaded Baked Potato Soup or Promenade Autumn House Salad
  • Choice of Brown Sugar Glazed Ham roasted new potatoes, glazed root vegetables, holiday dressing or Grilled Salmon Fillet lemon butter, wild rice pilaf, glazed root vegetables
  • Choice of Eggnog Creme Brulee with chantilly cream, berries or Peppermint Chocolate Bread Pudding with bourbon caramel

The Christmas Day pre-fixe menu includes:

  • Choice of Shrimp Cocktail zesty cocktail sauce, lemon or Mushroom Tart tomato coulis, phyllo dough
  • Choice of Signature Chelsea Chowder or Promenade Autumn House Salad
  • Choice of Roasted Turkey Dinner holiday dressing, giblet gravy, yukon potatoes, glazed root vegetables or  Roasted Prime Rib mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, glazed carrots, rosemary au jus
  • Peppermint Chocolate Creme Brulee with chantilly cream, berries

The four-course Christmas Day and Eve pre-fixe menus will be served in Chelsea Chowder House & Bar from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. To make reservations for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, call (562) 499-1657 or visit https://www.queenmary.com/book-now/table/.

At Sir Winston’s Restaurant & Lounge, the Queen Mary’s award-winning dining experience features a five-course culinary extravaganza for $79.00 per person.
The Christmas Eve pre-fixe is served from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. and includes:

  • First Course – Roasted Sweet Potato Soup spiced pepitas
  • Second Course –  Petite Greens and Baby Endive Salad golden raisins, candied walnut, mint vinaigrette
  • Intermezzo – Pink Champagne Sorbet
  • Main Course –  Roasted Prime Rib mashed potatoes, charred cream corn, asparagus, au jus or Vegetable Wellington truffle mash potato, grilled vegetables
  • Dessert – Peppermint Chocolate Molten Lava cherry coulis or Red Velvet-Chocolate Ganache berry compote

The pre-fixe menu is served from 12:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. on Christmas Day and includes:

  • First Course – Roasted Sweet Potato Soup roasted pepitas or Lobster Bisque crème fraiche
  • Second Course – Arugula and Frizee Salad fig, cabrales cheese, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette or Petite Greens and Baby Endive Salad golden raisins, candied walnut, mint vinaigrette
  • Intermezzo – Peach Sorbet
  • Main Course – Roasted Prime Rib mashed potatoes, creamed corn, glazed carrots, rosemary au jus or Crispy Skin Salmon roasted fingerling potato, winter vegetables, bacon corn coulis or Chicken Coq Au Vin cipollini onions, carrots, pee wee potatoes, red wine broth, herbs or Vegetable Wellington truffle mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables
  • Dessert – Cranberry Swirl Cheesecake cherry coulis or Red Velvet-Chocolate Ganache berry compote

Children can delight in a delectable three-course menu offering on Christmas Day. Menu items include:

  • Choice of Garden salad or Fresh fruit
  • Choice of Filet Mignon $25.00, Salmon $21.00, Chicken Alfredo $19.00, Chicken Tenders $17.00, or Macaroni and Cheese $17.00
  • Choice of Chocolate cake or Ice cream

The five-course pre-fixe Christmas Eve menu will be served from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. and the Christmas Day pre-fixe menu will be served from 12:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. To make reservations at Sir Winston’s Restaurant and Lounge, call (562) 499-1657 or visit http://www.queenmary.com/book-now/table/

Self-parking at Queen Mary is $8.00. Valet is $15.00 for up to three hours for all venues except for Sir Winston Restaurant & Lounge, which provides complimentary parking. All prices are exclusive of choice of beverage, tax and gratuity. For more information or for reservations, visit www.queenmary.com or call (800) 437-2934. The Queen Mary is located at 1126 Queens Highway in Long Beach.

 
WHEN:
Christmas Eve Hours

  • Promenade Cafe
    • Breakfast 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Regular Menu & Holiday Special $34.00
  • Chelsea Chowder House & Bar
    • Dinner 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Regular Menu & Holiday Special $48.00
  • Sir Winston’s Restaurant & Lounge
    • Dinner 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Regular Menu & Holiday Special $79.00
  • Observation Bar
    • Open at 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m. last call, closed at 2:00 a.m., appetizers available 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Christmas Day Hours

  • Promenade Cafe
    • Breakfast 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Lunch 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Regular Menu & Holiday Special $36.00
  • Chelsea Chowder House & Bar
    • Dinner 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. – Regular Menu & Holiday Special $48.00
  • Sir Winston’s Restaurant & Lounge
    • 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. –  Pre-Fixe Menu $79.00
  • Christmas Day Brunch
    • 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – $69.00 without champagne, $79.00 with champagne
  • Observation Bar
    • Open at 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 a.m. last call, closed at 2:00 a.m.,  appetizers available 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Credit: The Queen Mary.

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Don’t miss the L.A. Zoo Lights at the L.A. Zoo!

December 20, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Don’t miss this fun time at the Los Angeles Zoo! This is when the Zoo transforms into a holiday wonderland with a disco ball forest, whimsical 3-D animations, a glowing “Northern Lights” featuring animal constellations that come to life, and so much more. For the first time ever, the L.A. Zoo Lights experience will include picturesque Elephant Circle, which will be transformed into a kaleidoscopic savanna where glowing, large-scale animals roam. Its popular Twinkle Tunnel will double in size and feature cascading swirls of light and a spectacular finale. Other favorites like the dynamic holiday tree at the entrance, the animated elephant herd, and the dramatic water show are all reimagined, with stunning new visuals and music.

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens,
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027

 

Credit: The Los Angeles Zoo.

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All Aboard Long Beach’s Holiday Spectacular Queen Mary Christmas

December 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment

All are Invited to this Ultimate Holiday Adventure Featuring 80-foot LED Tree Lighting,
Ice Skating Rink, Meet and Greets with Santa, Holiday Entertainment, and More!

The Queen Mary invites guests to step aboard the legendary ocean liner for an all-new holiday adventure, Queen Mary Christmas, filled with authentic and festive activities, premiering November 23, 2018 through January 6, 2019. Gather the family and enjoy a holiday season filled with nostalgic fun including ice-skating onboard the Queen Mary’s uppermost deck, nightly tree lighting ceremonies on the ship’s bow, the Gingerbread Village, Stocking Shop, strolling vintage carolers, live entertainment, holiday dining, and much more.

My son and I had the opportunity to check it out this past week and I loved it! He thought it was pretty cool too! I loved all the beautifully decorated Christmas Trees on the ship and it was a lot of fun walking around on the ship! 

       

ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS:

  • MAIN HALL: Begin your journey in an art-deco inspired Main Hall with a Christmas tree centerpiece fit for a Queen. Check in at Passenger Information to discover all of our holiday offerings on board the ship.
  • SANTA’S CAPTAIN’S QUARTERS: St. Nick charts the course to the North Pole in his Captain’s Quarters. Grab a photo with Santa at the ship’s wheel and decorate stockings to take home.
  • STARBOARD LOUNGE: Gather around to hear Mrs. Claus spin a holiday yarn, sip on hot cocoa in a special souvenir mug, or enjoy an adult beverage while overlooking the city.
  • SPORTS DECK – TRUE NORTH ICE RINK: Slip on a pair of skates and glide along the ice rink, located on the uppermost deck of the Queen Mary – 180 feet above sea level – with a panoramic view of the Long Beach skyline. The glittering stars and historic smoke stacks will light your way.
  • GINGERBREAD VILLAGE & 4-D THEATER: Kids can participate in their own gingerbread house decorating activity alongside a giant gingerbread replica of the Queen Mary and the Village’s resident Singing Baker. From the village, enter the 4-D Theater for a very special screening of Polar Express, a festive delight for all of the senses.
  • SHIP’S BOW & TREE LIGHTING: Marvel at the 80-foot animated lighted tree and watch the nightly countdown at dusk in a synchronized display of over 45,000 LED lights.
  • BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Join Santa Saturday mornings in December (Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22) in a holiday salon for Breakfast with Santa. Just $19 for children ages 4-11 and $39 for adults, enjoy a pajama party breakfast, story time, and photos with Jolly Old Saint Nick.
  • HOLIDAY DINNER SHOW: A three-course dinner and show featuring the Holiday Follies or American Bombshells on select nights.

I really enjoyed the Ship’s Bow & Tree Lighting! It was quite festive and very pretty! 

TICKETS:

  • General Holiday Admission tickets start online at $22 for adults and $16 for children.
    • Each General Holiday Admission ticket includes general admission entry, Ship Model Gallery & Engine Room, and various holiday activations including access to Santa’s Captain’s Quarters for a Meet & Greet with Santa, Storytime with Mrs. C, Screening of Polar Express in the 4D Theater, Christmas Tree-Lined Decks, Canopy of Lights, Strolling Entertainment, and Evening Tree Lighting Ceremony.
  • First Class Passport tickets start online at $40 for adults and $20 for children.
    • Each First Class Passport includes general admission entry, access to the Queen Mary Historic Exhibits, Queen Mary tours, Ship Model Gallery & Engine Room, as well as various holiday activations including: access to Santa’s Captain’s Quarters for a Meet & Greet with Santa, Storytime with Mrs. C, Screening of Polar Express in the 4D Theater, Christmas Tree-Lined Decks, Canopy of Lights, Strolling Entertainment, and Evening Tree Lighting Ceremony.
  • VIP Grand Passport tickets start online at $70 for adults and $55 for children.
    • Each VIP Grand Passport includes general admission entry, access to the Queen Mary Historic Exhibits, Queen Mary tours, Ship Model Gallery & Engine Room, ice skating, and all other holiday activations including gingerbread house decorating and stocking trimming.

PARKING:

  • Self-parking: $8 with validation (up to 3 hours)
  • Valet parking: $15 with validation (up to 3 hours)

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

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Dickens Holiday Celebration @The Printing Museum in Carson, Ca Sat. Dec. 8th 2018

December 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Fagin (Ken Riedel) & the Artful Dodger (Keefer Blakeslee) from Dicken’s Oliver Twist are up to no good @The International Printing Museum’s “Dickens Holiday Celebration” Sat. Dec.8 2018 in Carson, CA
The Museum is transformed into Fezziwig’s warehouse replete with Victorian decorations and lamp posts.  Several Dickens characters are around to meet up with our guests like “Fagin” from Oliver Twist teaching how to pick pockets whiles he picks yer’s with the “Artful Dodger” in tow.   Nathaniel Winkle from The Pickwick Papers is all “a-dither” as he demonstrates a health cure via The Electro-static Generator with shocking results while “Miss Havisham” has Great Expectations for her ward “Estella” by instructing her in the art of insulting the gentlemen in attendance.

All the while mini-tours of the fascinating collection of working antique printing presses are in full swing while other guests get to print their own Victorian Holiday Cards & Gift tags with type and cuts from that era on Victorian presses (Talk about a unique Christmas keepsake for a special loved one!)

Many will be serenaded while munching on a Holiday Lunch of Bangers, Gingerbread and Punch (part of the admission) by Capt. Jack & his 1895 Player-Organ cranking out old carols as well as “Steerforth” from David Copperfield with his Holiday Dulcimer plus “Lucy Mannette” from Tale of Two Cities on her Christmas  guitar.

Guests will be filing into our theatre to meet up with Charles Dickens himself as he changes his lecture into an “interactive “event using audience members as part of his cast for a fun rendition of his classic Christmas Carol!

****Returning This Year!! Have a “tin-type” victorian photograph done of you, your family or friends c/o Victorian Photographers!!!  The Bailey Denton Photographers…Even if you aren’t dressed victorian they can supply some costume pieces that will send you back in time.  Great Holiday Gift Idea!

New This Year!!!  Meet up with “The Poet of Fleet Street” our guest artist Jacob Depraect who will create a customized poem just for you!

All this and other surprises are in store for those attending and we do encourage our guests to dress Victorian!

Dickens Holiday Celebration

@ The International Printing Museum

315 W. Torrance Blvd.

Carson, CA 90745

(310) 515-7166  www.printmuseum.org

 Sat. Dec. 8th 2018

10:00 am-4:00 pm

“Christmas Carol “performances 11:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm

Reservations req. for play Note: Advised for children 10 years & up w/ Adults

Admission includes activities, play w/ reservations & Holiday Lunch

Admission $25 per guest $80 Group rate up to 4

Credit: The International Printing Museum.

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TONY- NOMINATED ORIGINAL PRINCESSES CINDERELLA, BELLE AND JASMINE BRING THEIR MAGIC TO THE IMPROV IN THE HIT SHOW BROADWAY PRINCESS PARTY HOLIDAY EDITION ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9th

December 4, 2018 By Leave a Comment

Brush off your tiara and unleash your inner princess with Broadway’s original Cinderella, Belle, and Jasmine as they celebrate the season in this hit concert, direct from NYC! Two-time Tony-nominee Laura Osnes (Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella), Tony-nominee Susan Egan (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and voice of ‘Meg’ in Hercules), and Grammy-nominee Courtney Reed (Disney’s Aladdin) host the festivities alongside their Fairy Godfairy (musical director extraordinaire), Benjamin Rauhala (Broadway’s Fiddler on the Roof) and special guest prince Adam J. Levy (Dave, the Musical).

Showtime: Sun. 3:00PM / Tickets: Students: $25 / Gen. Ad. $40 / VIP: $125 / Ph: 714-482-0700

Visit: https://improv.com/brea/event/broadway+princess+holiday+party/8793125/

The Brea Improv is located at 180 S. Brea Blvd. Brea, CA 92821

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Come Aboard the Historic Queen Mary for Thanksgiving Day Traditions Nov. 22

November 13, 2018 By 3 Comments

The Queen Mary is offering superb dining options for the upcoming holiday season at her highly-acclaimed restaurants: Sir Winston’s Restaurant and Lounge, Chelsea Chowder House & Bar, and the Promenade Café, along with her legendary, award-winning brunch. Thanksgiving Day fare will include seasonal specials and upscale versions of traditional favorites sure to satisfy the most discerning appetites.
Guests will experience 50 unique global dishes inside the majestic Art Deco Grand Salon, the ship’s original first-class dining area, at the nationally renowned brunch. This year is highlighted by a sushi station, a newcomer to the gourmand event. Additional stations for brunch include:

  • Rise n Shine: seasonal sliced fruit & berries, homemade granola, country potatoes, corned beef hash, applewood smoked bacon, sausage links, chicken jalapeno andouille and bangers, eggs benedict, huevos rancheros, freshly baked pastries, pancakes, waffles, and an omelet and eggs to order station.
  • Carving Station: prime rib au jus, smoked beef brisket, rosemary marinated turkey and gravy, apple sage dressing, candied yams, roasted garlic Yukon gold mashed potatoes, sauteed green beans and almonds, cornbread.
  • Ocean Bounty: chilled mussels, clams, cocktail shrimp, Alaskan red king crab legs, smoked salmon, whole poached salmon serpentine, freshly shucked oysters, lemon, horseradish sauce.
  • California Bistro Station: domestic and imported cheeses, sunomono salad (cucumbers, carrots, onions), shanghai chicken salad (cabbage, cucumber, tomatoes, wonton strips, sesame dressing).
  • Street Taco Station: chicken tinga, carnitas pastor, beef birria, pico de gallo, citrus slaw, salsa molcajete, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, queso fresco, avocado crema, choice of corn or flour tortillas, Spanish rice, black beans.
  • Asian Station: sweet garlic shrimp, BBQ ribs, yakisoba noodles, fried rice
  • Sushi Station: rolls include spicy tuna, California, vegetable, and rainbow; sushi includes tuna, salmon, yellowtail, shrimp and unagi (bbq eel).
  • Italian Station: antipasto, caesar and caprese salads; grilled vegetables, tomato florentine soup, tortellini carbonara, penne pasta with san marzano tomato and vegetable sauce.
  • Patisserie (Dessert Station): petite fours, petite éclairs, macarons, chocolate mousse, California fruit tart, assorted mini-cheesecakes, chocolate truffles, cupcakes, chocolate raspberry towers, pecan pie bars, apple pie bars and bavarian creme puffs.

Brunch prices start at $69.00 per person, $79.00 per person with free-flowing champagne. Children ages 4 -11 can dine for $24.00. Thanksgiving Day brunch is served from 10:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling (562) 499-1606 or https://www.queenmary.com/book-now/table/.

At Sir Winston’s Restaurant & Lounge, the Queen Mary’s award-winning dining experience features a five-course culinary extravaganza for $74.00 per person. The menu is served from 12:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day and includes:

  • First Course: pumpkin bisque (creme fraiche, spiced pepitas) or corn chowder (chives, truffle oil)
  • Second Course: petite green salad (glazed walnuts, crumbled feta cheese, pomegranate pearls, red wine vinaigrette) or Caeser salad (heirloom cherry tomato, shaved carrots, parmesan, garlic crouton, creamy anchovy dressing)
  • Intermezzo: pear sorbet
  • Main Course: traditional roasted turkey (sausage and sage apple stuffing, giblet gravy, orange cranberry compote, truffle mashed potatoes, glazed sweet potato, green bean casserole), pan-seared halibut (roasted crispy fingerlings, bok choy, citrus beurre blanc) or rib eye (au jus, yukon mashed, baby zucchini squash
  • Dessert Course: pumpkin tart (raspberry compote) or chocolate marquis (vanilla bean ice cream)

To make reservations at Sir Winston’s Restaurant and Lounge, call (562) 499-1657 or visit https://www.queenmary.com/book-now/table/.

At Chelsea Chowder House & Bar and Promenade Cafe guests can enjoy a four-course meal complete with roast turkey and other delectable Thanksgiving favorites for $49.00 per person. (Each restaurant will also be offering its regular menu in addition to the pre-fixe menu.) The pre-fixe menu includes:

  • Choice of Signature Chowders (New England clam, lobster bisque, pumpkin bisque-spiced pepitas)
  • Autumn Field Greens
  • Thanksgiving Dinner (roasted turkey, sage mashed potatoes, candied yams, apple pancetta stuffing, cranberry compote, almond field greens and country giblet gravy)
  • Dessert includes a choice of two desserts: pumpkin torte (chocolate curls, cranberry coulis, vanilla chantilly) or chocolate pecan pie (cinnamon chantilly cream, raspberry coulis)

The four-course Thanksgiving Day pre-fixe menu is served in Chelsea Chowder House & Bar from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and in Promenade Café from 11:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. Breakfast is served in the Promenade Cafe from 6:30 a.m through 11:00 a.m. To make reservations for Thanksgiving Day, call (562) 499-1657 or visit https://www.queenmary.com/book-now/table/.

Self-parking at Queen Mary is $8.00. Valet is $15.00 for up to three hours for all venues except for Sir Winston Restaurant & Lounge, which provides complimentary parking. All prices are exclusive of choice of beverage, tax and gratuity. For more information or for reservations, visit www.queenmary.com or call (800) 437-2934. The Queen Mary is located at 1126 Queens Highway in Long Beach.

Credit: The Queen Mary.
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