Festival Ballet Theatre, FBT, is one of Southern California’s most accomplished regional ballet companies, and next weekend they are putting on their first performance of the 2011/2012 new season. I’m giving away 4 tickets to see Le Corsaire Suite and Mixed Repertoire on Sunday, October 9 at 2 p.m. at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. And there’s fun before the show…
This weekend was not only the 2011 Emmy’s, but the exclusive Pre Emmy Awards Celebrity Gifting Lounge, held at The Intercontinental Hotel Los Angeles in Beverly Hills. Style Guru Jayneoni Moore rolled out the red carpet for celebrity moms with her Pre Emmy Lounge Boom Boom Room. The lounge hosted new must-haves for infant and toddler items, from the latest…
Get your spook on, and buy tickets early. The decorations and ride transformations all start Friday at the park and Mickey’s Halloween Party runs Sept. 30th-Oct.31. The party is held 10 nights only at Disneyland park during Halloween Time 2011. (Party entrance requires a separate ticket for admission.) We’re hitting the party opening night, so I’ll report back. Past years…
Fashion Island is the place for Fashion’s Night Out this Thurs., September 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. The night kicks off with celeb stylists who share fall styling tips and Hollywood fashion secrets with OC’s stylish set. And during the evening, shoppers will enjoy fashion and beauty events, giveaways, sweet treats and live DJs throughout the center and more. …
My family and I were invited to check out Oceanside, and here’s a video look at all the happenings, from where to stay and play to a look at Legoland. The Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort had all the comforts of home, as it’s a timeshare also. So think 2-room, oceanfront, jacuzzi tub, kitchen, and laundry (click for my quick look…
If you don’t have a pool in your backyard or nearby, or just want to getaway for the day, consider The Island Hotel. Formerly known as the Four Season’s, the luxe escape is located near Fashion Island. They are quite family-friendly there and invite the public to swing by any Sunday for some island time. We stopped by last Sunday…
The newest episode of OC Family TV on COX3 is live, and included is my Top 10 happenings around town. For August, we spotlight an eclectic array of must do’s, starting with Pageant of the Masters. Here’s a look at the segment online. My kids loved the Pageant of the Master show, and if you’re thinking it’s too esoteric…
Have you hit the OC Fair yet? If not, the countdown’s on. Every kid deserves the good ole memories of fair fun … the rides, the food, the sights and exhibitions. There’s lots to do there again this year with free concerts at the Hangar, fried koolaid to stomach, the Ice Museum, the gadget expo and more. It’s old school…
It’s so the perfect time to cool off at Wild Rivers. Sometimes it’s easy to forget just how much fun the little people have on all those slides. Here’s a look at our day to refresh the fun for you. The kids were buzzing all around the park picking their favorite “rides,” letting the “ocean” take them in the wave…
Few events come along where Moms and their girls can have such a perfect night out. Suz Broughton and I did just, as we planned a special Girl’s Night Out to see the show and dine at Jerry’s deli prior. We all got all dressed up for our night at the” the-at-er.” While the show is, of course, great for…
