RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY PRESENT CIRCUS XTREME - GIVEAWAY

Extreme thrills, exotic animals and extraordinary performers take Circus to the max with the ALL NEW show Ringing Bros. and Barnum Bailey Presents Circus XTREME
Coming to SoCal from July 9 - August 2

Prepare to be astonished and amazed by some of the coolest acts ever as Ringling Bros. goes to new extremes with the all-new energetic circus production, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME. Children Of All Ages can let their imagination go wild in an exhilarating adventure with extraordinary circus artists and exotic animals. From the highest mountains to the deepest seas, join us as we explore a world of extreme beauty, flexibility, strength and dexterity in ways you’ve never seen before at The Greatest Show On Earth®. 

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME blends extreme circus displays for the ultimate family fun entertainment experience, playing at STAPLES Center Los Angeles (July 9-14); Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario (July 17-21); and Honda Center, Anaheim (July 24-Aug 2).

GIVEAWAY

One lucky winner will win 2 ticket vouchers* 

*vouchers must be exchanged for event tickets at the box office before showtime; vouchers are good for any of the three SoCal venues and only for weekday shows.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway ends on Wednesday, July 15 @11:59 pm and is open to US residents, +18 years old. Winner will be notified via email and has 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Ticket vouchers will be mailed directly to winner via USPS.


Disclosure: I was provided with tickets to the opening show in exchange for posting about the event and it's voucher giveaway. SoCalBlog will mail the winner their ticket vouchers via USPS and is not responsible for any lost or stolen tickets.

Williams Sonoma - June Free Jr Culinary Technique Classes

Get the little one's up and ready to get their cooking on with Williams-Sonoma fun FREE chef classes.

Never heard of them? Well you're in for a treat with this hour long class that includes a cooking demonstration, generous samples and printed recipes to take home. Your little one's get hands on experience and a tasty treat - yay!

Father's Day Fun with Dad

Saturday, June 20 @ 10 am

Discover some great gift ideas for Dad on Father's Day! You'll learn how to use everything from the latest kitchen gadgets to our favorite ice cream maker, which turn out awesome frozen desserts. Then you can create a delicious treat that Dad and the rest of the family will enjoy.

Class is suitable for ages 5-13.

American Girl Event: Baking with Grace

Saturday, June 27 @ 10 am - 1130 am

Join WIlliams-Sonoma and American Girl for a hands-on baking class inspired by Grace - the 2015 Girl of the Year! Each student will learn Grace's favorite French Madeleine recipe, then finish the pastries with dark chocolate, white chocolate, and a few other toppings. We'll also make and decorate sugar cookies from scratch. Each child will take home a special American Girl goodie bag! $30 per child.

Suitable for ages 8-12 - call your local store to sign up as class size is limited to 12 students.

Promenade Temecula - Kids Club (FREE June summer events)

The kids are out of school with nothing to do but watch TV or play video games, right? Not true.

Promenade Temecula has you covered when it comes to fun outdoor summer activities with the Promenade Summer Kids Club. This cool club offers kids (ages 3-10) fun thing to do all summer long, with a new activity each week.

Events include shows, crafts and educational activities. Membership is FREE and once you're a member of the Kids Club, children will enjoy the special benefits.

Become a member today by registering your kid(s) here.

JUNE EVENTS

Wednesday, June 17 @ 11am - 1pm

KITE DAY

It's high-flying fun! Let your creativity soar with a customized kite, complete with kite string and handles. Create a personalized kite with your name, a hand print, or a picture that rises to the occasion. 

(*Event will be held in the Plaza across from Edwards Cinemas)

Wednesday, June 24 @ 11am - 1pm

BIRDHOUSE

Build your feathered friends a birdhouse and decorate it to put in your favorite tree at hom. Then watch your beaked buddy move in and feather his nest, just outside your window. Plus, you'll make a special treat for the birds to enjoy.

2015 Summer Movie Express - Regal Entertainment Group

Summer's literally right around the corner and it's time to start finding inexpensive and fun thing to do with the kiddos - thank goodness Regal Entertainment Group has you covered!

Regal Summer Movie Express runs June - August and lets you see an awesome G or PG rated film for only $1, every Tuesday and Wednesday.

Every theater has different dates so check here for movie dates at your local theater.


Movie schedule:

Week 1 - Nut Job / Annie

Week 2 - Earth to Echo / The Boxtrolls

Week 3 - Paddington / Turbo

Week 4 - Rio 2 / How To Train Your Dragon 2

Week 5 - Mr. Peabocy & Sherman / The Book of Life

Week 6 - Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb / Penguins of Madagascar

Week 7 - Madagascar 3 / Dolphin Tale 2

Week 8 - Muppets Most Wanted / Alexander and the Very Bad Day

Week 9 - The Lego Movie / The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Present Circus Xtreme

Extreme thrills, exotic animals and extraordinary performers take Circus to the max with the ALL NEW show Ringing Bros. and Barnum Bailey Presents Circus XTREME
Coming to SoCal from July 9 - August 2

Prepare to be astonished and amazed by some of the coolest acts ever as Ringling Bros. goes to new extremes with the all-new energetic circus production, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Circus XTREME. Children Of All Ages can let their imagination go wild in an exhilarating adventure with extraordinary circus artists and exotic animals. From the highest mountains to the deepest seas, join us as we explore a world of extreme beauty, flexibility, strength and dexterity in ways you’ve never seen before at The Greatest Show On Earth®. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME blends extreme circus displays for the ultimate family fun entertainment experience, playing at STAPLES Center Los Angeles (July 9-14); Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario (July 17-21); and Honda Center, Anaheim (July 24-Aug 2).

Guided by Ringmaster David Shipman, Circus XTREME pushes the limits of excitement to features artists who redefine the word extreme in everything they do, magnifying beloved traditional elements of the circus and combining them with never-before-seen contemporary spectacles, original fast-paced performances and incredibly hilarious moments. Featuring an international assembly of over 100 performers spanning 13 countries around the world, the Ringling Bros. 145th Edition is highlighted by several unique acts including:

• Xtreme Sports display featuring BMX freestyle riders, energetic parkour performers, trampoline acrobats and slack line gymnastics tricks
• Caravan of Camels – the only act of it’s kind in the world featuring 6 twin-humped Bactrian camels
• Bungee Skydivers aerial acro-ballet
• World’s youngest human cannonball Gemma “The Jet” Kirby has been shot from the cannon over 500 times
• Mongolian Marvels strongmen create a human pyramid with a combined weight of over 880 pound

Additional circus elements highlighted in the show including Bengal tiger presenter Taba; daredevil whirling Pendulum of Steel performance; edge-of-your-seat high wire stunts, hilarious poodle tricks; of course no show would be complete without the Ringling Bros. Clown Alley and treasured performing pachyderms!

Be sure to arrive early to experience several fun-filled interactive elements before the show starts included with the ticket price – visit the Animal Open House to get up-close with our amazing animal stars and the All Access Pre-Show where families can step onto the arena floor to meet our performers, learn circus skills, try on costumes and much more!

LOS ANGELES

STAPLES CENTER - 1111 S. Figueroa Stree, Los Angeles 90015

WHEN:

Thursday, July 9 @ 730 pm

Friday, July 10 @ 12 pm & 730 pm

Saturday, July 11 @1130 am, 330 pm & 730 pm

Sunday, July 12 @ 1130 am, 330 pm & 730 pm

Monday, July 13 @ 730 pm

Tuesday, July 14 @ 12 pm & 730 pm

**All shows include the All Access Pre-Show

TICKETS:

Prices range from $25, $30, $45-$50 (VIP), $100-$110 (Front Row)*

Opening night tickets are only $15 each (not valid for VIP/Front Row seating)

Tickets are available for purchase online at AXS.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or at the venue box office.

ONTARIO

CITIZENS BUSINESS BANK ARENA - 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario 91764

WHEN:

Friday, July 17 @ 730 pm

Saturday, July 18 @ 1130 am, 330 pm & 730 pm

Sunday, July 19 @ 1130 am & 330 pm

Monday, July 20 @ 730 pm

Tuesday, July 21 @ 12 pm & 730 pm

**All shows include the All Access Pre-Show

TICKETS:

Prices range from $22, $27, $38-$42 (VIP), $70 (Front Row)

Opening night tickets are only $15 each (not valid for VIP/Front Row seating)

Tickets are available for purchase online at AXS.com or CBBankArena.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or at the venue box office.

ANAHEIM

HONDA CENTER - 2695 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim 92806

WHEN:

Friday, July 24 @ 730 pm

Saturday, July 25 @ 1130 am, 330 pm & 730 pm

Sunday, July 26 @ 130 pm & 530 pm

Wednesday, July 29 @ 1 pm & 730 pm

Thursday, July 30 @ 1030 am & 730 pm

Friday, July 31 @ 1 pm & 730 pm

Saturday, August 1 @ 1130 am, 330 pm & 730 pm

Sunday, August 2 @ 1130 am, 330 pm & 730 pm

**All shows include the All Access Pre-Show

TICKETS:

Prices range from $20, $25, $30, $42 (VIP), $70-$80 (Front Row)

Opening night tickets are only $15 each (not valid for VIP/Front Row seating)

Tickets are available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or at the venue box office.

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TICKET GIVEAWAY COMING SOON!

Special Olympics - SoCal

United we play. United we win.

Hundreds of gold, silver and bronze medals are polished and ready to be awarded as Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) Summer Games return to the California State Long Beach (6000 E Atherton St, Long Beach, CA 90815) campus and Recreation Park Golf Course (5000 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90814), June 13-14, 2015. More than 5,000 local dignitaries, corporate sponsors, spectators and family members are expected to attend. Admission to all events is free.

The annual event begins early Saturday morning with the torch lighting opening ceremony at 9:30am, followed by competitions, award ceremonies and special athlete educational events scheduled throughout the weekend.

An estimated 1,100 athletes from Southern California will compete in Aquatics, Athletics (Track & Field), Basketball, Bocce, Golf, and Gymnastics. Along with the games, weekend competitions will also include games, live entertainment, community and law enforcement exhibits at Expo Park and the Grand Prize drawing for the Special Olympics Southern California Dream House Raffle campaign, where more than 1,600 prizes including the grand prize will be awarded. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $150 until May 29. Visit www.SoCalRaffle.com for more information.

The Summer Games are the first of two Southern California championships held each year, and this year’s games serve as prelude to the much anticipated Special Olympics 2015 World Summer Games, held July 25-August 2.

Called one of the largest humanitarian events in Los Angeles since the 1984 Summer Olympics, World Games (www.LA2015.org ) will bring an estimated half-million people to the greater Los Angeles area, with more than 7,000 Special Olympic athletes participating from 170 nations. There will be 15 athletes competing in Summer Games who will then compete in the World Games. Day one of Summer Games will include the annual “Breakfast with Champions” where leaders of the business and sports communities come together to honor the accomplishments of Special Olympics athletes. This year, keynote speaker will be Doc Rivers, President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach for the Los Angeles Clippers. Tickets start at $75 and can be purchased at www.sosc.org/bwc.

During Summer Games, SOSC will showcase two of its signature programs, Healthy Athletes and Young Athletes. Free health screenings will be provided, and participants in the Young Athletes Program (ages 2 ½ to 7) will learn the importance of sporting activities, which are vital to mental development and physical growth to the youngest members of the Special Olympics community.

Leaders from SOSC and Cal State Long Beach will formally announce that the partnership between Special Olympics Southern California and Cal State Long Beach will continue, as the University has extended its agreement to host Summer Games through 2017.

“We are tremendously grateful to the University and its generosity,” says Bill Shumard CEO and President, Special Olympics Southern California. “From use of campus facilities for matches, their residence halls which house our athletes, to the welcoming staff, we are thrilled that Summer Games will continue at Cal State Long Beach.”

For nearly 50 years, Special Olympics has provided individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to succeed through the power of sport, providing sports training, competitions, and health education opportunities at no cost to them or their families.

“Seeing the determination on their faces is inspiring,” says Shumard. “Our athletes are excited to share the benefits of the many hours they have spent practicing and improving their skills, while building lasting relationships with coaches and teammates. It’s truly remarkable to watch the athletes live the oath of Special Olympics, ‘If I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.’ That’s what Special Olympics is all about.”

EVENT INFO

Location:
California State Long Beach Campus - 6000 E. Atherton St., Long Beach
Recreation Park Golf Course - 5000 E. 7th St., Long Beach

Event dates:
Saturday, June 13 - Sunday, June 14

Cost:
FREE

for more info and a complete schedule of events please visit http://www.sosc.org/summergames