Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream - Coming Next Week

Featuring Disney’s Moana for the first time in a live production, hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse bring the Disney magic to life and take audiences on an expedition across raging seas and snow-covered mountains in this action-packed extravaganza with the beloved characters from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, Tangled and Cinderella.

In her Disney On Ice debut, see how far Moana will go in a high-seas adventure with demigod Maui, to save her island and discover her true identity.  Join Belle as she fearlessly befriends the enchanted castle staff and reveals the Beast’s gentleness.  Experience Anna’s devotion to her sister, Elsa, on her life-changing journey to stop an eternal winter.  Explore with Rapunzel, Flynn Ryder, Cinderella and friends from around the Disney Kingdom as they find the heart and determination to overcome obstacles and make their dreams come true. 

This is definitely a show you dont want to miss since attendees will also be able to see a special sing-along with Miguel from Disney Pixar's Coco in a live fiesta before the big show!

LOS ANGELES

WHEN:           Thursday, December 13 – Sunday, December 16

o         Thursday, December 13   7:30 PM

o         Friday, December 14        7:30 PM

o         Saturday, December 15    11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

o         Sunday, December 16       11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

WHERE:       STAPLES Center – 1111 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015

TICKETS:         Ticket prices start at $25!

                                Discount Opening Night tickets available for as low as $16 each on select seating (not valid for premium VIP/Front Row seating) 

Tickets available for purchase online at AXS.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or in-person at the venue Box Office.             

*prices subject to change; additional venue/ticketing fees may apply

ANAHEIM

WHEN:               Wednesday, December 19 – Sunday, December 23

o         Wednesday, December 19   7:00 PM

o         Thursday, December 20      3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

o         Friday, December 21           11:00 AM & 7:00 PM    

o         Saturday, December 22       11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

o         Sunday, December 23         11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

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

TICKETS:         Ticket prices start at $25!

                            Discount Opening Night tickets available for as low as $16 each on select seating (not valid for premium VIP/Front Row seating) 

Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in-person at the venue Box Office.              

*prices subject to change; additional venue/ticketing fees may apply

ONTARIO

WHEN:           Wednesday, December 26 – Sunday, December 30

o   Wednesday, December 26      7:00 PM

o   Thursday, December 27          7:00 PM

o   Friday, December 28               7:00 PM

o         Saturday, December 29     11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

o   Sunday, December 30             11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

WHERE:       Citizens Business Bank Arena – 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764

TICKETS:         Ticket prices start at $25!

                            Discount Opening Night tickets available for as low as $16 each on select seating (not valid for premium VIP/Front Row seating) 

                        Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in-person at the venue Box Office.            

                        *prices subject to change; additional venue/ticketing fees may apply

LONG BEACH

WHEN:           Thursday, January 3 – Sunday, January 6

o   Thursday, January 3      7:00 PM

o   Friday, January 4           3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

o   Saturday, January 5       11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

o   Sunday, January 6         11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

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

TICKETS:         Ticket prices start at $25!

                           Discount Opening Night tickets available for as low as $16 each on select seating (not valid for premium VIP/Front Row seating) 

Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in-person at the venue Box Office.         

*prices subject to change; additional venue/ticketing fees may apply

Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show - Pomona, CA

A yuletide celebration complete with all the trimmings…

Holiday gift giving gets the personal touch when the Harvest Festival® Original Art & Craft Show rings in the season at the Fairplex in Pomona November 30-December 2, featuring more than 24,000 dazzling handmade creations. It’s a Santa’s helpers “shopfest” with strolling performers, an interactive Kidzone, contests, specialty foods, demonstrations, and more.

Holiday bliss is a treasured tradition with this event that transforms the Fairplex into a winter wonderland for the largest and most prestigious indoor showcase on the west coast. In themed attire and merriment, 300+ multi-talented artists & crafters from across the nation will showcase their originals of stunning jewelry, clothing, specialty foods, photography, oils, hand-turned wood, ceramics, eclectic art pieces, holiday décor and ornaments, blown glass, and much more. Patrons know with confidence that each of the works is made by hand and selected only after meeting criteria for excellence.  Many of the artists can personalize items for that special holiday gift.

“Our holiday showcase is the largest of all our productions, and the most fun,” says Nancy Glenn, owner of the Harvest Festival. “It’s all about sharing in an immersive holiday experience that brings friends and families together in the spirit of the season.”

In the spirit of giving, the showcase collaborates with local non-profits to fundraise in support of community programs. Patrons who bring canned goods for donation to the Foothill Family Shelter will get $2 off their admission. Macaroni Kid hosts the Kidzone with Home Depot, and Priceless Pets hosts the parcel check and will have four-legged friends on site for adoption. The Southern California News Group is the official newspaper.

FESTIVAL DATES & TIMES

November 30 - December 2

Fridays 10am-6pm; Saturdays 10am-6pm; Sundays 10am-5pm

POMONA FAIRPLEX

1101 West McKinely Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768

TICKETS

$9, (62+) and military are $7, youths ages 13-17 are $4. Kids 12 and under are free. 

Tickets are good for the entire weekend. Info at harvestfestival.com or 925/ 392-7300.

DISNEY ON ICE: DARE TO DREAM - TICKETS ON SALE

Skating into Greater Los Angeles December 13 – January 6

**Disney’s Moana voyages onto the ice for the first time ever!**

Celebrate what’s possible as five daring Disney Princesses spark the courage inside us all in DisneyOn Ice presents Dare To Dream, skating into the Southland this holiday season from December 13^th – January 6^th!   

Featuring Disney’s Moana for the first time in a live production, hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse bring the Disney magic to life and take audiences on an expedition across raging seas and snow-covered mountains in this action-packed extravaganza with the beloved characters from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, Tangled and Cinderella.

In her Disney On Ice debut, see how far Moana will go in a high-seas adventure with demigod Maui, to save her island and discover her true identity.  Join Belle as she fearlessly befriends the enchanted castle staff and reveals the Beast’s gentleness.  Experience Anna’s devotion to her sister, Elsa, on her life-changing journey to stop an eternal winter.  Explore with Rapunzel, Flynn Ryder, Cinderella and friends from around the Disney Kingdom as they find the heart and determination to overcome obstacles and make their dreams come true.

Iconic sing-along songs such as “How Far I’ll Go,” “Be Our Guest” and “Let It Go” are paired with powerful skating choreography to instill confidence and embolden audiences to never stop dreaming.  Uncover why no goal is too big when we find the strength to shape our own destiny at Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream coming to your hometown!

**Discount opening night tickets available for each venue starting around $18 (not valid for premium VIP/front row seating).

CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL - COMING NEXT WEEK

Get your tickets at the venue box office or online. 

HANART CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL

Thursday-Sunday, November 15, 2018 - January 9, 2019 (including holidays)

5:30pm - 10:00pm

Ticket prices: $13 - $21

Hanart Chinese Lantern Festival - Tickets on Sale

This November, the Pomona Fairplex will host TheHanart Culture Chinese Lantern Festival, a fully immersive multicultural experience the entire family will love.  This premier event will be held every Thursday – Sunday for eight weeks, from November 15, 2018 - January 6, 2019, plus holiday. The evening skies become ablaze with the color and light of over 1,000 beautifully handcrafted lanterns at the Glade, Picnic Hill and Lagoon at Fairplex Pomona (1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768).    

This year’s theme, “The Wild,” features five different locations – America, Oceania, Asia, Antarctica and Africa – and will showcase lanterns representing wild animals from each region including cheetahs, panda bears, jellyfish, majestic cranes, lions, and even dinosaurs.  These impressive lanterns range in size from 12 – 23 feet tall.  This visually stunning display combines art, tradition, and culture, creating opportunities for alluring photographs and wonderful memories. 

The Lantern Festival is one of China’s most traditional celebrations with the art of Chinese lantern making dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 B.C. – 220 A.D.).  “These gorgeous lanterns have evolved through the centuries, from when they were used for lighting, to an art form all their own.  Chinese lanterns are a cherished part of festivals and celebrations world-wide and we are proud to bring the Hanart Culture Chinese Lantern Festival to Southern California,” said George Zhao, president of Hanart Culture.

A lantern’s construction is varied according to its purpose, from the finest silk or glass over the best wood used in Palaces, to the red gauze stretched over bamboo in the more traditional red lanterns recognized around the globe.  Shadow-picture lanterns used a paper wheel inside which turned when heated, creating moving pictures around the outside of the lantern. 

Today, these lanterns are made of modern materials and technology with brilliantly lit colored LED lightbulbs, musical enhancements and sound effects, and visual moving parts to create larger-than-life imaginative shapes.  Furthermore, four ceramic elephants made of 3,200 kitchen utensils such as dishes, bowls, spoons and wine cups will be on display.   

The festival will also feature food, Kung Fu shows and demonstrations, and shadow play.  Guests will also be able to shop the craft marketplace where authentic Chinese jewelry, artifacts, dough figurines, as well as Chinese embroidery art, sugar art, paper-cut and fabric art will be available for purchase.  

Hanart Chinese Lantern Festival

Thursdays – Sundays from November 15, 2018 to January 6, 2019 – Including Holidays 

5:30pm-10:00pm

Fairplex at Pomona - 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768

Tickets $13-$21 (can be purchased at venue or online)

https://www.chineselanternfestival.com/

America's Family Pet Expo - Tickets On Sale

 America’s Family Pet Expo returns to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa (88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa 92626) Friday, April 27 - Sunday, April 29, 2018.  The annual family-friendly event features all creatures cute and cuddly, furry, feathered and scaled of all sizes, shapes and colors. 

“Entering our 29th year, America’s Family Pet Expo is THE destination for pet lovers, offering education on responsible pet care, entertainment and pet adoptions.  We couldn’t be prouder of the pet loving community we have in Southern California, making America’s Family Pet Expo the ultimate destination for all pet lovers,” said Jacinthe Moreau, President of the World Pet Association, producer of the America’s Family Pet Expo.  “As we have grown over the years, the show has progressed to include the best in pet ownership and care.  America’s Family Pet Expo offers animal adoptions, a variety of educational presentations, family fun pet entertainment, and exhibitors offering show specials and while showcasing the latest and greatest in pet products.”  

New to America’s Family Pet Expo for 2018 is the Sea Lion Splash Show; a unique mobile aquatic experience combining both marine fun and environmental education.  Sea Lion Splash Show features rescued sea lions from both California and South America.  Ready to thrill and excite an audience of all ages, the sea lions balance balls, shoot hoops, dance, shake their flippers, and even do a handstand or two.  

Returning to the 2018 America’s Family Pet Expo will be The Catit Playground. This popular interactive activity brings a close-up view for guests to watch charming adoptable cats and kittens to see how they interact with different toys and people.  This is a great atmosphere for guests to learn all about cats and to gain a little insight into “Catitude.”

America’s Family Pet Expo will include on-site cooking demonstrations. Hosted by JustFoodForDogs, the “Find Out What’s Cooking” talks will feature lessons on how to create homemade meals to promote optimal health, longevity and well-being for dogs. 

Returning favorites to America’s Family Pet Expo include Repticon, reptile show and sale, offering hundreds of common and rare species of reptiles such as lizards, snakes, and spiders.  Plus, the ever-popular Splash Dogs and The Great American Petting Zoo, family fun the whole family will enjoy.

In advance of America’s Family Pet Expo, kids can design and create a 10-gallon aquarium in the Kid’s Aquarium Contest.  The aquariums will be on display throughout America’s Family Pet Expo and are judged according to age group and two categories – Natural and Creative.  Also, for the aquatic enthusiast is the Aquascaping Contest, where contestants will compete to make the most beautiful, and natural underwater environment in a small aquarium.

Pet Adoptions will be handled onsite for those looking for that perfect animal addition to the family.  There will be hundreds of animals hoping to find their “furever home” from local community partner organizations at the Pet Expo.

Standout Breeds and Breed-Specific Rescues On-Site Include:

• Alaskan Malamute

• Belgian Malinois

• Bichon Frise

• Spaniel Breeds including Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Sussex Spaniel, and Cocker Spaniel

• Dalmatian

• German Shepherd

• Great Pyrenees

• Irish Wolfhound

• Italian Greyhound

• Leonberger

• Pembroke Welsh Corgi

• Portuguese Water Dog

• Terrier Breeds including Biewer Terrier, Rat Terrier, and Russell Terrier

• Shetland Sheep Dog

• Shiba Inu 

 for that perfect animal addition to the family.  There will be hundreds of animals hoping to find their “furever home” from local community partner organizations at the Pet Expo.

 General Admission, $15.00; seniors 60 and over, $13.00. Children 6-12, $10.00. 5 yrs and under, free. Active and retired military free with ID. Show hours:  Friday 10am-6pm; Saturday 10am-7pm; Sunday 10am-6pm. 

OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa 92626. Facility charges $8.00 parking. Kindly leave all pets at home. 

DISNEY LIVE! MICKEY & MINNIE'S DOORWAY TO MAGIC - COMING NEXT WEEK

Open the door to reveal mesmerizing worlds of unforgettable Disney moments and grand illusions when Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic visits Long Beach Terrace Theatre & Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario from January 18-January 21. 

Tickets are on sale now. 

Ticket prices start at $20

DisneyLive.com or Ticketmaster.com