ODYSSEO BY CAVALIA: TICKETS ON SALE NOW

The majestic show is back in OC and you can get your tickets now!

Odysseo marries the equestrian arts, stage arts and high-tech theatrical effects at never-beforeseen levels. A veritable revolution in live performance, Odysseo comprises a list of superlatives: the world’s largest touring production and traveling big top, the biggest stage, the most beautiful visual effects, and the largest number of horses at liberty.  Odysseo features 65 horses of 11 different breeds of horses, riders, acrobats and musicians as together they embark on a soulful journey from the Mongolian steppes to Monument Valley, from the African savannah to Nordic glaciers, from the Sahara to Easter Island.

WHAT: Odysseo by Cavalia

WHEN: Returns to Orange County for the 2016 holiday season: From November 16 to January 8

WHERE: Under the White Big Top in Orange County at the junction of the I-405 & the SR-133 in Irvine

TICKETS: Available at www.cavalia.net and by calling 1-866-999-8111.

Tickets are priced from $29.50 to $254.50 + applicable taxes and fees.

Special pricing & packages available for groups, children (2-12), juniors (13-17) and seniors (65+).

INFO: www.cavalia.net

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!

America's Family Pet EXPO (Ticket Giveaway)

America's Family Pet Expo returns to the OC Fair & Event Center
April 10 - 12

Enthusiasts of all creatures great and small will unite at the America’s Family Pet Expo (AFPE), returning to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, April 10^th – 12^th.  Marking its 26th year, the AFPE joins cats, dogs, miniature horses, birds, and exotic reptiles, together in this unique event giving show guests the opportunity to experience furry, feathered and scaled friends in a variety of different ways.

AFPE kindly reminds guests that the event is for humans only, pets are not allowed at the Expo, but there are plenty of interactive exhibits, educational shows and demonstrations, as well as the latest in pet trends and products for sale, so your pets won’t need to feel left out. Tickets are on sale now at www.PetExpoOC.org.   

New to the Expo, is the Purina Pro-Plan Performance Team, a high energy dog agility show that will surely be an audience favorite!  Splash Dogs take to the dock, offering a wet-and-wild canine competition, and the ever popular Human Hamster Wheel water attraction will have you running in circles.

Debuting at the 2015 Expo is “Cook’s Racing Hogs & Dogs,” a race that consists of four pigs, which run from one end of a 90-foot U-shaped track to the other.  Four dogs then compete in a similar race.  Waiting at the end of the track is a treat - vanilla ice cream and a golden Oreo cookie!  There is also lots of audience participation with this event, so get ready for some mud-slinging and fur flying fun!

Also returning are the Police Dog & Protection Demonstrations, crime fighting dogs in action showing how they serve and protect our community.  And don’t miss the Free Flight Bird Show where magnificent birds spread their wings and take flight. 

Kids can get in on the action by designing and creating a 10-gallon aquarium in the Kids Aquarium Contest.  There will also be pony rides, face paintings, and The Great American Petting Zoo for the whole family to enjoy.  If adventure calls, be sure to check out the Eurobungy Trampoline brought to you by West Coast Bungy.

Pet Adoptions will be handled on site for those looking for that “purrfect” animal addition to the family.  There will be hundreds of animals hoping to find their forever home from local community partner organizations at the Expo. Last year posted a record of more than 700 adoptions, Expo organizers hope to set a new record for 2015.

EVENT INFORMATION

Show Days & Hours:

Friday (4/10) 10 am-6 pm; Saturday (4/11) 10 am-7 pm, Sunday (4/12) 10 am-6 pm

Location: 

OC Fair and Event Center - 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Parking:

$7.00

Admission:

General admission $13.00; Seniors 60+ $11.00; Children (6-12 yrs) $8.00, Children 5 & under are FREE

*Active and retired military are FREE with ID. 

Tickets can be purchased at venue box office or at PetExpoOC.org

** We know you love you pet and want them to experience this cool event but we ask that you kindly leave ALL pets at home. **

Save time, buy tickets online

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GIVEAWAY

ONE lucky person will win a family-four-pack of tickets to the 2015 Pet Expo.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway will end on Sunday, April 5 @ 11:59 pm (pst). One winner will be chosen at random, using the above rafflecopter widget. Winner will be notified via email and must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. 

Disclosure: SoCal Blog was provided with tickets to the Pet Expo in exchange for posting event information & ticket giveaway. Giveaway tickets will be mailed to winner via USPS. SoCal Blog is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets.

1st Annual Temecula Valley Family Fair

March 27-29, 2015
Lake Skinner Recreational Park
37701 Warren Rd., Winchester, CA
**Rain or Shine**

Temecula Valley Family Fair (TVFF) announces the launch of the 1st annual regional fair in South West Riverside County. Enjoy all the attractions of a county fair including, live entertainment, performances, carnival rides, games, food concessions and more. This community based event will be held to benefit local charities in the area. The fair will be held at Lake Skinner Recreational Park on March 27, 28 and 29 in 2015.

The Temecula Valley Family Fair invites you to come out and enjoy the Temecula Valley’s 1^stannual regional fair. A place where people will come together, spend time with friends and family and create lifelong memories. Fairgoers will experience a traditional lineup of fair food, festivities, concerts, family fun and all things local to the Temecula Valley at the 2015 Temecula Fair. The fair uses physical tickets - the cost of rides varies. At each ride is a sign indicating how many "tickets" the ride costs (each "ticket" is $1); unlimited ride wristbands will be on sale for $30.

Fairgoers can look forward to the only funnest carnival rides:

• Giant Wheel         • Super Shot (drop tower)         • Zipper         • Bumper Cars

• Tilt-a-Whirl         • Dizzy Dragon         • Flying Cars          • Carousel

• Fun Slide         • Swings

As part of the fairs mission to give back to the community, it will be donating all proceeds to local charities. To support the success of this ambitious event, the Temecula Valley Family Fair is currently in need of sponsors, vendors and volunteers. To help out in any way, click here.

Admission info:
Parking: Cars $5 / Buses, Limos, Rv's $10.00 (CASH ONLY)
General (13-59) $12.50
Military/Senior (60+) $10.00
Children (3-12) $6.00
2 and under FREE
*ticket can be purchased online or at box office.

FAQ's 
Discounts
For updates please follow TVFF on Facebook

Location Info:
Temecula Fair
Lake Skinner Recreational Park
37701 Warren Rd., Winchester, CA

Macy's Museum Month: Half Price Admission To San Diego Museums

This February, Macy's Museum Month gives San Diegans a chance to discover what's new at 45 area museums with incredible savings. Participants can pick up a free Macy's Museum Month Pass at any local Macy's store to enjoy half-off admission to all of the participating museums through the entire month of February. Brought to the region by San Diego Museum Council, this popular program applauds San Diego's rich arts, culture, science and nature destinations that put the city in the spotlight.

Macy's Museum Month is anticipating a banner year with more museums participating than ever before. The program was created in 1989 to promote awareness of the region's museums, historical sites, educational institutions, and cultural offerings. This month-long promotion has grown to become a cultural tradition unrivaled in the United States inspiring 30,000 visitors last year.

Museum Month passes may be picked up at any of Macy's 15 locations in the San Diego area, including Temecula and Imperial Valley.  Guests with a pass may bring up to three people to participating museums to receive half-off admission for the entire party. Additional fees may apply for special exhibitions at participating museums.  Each pass also features an exclusive $10 coupon off any purchase of $30 or more at Macy's.

Participating museum's include:

• Adobe Chapel
• Barona Cultural Center & Museum
• Birch Aquarium at Scripps
• Bonita Museum & Cultural Center
• California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum
• California Surf Museum
• Coronado Museum of History & Art
• Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
• Gaslamp Museum at William Heath Davis House
• Heritage of the Americas Museum
• Japanese Friendship Garden
• Junipero Serra Museum
• La Jolla Historical Society
• Living Coast Discovery Center
• Lux Art Institute
• Maritime Museum of San Diego
• Marston House Museum & Gardens
• Mingei International Museum
• Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, Downtown
• Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla
• Museum of Making Music
• Museum of Photographic Arts
• Oceanside Museum of Art
• Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
• San Diego Air & Space Museum
• San Diego Archaeological Center
• San Diego Automotive Museum
• San Diego Botanic Garden
• San Diego Children's Discovery Museum
• San Diego Chinese Historical Museum
• San Diego History Center
• San Diego Model Railroad Museum
• San Diego Natural History Museum
• Santa Ysabel Store
• The New Children's Museum
• The San Diego Museum of Art
• Tijuana Estuary Visitors Center
• Timken Museum of Art
• USS Midway Museum
• Veterans  Museum & Memorial Center
• Visions Art Museum
• Warner-Carillo Ranch House & Museum
• Water Conservation Garden
• Whaley House Museum
• Women's Museum of California

For more information visit sandiegomuseumcouncil.org

OC Fair Super Pass Now Available At Pre-Sale Price

The OC Fair, themed "One Big Party" in 2015, is celebrating it's 125th anniversary and fans can join the 23-day-long party at a fantastic discounted price by purchasing a 2015 OC Fair Super Pass before prices increase.

Early pre-sale prices, available through Feb 28, are General $25 and Senior (60+) / Youth (6-12) $18. Regular pre-sale prices available from March 1-May 31 are General $30 and Senior (60+) / Youth (6-12) $23. Children 5 and younger are FREE.

Each OC Fair Super Pass holder can enjoy admission each of the 23 days of the 2015 OC Fair (July 17-August 16) plus:

• Express entry at all admission gates (not valid Opening Hour on July 17)
• 2-for-1 tickets to select events in Pacific Amphitheatre, The Hangar and Action Sports Arena
• 2015 OC Fair souvenir pin
• Carnival value book
• 20 percent off OC Fair merchandise (one time purchase)
• Free admission to the Orange County Market Place (one per visit, per pass through Dec. 27, 2015)

After May 31, the OC Fair Super Pass is available for General $35 and Senior (60+) / Youth (6-12) $28. The 2015 Super Pass sale ends August 14.

The passes can be purchased online at ocfair.com/superpass or in person at the OC Fair & Event Center Box Office, which is scheduled to open limited hours in February. During the 2015 Fair (July 17-August 16), Super Pass can also be purchased at any ticket booth during public hours.

The Fair is open Wednesday-Sunday.

The OC Fair & Event Center is located off the 405 and 55 freeways at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. For more information, please visit ocfair.com, become a fan at Facebook.com/OCFair, follow us at twitter.com/ocfair or call(714) 708-1500.

"Baby's Night Out" at UltraLuxe Anaheim Cinemas

Mom and Dad, grab that diaper bag and head to the movies! Yes, you're bringing the kiddo with you to see a movie on the big screen.

UltraLuxe Anaheim Cinemas offers parents with infants a new way to do 'date night' with Baby's Night Out.

Baby's Nigh Out special features include:

• Dimmed lights
• Reduced volume, and changing facilities in the auditorium!
• Valet stroller parking (as long as cast-members are available to park the strollers in the designated area outside of auditorium).
• Early bird pricing applies! 

MOVIE LINEUP:
Thursday, July 10 - Transformers: Age of Extinction
Thursday, July 17 - Planet of the Apes
Thursday, July 24 - Sex Tape
Thursday, July 31 - Lucy


INFORMATION:
UltraLuxe Anaheim Cinemas - 321 W. Katella, Ave., Anaheim 92802
(located inside The Gardenwalk)
Guest services: 714-399-0305

Total Wine & More: Wine Class

Gallivant through France with Total Wine & More at their newest wine class on July 10!

Barets, Baguetts and Bordeaux...yes please.

Join the adventure as the experts at Total Wine & More take guests on a delicious journey through some of the most exquisite wines from France.

Guests will be able to explore the famous appellations and wine growing areas of France, sipping on the food-friendly wines of Alsace, extraordinary wines of the Lorie Valley, and elegant Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Burgandy.

The event will be held at the following CA Total Wine & More locations: Northridge, Thousand Oaks, Tustin, Brea, Laguna Hills, Palm Desert, Rancho Cucamonga, Roseville, Sacramento (Arden), and Folsom. 

Event Information:

Cost - $20 per person (seating is limited, call your local store for reservations)

Date: Thursday, July 10, 2014

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Locations: Various (see above)

Total Wine & More Classroom

Welk Resorts San Diego's Oaks Golf Course: FREE FOOTGOLF

Welk Resorts San Diego's Oaks Golf course offers FREE round of Footgolf on July 6, 2014.

Welk Resorts San Diego debuts FOOTGOLF, a new hybrid sport that mixes soccer and golf at Oaks Golf course on Sunday, July 6. Local San Diego and Riverside residents will have the opportunity to try the new sport and enjoy one FREE round that includes soccer ball rental and 18 holes.

To celebrate the new sport's debut at Oaks Golf Course, raffles will take place every hour and all guests will have the opportunity to join the Birthday Club and receive free Foot Golf on their birthday.

About the new sport:
Golf is a difficult game that generally takes 4 hours to play a round. Foot Golf provides an opportunity to sample the concept of golf without the difficulty in less than half the time. Foot Golf is now what miniature golf has done for years, giving people a 'beginner-version of golf'.


Cost:
FREE to San Diego County and Riverside County residents

When:
Sunday, July 6, 2014
9:45 am - Ribbon Cutting
10 am - 6 pm - Free Foot Golf

Where:
Welk Resort San Diego - Oaks Par 3 Course
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr.
Escondido, CA 92026

2nd Annual IE Cupcake Fair

Sunday, May 4  @Riverside Convention Center

Did someone say "cupcake"? Count me in...whatever it is!

The Second Annual Inland Empire Cupcake Fair is set for Sunday, May 4, 2014, at the Riverside Convention Center.  The fair has cupcake tastings, judging, giveaways, cake decoration demonstrations by California Cake Decorations & Supply Co., live entertainment, free massages, Kids Zone provided by Seeking Sitters Inland Empire, Craft Corner and lots of shopping!

“The Inland Empire Cupcake Fair is back for more delicious fun! We’ve learned a few things since last year’s Premiere event and we’re excited to say this year is going to be bigger and better,” said Su Pak event creator and founder of IEShineOn.com.

Last year’s bakers included not only the best bakers in the Inland Empire but also the best cupcake baker in the United States! Desiree Massei from [desi]gn Cakes & Cupcakes, a three time Cupcake Wars winner and Casey’s Cupcakes also a Cupcake Wars winner.

This year, Su has partnered with some great community organizations like Riverside Downtown Partnership, the Riverside Center and Dameron Communications and best of all, this year's proceeds will benefit Community Connect and California Riverside Ballet. Nothing like giving back to your community.

The IE Cupcake Fair is a family event with cupcake tastings, professional and amateur baking competition, live entertainment, a spa zone with free massages, a kid’s zone with professional babysitters from Seeking Sitters Inland Empire and a free photo booth hosted by Shutter Cubby.

Event info:
Location - Riverside Convention Center: 3637 5th St. Riverside, CA 92501
Time: 12 - 4 pm (VIP enters at 11 am)

Ticket info:

Tickets are now on sale and if you act fast you can catch the "early bird" sale (ends 4/9/14).

"Early Bird" General Admission: $15

"Early Bird" VIP General Admission: $30

General admission: $28

VIP: $35

VIP vs General Admission:

VIP Receives:

• Early Entrance at 11 a.m. (General admission starts at 12 p.m.)
• Goodie bag with local discounts, T-shirt and more goodies!
• 6 tasting tickets PLUS 1 additional tasting ticket

General Admission Receives:

• 6 tasting tickets
• Admission starts at 12 p.m.

** Kids 3 and under are free (tasting tickets will need to be purchased separately)**

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