DISNEY ON ICE: WORLDS OF ENCHANTMENT - COMING NEXT WEEK

This action-packed ice spectacular showcases beloved characters from Disney•Pixar’s Cars, Toy Story 3, Disney’s The Little Mermaid plus the enchanting Academy Award®-winning Frozen.  Produced by Feld Entertainment, Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment is performing from April 18^th – 28^th in Long Beach and Ontario.

Get warmed up for the show right in your seats with exclusive dance moves taught by the mouse that started it all during Mickey’s Dance-Along Pre-Show Party, as the Disney On Ice skating athletes remind everyone that getting active can help you be your best!  Then you’ll be ready to enter a dazzling world of Disney magic to see some of your family’s favorite Disney moments come to life in Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Enchantment, with dazzling skating, special effects and timeless characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.

Dont forget to grab your 20% discount by using code: MOM20

L O N G   B E A C H

WHEN:           Thursday, April 18- Sunday, April 21

o   Thursday, April 18                      7:30 PM

o   Friday, April 19                              7:30 PM

o   Saturday, April 20                        11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

o   Sunday, April 21                           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 $20 each!

                         Discount Opening Night tickets available for as low as $15 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

O N T A R I O

WHEN:           Thursday, April 25 – Sunday, April 28

o   Thursday, April 25                       7:00 PM

o   Friday, April 26                              7:00 PM

o   Saturday, April 27                        11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

o   Sunday, April 28                           1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

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

TICKETS:         Ticket prices start at $20!

                            Discount Opening Night tickets available for as low as $15 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

RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER: THE MUSICAL (TICKET DISCOUNT)

TIS THE SEASON FOR RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER LIVE ON STAGE AT DOLBY THEATRE IN LOS ANGELES ON DECEMBER 23^RD AND 24^TH

The “most famous reindeer of all” from the longest running and highest rated holiday television special will be live on stage with the critically acclaimed Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at Dolby Theatre on December 23^rd and 24^th for 4 performances. Following two successful years of touring North America, the world’s most famous reindeer and a holly jolly cast of iconic characters including Hermey the Elf, Yukon Cornelius and the Abominable Snow Monster will help Santa save Christmas during three North American tours visiting more than 50 cities this holiday season. 

In 1964, the beloved stop-motion animated television classic, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, made its network television debut delighting audiences across the country. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical is rapidly becoming a tradition for generations of children and adults and we are so excited to bring the show to fans in Hollywood,” says producing partner Jonathan Flom.

Projections, costumes and characters will be faithfully brought to the stage against a backdrop of nostalgic set designs. The cast brings high energy to classic songs and dialogue, while irresistible and loveable puppets highlight the charming “roughness” from the television show’s stop-motion effects. Flom says, 

“We address all of the familiar story elements from the television special with a talented cast and puppeteers who help recreate the magic on stage. Since the special itself is a classic musical, the stage show does not feel at all like an adaptation and audiences are surprised and delighted when they hear full performances of additional iconic songs associated with the TV special, such as “Fame and Fortune” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.”

The story tells the tale of a young Rudolph who, because of the appearance of his bright, shining nose, is excluded from the Reindeer Games. He flees Christmastown and meets up with new friends Hermey the Elf and Yukon Cornelius.  After finding The Island of Misfit Toys, Rudolph journeys home, where a snowstorm of epic proportions is threatening Christmas. Can Rudolph rescue his family and friends and help Santa save the holiday?

Rudolph’s partnership with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center continues this year. A new illustrated storybook, T.E.A.M. Rudolph and the Reindeer Games, will be available this year only at the stage show performances and other locations where Rudolph is appearing, such as at theme parks, zoos, aquariums and science centers. A portion of the proceeds from all sales of the books will be donated to PACER.

SHOW INFO

The national tour -- a “holiday staple” (The Boston Globe) and an "utterly charming, top-notch production" (Orlando Sentinel) – kicks off November 14.

LIVE ON STAGE SHOW – December 23 and December 24.

Tickets range from $38-$104 and can be purchased at the Dolby Theatre Box Office (6801 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028), through all Ticketmaster outlets, or by calling (800) 745-3000. 

*NOTE: Children ages one and older require a ticket.

For more information, visit www.rudolphthemusical.com.

Disclosure: SoCal Blog will be provided with complimentary tickets to see the show in exchange for posting information on the event. 

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.

Marvel Universe LIVE! Show Info & Discount Offer

Marvel Universe LIVE! Debuts in greater Los Angeles for it's first ever action-packed arena tour March 26 - May3.

Marvel fans, assemble! 

Marvel Universe LIVE! is taking the live entertainment experience to a whole new groundbreaking level, with a mind-blowing stunt show unlike anything experienced before! Watch your favorite Marvel Super Heroes including Spider-Man and The Avengers (Iron Man, Black Widow, Hulk and more) plus menacing Villains come to life in an action-packed arena extravaganza debuting in Southern California for the first time ever starting March 26th – playing Honda Center/Anaheim, Citizens Business Bank Arena/Ontario and The Forum/Inglewood.

Marvel Universe LIVE! will captivate audiences with an authentic and original story that brings more than 25 Marvel icons together on one awesome quest. The Cosmic Cube, the source of ultimate power and one of the most feared and coveted treasures in the Marvel Universe, has been shattered into pieces by the Mighty Thor in order to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. With the pieces scattered across the globe, Thor’s villainous brother Loki devises a scheme to clone its powers, inciting a threat that could not only decimate Earth but also obliterate the Universe.

Feel the energy and excitement with cutting-edge special effects, pyrotechnics, aerial stunts, martial arts, motorcycles and stunning video projections that completely immerse the audience into the epic action and story. Nearly two years in the making, Marvel Universe LIVE! is being hailed as the most technically advanced and innovative live touring shows ever (in the more than 40 year history of Feld Entertainment). Join Marvel fans of all ages for this once-in-a-lifetime, monumental performance…the fate of the Universe depends on it!


Ticket Information:

A N A H E I M
Honda Center – 2695 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806
WHEN: Thursday, March 26 – Sunday, March 29
o Thursday, March 26 7:00 PM
o Friday, March 27 7:00 PM
o Saturday, March 28 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
o Sunday, March 29 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

TICKETS: Prices range from $20, $30, $45, $75 (VIP) and $135 (Gold Circle)
Kids (ages 2-12) tickets priced at $20 each*
Opening Night discount tickets available for $20 on select seating*
*not valid for VIP/Gold circle levels

Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in-person at the venue Box Office.
*Tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.


O N T A R I O
Citizens Business Bank Arena – 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764
WHEN: Thursday, April 9 – Sunday, April 12
o Thursday, April 9 7:00 PM
o Friday, April 10 7:00 PM
o Saturday, April 11 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
o Sunday, April 12 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

TICKETS: Prices range from $20, $30, $45, $75 (VIP) and $135 (Gold Circle)
Kids (ages 2-12) tickets priced at $20 each*
Opening Night discount tickets available for $20 on select seating*
*not valid for VIP/Gold circle levels
Tickets available for purchase online at AXS.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or in-person at the venue Box Office. 
*Tickets may be subject to ticketing service charges and facility fees.


I N G L E W O O D / L O S A N G E L E S
The Forum – 3900 West Manchester Blvd. Inglewood, CA 90305
WHEN: Friday, May 1 – Sunday, May 3
o Friday, May 1 7:30 PM
o Saturday, May 2 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM
o Sunday, May 3 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

TICKETS: Prices range from $20, $30, $45, $75 (VIP) and $135 (Gold Circle)
Kids (ages 2-12) tickets priced at $20 each*
Opening Night discount tickets available for $20 on select seating*
*not valid for VIP/Gold circle levels
Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in-person at the venue Box Office.
*Tickets may be subject to service charges, facility and handling fees.

Discount Offer:

Use the code MOM to save $5 on tickets in the $30-$45 price level. 

(limit 6 tickets)

Valid on select shows:

Honda Center - Friday 3/27 & Saturday 3/28 @7pm and Sunday 3/29 @11am

Citizens Business Bank Arena - Friday 4/10 @7pm, Saturday 4/11 @11am, Sunday 4/12 @5pm

The Forum -  Saturday 5/2 @7pm

*excludes front row & VIP seats

click here to buy tickets

Disclosure: SoCal Blog will be provided with tickets to view the show on opening night.

2015 L.A. Boat Show: Ticket Giveaway

February 19-22

Catch and Release Fishing Pond, Water Sports, SailFest and Hundreds of Boats!  

Kids 15 and Younger are Free when accompanied by a parent.

Living in Southern California, it’s always boating season, and the 2015 Progressive Insurance Los Angeles Boat Show  will showcase hundreds of vessels from entry-level family cruisers to luxurious yachts, plus the latest in boating accessories and gear to make your day at sea the best it can be!

Even if you aren’t a boater, there’s nautical fun for everyone throughout the weekend:

The 2015 Progressive Insurance Los Angeles Boat Show is full of interactive events for the whole family, including:

• Climb aboard cruisers, wakeboard boats, pontoons, jet skis, and more!
• Indoor fishing at the Fishing Friendzy "catch and release" trout pond.
• Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP), kayaking on an indoor pool!
• Personalize and buid a wooden toyboat.
• SailFest at Marina del Rey - It's a sailor's delight with dozens of sailboats, gear and accessories to shop, plus sailing seminars, on-water lesson from top instructors, and a sailing simulator to get those feet wet before hitting the water and a great way to introduce kids to sailing.
• Take a boating lesson along the bay, sharpen DIY skills, new Boating 101 - From Discover Boating Hands-On Skills Training where attendees get on the water to learn the ropes from USCG-certified captains, to Fred's Shed Interactive Learning Center for the DIY boater and dozens of other seminars for all ages and levels of experience - everyone can expand their nautical know-how and prepare for fun and safety on the water.

Let’s go!

* Complimentary round trip shuttle transportation will be available between locations

When:         February 19-22, 2015

Where:        Los Angeles Convention Center

                    1201 S. Figueroa Street, Downtown LA

                     In Water Location:

                     Burton W. Chace Park

                     13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey

Admission:     $12 for adults; youth 15 and younger accompanied by an adult are free

Tickets can be purchased online at laboatshow.com or at the LA Convention Center box office

Show Hours:      LA Convention Center

                            Thursday, February 19- Friday, February 20, 12:00pm-9:00pm

                             Saturday, February 21, 10:00am-9:00pm

                             Sunday, February 22, 10:00am-6:00pm

                             Burton W. Chace Park, Marina del Rey

                             Thursday, February 19- Friday, February 20, 12:00pm-5:00pm

                             Saturday, February 21- Sunday, February 22, 10:00am-5:00pm

Information:      Call (714) 633-7581 or visit www.LosAngelesBoatShow.com

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GIVEAWAY

Enter to win a family four-pack of tickets!

One lucky winner will receive 4 tickets good for any day of the show, February 19-22. Tickets are good for both show locations.

To enter:

- Leave a comment stating who'd you take with you to the Boat Show.

- Follow us on Twitter

- Follow us on Bloglovin

Giveaway will end on Monday, February 9 @1159 pm (PST) and is open to US residents 18+. Winner will be chosen at random and notified via email. Tickets will be mailed via USPS and SoCal Blog is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets.

Disclosure: SoCal Blog was offered tickets to the Boat Show 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.

Cinema Under the Stars At Oak Canyon Nature Center

Come see a movie at Oak Canyon Nature Center!

Each evening begins in the ampitheatre with a twilight walk at 7:30 pm let by our staff naturalists, followed by our feature presentation at 8 pm.

Blankets or jackets are suggested.

Admission is $5 (donation- per family)

And what would a movie be without the snacks? Visit the cool Oak Canyon Snack Bar during your movie to get all your movie favorites, including popcorn, candy, water, and more! All proceeds go directly to the Nature Center.

Movie lineup

Friday, July 18 @ 8 pm

 Friday, July 25 @ 8 pm

Friday, August 1 @ 8 pm

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"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