Williams-Sonoma - June Culinary Technique Classes

Cooking. We all do it. It's delicious must.

But sometimes you get stuck in a rut or want to try something new - that's where Williams-Sonoma comes in. Not only do they carry tons of fantastic kitchen and home supplies but they're now also offering cooking classes and FREE technique classes!

Every month Williams-Sonoma hosts new and fun classes for you to attend and learn something from. Learn about cuisines from around the world - and close to home -from their talented chefs and culinary experts.

Nothing like going home and showing off some new skills in the kitchen. So even though this month's almost over and I'm late in posting this info, you can still participate in their awesome upcoming class for adults and kids:

(Junior Chef)

Ice Cream In Minutes

Saturday, June 28 @ 9:30 am

Kids will learn how to make ice cream in minutes. Suitable for children ages 5-12. 

Not only will they get hands on experience but they'll also get to eat it!

(Adult Chef)

Everything Ice Cream

Sunday, June 29 (call local store for time) 

From a classic custard-based ice cream to new twists on cool treats like frozen yogurt and sorbet, you'll be scooping up the dessert everyone craves. Master your ice cream making as well as learn creative ways to serve it.

General Info:

•Each 1½ - to 2 hour class includes a cooking demonstration, generous samples of featured dishes and printed recipes to take home.

• Class fees vary by store location.

• Participants receive a 10% discount on store purchases the day of the class.

• Available at select stores; class dates and times vary by store location.

• Space is limited and reservations are required. Select store only, contact your local store for more details.

Find your local Williams-Sonoma store here.

"Summer Starts Here" OC Fair - Ticket Giveaway

OC Fair Grounds - 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
July 11 - August 10, 2014

Get your tastes buds and walking shoes ready because the OC Fair is back for 2014!

This years fair will include:

• various food vendors (hello, delicious funnel cakes!)

• carnival rides

• competitions

• concerts and action sports events

• free entertainment

• exhibits (centennial farm, wine competition, explorium & more) 

DISCOUNT Days

• Opening Day (July 11) - FREE admission & parking (noon - 1pm)
• Military & Veterans  -FREE active military & veteran admission w/ID. 
• Read & Ride - Read 2 books for 3 carnival rides (ages 5-11). Submit book reports to the information booth @Centennial Farm for FREE ride tickets. (valid July 11 - Aug 10)
• EVERY Wednesday - $30 Unlimited carnival ride wristband (sold until 5pm & valid until 8pm - plus 2 FREE games)
• We Care Wednesday - FREE admission and 1 carnival ride per person every Wednesday w/donation (donations change weekly. click link above to view donations)
• July 16 (noon - 3pm) - Food Drive: FREE admission w/donation of 5 cans of food.
• July 23 (noon - 3pm) - Children's Book Drive: FREE admission w/donation of 1 new children's book or 3 gently used children's books.
• July 30 (noon - 3pm) - Clothing Drive: FREE admission with donation of 5 new or gently used clothing items.
• August 6 (noon - 3pm) - School Supply Drive: FREE admission w/donation of NEW school supplies valued at $5 or more. Receipt required. Accepted items: pens/pencils/crayons, notebooks/notebook paper, school backpacks.
• EVERY Thursday - $30 Unlimited carnival ride wristband. (sold until 5pm and valid until 8pm - plus 2 FREE games)
• EVERY Thursday - Kids Day: Children 12 & under are FREE all day.
• EVERY Friday - Seniors Day (60+): $2 off senior admission. FREE Ferris wheel and merry-go-round rides all day.
• EVERY Friday (noon - 4pm) - $2 Taste of Food Fair
• EVERY Saturday & Sunday - Rise & Shine: $3 general admission (10am -11am). Discounted tickets are sold until 11am and must be used by noon on the same day.

Fair Info 

OC Fair Grounds - 88 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
July 11 - August 10, 2014 (Open Wednesday - Sunday)
              Wednesday - Friday: Noon - Midnight
              Saturday & Sunday: 10am - Midnight

Admission::
General (13-59) - $12
Senior (60+) - $7
Youth (6 - 12) - $7
Children 5 and under are FREE

Super Pass:
Buy the exclusive Super Pass and enjoy admission to the 2014 OC Fair for all 23 days! Must be purchased in person at OC Fair box office or online. Includes: admission all 23 days, express entry at all gates, 2-for-1 tickets for select Pacific Amphitheater/Hanger and Action Sports Arena concerts, 20% off OC Fair merchandise, and carnival value book.
General admission: $35
Senior: $28
Youth: $28

Parking Rates:
General parking passenger cars: $10
General parking buses & limos: $20
Pacific Amphitheater VIP: $30
*Parking is CASH ONLY. There is no in-and-out parking privileges.

Purchase tickets at the OC Fair box office, ticketmaster or call 800-745-3000.

GIVEAWAY

One lucky person will win a family 4-pack of general admission tickets!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway will end on Monday, July 7 @11:59 pm (pst). 

Winner will be notified via email and must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. Tickets will be delivered to the winner by OC Fair and/or held at will call.

Disclosure: Giveaway is hosted by OC Fair. SoCal Blog was provide with complimentary tickets to the OC Fair. 

Farmers Market & Hat's Off To Uncle Sam - Promenade Temecula

located at: 40820 Winchester Road, Temecula, CA 92591

The weather's great so get out of the house and enjoy some fresh air!

Hat's Off to Uncle Sam
Date: Wednesday, June 25 @11 am
Location: The Plaza

Promenade Temecula is helping you get ready for 4th of July by hosting a fabulous craft event. Celebrate Independence Day by creating a hat worthy of Uncle Sam! Trim it in red, white and blue then add your personal style. Choose your custom elements from stars, stripes, and colorful decorations to adorn your hat.



Farmers Market
Date:  Every Wednesday, 9 am - 1pm
Location: JCPenney parking lot

Enjoy organic foods and hand crafted goods at the Promenade Certified Farmers Market every Wednesday from 9:00am-1:00pm in the JCPenney parking lot! Explore over 15 local farmers with a wonderful variety and selection of produce including goat cheese and honey. Our gourmet food section has kettle corn, Mexican entrees, baked goods and sweets, fresh artisan bread, and hummus. Stroll a little farther and you will find handmade jewelry and crafts, eco-friendly bath and body products, and even all-natural dog food!

Harkins Theatres: 2014 Summer Movie Fun

If it's summertime, that means two things; blockbuster movies and the Harkin's Summer Movie Fun program for kids.

For more than 35 years, Harkins Theatres has brought back some of Hollywood's best family films to keep kids entertained and cool during the summer. Kids can enjoy a movie for week for 10 weeks, for less than $1 per film.

Make Harkins Summer Movie Fun for kids and annual tradition for your family. All adults must be accompanied by children.

There are only 2 Harkin Theatre locations in CA - Chino Hills and Moreno Valley; movies begin playing on June 16 for both.

Regal Cinemas: 2014 Summer Movie Express

I live in Riverside County so I don't think I have to tell you that I'll do just about anything to stay out of the heat. Just last weekend it was above 98 degrees. Ick.

Luckily for all of us...and the kiddos...and your wallet, summertime means it's movie theater deal time.

Regal Cinemas is once again bringing back their $1 movie days on Tuesday & Wednesday at 10 am. What a steal! 

Here's the line up:

• Week 1: Hotel Transylvania / The Smurfs 2
• Week 2: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 / The Pirates: Band of Misfits
• Week 3: Arthur Christmas / Despicable Me 2
• Week 4: The Lego Movie / Free Birds
• Week 5: The Adventures of Tintin / Rise of the Guardians
• Week 6: Kung Fu Panda 2 / Madagascar 3
• Week 7: The Croods / Epic
• Week 8: Turbo / Walking with Dinosaurs
• Week 9: Mr. Peabody & Sherman / Rio 2

Click here to check the theater schedule near you. 

 A portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute.

Ringling Bros And Barnum & Bailey Presents legends - Ticket Giveaway

Shows in Los Angeles (July 9 - 15), Ontario (July 18 - 22), Anaheim (July 25 - Aug 3)

I've been to my fair share of circus shows and I can honestly say that it never get old. I'm in my 30's and I still have as much fun kids do. No lie.

Featuring over 100 performers spanning 25 countries plus more than 85 animals from nearly every continent around the world, the Ringling Bros. 144th Edition features several unique acts including:

• China National Acrobatic Troupe from Beijing perform several impressive acts including balancing 20 people on two bicycles, fast-paced hoop diving and graceful Diabolo juggling skills.
• Introducing the Double Trapeze, especially designed for Ringling Bros., with the attempt of four consecutive triple somersaults in a row.

You'd have to be nuts to miss this show. And it seems like it's your lucky day because I'm giving away tickets!

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 Monday, June 30 @11:59 pm and is open to US residents, +18 years old. Winner will be notified via email and has 48 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.

Father's Day Restaurant Discounts

BJ's Restaurant & Brewery - is giving dads a free limited edition pint glass June 14 and 15. 

Boston Market - Buy one BBQ Ribs Individual Meal and get one free with this coupon.

CA Pizza Kitchen - 3 Course Meal for Two for $39.99.  One Appetizer, Two Entrees, One Dessert.  Friday, June 13th through Sunday, June 15th.

Claim Jumper - Father’s Day Champagne Brunch Buffet featuring over 20 signature items including a carving station with smoked Ham, slow roasted Turkey and Roast Beef, Peel & Eat Shrimp and more. 9 am – 2 pm.  $24.99.  Includes beverage (Champagne, Bloody Marys, Sangrias, Mimosas, coffee and juice).  Full menu available at 10:30 am.

Hometown Buffet - Enjoy an exclusive Father’s Day menu, featuring Prime Rib, Rancher’s Select Sirloin, Carved Ham, and all of Dad’s favorites from Friday, June 13 (3:30 pm – close) through Sunday, June 15 (11 am – close). During this special weekend, restaurants will also be distributing a Two Can Dine for $17.99 coupon for a future visit, with the purchase of two beverages.

Hooters -  Dads can buy 10 wings, get 10 wings free on Sunday, June 15th.

Outback Steakhouse - Treat Dad early.  Give him his choice of soup or salad, a 6 oz. Victoria’s Filet, Bone-In NY Strip, Bone-In Ribeye, or Prime Rib & Lobster, plus a side and a dessert. Starting at $19.99.  Offer good now through Sunday, June 15 with this coupon.

Redbox - has a special promotion now through June 15 in honor of Father’s Day. Reserve any movie or game online and get 50 cents off another DVD.

Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Presents LEGENDS

Coming to SoCal on July 9 - August 3

Behold the living legends! Children of All Ages will believe in the unbelievable with the all-new circus spectacular, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents LEGENDS, coming to the Los Angeles area from July 9 – August 3 playing at STAPLES Center Los Angeles (July 9-15); Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario (July 18-22); and Honda Center, Anaheim (July 25-Aug 3).

Iconic Ringling Bros. stars meet fabled mythological creatures at the place where legends live…The Greatest Show on Earth®! Experience unimaginable family fun, as amazing circus athletes perform awe-inspiring feats of daring, spectacles of strength and thrills of wonder in a celebration of the LEGENDS that have captured imaginations for centuries. Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson guides Paulo the Legend Seeker on his quest to discover real, living circus legends from around the world…along the way encountering the fantastical Pegasus, a Unicorn and the remarkable Woolly the Mammoth!

Featuring over 100 performers spanning 25 countries plus more than 85 animals from nearly every continent
around the world, the Ringling Bros. 144th Edition features several unique acts including:

• China National Acrobatic Troupe from Beijing perform several impressive acts including balancing 20 people on two bicycles, fast-paced hoop diving and graceful Diabolo juggling skills
• Introducing the Double Trapeze, especially designed for Ringling Bros., with the attempt of four consecutive triple somersaults in a row.

Plus additional circus legends highlighted in the show such as Big Cat trainer Alexander Lacey; edge-ofyour-
seat Cossack Riders equestrian stunts; Globe of Steel motorcycle daredevils; of course no show would be complete without the Ringling Bros. Clown Alley and treasured performing pachyderms!

Debuting this year for the ultimate circus fan, check out the exclusive and intimate fan experience within the
Ringmaster Zone. Access to this VIP area is only available to select ticket holders and offers guests an unprecedented look “behind the curtain” of The Greatest Show On Earth. Fans have the opportunity to walk the Ringling Red Carpet, meet Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson and the stars of the show, step inside the Globe of Steel, take photos on the Ringmaster’s float and have an up-close elephant encounter.

Be sure to arrive early to experience several exciting interactive elements before the show starts included
with the ticket price – visit the Animal Open House (in Ontario & Anaheim only) 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!

Discount
Use discount code: MOM and receive a family four pack of tickets for only $80. (expires 8/3/14)


Show Information
LOS ANGELES - Staples Center (1111 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 90015)
Wednesday, July 9 - Tuesday, July 15

• Wednesday, July 9 7:30 PM
• Thursday, July 10 12:00 PM & 7:30 PM
• Friday, July 11 12:00 PM & 7:30 PM
• Saturday, July 12 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
• Sunday, July 13 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
• Monday, July 14 7:30 PM
• Tuesday, July 15 12:00 PM & 7:30 PM 

**All shows include the All Access Pre-Show

Prices range from $26, $30, $45–$50 (VIP), $75–$85 (Front Row) and $125–$155 (Ringmaster Zone). Opening Night tickets are only $15 each (not valid for VIP or premium seating). Tickets available for purchase online at AXS.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or in-person at the venue Box Office.


ONTARIO - Citizens Business Bank Arena (4000 Ontario Center Parkways, Ontario 91764)
Friday, July 18 - Tuesday, July 22

• Friday, July 18 7:30 PM
• Saturday, July 19 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
• Sunday, July 20 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
• Monday, July 21 7:30 PM
• Tuesday, July 22 12:00 PM & 7:30 PM

**All shows include Animal Open House and All Access Pre-Show

Prices range from $20, $26, $42 (VIP), $70 (Front Row) and $100–$115 (Ringmaster Zone) Opening Night. Tickets are only $15 each (not valid for VIP or premium seating). Tickets available for purchase online at AXS.com or CBBankArena.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or in-person at the venue Box Office.

ANAHEIM - Honda Center (2695 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim 92806)
Friday, July 25 - Sunday, August 3

• Friday, July 25 7:30 PM
• Saturday, July 26 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
• Sunday, July 27 1:30 PM & 5:30 PM
• Wednesday, July 30 1:00 PM & 7:30 PM
• Thursday, July 31 10:30 AM & 7:30 PM
• Friday, August 1 1:00 PM & 7:30 PM
• Saturday, August 2 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
• Sunday, August 3 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM

**All shows include Animal Open House and All Access Pre-Show

Prices range from $20, $28, $42 (VIP), $75 (Front Row) and $125–$135 (Ringmaster Zone). Opening Night tickets are only $15 each (not valid for VIP or premium seating). Tickets available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com or HondaCenter.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or in-person at the venue Box Office.

** Giveaway coming soon! **