Entertainment Reviews
REDBOX
When my friends and I want to have a good time, we usually go to karaoke bars. One place that we recently went to was RedBox at the Eastwood Mall. We not only got to sang our hearts out but we were also treated to really good food and drinks. …
The 81st Academy Awards
I never really watch the Academy Awards but I don’t know why this time I did and I liked the whole concept. I watched the 81st Annual academy awards Live early morning due to the time difference here. I was really amazed to see the red carpet all the …
PotterCast (www.pottercast.com)
PotterCast is one of the hottest Harry Potter fan podcast and general podcast too in the world. Informing the fans on Harry Potter news and book talk. What with the charm of their three host known as the “PotterCast Trio”. John the humorous host, leaving the fans laughing out …
Six Flags Magic Mountain
I went to Magic Mountain for one day. It was so fun my friends and I stayed for 6 hours. It is not that busy if you go before the schools get out, the longest line I waited in was 30 minutes for one of the more popular rides.
Of …
Six Flags Great Adventure
When I was younger, I used to go to Six Flags at least 3 or 4 times a year. It held tons of great memories for me from the time I was 8 until I was about 15. When I got the opportunity last year to go back, I …
Colorado State Fair
The Colorado State Fair held in Pueblo Colorado, is a rather large festival. With live music at the Pepsi stage and many vendors, there is plenty to do and see. Th gate addmission for 1 adult is $8 this includes the free shows, live music, access to the street …
NIN: Lights In The Sky Over North America
If you are or have ever been a Nine Inch Nails fan, you owe it to yourself to see NIN on their epic ‘Lights In The Sky’ tour when it passes through your town!
I attended the Toronto show and will be attending the upcoming Hamilton show as well, …
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Ride
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror ever heard of this ride? I hadn’t either maybe I’ve been living under a rock or something of that sort. But when my friends took me to I had an absolute blast and it’s what so much fun that I’d love to go …
Hannah House in Indianapolis Indiana
Beng a ghost hunter I am always on the lookout for local places with haunted pasts. Hannah House had been high on my list for a while so finally one Saturday in March of 2010, I reserved 4 spots on one of their overnight haunts. For $50.00 …
Lloyd Center ice rink
Lloyd center mall hosts a variety of entertaining activities for the entire family, and one of these great activities is Ice Skating in their personal ice rink. After paying a $10 fee (admission and skate rentals) we went downstairs to get skates, and put them on in a locker …
Seven DVD
i went through a phase of loving murder mystery films and this is possibly my favourite all-time movie. Seven is a thriller that keeps you hooked- executed in a fabulous manner.
Seven has excellent acting from Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman- coupled with a brilliant script and an amazingly creative …
Michigan Renaissance Festival
This event takes place in Holly, Michigan ,every year, around the end of August until the start of October, on the weekends. Now if you really want a taste of what it is like to step back in time, this is the event for you. Not only do …
Telus World of Science Calgary
The Science Center in Calgary is located downtown and has many activities for kids (and grown-ups) of all ages. I particularly like the WOW town area that is meant for kids under the age of ten. My kids love the water play area where they are sure …
Monday Nite Fun AMF Bowling League
I have to admit that I am a novice bowler. Just this year, I began bowling at Countryside Bowling Lanes in Kernersville, North Carolina. Countryside Bowling Lanes sponsors a great many AMF bowling leagues throughout the week. I got lucky and there was a fill-in spot for Monday Nite …
The 2009 Oscars - the memorial retrospective
When I watch one of the major event shows for the entertainment industry, I always look for their tribute to the stars who have passed during the previous year. It’s often touching, and sometimes it’s frustrating by who they choose to include or exclude, but it’s a much …
Long School of Dance
My daughter has been begging me for a long time to let her join a ballet class. When she first asked, we couldn’t afford to do it. Recently we decided that we could afford it. You should have seen the look on her face when we told her! …
Icon Night Club Springfield MO
I frequent Icon Night club because I love to dance. There are several dance clubs in Springfield, and this one ranks right up near the top. I like to go on Thursday nights, because that is their busiest night. When I go out dancing I want there to be …
Cars Land in Disney
The new Cars Land in Disney California Adventure is a wonderful addition to Disney Resort in Anaheim, California. I have looked forward to the opening of this land since it was announced that it would be built five years ago. I have seen the progress each year and …
Club Manila East
For my birthday last Black Saturday, my family and I went to Club Manila East in Taytay, Rizal in the Philippines, a leisure-park with a kiddie pool, several wave pools, a lap pool and a covered adult pool. They also have hotel-like accommodations for those who would want to …
Stereo Live Nightclub
Stereo Live is a nightclub in Houston, Texas. It was formerly known as Bar Rio and is located at 6400 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. I go to Stereo Live a lot to hear live music. They always have a great performer each weekend. I think that it is …
Rod Dog’s Saloon
I was not able to get out much when I fist moved to San Antonio. When I first met my now husband he wanted to take me out for drinks. He took me to a local bar called Rod Dog’s Saloon. The saloon is in a small plaza . …
Ani-Com Hong Kong
Ani-Com is a convention that is held yearly in Hong Kong in the summer (last year when I went, it was at the beginning of august but this year it was end of july so times vary) that is much like an anime convention but this is actually more …
Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota
I recently visited the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. It was a great experience, except for the fact that our northern neighbors, Canada, have one a bit bigger in Edmonton.
The Mall of America boasts many clothing stores such as the Gap, Old Navy, Tommy Bahama, and much …
The Lowery Park Zoo in Tampa Florida
I heard about the Lowery Park Zoo in Tampa Florida from my younger brother who had taken a field trip there for school. He raved about this place, excited about the animals and all that there was to see. I knew I had to give it a try, and …
Dolphin watching in Bais , Negros Oriental
One of the beautiful tourist spots here in Negros Oriental which offers great adventures is the dolphin watching in Bais City. This city, known as the “Sugar City” of Negros Oriental, is located of about 45 kilometers from the province’s capital, Dumaguete City.
The dolphin watching in Bais City has already …
Kalahari Resorts Indoor Waterpark
On a scale of 10 Kalahari Resorts is a 12. My grandson actually compared it to his Disney World trip. It was a vacation to remember and repeat often. Well worth the cost.
Kalahari Resorts features the largest indoor waterpark in America. You can surf 5 foot …
2009 Dodge County Fair
Today was the first day of the Dodge County Fair and I had a chance to go to it again. And, as has been the case in previous years, I find myself returning from the fair with mixed opinions about the event.
I’m going to tell you right off …
SCA Shire of Altenberg
The Society of Creative Anachronism Shire of Altenberg is but one group of individuals gathering for the single purpose of researching and re-creating pre-16th-century Europe. With a membership of more than two dozen individuals, the Shire of Altenberg meets regularly and attends SCA-sanctioned events with the purpose of dressing …
Maryland Science Center
If you are in Baltimore and would like to experience some of culture please stop by the Maryland Science Center. Go to the inner harbor and walk around and take in the ambieance of the place. Stop one of the water taxi’s and take a short …
Singapore Flyer
The Singapore Flyer looks like a very large Ferris wheel. It is said to be the largest observation wheel in the world. When I visited Singapore last year, I immediately told my friend who was my host that I wanted to experience riding the flyer. I have not ridden …
Orlando FL Disney World
Where can you take your family at ten in the morning and have to drag them away over twelve hours later? Try Disney World near Orlando, Florida. This last July, part of our family, including a five year old, six year old, three thirty-something’s and two fifty-something’s, …
Chewbacca Mini-Bust
I picked up this little item recently with a boxed set for the graphic novel Clone Wars Volume 1. The Chewbacca Mini-Bust is, well, a miniature bust featuring everyone’s favorite wookiee, Chewbacca. They do mean mini, it is only about 2 inches tall, or so. It …
Star City Manila
Last Christmas we had a nice visit in Star City, it is one of the famous carnival and amusement center in the Philippines. This christmas we are planning to spend it again in Star City.
Star City offers an “all-you-can-ride” ticket for only 250.00 pesos. All the amusement rides …
Kennywood Amusement Park
Kennywood is the place for family fun. Kennywood is located in Pittsburgh, PA on PA 837. The park is gorgeous. I have been to many amusement parks, but this park is still my favorite. It is a National Historic Landmark with beautiful sights. Regardless …
2010 Columbus, WI Fourth of July Parade
We didn’t attend last year’s Independence Day parade in Columbus, WI because my wife was pregnant and due any day (she gave birth on the 14th of that month). So, when we had an opportunity to attend this year’s parade, we did so.
Overall, I think I’m glad I took …
The Chicago Blues Festival
The Chicago Blues Festival is one of the biggest Blues events in the world and so many people travel to Chicago just to see it. Luckily, I live right in the city of Chicago so I do not have to do much traveling to enjoy one of the …
Let’s Play playground
Let’s Play in an indoor giant playground for children around 10 years of age an under. There is a special area for kids under 3 with a small ball pit and other toys for that age group. The main attraction is the huge playground that almost reaches …
Cedar Point - Halloweekends!
I have always loved going to Cedar Point Amusement Park. This year some friends and I decided to wait till fall and check out the Halloweekends - Cedar Point’s Halloween weekend specials. Despite the fact that it was freezing (especially when the sun went down), we had a great …
Cats Cradle Carrboro NC
Cats Cradle
300 E Main Street
Carrboro, NC 27510
The Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro NC is a wonderful location to see concerts. the venue is essentially a large room with several raised platforms thatyou can stand on. the actas cradle usually attracts popular bands that can pull in a crowd of 400 …
Bamboozle music festival
Bamboozle music festival is one of the best alternative music festivals in California. You can get better music concert than Bamboozle. You will love every single second of it. There were at least hundreds and thousands of people that attended last year. There were tons of celebrities. They love …
Time Out New York Lounge
I used to frequent shows at New World Stages quite often. They’re the home of 5 wonderful off Broadway theatres, but the highlight of the place for me is definitely their bar out front.
I’m a theatre person, and I love hanging out with theatre people. Therefore when I …
Toronto Asian Night Market
Toronto Asian Night Market is a festival that happens yearly in the empty parking lot by Steeles and Warden, next to the T and T supermarket. Although it is termed asian, people of mixed races come every year to see the booths/stands that they have set up. There are …
Worldwide Festival, Sete, France
If you are going to attend the worldwide festival, Sete, France, then just be all prepared to get thoroughly fleeced by the bureau de change. Even if you are carrying just a mobile phone in your luggage, it can cause quite an alarm, because a mobile phone flashes red …
PBA All Start 2009 Slam Dunk Contest
The Slam Dunk contest is the most anticipated event in the every all star because of its spectacular, never-seen-in-game slams. This year was no different and so I was very much excited to see this year’s highlights.
The all star slam dunk contest deviated from the traditional format wherein …
Diamond Water park (Pune)
Diamond Water which is also known as Splash mountain is located near Lohagaon in Pune. Its just about 10 km. from Kharadi. I have been to place just once, but I have decided I would never go there again. The road to reach there is in a really bad …
4 July Parade Columbus
When I was younger, the annual Fourth of July Parade in Columbus Wisconsin was one of the few things I looked forward to in the summer. And, I would like that to be the same with my daughter.
However, after attending the parade yesterday, I have to say it is …
Disney’s California Adventure Park Expansion
My family and I have gone to the Disney Resort in Anaheim, California every summer since 2003. We love the resort. We also fell in love with Disney’s California Adventure Park. It is a different Disney experience. We loved the fact that the park was based on different parts …
SeaWorld Orlando
The SeaWorld park in Orlando, Florida is a great place to take the family. SeaWorld offers animal exhibits, rides, shows, animal-interactions, tours, camps, and much more.
One of the great things about this park is that you gain so much educational knowledge on sea animals. I liked that each person …
Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood Concert
“It’s already written that today will be one to remember…” This is the opening line of “Had To Cry Today”, written by Steve Winwood. Exceptionally complementing Clapton & Winwood cunningly performed the song just few minute after forecasted beginning at eight o’clock. The air in astonishing setting of historic …
Anime North 2007
This year’s Anime North is bigger than the previous years and way better! Our group even got a chance to attend a j-rock concert, which is free as long as you have your admission badge. This is a very good deal considering many concerts if purchased elsewhere, can close …
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