Entertainment Reviews
Swan City Car Show (2009)
This weekend is the annual Swan City Car show at Swan City Park in Beaver Dam, WI. And, as a father and soon to be father again, I am looking forward to it.
A few years ago, I was working as a newspaper reporter for a small paper in Portage, …
The Beatles Love (Showing at the Mirage)
This show was phenominal and definitely worth the price of admission. (We paid close to $150)
There is not a bad seat in the house since the stage is centered.
With Cirque de Solei and the Beatles music, it was an incredible experience.
This young cast incorporated modern …
The Palace of Auburn Hills
The Palace of Auburn Hills is a well known Sports & Entertainment stadium in Michigan. This is where celebrity concerts and home games of Detroit Pistons were held. It was huge and convenient. There are lots of parking spaces and there are plenty of restrooms too. The place is spacious …
Arizona Renaissance Festival
The Arizona state Renaissance festival, usually held from the beginning of February to the end of March, is an immensely enjoyable Renaissance fair that is a bit of a tradition for me. The fair offers anything your inner medieval enthusiast can ask for: great food, plenty of fun, and …
Streets of Fire
Streets of Fire is a rock opera from 1984. Michael Pare, from Eddie & The Cruisers, played tough guy Tom Cody. The setting is in Chicago, dark side of town, in the fifties. Hometown girl made good, returns to perform a benefit concert, and is kidnapped by a gang …
Blitz Megaplex
I always like spending the whole weekends in Blitz Megaplex. The idea of this place is a movie theater, with 10 auditoriums. The concept of this place is not focusing only to the Hollywood movies which can easily got in DVDs and the ordinary theater, but performing more to …
Avenue of Stars Hong Kong
From everyday of early July to early September, there is a ‘laser show’ by the Avenue of Stars. I thought it was a beautiful sight as “lasers” (or lights) shoot out from various buildings into the night sky. It is not just a beam of lights! Sometimes they have …
Celebrity Apprentice - Finale 5/10/09
The finale of Celebrity Apprentice filled three long hours on the NBC calendar on May 10. I’m not sure if the hype was worth it or not. It was a face off between Joan Rivers and Annie Duke, the two most vocal players in the game. …
2010 Lake Days
Well, once again, the second weekend in July has come and gone. And, as has become a tradition in my family, we did make an effort to attend the annual Lake Days celebration. But, once again, we found ourselves somewhat disappointed.
I’m old enough and have lived in Beaver Dam …
NASCAR - 2009 Sprint Cup All-Star Qualifying
Normally I wouldn’t do a review of qualifying for a Sprint Cup race, but today’s qualifying for the All-Star race tomorrow night in NASCAR was just too fun not to review the event.
Qualifying for the All-Star race in Charlotte, North Carolina is different than for any other race. …
Nokia Theatre At Grand Prairie, TX
Ever since I was young I was always looking for ways to see famous people in person and when I got older I figured that the best way for you to meet them is to go see them live. Every since I have grown up I would go see …
Wrestler Rey Mysterio
Rey Mysterio is one of the most exciting wrestlers that I’ve ever watched. His speed, agility and manouvers are simply breathtaking.
Rey Mysterio has been described in a lot of ways like ‘The Ultimate Underdog’, ‘The Giant Killer’ and ‘The Master of the 619′. I couldn’t agree more with these …
Edgar Allen Poe Museum
Baltimore Maryland may be a small city compared to the larger ones like LA or New York, but we still maintain our our own little niche in society. If you come to Baltimore, Md there is a lot more to see than just the Inner Harbor. We …
Captain EO, Epcot, Walt Disney World
As a huge Walt Disney World fan, I’ve had people ask me what my favorite rides are or what my favorite shows are at the parks. I can name multiple shows and attractions that I enjoyed over the years, even the others that no longer grace the Walt Disney …
Lido show
I just back from my 5 days trip in Paris and one of the things to do, I highly recommend to see this amazing show. We took show without dinner only Champaign, because we heard many comments from friends that is not worth to do that. Also as we …
Storybook Land amusement park
Storybook Land is an amusement park designed for young children. I’ve been taking my kids there for the past couple of years and they love it. The theme is fairytales with rides and structures/animatronics that relate to all sorts of classic fairy tales from Hickory Dickory Doc, to Alice …
Six Flags
We went to Six Flags Maryland last year because my husband’s company rented the whole place for the annual family fun event that they give their employees as a treat. So our tickets were free and we were managed to bring along a couple more friends for free too. …
Columbia Club, Indianapolis, IN
Historically an exclusive members-only club, the Columbia club has opened it’s doors to the public. Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending a rehearsal dinner in one of the restaurants.
From the moment we exited our car onto the red carpet beneath the canopy, I could tell this …
The Polo Club in Hartford
The Polo Club is one sweet place to go and hang out at. It is located in Hartford and it is fun! There is parking on the side of the building, off street parking and a big parking lot across the street from the Polo Club. The location sucks …
Coachella music festival in Palm Spring
Coachella is the name of a very famous, crowded music festival in Palm Spring, Indio California. This year there will be another event with the famous Paul Mccartney from the beattle. The location is at EMPIRE POLO FIELD 81-800 AVENUE 51 Indio, CA 92201. I was there last …
Warren Center for the Fine Arts
I am reviewing the Warren Center for the Fine Arts, located in Vermillion, South Dakota. The Warren Center for the Fine Arts is a building that offers a variety of artsy projects. It is home to the music, art, and theater department at the University of South Dakota. Music, …
New Super Mario Bros. for DS
The New Super Marios Bros. game for the Nintendo ds is absolutly amazing. In the game you can play as either Mario or Luigi. Bowser kidnapps peach and you have to play through 8 worlds to win her back. Each world has a different boss and each world has …
Hairspray,Broadway production Hairspray
The traveling Broadway production of “Hairspray” came to Oklahoma City in April. Wow! We loved it.
To begin with, my daughter and I were fans of John Water’s movie, “Hairspray.” Although John Waters can be a bit odd (really?), he actually got everything right with the movie “Hairspray,” …
Rush concert
Rush was performing at the verizon wireless amphitheater in Irvine california. Rush can be found on myspace.com. You can type in artist Rush and they will come up. Rush is thought to be one of the best band in history. They’re like a legend, a classic. Their music is …
Dave and Buster’s in Providence
Dave and Buster’s in Providence is a real fun place to go to but the food is overpriced and so is the booze and so are the games and there are many things this place could change to make It more fun and better but there are a lot …
TNA Wrestling Live In Birmingham
TNA Impact Wrestling Live in Birmingham NIA 21st January 2009
I recently purchased front row tickets to TNA Impact Wrestling live in Birmingham NIA, the event itself was on January 21st 2009. I have been a huge wrestling fan my entire life and was simply amazed at the …
Monster Golf
Monster Golf is an indoor mini golf course and arcade located in a plaza. I have been there a few times because it is a unique way to have some fun. This place is fun especially if you are teenager or a pre-teen.
As you can tell …
Animazement (Anime/Manga Convention)
Animazement (Anime/Manga Convention)
500 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC (Raleigh Convention Center)
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There are several anime/manga/game conventions that take place yearly all throughout the US, but of all of them, I chose to attend this one. Mostly because it’s closest to where I live…
Animazement is an annual 3-day event that takes …
Hatfield Square Student Hangout Spot
Now this place was one of the most popular hangout spots during my time at the University of Pretoria and I speak for a whole lot of people in saying that it is ideally situated (right next to the campus) and although a bit heavier on the pocket than …
Gear4Music Guitars
So you’re looking for a good quality beginner guitar on an extremely tight budget? Gear4Music is an awesome website that sells many instruments for low prices. Here you’ll find all the big name brands like Gibson and Fender, but forget those for a second…
You’re just starting out in guitar, …
Disney World
Disney World has to be one of the best places to visit if you are in the Florida Area.
It is known as place to take your kids to and it is mainly set up “kid oriented” but any adult with a sense for thrill and adventure can enjoy the …
Cedar Point amusement park
In mid July my wife and i were invited to accompany our daughter,her husband and two of our grandchildren to a day of fun at Cedar Point, Ohios’”World famous”amusement park.We gratefully accepted and early the next Saturday morning we were on our way.
It …
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 …
Arizonia Science center
When we were in Phoenix, Arizonia, the temperature one day reached a soaring 115% outside. there was just no way that we could tolerate that kind of heat. So we went looking for something that was indoors, airconditioned and could prove to be fun to do. …
Master of Ceremonies Rental and Party Shop
Having kids means having parties, school plays, and Halloween. My daughter is the president of her schools drama class. She gets to help do the costumes for all of the plays. Sometimes we have to go to a store to buy costumes for parties, plays , and Halloween! …
Six Flags over Georgia
Six Flags over Georgia to me is a very fun, exciting place to visit and I can spend hours there having fun. I have been there several times over the years and am never disappointed.
Six Flags over Georgia is one of the prettiest amusement …
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! …
Songkran Festival Thailand
Songkran festival in Thailand is the festival welcoming the New Year. This is a Water Fesitval , everybody pouring water on everybody ! It is celebrated all over the country, in the villages, small towns, and the cities.
Chiangmai, in northern Thailand, is one city to be at …
Family Kingdom amusement park
The Family Kingdom , is a great place to visit . It is a one of a kind , seaside amusement park . You should definently check this place out if you’re in Myrtle Beach .
My favorite ride is the ferris wheel . You can see the ocean from …
Dave and Busters Entertainment
I have been to Dave and Busters Entertainment a few times, and I enjoyed going each time I have gone. Dave and Busters is a relaxed, fun, exciting place to go with friends to socialize and hang out. The place is clearly seen from interstate seventy five but …
Annie Wiggins Ghost Tour
I am reviewing the Annie Wiggins Ghost Tour, which is offered during the weekends at Galena, IL. Tours are $10 and run 1 hour and 15 minutes. The tour immediately is interesting as you meet at a beautiful Victorian mansion. I am a huge Victorian architecture enthusiast, so …
Cisarua Safari Park
Being opened for public in 1986, this Safari Park is a modern zoo tourist object in a natural beauty area. Before Cisarua Safari Park was established, the place was 136.5 hectares unproductive tea plantation of the Gede Pangrango mountain National Park. As one of the animal conservation center, …
Indian festival Deepawali
Indian festival Deepawali : Its is the popular festival of Hindus celebrated throughout India . Mythological it is the celebration of LORD RAM (Hindu god, reincarnation of lord Vishnu) and his return to his kingdom after the victory over the evil Ravana, the festival is celebrated for 5days, and …
Wolf Trap Concert Arena
Wolf Trap Summer Concerts in Vienna, VA. Their website is wolftrap.org. You can view all of their current concerts and events.
I just recently attended the Hootie and the Blowfish concert on Sunday night (July 13th)at Wolf Trap. The whole experience was fantastic. Let me explain.
Two …
Sziget Music Festival
The Sziget music festival is a week long music festival placed on obudai island on the Danube in Budapest.
The island is divided into various areas where there are in total 7 stages where they play music for most of the day (some even all day everyday). There are music …
Mibawa Band Live in Blantyre, Malawi
A cover band is what you could call them. Based in Blantyre Malawi, they virtually perform any and every song on the earth, and they do it well. Who would have thought that deep in the heart of Africa, one would hear R.Kelly’s “Gotham City’’ being performed in front …
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 …
The 02, North Greenwich
Formerly the disaster that was The Millennium Dome, those days are long behind the reborn O2. This is now a great venue.
Because it’s entirely enclosed you could happily spend a day here and your entertainment will not be spoiled by the predictably bad British weather. Fancy a film? No …
Tim McGraw show
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are generally really good performers in the country music industry. Back in 2006 they were on tour in the Washington DC area and we being country fans decided to purchase tickets to see both of them perform.
I like Tim McGraw better …
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