Over the past few years, Disney California Adventure theme park has undergone some changes and renovations. I have visited the park twice since the changes have been put in place and most of them I like. One thing I dislike however, is the new entrance. The old …

Many years ago, Ric Flair appeared on a television interview and said “Diamonds are forever, and so is Ric Flair”. This is true as the great champion’s career has spanned decades and only recently ended. Now, along comes a tell all shoot interview DVD that clock in …

I took my son to Medieval Times last summer and we had the best time of our lives. What it is a big castle like building where people fight like back in medieval times while you are watching over dinner. It is exciting and quite different than the usual …

I was excited to discover a Dave & Buster’s in nearby Hanover, MD, upon moving to the area. I had gone to my first D&B in Colorado a few years back and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. True to the franchise, I found the same fun can be …

Blackpool pleasure beach has been an institution of fun for people of all ages for many years now and although it has changed dramatically over those years it is still a brilliant place to visit and great fun for all ages.
In 1896 W.G Bean bought the 42 acre sight …

Baguio Flower Festival or Panagbenga (which means a season for blooming, a time for flowering) Festival is celebrated every last week of Febuary. It’s a week long (sometimes up to 8 days) festival where in people from all over the Philippines come to see the best of what Baguio …

Last week (December 14th, 2007), I went to Blitz Megaplex located in Grand Indonesia, Jakarta. Grand Indonesia itself is a new mall located in the heart of Jakarta. You can go there by taxi or by Bus, if you don’t drive or ride your own vehicle. It was a …

The Camping World Truck Series 2009 Michigan 200 was held today with Brian Ickler on the pole. Kyle Busch began the race, too, even though he had Nationwide Series qualifying later in the day in another city. Any rain delay or overabundance of cautions would interfere with …

I went to Disneyland Paris with my family for a four day holiday in the December month just before Christmas. It was a special treat for our two children for Christmas. This is a smaller version of the American Disney World Park in Orlando, Florida. We …

Since I am not all that much of a big screen type of person, I was dragged to the cinema as part of a friend’s birthday celebration and I must say it was surprisingly nice.
Negatives: The one thing I don’t like about cinemas, including Ster Kinekor is the fact …

Tonight for the final performances, the two American Idol finalists sang three songs. The first was their personal choice, the second was a song selected by Simon Fuller, the creator of American Idol, and the third was the song called “No Boundaries” with was written by Kara, the newly …

Being a visitor to AQWA - The Aquarium of Western Australia, located in Hillarys Boat Harbour, is an incredible experience. I had a half day trip visiting this place, it was totally awesome! The area itself is called Hillarys Boat Harbour and there is not only the AQWA is …

I purchased this VHS tape hoping to see, in fact, some “unforgettable performances,” and while this tape does contain performances by such iconic figures as Sammy Davis Jr. and Smokey Robinson, I have to say that I was very disappointed to find that all the performances are cut short. …

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 …

This is a north eastern New York amusement park and hosts a one of a kind holiday event! Located at, 9993 Allegheny Road, Darien Center, NY 14040, The summer fun amusement park turns into an awesome display of fall and Halloween entertainment! I have been a season pass holder …

About two years ago, a friend of mine invited me to attend a meeting being held by a local group which belonged to the SCA. I didn’t even know, at the time, what the SCA was, and when she told me it stood for Society for Creative Anachronism, I …

The Phuket Stunt Show is the island’s newest tourist attraction and is different from any other show in the area. The exciting show includes water stunts, comedy acts, fire dance performances and synchronized diving from incredible heights.
I was impressed with the talented cast that come from backgrounds in …

Anyone who’s lived in the Atlanta area for many years has probably heard of the Yin Yang Cafe. It is now called the Apache Cafe/Nightclub. The nightclub is known for being a haven for local trendy artists and beatniks. But over time, the authentic …

The Lewis Family Playhouse is located in the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, in Rancho Cucamonga. The playhouse is relatively new to the area, and was dedicated in August 2006. The theater is 90,000 square feet, and there are 560 seats on two levels, inside the theater. The …

When we were on vacation a few years ago in Phoenix Arizonia we spent one afternoon at the The Desert Botanical Garden. It wasn’t that far away drive from the hotel we were staying in so we decided to give it a try. This place had over 40 botanical …

Shark night club is one of the biggest and most popular night clubs in Orange County. The location is 41 Baker St Costa Mesa, CA 92626. The phone number is (714) 751-6428. The website is sharkclub.com to book your guess tickets for free. You can expect the entire town …

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 …

In United Kingdom, it is called London Eye, but Southeast Asia has its own version in Singapore, it is called Singapore Flyer. Whenever Singapore opens a tourist attraction it is accompanied with nearby entertainment complex so as not to bore tourist when they visit the landmark. I have been …

What can i say about this classical musical masterpiece that couldn’t be described in better detail by many others. I cannot describe it with the praise it honestly deserves but i will give it a try.
No other piece can raise such emotions from the unfairness of life to hope …

One of the most prestigious movie theaters in the City of Manila is that of Robinson’s Midtown. The theater is located inside the mall and the latter is the biggest in the city. I frequent this place especially when I get my grocery supplies and other home needs for an …

My husband and I took our children to Blue Man Group in Las Vegas for my son’s birthday. I’d emailed the show directly from their website to see if there was anything special they (the show) could do for his birthday. I was told by the production …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ever since the announcement of Live Earth, the benefit concert to raise awareness for global warming, critics have been claiming the whole event as a hypocritical concert that will do more harm than good. Madonna, perhaps the show’s most popular headliner, fell victim to much criticism after it was …

Get ready to dance at Velvet Underground, Cairns best venue for dance and house music. This dance club is located in the Reef Casino and Hotel, Cairns Australia, in the basement section. The three story underground club plays host to many famous DJ’s from around the world as well …

I had the opportunity to see King Rat perform at Atlanta’s Apache Café. First of all, I must say that the opportunity to hang out in that neat space without all the pretentious people was a royal treat. The band participated in what was called a Space …

It’s been a long time since I was a soap opera junkie. I used to watch several of them everyday when my kids were young and I was home all day. I don’t really remember when I actually stopped watching them so much or even why, but …

Ghost Rider for the PlayStation Portable is quite a fun game. Unfortunately though i found that the levels are incredibly short. Each one offers 3 skulls which you can unlock by achieving different goals, like finishing in a certain amount of time or the like.
As i said the game …

To be perfectly honest, we probably wouldn’t even bother attending Beaver Dam’s annual Race into Summer event if it wasn’t held at Swan Park; two blocks from our house.
While nobody can really criticize a free event like that, I honestly have a hard time coming up with ways to …

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 …

Every year, as part of the city’s fiesta celebration, the City of San Pablo in Laguna, Philippines holds a week long festival called The Coco Festival.
The Coco Festival is held to celebrate the City Fiesta and to better promote the city and its main produce, the coconut. Through out …

Some months ago, my family have had the opportunity to join a field trip at the Ocean Adventure Park Subic Bay to watch The Ocean Adventure Show.
The exact location is at Camayan Wharf, West Alanin Forest Area, Subic Bay Freeport Zone. We had to pay PHP800 each to …

This has got to be one of my favorite hangouts of all time and I like to visit the drive in regularly, especially with a girl I am taking on a date.
Situated on a mountain top, at Menlyn Mall in Atterbury, the Ster-Kinekor drive in is ideal for me …

If you are indeed a bowler with some exquisite tastes, you will want to drag yourself to 300 Atlanta. I think this alley used to be called Chamblee Lanes, or something like that. But this bowling alley has been completely remodeled and has an upscale feel. …

I had never been to Six Flags over Texas before until I was visiting my brother in San Antonio, Texas. I am from Atlanta, Georgia, so I am familiar with Six Flags and was looking forward to trying another Six Flags.
For me, I had …

A few of my friends decided to go to this night club in their home town. I had been a visitor for a few weeks because I was on vacation. There aren’t many night clubs around this area that cater to older Adults so I was a bit skeptical …

We get season tickets yearly to Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri and usually spend four to five days sometime in the spring in Branson with the kids. This last summer we decided to try out the Hollywood Wax Museum, which I had been to once years earlier as …

Being a sports fan, I do enjoy listening to Talk Sport, especially in the morning when it’s the Sports Breakfast, hosted by Alan Brazil and Co-Presenter Ronnie Irani.
I find it a really good way to start the day. They encourage lively debate, but not just on the sport from …

Slip Away II is a small bar on the East end of St. Thomas directly across from Independent Boat Yard, and I doubt you’ll see any advertisement for it. Especially not in any tourist guides. When I lived on the East end of St. Thomas I would …

Jersey Boys was the biggest production I saw when I went to Las Vegas. The posters for it call it the number one rated show in Vegas. I don’t know if I agree with that, but it was like seeing a full Broadway production in the middle of Sin …

When my dad said he wanted to take my children and I out to Waterlou Gardens, I was thinking he wanted to go to an every-day Garden center. How wrong was I! He took us to Waterlou Gardens, which is located in Exton, PA and both myself, …

Dinosaur Jr. returned to Australia recently to tour their new album Beyond. Having reunited last year with the original line-up for the first time since 1989, guitarist J. Mascis, bass player Lou Barlow and drummer Murph are known for their louder than loud shows. Their Adelaide gig proved no …