Entertainment Reviews
Chris Rock No Limits Tour
I was so excited when I heard Chris Rock was coming to New Zealand and I booked our tickets in advance, which proved to be good as they sold out in a day.
We showed up and the applause was deafening. I loved the fact the audience was excited, …
Universal Studios & Island of Adventure
Universal Studios theme park is located in central Florida. It is laid out really well and has rides and shows that everyone in the family will enjoy. The rides are geared toward the movies. My family loves the Shrek 3-D show and Twister, we like the …
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 . …
The Pump Room club
Pump Room is one of the clubs located in the heart of Clarke Quay, one of the top nightlife places in Singapore. Clarke Quay, which is also an MRT station, is located beside the Singapore River and is pretty easy to get to whether you take a cab, …
Tamia live stage performance
Since my all time favorite female vocal artist in the soft rhythm and blues genre is Tamia, there was no way possible that I would miss the opportunity to see her perform live on stage when she came to South Africa.
I was so taken away by her performance when …
2008 Dodge County Fair
It seems every year the Dodge County Fair seems to get a bit more expensive to enter yet doesn’t provide as much in terms of overall entertainment.
Don’t get me wrong, when my family and I attended this year’s fair, we had fun. But, I wasn’t overly impressed with this …
Wild Waves and Enchanted Village Theme Park
Washington state definately lacks in the theme parks department. Wild Waves and Enchanted Village is the only one within the entire state, although it is owned by Six Flags it really doesn’t compare or live up to most of the Six Flags out there. It’s a waterpark and amusement …
Miss Horrorfest 2007 Contest
I had the opportunity to catch several clips of the reality show trailing the 2007 Miss HorrorFest competition. First of all, I didn’t even realize that there was such a thing. But in this world where reality shows rule, I am not surprised. Anyway, the …
Club 720 in Chicago
Ever since Club 720 sold its higher lever to Religion so many people have become confused by the doors and the same address, it really is not hard though. Club 720 has been in Chicago for a while, and lately it has become known as the Latin club …
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 …
Madonna’s LiveEarth performance
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 …
Southwest Florida Historical Museum
The Southwest Florida Historical Museum is located in downtown Fort Myers and housed in a former railroad depot. When I visited it, my initial expectations when I arrived were not very high because the exterior looked rather small and I thought that the exhibits would be rather limited. …
American Idol - Performance 5/19/09
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 …
Race into Summer 2008
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 …
The Guild internet show
The Guild is a show that can be viewed at www.watchtheguild.com. Now a days more and more aspiring actors and producers are creating their own online series to be watched for free online or through a game console. It’s a great way for them to their names and faces …
The ShowBox
The ShowBox in Seattle is an entertainment venue with a long and proud history. So many famous acts have played there, and if you are in Seattle, The ShowBox is a must see. The inside of The ShowBox is magnificent. You walk in and through a hallway, and then …
Hong Kong Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
November of last year, I decided to take my son to Hong Kong as a birthday gift. We both have never been to Hong Kong. I find going to a different country for the first time a bit scary especially if I tag my little boy along with me. …
World Center for Birds of Prey
My family and I recently visited the World Center for Birds of Prey, located in Boise, Idaho. Because we had our 3 youngest children with us, ranging in age from 2 to 9, I wanted to make sure this attraction was going to be worth the while before …
Theater: Elvis Cinemas Littleton
Elvis Cinemas Littleton is a great place to catch a movie. Located on the corner of Kipling and Bowles, this is a discount theater that is a lot of fun for the family but easy on the wallet. Today I took my daughters to the movie theather …
Fat Joe
I really love Hip Hop music and I am a firm believer in keeping it real. Therefore, I am not into this new Dirty South Crunk stuff doing the rounds lately and I prefer to listen to the likes of Snoop Dogg, Fat Joe, Ja Rule, Tupac, 50 cent, …
Netherworld Haunted House (Atlanta, GA)
I have to admit that while I am a huge fan of Halloween, I have not really been a fan of haunted houses. I will say that I have a fascination with haunted houses that is, the ones created with actors and props and the whole nine. …
Futurama Episode 6: A Fishful Of Dollars
Series Name: Futurama
Episode Title: Episode 6: A Fishful Of Dollars
Original air Date: April 27 1999
My personal rating: 8/10
Season 1 of Futurama is without a doubt an amazing season to say the least which is full of laughs, hilarity, jokes and stepping stones for future storylines. One of the episodes …
Apache Cafe & Nightclub Atlanta GA
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 …
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, …
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre
With a name like Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, it is a destination that gets the imagination going. Since it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981, this site has become famous throughout North America as one of the oldest and best preserved buffalo jumps in the world. The …
Chimelong Paradise
China is a big country. I stayed there for years working. And for quite a long time, Ive seen nice cities and places. And one of the good cities I’ve been is Guangzhou, where I’ve seen a place which I guess is one of the best amusement park …
Knott’s Berry Farm
I had a great time at Knott’s Berry Farm and paid $50 for my ticket and $30 for the kids ticket. It was a very nice day out and we took the trip to Knott’s to get the kids outdoors. I purchased the tickets in advance so I didn’t …
Pump It Up - Dancing Game Simulation
First time I played Pump It Up (PIU) was when I still on my second year at the university. I thought it was more difficult than the older series of dancing simulation game, Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), since PIU using five panels while DDR only use four panels for …
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 …
NASCAR - Arca Series - Racing for Wildlife 200
This eighth race of the 2009 NASCAR Arca Series is the Racing for Wildlife 200 in Michigan. Justin Lofton was on the pole, the order set by owner’s points as qualifying was rained out for the fourth straight time this season. One of the big deals of …
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 Calgary Stampede
Every July, Calgary, Alberta turns into an old Western town, where every business adopts a Western theme, every eating and drinking establishment obtains a mechanical bull, and everyone wears cowboy hats and boots. The city virtually shuts down due to the amount of drinking involved, often from morning until well …
Trapped - CBBC Childrens Game - Online
My son is now 6 and very familiar with my laptop, so it’s a great way for him to play some games online without the need for a console as we spend so much time outside anyway. He is also allowed to play on the computer at school sometimes …
2008 Caribbean Festival
I was dying to go to the Caribbean Festival in Atlanta this year. I went a few years ago and I was quite pleased with the atmostphere, and the people dressed in all their costumes and what not. This year, I will admit that I …
Lego Mindstorms NXT2.0
Lego mindstorms NXT 2.0 is the second version of an interesting little lego set that you can build and program to perform basic, and even advanced functions.
I had got this toy for my son for christmas, and he’s mad because i won’t stop playing with it! It is definately …
World of Coca Cola Museum
I have been to the Coca Cola Museum a few times and love going each time I go. The museum is conviently located downtown right next to the Georgia Aquarium and has plenty of parking to park close to the building.
When you see the …
Carowinds amusement park
Carowinds is a fun amusement park for all ages ! They have something for everyone . Be prepared to spend the whole day enjoying all that Carowinds has to offer .
My favorite ride is the Action Theatre . The line is usually very long ( I’ve waited in it …
Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama Branson MO
If you like musical productions you will love this outdoor Shepherd of the Hills play. The story is based on the book by Harold Bell Wright celebrating the lives and history of a fictious family modeled after the Ozark people. The Shepherd of the Hills has over …
Harlem Globetrotters
I haven’t seen the Harlem Globetrotters perform since I was a kid and, with many of the originals now retired, I questioned how the team could go on performing the same way it did.
After getting to see them perform the other night, I think they are as good as …
Lake George Dinner Theater
Lake George New York is one of the most popular vacation destinations and if you are coming to the Lake or anywhere in the North County, take some time to catch a show at the The Lake George Dinner Theater located at Route 9, just north of Adirondack Northway, …
Tennessee Aquarium
The Tennessee Aquarium is one of the funnest and most fascinating aquariums that my husband and I have ever visited. It is huge , and a great place to spend the day. You just walk around at your own pace. We had an amazing time , and can’t wait …
Partners Cafe in New Haven CT
Partners café in New Haven is a pretty cool little spot that is a gay bar. This bar has its off nights and than they have their busy nights. Sometimes they have Latin nights and other nights they have a leather night. I have been to this place a …
American Hot Rod Racer
Every year the Cub Scout troops have Pine Wood Derby races. What that means is boys make little cars out of a small block of wood then each troop has to rent a track, have somewhere big enough to set it up and someone from the outside the …
WWE RAW 07/13/2009
On the heels of quite possibly the biggest UFC show in the history of the sport, WWE had to offer something incredible to counter it. Lesnar’s actions after winning his fight against Frank Mir were reminiscent of something a Stone Cold Steve Austin might do. WWE needed something to …
Mamma Mia!
I always watch Entertainment Tonight so that I’m abreast of the current events in Hollywood. They featured Mamma Mia! for a whole week and it made me want to watch the movie. So when it opened, I was one of those who were first in the ticket booth. Plus …
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 …
Disney World
Disney World is billed as a place where magic happens, and believe me if you have never been there then you will find out that this is not far from the truth. The “World” is a name for the layout of Disney because it is layed out in various …
Saint-Petersburg Rodina (Motherland) movie theater
I love writing about places in Saint-Petersburg. However, there’s lots of amazing places the citizens know about and you can find a ton of information about them on Russian websites, but there is nothing written about them in English, which, in my opinion, should be fixed. So today I want …
High School Musical: The Concert
Last night, I went to Houston to see High School Musical: The Concert and it was amazing! All of the stars from the movie are there, except for Zac (who plays Troy) because he is filming another movie. So in his place is Drew Seeley who has a …
The Young and the Restless
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 …
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