Cocktails have received enormous attention from bartenders in recent years. Delving into classic cocktail books from the 1930s and adapting the style and flair of Prohibition-era bars, it’s not uncommon to feel you’ve stepped into a time warp when you visit one of these new-wave speakeasies. Bartenders slick …

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, …

I had no idea before we started planning our trip to St Louis that there was so much free stuff to do. The St. Louis Zoo in Forest Park is one of those free things and a trip here helped make our vacation with the kids so much …

I started watching Jon and Kate plus 8 one Monday evening when I was channel surfing. Jon and Kate plus 8 immediately caught my attention because of the large family. The show is a reality show based on Jon and Kate and their eight children. The …

There are literally thousands of Elvis impersonator’s all over the world and some are better than others. If you are an Elvis Fan you have got to go see this show, Tony Roi is probably the best Elvis impersonator there is. The show is a two-hour tribute …

It doesn’t matter which show you attend, which theater the show is in, there is not a bad seat in the house.
Mesa Arts Center, situated in the heart of downtown Mesa, Arizona features every single performing and stationary art you can think of, from ballet to plays, musical promenades …

Just yesterday, I watched the play Joy Luck Club by Repertory Philippines at the Greenbelt Onstage. We got very good seats, fourth row from the front and right at the middle. If you’re going to watch a play at Greenbelt Onstage, this would be the perfect spot. …

I rarely go out to the movies and much rather prefer to rent out a DVD and watch it in the comfort of the confines of my couch, but I recently went out to the Nu Metro Movie Theater as I was dragged along by a bunch of close …

I always look forward to the Royal Rumble, the 2007 edition was no exception. Let’s get on to the match reviews.
—1st: The Hardy Boyz vs. MnM—
A lot of action in this match, well paced, nice finish to end the feud with the Hardyz vs. MNM
Match Rating - 7
—2nd: Lashley …

Stagecoach is a music festival in Palm Spring, Indio. It’s one of the best music festival that is offered in California. I was there last year and it was one of the most amazing time I’ve ever had in my life. It’s more so when I saw The Eagle …

I caught F1 race in Fuji, Japan on TV. This is actually for the Grand Prix and it was a very entertaining watch. My whole family was on a vacation mode on that day and we amused ourselves by watching this race.
It was a super fun watch and …

This is Singapore’s famous iconic lion, those we’ve seen on souvenirs and shirt. But this is a unique lion, for the head is like a lion while the body is that of a fish. To get here, simply ride an MRT, alight at Raffles Place station, make an exit …

We have a Six Flags amusement park here in Maryland and when we were in Arlington, TX last year, all the kids wanted to go to the Six Flags over Texas to see if there was a lot of difference.
When we entered the park the admission was very similar …

Yesterday was a sunny day finally so I decided to visit our city’s Hogle Zoo. It was small but modern. It sits on 42 acres so it only took a few hours of walking.
It started out slow because some of the exhibits were closed to cleaning or …

Operated by the City of Cape Coral as part of its City Parks and Recreation facilities, Sun Splash Family Water Park has something for everyone. As its name implies, this is a water-activity themed park. If you enjoy death-defying thrill rides and roller coasters on land, then …

Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog is a wildly innovative musical short that was written and produced originally for the Internet and was later released on DVD. I absolutely love this musical. It is characteristically Joss Whedon, but this is his most famous musical venture and the music is …

Pro Wrestling pay per views are sometimes a hit or miss thing. This one was nearly all in the “miss” category. The opening match was the best one of the night. Outside of old WCW pay per views that isn’t something I write often. The …

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 have taken my son, nieces and nephews, and kids that I babysit to this splash pad. I have been to this splash pad as part of playgroups, and to meet up with friends while our kids play in the water. My point is, I’ve been here a lot, …

Anthony’s strip club is located in a nice quiet part of South Hadley and the parking lot is huge with lots of room to park. The lot is very safe and secured and you won’t have to worry about something bad happening there. I felt very safe walking out …

I caught a national tour performance of the Billy Joel/Twyla Tharp show “Movin’ Out” - originally a Broadway production, this show’s national tour is pretty new.
This show is quite well done. I’m not sure why they call it a “new musical” because it isn’t a musical: it’s …

When I was on a business trip to Negros Occidental last April 2006, I had to pass through Bacolod City on my way home back to Cebu City. It was a fortunate thing that my visit coincidentally was in time for the Panaad Festival, an annual celebration and showcase …

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 …

Crobar Nightclub in Chicago is one of many similar nightclubs around the country and it is one of the most respected in Chicago. In the few times I have been there though, I have not seen or experienced anything to make me think that the club is worth …

Like to dance? Love live music? Want to drink and have fun but not bankrupt yourself? Then go to the Prime event Center of Bay City. This place is rocking, for young adults to baby boomers.
We went a couple of weeks ago, what a great experience, totally squashed my earlier …

Like most towns, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin has an annual summer festivity; Lake Days. However, unlike other towns that go out of their way to top the previous year, Beaver Dam’s Lake Days are going down hill.
My wife and I made it a point to take our daughter up their …

I love Three Dog Night. They sing classic rock songs that are great for the whole family. I just saw them in concert and they are really incredible in concert. They gave so much energy for a small-ish room in a casino and it was an amazing concert. Seriously, …

I’m not much for going out to dance clubs. But, my wife likes going out with her friends and they need someone to be a designated driver.
Club 208 in downtown Beaver Dam has been owned by several different people under several different names. And, to be honest, while the …

The matinee performance by the Stony Brook Chamber Music Festival on Saturday, May 3 sounded beautiful and was an excellent experience. I attend the concert with my grandmother who enjoyed the experience immensely as well. Although I was not previously a fan of chamber music, after attending the event …

I saw the Little Tikes Jump N Slide Dry Bouncer in Walmart and thought how clever it was that you could now purchase a bouncer for kids rather than have to rent one from the local hardware store. My daughter had considered purchasing it for the kids when she …

R. Kelly’s Trapped in the Closet has to be one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen. It never ceases to amaze what can be accomplished when you let an arrogant, narcissistic egomaniac fulfill his “artistic vision.” Sometimes you get something like Trapped in the Closet.
For the …

The Malmà Festival is one of MalmÒs most crowded weeks of the year. Mid-august arrives and people from all over the world come to experiance this week of festivities, food, culture and pure fun.
All week long people walk up and down the downtown area to enjoy the outdoor concerts. …

Series Name: Futurama
Episode Title: Episode 5: Fear Of A Bot Planet
Original air Date: April 20 1999
My personal rating: 8/10
“Fear Of A Bot Planet” was the title of the 5th episode in the first season of Futurama. The title is pretty much a give away in the story and plotline …

Zentra Nightclub in Chicago is in the popular weed street district of nightclubs only it is very different from the rest and I love the atmosphere. Zentra draws huge crowds because it is one of the last places in Chicago that is dedicated to playing house music on …

If you have not booked your Disney Vacation package as of now, its certainly the time to do so! Disney World not only obtains a total of eighteen Disney Resorts and hotels to choose from when booking a vacation with them, but they also offer just a little …

It was rock week on American Idol, and the four remaining American Idol contestants were ready for it. Adam Lambert started it off with a rockin’ Whole Lot of Love. It was another solid performance. If he doesn’t win the season, it’ll be a real shocker.
Allison …

This museum is spectacular. Delightfully anachronistic and mind-numbingly boring, the Carlos Museum stole my heart. I’m not sure why, but I simply love it there… most of the exhibits (the Ancient Americas in particular) are really fairly bad, as they just contain some old pottery (cool, if you are …

I had seen some advertisements for the Santikos Rialto Cinema Bar and Grill. I wanted to try it because it was a movie theater where I could have a drink and eat, while watching the movie. It is similar to dinner theater. I’d never experienced anything like that, so …

I honestly don’t have many nice things to say about Tao Nightclub in the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas. I was very disappointed with club. I had really high hopes going in considering the long lines of people waiting outside. The one thing I did like …

As Kurt loves going to theme parks and on all the different rides we decided to take him off to Disney Land Paris. We found a good offer on the internet that included one night in a hotel and two days in the theme park.
The theme park is …

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 …

As an employee of Hershey Park, I know most of the ins and outs of the park and the positive and negative attributes with it. Being only a vendor, my opinion is strictly my own and not the one of a bigwig executive employee.
After entering the park, you are …

The Jacksonville Zoo is a great family oriented zoo. One of the best things about this park is that it caters to the interest of adults, but especially children. This is perhaps the best zoo to take your children to because they offer so many hands on projects for …

The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs at this the wonderful hall called Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall . TO go to the symphony is one of rituals during the holiday. We get a world class performance in a hall that the acoustics is unbelievable. I do not think that there …

I was recently introduced to a club in San Francisco called Supperclub SF. It is located in SOMA and I guess it could be considered a bar and lounge type establishment. It is open from Thursday night until Sunday night until 2AM. I wish it were open a bit …

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 …

I have been to the Downtown Aquarium in Houston, Texas many times over the past few years. Each time I have only really had a very average experience. I have never had an absolutely fantastic time here, but it’s never been too bad either. My main impression of the Downtown …

We visited Disneyland in October, 2009 and had an awesome time! It had been about 20 years since I had been there last and it was my husband’s and our 3 year old daughter’s first time.
We had driven all day from somewhere in Utah and arrived at our …