Entertainment Reviews
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 …
The Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay
I have been to the Shark Reef at the Mandalay Bay Casino and Resort twice, to date. The first time I went, my co-workers and I took a group of preschool children as an educational experience. Despite having to tell them to look to the right twenty …
Club Tentation
Club Tentation is one of the most elegant and classy club in Orange County from decoration to guests to music. You’ll like it here. http://www.tenrestaurantgroup.com/tentation/ is the website that you can get more information. The address is 4647 Macarthur Blvd Newport Beach, CA 92660. The phone number is (949) …
New Zealand Haka Dance
Last year, I came to Hong Kong to watch International Rugby Seven. This is the first time I have seen live match on the field, and this is also the first time I see Rugby. My husband had to explain for me all rules of this sport. When the …
Hollywood Theatre (movie theatre)
The Hollywood Theatre is one of those places that you see as you go by, but never quite remember that it is there until you actually experience it. It’s awesome - one of those retro experiences. Even the sign out front is from the 1930s.
There is a single screen, …
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 …
Universal Studios Jurassic Park Ride
Visited universal studios theme park in los angeles last year. Out of all the rides the best one I can recall was Jurassic Park. It is one of the most entertaining rides in Universal studios.
My observations, tips for first time visitors based on my experience.
1) It took …
Le Reve at Wynn Las Vegas
My husband and I went to see Le Reve for our anniversary. We have seen several Cirque Du Soleil shows and Le Reve was a lot like those by way of costume, theatrics, music, etc. Le Reve combined some components from Cirque Du Soleil into one show. …
Vuvuzela-South African Sports Spectator Plastic Horn
While this little uniquely South African plastic horn adds a spectacular atmosphere during sports games, as was witnessed extensively throughout the 2010 FIFA World Cup games, it has sparked somewhat of a mixed feeling in me towards its exploits.
Noise Factor: Being very close to this instrument as the trumpeting, …
“Bite” at the Stratesphere Las Vegas
“Bite” shows nightly at 10:30pm at the Stratesphere in Las Vegas. Although Vegas is the “city that never sleeps”, and although there is always something to do around the clock, “Bite” is one of the only performace shows that starts so late in the evening. When my …
“Raiding The Rock Vault” Las Vegas Show
After reading about it on the internet a few months ago, I was very interested to see the show “Raiding The Rock Vault” while visiting Las Vegas just a few weeks ago. The show is relatively new compared to other shows on the Las Vegas strip and …
Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN
My husband and I have Season Passes for Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN. We’ve made several trips there this season and have enjoyed ourselves immensely. The park caters to people of all ages. It’s the only park that I know of where you can find shows …
Western Playland Amusement Park
Living in El Paso there is not always a lot of fun things to do. It is one of the biggest cities in Texas, but has almost nothing to offer entertainment wise. Living in El Paso almost all of my life, I discovered Western Playland. This is a local …
Tun Fun
I just came home from Tun Fun Amsterdam.It is a kind of children park indoor which is located in Amsterdam. If you are from Central Station of Amsterdam, you can take the metro underground to go there. It will only take two or three minutes from the Central Station …
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 …
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 …
King Rat (Dub Reggae band, Atlanta GA)
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 …
Camp Hill, PA The Coliseum
I went to The Coliseum a few times after it had first opened and found that it hadn’t really attracted a whole lot of customers. The arcade section upstairs was only half full most of the times I went there the winter after it opened and downstairs where the …
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 …
Jones Hall Entertainment Center Houston, TX
The Jones entertainment center is a place that has thousands of concerts a year and so it makes it a place that you should visit if you are ever in Houston. What I like about this place is that it includes a showroom that is much like a Broadway …
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, …
Richard Simmons Party off the Pounds
I love my Richard Simmons videos. They have gotten me off the couch and moving again. Sure, he can be overly cheesy, but that’s just who he is. I really like Party off the Pounds because of the music. It’s more of a faster beat, and I feel I …
House of Magic London
“Somewhere in a secret location in South London..” - well, at least if you are not familiar with the area, to find the House of Magic can be a bit tricky (it’s in the back of Kennington underground station, on 9 Chapter Road, for those who do), but that …
Bourbon Street West Montreal
If you are going on a trip to Montreal, here is a little place you might want to explore: Bourbon Street West. With its New Orleans style, Bourbon Street will certainly keep you entertained on the weekend. Even though the location is not the best, as it is nestled …
Hog Wild Festival in Corinth Mississippi
The Hog Wild Festival in Corinth Mississippi has been a long standing southern tradition for a long time. We just attended this festival tonight and my family and I had a great time. I think that what make this such a great festival is that 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 …
Tohoshinki Best Selections Album 2010
So maybe many of you out there has heard of the Korean boy-band, DBSK (or TVXQ, Dong Bang Shin Ki, Tohoshinki, Rising Gods of the East). They’re very popular throughout Asia and other countries. Sadly, because of some controversies with their company, SM Entertainment, they have temporarily dis-banded. Being …
The Purple Onion Comedy Club
I recently visited San Francisco, CA, and the Purple Onion was a comedy club that I visited one night for some laughs. It’s a place where some famous comedians started out, like Robin Williams. I went with my father and husband, so I was a little concerned about the …
Ark of Avilon Zoo
We went to the Ark of Avilon Zoo one dull afternoon and we weren’t prepared for the amazing experience that was before us.
The facade of the Ark of Avilon Zoo is built to look like Noah’s Ark. Upon entering, …
DVD Xpress Movie Rental Kiosk
I like to watch movies especially because I don’t waste my money on cable or satellite TV. I used to rent from blockbuster, but was tired of the high prices for a one night rental. I then started renting from the Redbox and was happy with it. I didn’t …
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 …
Dollywood
If you want to go on a fun filled vacation, I highly suggest going to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. That is the home of Dollywood, a theme Park that is owned by none other than Dolly Parton. Now I know I am not a huge fan of Dolly, …
Reflex - Bar, London
This is THE place to go in London if you like 80’s music.
Even if you’re not a die-hard fan you should still go just to soak up the atmosphere and have a good giggle at the end of a hard week.
It’s your standard club in many respects - a …
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog
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 …
Gateway Arch
I love visiting St. Louis, Missouri, and especially the Gateway Arch. My family lives about five hours away from St. Louis and go there every chance we get. On our last visit we stayed overnight at the Union Station Hotel across the road from the arch. We were up …
Kings Dominion Stafford VA
Kinds Dominion in Stafford, Virginia is about the funniest thing to do in Stafford. I personally love to go to kings dominion. It has many rides that you can ride, from children to adults. It has a kids park, with nickelodeon swings and slime, the Scooby Doo ride, to …
Donkey Kong Country Returns
Donkey Kong Country Returns for the Nintendo Wii. For those who grew up on the classics such as the original Donkey Kong Country, will love the new game for Wii. Why do I claim this you ask? If you can get use to using either the wii remote or …
NASCAR: 2009 All-Star Showdown
The All-Star Showdown is the mini-race that gets the top two finishers into the big All-Star race. The forty-lap event is broken into two twenty-lap segments. At the end of the first segment, cars can pit, if they should choose. Qualifying for the event was rained …
Dollywood’s Splash Country in Pigeon Forge, TN
Dollywood’s Splash Country is a lot of fun for the whole family. The lazy river is enjoyable to float and relax in the sun as long as it’s not busy. When the park is busy it is hard to find an available floats, people who are trying to paddle …
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,” …
Disney’s World of Color
My family and I attended the World of Color at Disney’s California Adventure Park in July 2010. My family and I love the World of Color. It is a new light show that Disney and it sent chills down our spines, it was that amazing.
The way that Disney …
Chabot Space and Science Center
This is a nice place to go with your family. It is in the hills in Oakland, so the drive there was scenic and full of twists and turns. It ended up being a little difficult to find, but after asking a few hikers, we managed to find it, …
The 2009 Oscars - the Jen-Brad-Angie scene
Okay, the circus is continuing, and we all saw it play out with great drama on Sunday night. I’m referring to The 2009 Oscars - the Jen-Brad-Angie scene. It was the big moment. For the first time since Brad and Jen divorced, Brad and Jen were …
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 …
Rev’s Bowling Alley in Burnaby
The experience that you get at Rev’s depends, I think, on when you go there. I usually go on the weekends, so it’s a loud, busy, active place.
In general, everyone has fun, I think. Evenings are not a time for serious bowlers, so you get a lot of …
Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum
Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum is located in San Antonio next to the Plaza Wax Museum and across from the Alamo. It’s a ton of fun! It has all kinds of creepy, strange, odd and weird facts, artifacts, statues and oddities all throughout the museum. From shrunken heads …
TNA wrestling
TNA stands for Total Non-stop action wrestling and the company has just hit brand new heights! I think the brand new TNA is awesome now that they brought Hulk Hogan, Flair, Mr. Anderson, Jeff Hardy and the Nasty boys into the wrestling organization. TNA needed a facelift in their …
Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
When I was a child, it has always been my dream to visit Disney World. I never imagined it would ever come true. A month before our 2nd wedding anniversary in 2006, my husband surprised me with 2 plane tickets to Florida. I never thought that at 28 years …
Wild Adventures amusement park Valdosta GA
Wild Adventures is an amusement park located halfway between Atlanta, Ga. and Orlando, FL. on I75 Exit 13. Admission Rates per day start at $45 plus tax per adult and $42.80 plus tax per junior or senior. Parking fees are also required and usually cost an average $7.00. There …
Westminster Kennel Club Dog show
Each year I enjoy watching the Westminster Kennel Club Dogshow.I like to see the dogs. I know that the Westminster Kennel Club Dogshow is one of the oldest sporting events. This year was 133 annual event.
I like to look at the dogs and learn more …
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