Entertainment Reviews
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 …
Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida
The Magic Kingdom is a great place to bring the whole family, because there is something there for the whole family, especially the little ones. People are most familiar with the Magic Kingdom because this is the place where you can find Cinderella’s Castle in it. There …
Diamond Water park (Pune)
Diamond Water which is also known as Splash mountain is located near Lohagaon in Pune. Its just about 10 km. from Kharadi. I have been to place just once, but I have decided I would never go there again. The road to reach there is in a really bad …
NIN: Lights In The Sky Over North America
If you are or have ever been a Nine Inch Nails fan, you owe it to yourself to see NIN on their epic ‘Lights In The Sky’ tour when it passes through your town!
I attended the Toronto show and will be attending the upcoming Hamilton show as well, …
Makutu’s Island in Chandler, AZ.
I went for the first time with my children’s school group to Makutu’s Island about 2 years ago. When I first walked in I thought this was going to be a real neat experience for my children. It is well decorated and has lots of neat things to climb …
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. …
The Royal Brisbane Show- Ekka (9-18 August)
The Ekka, also known as Exhibition or the Royal Brisbane Show is on each year from the 9th of August till the 18th, held in the RNA showgrounds in Brisbane. This area is massive, perhaps close to 23 hectares of space. A huge place for many shows, conventions and …
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 …
Pursuit of Happyness
This wasn’t Will Smith’s best performance, certainly not compared to the dramatic fireworks of say, Fresh Prince of Belair. That’s unfair. The movie wasn’t terrible, in fact, it wasn’t even bad. The hype before the movie, the promotion, the talk shows, all led you to believe that this might …
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Ride
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror ever heard of this ride? I hadn’t either maybe I’ve been living under a rock or something of that sort. But when my friends took me to I had an absolute blast and it’s what so much fun that I’d love to go …
Its a Small World, Magic Kingdom at Walt Dinsey World
Its a Small World is a boat ride in Fantasyland at the Magic Kingdom. One of Disney’s oldest ride as it debuted at the 1964 World Fair. It is basically a 10 minute ride that takes you through different cultures of the world, through the use of …
Sky Bar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
My cousin and I went to Kuala Lumpur early this year. We were looking for a good bar to go to on Saturday night. We surfed for bars online and came across the Sky Bar, which was voted Best Malaysian Bar by the Malaysian Tattler. That …
Republic Nightclub in Chicago
Republic Nightclub in Chicago is relatively new and one of the newest bars in the Weed District. I like the bar for its ambience, but the crowd leaves plenty to be desired. I always feel as if I am back in a bad nightclub in Europe …
Animal Kingdom
When I was pregnant with my first daughter my husband and I decided to take a last minute trip to Disneyworld before the baby came. It was in the middle of September so it was still quite hot and humid out. I was excited to go to …
The King Trent Carlini Show Las Vegas Hilton
The King Trent Carlini Show Review
My husband and I recently went to Las Vegas for a weekend getaway. Being an Elvis Junkie I wanted to see an impersonator while on my trip. The Las Vegas Hilton, being the home of Elvis in the seventies hosts a show …
Republiq Superclub
Republiq Superclub is located at Resorts World in Pasay City, and it’s launch in July 2010 made it the number 1 undisputed superclub in the city! The club is located inside the Newport Mall at Resorts World hotel with gaming casinos complete with cinemas and exclusive boutiques and shoppes …
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 …
Funranch Pasig City
When we went to the Funranch, I really wished we brought our son along with us. (He is too young to travel) This place is really designed with kids in mind. The whole place is bright and cheerful which would appeal to children from …
Elks Lodge Abingdon, Maryland
This hall is conveniently located in Harford County, Maryland and offers a clean and friendly atmosphere for private parties as opposed to going to a ballroom and having to spend a fortune per person.
Friends and family gathered there recently for a party and it turned out wonderful. The staff …
A Song for the World by the Up With People volunteers
A Song for the World is a benefit concert for impoverished communities in Manila. It is presented by volunteers from all around the world, showcasing their different cultures through song and dance.
From the start, I noticed that the stage in this still to be completed casino, Resorts World Manila, …
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 …
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. …
Jon and Kate plus 8 on TLC
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 …
The Wrestler W/ Mickey Rourke film
The Wrestler is a 2008 film directed by Darren Arnofski which stars Marissa Tomei and Mickey Rourke. The film has won Mickey Rourke a golden globe award and is currently up for numerous oscar nominations.
I myself am simply in love with this film. I am a huge fan of …
2009 Toytoa Pro Celebrity Race
In May, the 33rd annual 2009 Toytoa Pro Celebrity Race was held in Long Beach, California. This is a very popular race for charity. It’s not terribly long, being just ten laps, but it makes for a fun afternoon event where celebrities and a few pros can …
WWE RAW
WWE Raw is a wrestling show and it has got more episodes than any other show in American cable history. Raw is the flagship show of the WWE so expect it to carry the top superstars. The Owner McMahon see’s the show as its top one for the company. …
Scene 75 Entertainment Center
So summer begins and one week in I hear “Mom I’m bored”. This is nothing new it happens every summer. So we sat down to try and decide where we could go for some family fun. We talked about a couple of places we had already tried but ended …
Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Concert
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 …
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 …
Seven DVD
i went through a phase of loving murder mystery films and this is possibly my favourite all-time movie. Seven is a thriller that keeps you hooked- executed in a fabulous manner.
Seven has excellent acting from Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman- coupled with a brilliant script and an amazingly creative …
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 …
NASCAR: Nationwide Series: 2009 The Carquest Auto Parts 300
The Nationwide Series continued with its Memorial Weekend race called the 2009 The Carquest Auto Parts 300. Carl Edwards on the pole. All day long, they’d been fighting weather, and the race actually started with a green/yellow situation. A few laps in, the cars were finally …
CMA Country Music Festival
By far the four best, but most exhausting days of my life. Well worth it though. I had bought tickets for this “CMA (Country Music Awards) Festival this past October, 2012 for my graduation present. I am a huge country music fan and seeing the line up, with …
Detroit Zoo’s Kangaroo exhibit
When we went to the Detroit Zoo last week and one of the exhibits we really wanted to see was the Kangaroo’s and the Australian Outback. I love this exhibit because you get to walk through the animal enclosure. To view the kangaroo’s you have to wait till …
Tsukino Con
Tsukino Con is a local Anime Convention that is held at the University of Victoria, in Victoria, British Columbia. It’s been around for years, formerly named Kei Con. Finally, this year I was able to experience my first convention on February 17th, 19th. And it was the best thing …
Typhoon Lagoon Orlando, FL
My boyfriend and I went down to Orlando, Florida for a small vacation and decided to visit all of the local theme parks and water parks. One waterpark we decided to visit was Typhoon Lagoon which is a Disney Waterpark. Of all the theme parks we visited, this was …
SM Cinema: Director’s Club (DC)
SM Cinema: Director’s Club (DC)
I live near SM Mall of Asia, about 20 minute drive. I was really curious about the Director’s Club. I was peeking through its glass doors and by looking at it, it makes me think that it’s for members only. …
The Singing Machine
Around my house we love to karaoke. So when it was time to get a new karaoke machine I got a Singing Machine. This a great portable karaoke machine and we get a lot of use out of it. We use it all the time and have an absolute …
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 …
Taboo2 nightclub
I went out with a girlfriend to Taboo2 in Sandy Springs. I went once before, years ago–before it closed. It was reopened as a Mexican club. And then it closed and reopened again as Taboo2. Anyway, I went on a Friday evening when some …
2010 Beaver Dam, WI Memorial Day Parade
I grew up in a military family and still have several cousins serving in the armed forces and a couple others that were killed in action. So, when Memorial Day comes around, I make sure to take the time to pay my respects.
One of the ways I do this …
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. …
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 …
Vals Day SCA Event
My husband and I have, for most of our lives, been strangely fascinated with Renaissance festivals, and the Medieval Ages in general. We have a collection of books and movies and clothing and household decore that shows this unlikely love of ours. And, I’m proud to say, we have …
Georgia Aquarium
My best friend came to visit me from out of town and wanted to visit the Georgia Aquarium. I had never been to the aquarium, so I thought it sounded like fun.
I must say upon arriving at the aquarium I was very impressed with the building. The …
Walt Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon
When it comes to water parks in the state of Florida, there are few that can compare to the Disney water parks at Walt Disney World. From Typhoon Lagoon to Blizzard Beach, each one has a theme behind it to make it not just a water park but an …
Graceland Memphis TN
First of all, I don’t believe he is dead!!! Beside that point, this is my take of Graceland.
If you have never been to Graceland, you really should go. It is an interesting experience, one you won’t soon forget. I did lots of readying about Elvis and …
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 …
Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota
I recently visited the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. It was a great experience, except for the fact that our northern neighbors, Canada, have one a bit bigger in Edmonton.
The Mall of America boasts many clothing stores such as the Gap, Old Navy, Tommy Bahama, and much …
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