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09.03.2010 | Walking with Dinosaurs

We’ve already mentioned Walking with Dinosaurs before, but having now seen the show, I just want to say… it is A-MAZING! Seriously, that’s probably even an understatement. Definitely a must see. If you don’ already have tickets, buy them today! (Tickets range from $22.50 -$79 & can be purchased at the Honda Center Box Office, online at Ticketmaster or any Ticketmaster outlet.)

I took my 3 kids & I have to admit that  I was a bit nervous. They are 5, 3 & 1 – I was worried that it would be too scary or over their heads. I couldn’t have been more wrong. From the moments the lights dimmed in the arena, ALL of my kids (including the baby) were absolutely captivated (although a bag of popcorn, a pretzel & a churro helped things for sure.) The show tells the story of the dinosaurs’ evolution, including climatic & environmental changes that earth went through. Right before your very eyes you watch as the earth’s continents split, amazing gardens grow, oceans forming, volcanoes erupt, forests catch on fire & of course – the infamous comet. You get to experience all this, live & in-person. Not to mention the 17 roaring, snarling “live” dinosaurs that will mesmerize you & your kids.

My kids LOVED it, heck, I LOVED it. They weren’t scared at all. There was lots of loud noises (um, roaring dinosaurs, hello?!), & the lighting fluctuated. But my kids didn’t seem to mind one bit. In fact, they were sitting on the edge of their sits, in absolute awe & amazement.  In fact, as we left the arena, my boys were asking when we could see it again. The show is just about 2 hours long, with a perfectly placed intermission. & If you are worried about bedtime for your little ones, there are several showtimes available, including 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm.

This experience is one that your entire family will be talking about for a long time. It’s perfect for kids & adults of all ages. It’s a fabulous opportunity that is both educational & entertaining. By the end of the performance you will have literally travelled through time, learning about the dinosaurs first hand

What: Walking with Dinosaurs

Where: Honda Center

When: Wednesday-Friday, September 1-3 at 7PM, Saturday, September 4 at 11 AM, 3 and 7PM, and Sunday, September 5 at 1 and 5 PM. The performance schedule at STAPLES Center is Thursday, September 9 at 7 PM, Friday, September 10 at 7 PM, Saturday, September 11 at 11 AM, 3 and 7 PM, and Sunday, September 12 at 11 AM and 3PM.

xoxo, K
image via Walking with Dinosaurs

No compensation, of any kind, was received for this post. Although, Just Spotted were invited guests to the Walking with Dinosaurs Grand Opening. However, we would have posted about Walking with Dinosaurs had we been invited or not & had already planned on posting about Walking with Dinosaurs. In the end, the opinions represented here are 100% those of Just Spotted, & were not influenced in any way… you & your kids REALLY are going to love Walking with Dinosaurs.

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08.31.2010 | Orange International Street Fair

Every Labor Day Weekend, for over 30 years, the Orange International Street Fair takes over downtown Orange. With food, music, & dance from different countries and ethnicity’s from around the world, the Orange International Street Fair is definitely a cultural experience you don’t want to miss. & With every penny of the profits from the Street Fair going to non-profit charities, helping people here in our community, you can feel good about yourself by attending.

The event itself is FREE to attend, although each of the individual booths will have prices set for food, etc. & Although I always attend simply because of the food, there is so much more… Arts & Crafts vendors, tons of entertainment, as well as an entire “Children’s Village” with crafts and game booths designed for the “younger crowd.” If you are thinking of bringing the entire family, I’d suggest a day-time adventure. While the Street Fair is open late each night, from my own personal experience, I’ve found the days to be much more “family-friendly.”

What: 2010 Orange International Street Fair
When: Friday, September 3rd: 5-10pm, Saturday, September 4th: 10am-10pm, & Sunday, September 5th: 10am-10pm
Where: The Circle in Downtown Orange, directions & map HERE

xoxo, K
image via Orange International Street Fair

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08.26.2010 | “Endless Summer” Cookout & Movie

Join Ruby’s Diner in celebrating the “Endless Summer” TONIGHT, at the Huntington Beach Pier. There will be a burger cookout with RubyBurgers and soda or water for $5 (100% of the profits will be donated to ChildHelp a national non-profit dedicated to helping victims of child abuse & neglect), a custom-made longboard & skateboard giveaway, & a screening of the original 1966 movie “Endless Summer.”

Burgers go on sale at 6pm & the movie starts at 7:30pm – don’t forget your beach chairs & blankets, because you’ll be watching the movie under the open sky with the crashing waves in the background. Director Bruce Brown, Robert August (star of “Endless Summer 2″) & the Ruby Cavanaugh will be on hand signing autographs.

xoxo, K
image via Ruby’s Diners

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08.19.2010 | OC Foodie Fest Preview

Wahoo! If just thinking about the OC Foodie Fest is just making you drool, we have a little surprise for you that you are just going to LOVE. This weekend, the fine folks behind the OC Foodie Fest are bringing you a preview – a little taste of what’s to come, so you can “wet” your appetite!

Stop by Goat Hill Tavern in Costa Mesa, from 9pm-1am, for “food truck grub & drinks from the pub.” & Don’t worry, if you want to bring the kids along, the food truck area is all ages (but it’s 21+ inside Goat Hill Tavern).

Admission to the event is FREE, but be sure to bring some cash along because I can guarantee that you will want to be tasting a little bit of everything. Taco Dawg, Calbi Truck, Longboard’s Ice Cream & Piaggio On Wheels will all be there… just thinking about all those tasty treats is making my stomach rumble.

What: OC Foodie Fest Preview
Where: Goat Hill Tavern, 1830 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa
When: Saturday, August 21st, 9pm – 1am

xoxo, K
image via OC Foodie Fest

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08.17.2010 | 12 for Tuesday: End of Summer

Welcome to 12 for Tuesday, where we highlight 12 fabulous finds in (& around) Orange County. This week’s list features 12 summer-time activities and things-to-do, you still need to take advantage of before the kids head back to school.

1. Absolutely, Completely FREE Bowling: nearly everyday through September 7th

2. Beach Day

3. Cheap Movies on the Beach: Catch a movie on the sand Friday & Saturday evenings through September 4th.

4. FREE Movies: FREE movies Regal theaters at 10am on Tuesdays, through August 24th. FREE movies in the park can still be seen in Lake Forest and Tustin.

5. FREE Splash Pad Parks: most are open through Labor Day

6. FREE Summer Concert Series: you can still catch concerts in Cypress, Dana Point, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, La Palma, Orange, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Seal Beach, Westminster

7. Monday Night Carload at Wild Rivers: $60 for up to 8 guests (safely seat belted in one car), every Monday night from 4-8pm through September 5th.

8. OC Foodie Fest: August 28th

9. Sawdust Festival & Pageant of the Masters: daily through the end of August

10. Shave Ice in OC.

11. Surf City Nights: Tuesdays, 5-9pm

12. Theatre Under the Stars: “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” plays Friday & Saturday evenings through August 28th & “Guys & Dolls” plays nightly August 17th – 21st.

xoxo, K

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08.12.2010 | FREE Event with the Rockettes

Looking for something to do this weekend? Head down to Macy’s in Mission Viejo for a FREE event featuring the world famous Rockettes. That’s right,”On Saturday, August 14th, Macy’s Mission Viejo in Orange County invites kids and shoppers to Dance with the Rockettes at 2:00pm as the ladies will share free dance instruction (just how DO they synchronize all those high kicks?) as well as secrets on what it takes to be a world-famous Rockette. There also will be plenty of opportunities for photos following the Dance with the Rockettes experience and each young dancer who joins in on the fun will receive an “Honorary Rockette” certificate. The Rockettes will be back in Southern California again on September 22 at Macy’s Palmdale in Santa Clarita for a similar exhibition in case anyone misses the one this weekend!”

Plus, “as an added incentive, any shopper who spends $50 at Macy’s the day of each event will receive a FREE pair of tickets to the Rockettes Radio City Christmas Spectacular coming to the Honda Center (for those attending the Mission Viejo event) on December 6 & 7 and the Nokia Theater (for those attending the Santa Clarita event) from December 9 -12.  Plus, enjoy a special offer of 25% off your ticket purchase to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in addition to your two free tickets with code MACYS at www.radiocitychristmas.com. It’s the perfect way to bring holiday cheer to your family this season.

& While you’re in store, be sure to register to win a VIP Meet and Greet with the Radio City Rockettes® and four tickets to your local Radio City Christmas Spectacular show.”

xoxo, K
image via Radio City Christmas Spectacular

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08.11.2010 | OC Foodie Fest

Okay, I know I probably say this alot… but this is one party you definitely don’t want to miss. Actually, let me rephrase that, it’s one party your stomach definitely doesn’t want to miss… the OC Foodie Fest happening Saturday, August 28th. Um, hello?! It’s promising to be “the ultimate foodie destination, featuring the best in popular mobile eats combined with a unique forum to showcase local entertainments & shopping to help support local charities.” Basically, it’s going to be one-stop-shopping for all the tastiest eats (on 4 wheels), in LA & Orange County.

So here’s the scoop…

food: 50 trucks will be on hand, all gathered together in one, hand-dandy place (the Honda Center), for your dining pleasure. Food trucks will have “special event menus with tasting-sized portions prices at $1-$5, allowing you to try all the delicious varieties of their culinary creations.”

entertainment: “Southern California online music magazine Everyday Noise is bringing you an eclectic roster of live bands that have been recognized by the OC Music Awards, including headliner Anaheim-based folk/soul rock Dusty Rhodes and the River Band.”

shop: There will be a whole slew of “shopping booths located throughout the event, featuring Patchwork Indie Arts & Crafts Festival vendors selling their unique clothing, distinct art and handmade crafts.”

play: This is definitely a family event – the fabulous folks at Pretend City Children’s Museum will be on hand all day long with fun & educational activities to keep your little ones entertained!

give: A portion of the event’s proceeds will be donated back to worthy local charities Child S.HA.R.E. & Pretend City Childrens Museum.

Wow! Tasting-sized food truck creations just waiting to be devoured? A line up of rockin’ local OC bands, dance crews & DJ performances? PLUS locals selling handmade creations, a kids play area & FREE snack samples & Giveways? I don’t know about you, but just thinking about the OC Foodie Fest is making me hungry. So make sure to bring a fat stack of one-dollar bills (it is a cash only event), buy your tickets HERE (before they sell out), & check out the entire list of participating food trucks HERE. Trust me on this… your stomach is going to thank me for this.

Here’s the nitty-gritty…

Date:
Saturday, August 28th 2010
11:30 AM – 7:00PM

Entrance Tickets Prices:
General Admission (Pre-Sale)
Adult – $12.00
Child Under 12 – $6.00
Child 3 & Under – Free

Family 4 Pack (Pre-Sale)
2 Adult + 2 Child (Under 12)
General Admission Tickets
Price: $30.00

At The Door (Available if the event has not sold out)
General Admission – $15
VIP Admission – $60

Location: The Honda Center (parking fee necessary)

xoxo, K
image via OC Foodie Fest

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08.11.2010 | Theatre Under the Stars

Ready for a night of culture, under the stars? Then be sure to check out Buena Park’s “Civic Theatre Under the Stars” & Tustin’s “Broadway in the Park” happening THIS month.

“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”  will be playing Friday & Saturday evenings, at 8:15pm, now through August 28th, under the stars at the Walter D. Ehlers Community Recreation Center’s Outdoor Theatre. “Comedy reigns when a thoroughly disarming slave named Pseudolus schemes to gain his freedom by helping his maser’s son get the girl he desires. It’s an accelerating whirl of mixed identities, swinging doors, double takes, double entendres, outrageous puns and gags that will keep you laughing all the way home.”

General Admission is $15, Senior Admission is $13, and Children 12 & under are $11. Tickets can be purchased at the Walter D. Ehlers Community Recreation Center, over the phone at (714)236-3860, or at the box office one hour before each performance. For more information go HERE.

“Guys & Dolls” is the 2010 Broadway in the Park production, presented by the Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts. Bring your beach chair, grab a blanket & pack a picnic dinner & bring the family along to experience “Broadway in the Park” at Peppertree Park in Old Town Tustin.  The play runs EVERY night Tuesday, August 17th – Wednesday, August 21st. The Box office opens at 5:30pm, Gates open at 6pm (arrive early to ensure a good spot, seating on the lawn is first come first served) & the curtain rises at 8pm.

Adult pre-sale tickets at $14 ($17 at the gate), Students are $12, & Children under 5 are FREE. You can purchase tickets online HERE, at any of THESE Tustin locations, or nightly at the box office.

xoxo, K

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08.04.2010 | Dino Day at Muzeo

If you didn’t know already, the dinosaurs are coming to town. Walking with Dinosaurs takes the stage at the Honda Center, August 20th-24th, & the MUZEO is celebrating in a BIG way…

If you (or your kids) are interested in getting up close & personal with a Baby T Rex, or maybe participating in a “dinosaur egg hunt” for prizes (including tickets to Walking with Dinosaurs), be sure to check out MUZEO‘s Dino Day THIS Sunday, August 8th.

Baby T Rex (the biggest, littlest star of Walking with Dinosaurs) will be making an appearance at 12 & 2 pm. Dinosaur Egg Hunts will occur at 12:30 & 2:30 pm. & From 11am – 3pm guests can enjoy face painintg, tattoos, Q & A with MUZEO‘s frog keeper, a live reptile display, Radio Disney and a special presentation on State of the Blues by Michael James Brown at 3pm.

RSVP to this event on Facebook HERE, you’ll be given an extra chance to win 2 ticket to Walking with Dinosaurs (a $158 value).

& While we’re on the subject of the MUZEO, if you haven’t yet, you definitely want to check out their exhibit Frogs a Chorus of Colors before it’s final day Sunday, September 12th. The exhibit includes over 100 LIVE frogs! Want to have an “exclusive behind-the-scenes tour with the zoo keeper, Q & A and an up-close-and-personal frog feeding opportunity? Then check out their special Feed-a-Frog every Tuesday & Saturday. The programs starts promptly at 9am. Tickets for the Feed-a-Frog are $18 on Tuesdays & $22 on Saturdays.

The MUZEO is centrally located in Anaheim, CA. It is open from 10am – 5pm 7 days a week. Tickets are available for $13 for adults & $9 for children. For more information about the MUZEO go HERE.

xoxo, K
image via MUZEO

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08.04.2010 | US Open of Surfing

Many of the world’s greatest surfers are gathering in Huntington Beach, as I type, for the the 2010 US Open of Surfing. Head down to HB now – Sunday, August 8th & you can join in the fun. Besides the amazing surfing competition, sure to thrill anyone, there is tons of “other” stuff going on… free concerts (daily concerts, including Weezer & Hot Hot Heat on Saturday), Walk the Walk fashion competition, elite-level BMX, skateboarding & lots more.

The schedule of events, can be found HERE & other info is HERE.

xoxo, K
image via US Open of Surfing

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