X-Games

I get so mad at myself every year for not finding out about this until its too late and this year I did it again! The X Games are back in town - starting today through Sunday August 1st. I have two boys who are die hard skate fans and skaters themselves. I know it's last minute and thankfully I won a pair of tickets so will be attending Sunday's events. For those who would like to attend last minute here is the link where you can find more information - I would post it, but there is just so much going on I thought it would be easier if I just gave you the direct link :)

http://espn.go.com/action/xgames/summer/2010/

***If you can't make it in person, you can always watch it on TV - I know that's what my sons will be doing for the next few days!! Catch it on ESPN - check you local guide for times and channels. whoohoo - now I'm putting this on my calender for next year to make sure I'm going to be prepared!! LOL!!

The Circus is Back in Town!

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Barnum's FUNundrum!
The All-New Extravaganza Roars Into The Southland
Celebrating the 200Th Anniversary of the Legendary P.T. Barnum

Los Angeles, Orange County & Inland Empire Engagements Run July 14 - August 8, 2010
Tickets on sale June 13Th

Ladies and Gentlemen...Children of all ages....The Greatest Show On Earth just got Greater with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Barnum's FUNundrum! Featuring 130 performers from six continents around the world, almost 100,000 pounds of performing pachyderms, 13 athletes on a Russian bar, seven motorcycle riders in a Globe of Steel, and more clowns than you can see with two eyes, Barnum's FUNundrum! is a super-sized spectacle so massive it took 200 years to arrive!

Produced by Feld Entertainment, Barnum's FUNundrum is performing at Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, July 21-25Th; and the Honda Center, Anaheim, July 28Th through August 8Th. Priced from $12 to $100, tickets can be purchased at the arena box office, by phone at (800) 745-3000, all Ticketmaster locations, and online at Ticketmaster.com and Ringling.com.

One hour before showtime, families can meet the performers, get autographs, and see an amazing elephant that paints at the All Access Pre-show - FREE with a purchased ticket!

Ticket Information -

• Prices: $12 (opening night); Circus Celebrity $100; Front Row $70; VIP $40 additional tickets range from $15, $20 & $25
• Order online: www.ringling.com or www.ticketmaster.com
  
• Order tickets by phone: 800-745-3000
• All seats reserved
• For group sales call Honda Center: (714) 704-2420; Citizens Business Bank Arena: (909) 244-5516

Southland Performance Schedule -

Inland Empire - Citizens Business Bank Arena: Wednesday, July 21 - Sunday, July 25
4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764

Orange County - Honda Center: Wednesday, July 28 - Sunday, August 8
2695 E. Katella, Anaheim, CA 92806

***Returning this summer is the special $48 Family Four Pack offer on select performances or $4 off single ticket prices on select shows. The discount can be redeemed online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000. To redeem us the discount code "MOM".


For more information on Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey visit www.Ringling.com

OC Foodie Fest

Orange County’s first gourmet food truck event taking place Saturday, August 28Th at the Honda Center in Anaheim. The one-day event will be the ultimate foodie destination, featuring the best in popular mobile eats combined with a unique forum to showcase local entertainment & shopping to help support local charities.

The entire event is made to accommodate families and/or individuals. The entertainment includes local bands & dance performances, that they've hand-selected to be enjoyable for people of all ages. The kid's area sounds great because one of their charity partners, Pretend City Children's Museum, is basically going to bring their fun learning environment to a pop-up location within the event. It will be enclosed in a shaded tent, where kids can run around and enjoy kid-focused entertainment such as face painters, etc. This kid's area is free!

Once inside, it really depends on the individual because it's an a la cart environment. You can go inside and just enjoy the entertainment and walk around the shopping booths. Or pick and choose from our variety of food ranging from $1-$5 an item (with the exception of the $10 meals from Cart for a Cause where all proceeds benefit Meals On Wheels.

The event is open to the general public and there is a ticket charge for entry. Here are the details

General Admission
Price: Adult - $12.00 | Child Under 12 - $ 6.00
Children 3 & under are FREE with paid admission.

Includes:
• Access to 50 gourmet food trucks w/ special event menu & pricing
• Entertainment from 6 Local OC Bands, 3 Dance Crew & DJ Performances
• Local Shopping Vendors
• Kid's Entertainment Area
• Interactive Artist's Area
• Free Packaged Snack Samples


VIP Admission
Price: Adult - $50.00 | Child Under 12 - $ 8.00
Children 3 & under are FREE with paid admission.

Includes All The Above, PLUS:
• Limited to 350 guests
• Exclusive early event entry
• Exclusive VIP gate Entry
• Exclusive beer & wine bar
• Fully-tented VIP Area with preferred view of the entertainment stage
• Free tasting samples throughout the day from food truck sponsors
• Free snack bar stocked by Popchips & Kind Bars
• Free beverage ticket for the beer & wine bar
• Free bottled Fiji water
• Gift bag stuffed with free goodies

**Families can buy a family four pack special for only $30!! Visit www.ocfoodiefest.com for more information