When you walk into the lobby at CHOC, there is an immediate sense that the hospital knows children. Turtle Talk, an experience that seeks to mirror that at the Disneyland Resort, invites children to interact with their favorite green sea turtle from Finding Nemo. Across the way, patients can express their creativity through radio, television and new media at Seacrest Studios. Designed to engage and provide some reprieve from hospital life, these are just some of the unique ways that CHOC provides innovative, family-centered care to their patients. Celebrating its 33rd year, CHOC Walk returns t ..read more

We started off the evening with a snake photo opp, setting the tone for the 52nd annual Beastly Ball at the Los Angeles Zoo. Having covered countless events over the years, I can attest to the fact that this annual fundraising gala is one of the most unique events you will experience, all for an incredible cause. Hosted by actor and comedian Joel McHale, Beastly Ball will take place in person on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Los Angeles Zoo. beastly ball at the la zooBeastly Ball at the Los Angeles Zoo The animals are the stars of this event, which fuses some of the best of L.A.’s Food scene ..read more

I saw the Mexican romantic film Like Water For Chocolate as a teen when it debuted in the early ’90s. Inspired by the novel by author Laura Esquivel, the story is about Tita, a young woman who longs for her beloved Pedro but cannot be with him because of a family tradition that holds that the youngest daughter cannot marry but instead must take care of her mother until she dies. Unable to express herself, she turns to cooking where her emotions begin to surface. The film was produced in the style of magical realism and became the highest-grossing foreign language film ever to be released in th ..read more

When Mean Girls debuted in 2004, it became somewhat of a cultural phenomenon. The story was based on the book Queen Bees and Wannabes, which detailed the damaging effects of high school cliques and bullying. The screenplay was written by Tina Fey, who drew from her high school experience which inspired concepts in the film. The film was a commercial success, and in 2018, inspired the Broadway musical adaptation. Mean Girls debuts at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on March 7th, 2023, and runs through March 19th, 2023. mean girls at segerstrom center for the artsMean Girls on Broadway Mean Girls ..read more

The culinary scene in Orange County is vibrant and diverse, offering locals and visitors a myriad of flavors from across the globe. As a foodie, I often find myself exploring our local restaurants in search of the best brunches in Orange County or the best places to find avocado toast. This winter, explore the best restaurants in Orange County during Orange County Restaurant Week. Orange County Restaurant Week Orange County Restaurant Week is the region’s most celebrated culinary event and features nearly 150 local restaurants. For fifteen years, the weeklong event has introduced locals a ..read more

One hundred years ago, King Tut’s tomb was discovered in the Valley of the Kings in the Egyptian desert. My daughter studied the boy king in school last year, so we thought it was fitting that we would take a deep dive into the life of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in a brand new immersive experience. Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience is currently on display in LA and will debut in San Diego January 27th, 2023. Find out what to expect during your visit to Beyond King Tut, plus save 20% with our exclusive discount code. Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Expe ..read more

We recently saw a beautiful ice show inspired by the most beloved Disney movies. During one of the performances inspired by Disney’s Frozen, I could hear my daughter belting out Let It Go, and it brought back memories of when we used to have the movie and soundtrack on repeat. The long-awaited stage production of one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time finally makes its way to Southern California! Disney’s Frozen will perform at Segerstrom Center for the Arts from February 1st through 19th, 2023. Disney’s Frozen (Musical) Inspired by the widely popular animated film, Disney’s Fr ..read more

Southern California has undergone a prehistoric invasion! The nation’s largest touring dinosaur exhibit, Jurassic Quest, will educate and entertain families across the Southland this Winter. Jurassic Quest The largest and most realistic dinosaur exhibition in North America returns to Orange County, bigger and better than ever. This walk-through experience invites families to see the nation’s largest herd of photorealistic dinosaurs for a limited time at the Orange County Fair & Event Center from January 14th through 16th, 2023. Having toured 41 states and Canada, the exhibition features mo ..read more

Meet me on Sesame Street for the very first Christmas event, A Very Furry Christmas. Sesame Place opened the very first West Coast theme park inspired by the award-winning show Sesame Street earlier this year in San Diego, and the theme park has undergone a magical holiday transformation. A Very Furry Christmas celebrates everything you love about the holidays with your favorite Sesame Street characters. Included with admission, here is what you can expect at Sesame Place during the holidays. Consideration provided by Sesame Place San Diego. Sesame Place San Diego I grew up watching Sesame Str ..read more

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