Disney’s “Aladdin” at The Hollywood Pantages Jan 10 – Mar 31
The show is amazing: worth the time, worth the money! By Jonna Coleman (mom of two, wife of one) My family and I have always loved [amazon_textlink asin=’B00WR534TK’ text=’Aladdin’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’westmomm-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’865126fd-f81b-11e7-aea0-c17eb3b169a1′], the 1992 animated movie from Disney. So, It was super fun taking my seven year old daughter to see the new Broadway production at the wonderful Hollywood Pantages. This […]
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2017 Vulture Festival LA Recap
Last weekend, I attended Vulture Festival LA, a pop-up pop culture experience, featuring panels with faces of who’s hot in entertainment. I saw – It’s Always Sunny at Vulture Festival, and Natalie Portman: In Conversation – presented by DirectTV Now. It was really fun to see the “It’s Always Sunny” Gang – Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day, Kaitlin Olson, […]
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The Pablove Foundation – Fighting Childhood Cancer With Love
Last week, I went on a tour of The Pablove Foundation, a non-profit based in Los Angeles that focuses on fighting pediatric cancer. They recently started tours of their Hollywood headquarters to better acquaint people of the breadth of what they do. Like most people, I became aware of The Pablove Foundation (years ago) through name only, […]
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L.O.L. Surprise! Toy Unboxing
A couple weeks ago, we attended the L.O.L. Big, Big, Surprise Party at Hollywood & Highland for the unveiling of their vending machine and Big, Big Surprise Toy. As members of the media, we were treated to a little VIP “After Party”, where we enjoyed refreshments, and there were stations where the kids could get […]
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LOL Surprise! Toy event at Hollywood & Highland
If you’re new to the tiny toy scene like I am, you’ll learn one of the hottest trends in that arena are L.O.L Surprise! toys. Tiny hands like tiny things, and these collectible dolls which look like babies are especially popular on YouTube. Click this link to view the video below to see how the […]
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Muppets Take The Bowl – Sept 8, 9, 10 Hollywood Bowl
The Muppets Take the Bowl is the Muppets’ first-ever dedicated live show. Overflowing with original music, classic Muppet songs, dancing, a singing-diva pig, fan-favorite sketches and parodies, boomerang fish and heaven knows what else, the show invites audiences of all ages to join the entire Muppets cast, along with Bobby, conductor Thomas Wilkins, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, […]
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THE LION KING SING-ALONG at The El Capitan Theatre
Yesterday, my daughter and I attended THE LION KING SING-ALONG at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. It was a first visit to the theatre for both of us, and the first viewing of The Lion King for my daughter. I was thrilled when we were invited to attend and write about it for the blog because The Lion King is […]
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Madera Kitchen: Happy Hour + Date Night Spot in Hollywood
On Tuesday, my family and I dined at Madera Kitchen in Hollywood. I was delighted when I received the invitation through my blog to dine there because my daughter and I rarely eat dinner with my husband during the week. He works in Hollywood, so it was a nice opportunity for a family dinner. Plan […]
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New Kid-friendly Burger Joint in Hollywood – Hollywood Burger
In the past, there were very few food and drink options around the Hollywood Pantages theatre. I remember watching the musical CATS twelve years ago, paying over $10 for a drink at the bar next door and buying overpriced pretzels or chips at the concession stand. Over the years, more dining options popped up, but it wasn’t until recently, […]
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The Los Angeles Fire Department Museum in Hollywood
The LAFD Museum is the perfect pit stop for your kids if you’re spending a day in Hollywood (and because, really, what kid doesn’t love everything firefighter related?!?). When the station opened in 1930, it was the largest one west of the Mississippi River. Now, Old Fire Station 27 is home to more than 100 […]
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