ABBA-solutely Fabulous: A Mamma Mia! Chat With HS Theatre Director Chris Rushing
This is a follow-up to the previous post about How High School Musicals Create Connections and Fuel Creativity. Chris Rushing, the theatre director at Woodson High School was kind enough to chat with me after I saw their production of Mamma Mia!. Interview below: Ruby: The actors were really fantastic, and I noticed there is […]
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Inspiring Young Audiences: How High School Musicals Create Connections and Fuel Creativity
In Fall 2023, I took my older daughter to New York to see her first Broadway musical, & Juliet. We both loved it, and she was hooked. It was nostalgic for me to hear pop hits from over 20 years ago, and delightful to experience them as a jukebox musical with my daughter. She’s been […]
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DOG MAN (Universal Pictures) | Los Angeles Pop-Up Event
DREAMWORKS ANIMATION PRESENTS DOG MAN The Experience Where:OVATION HOLLYWOOD (Second Floor by the Dolby Theatre)6801 HOLLYWOOD BLVD.HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028 When:Saturday, January 25 (10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.)Sunday, January 26 (10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.) How:Entry is timed and free. Please RSVP at the link below. https://feverup.com/m/289271 WHAT: Get ready to unleash your inner hero at Dog Man: […]
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Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch Visit 2021
By Westside Mommy contributor Claudia S. We had so much fun visiting Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch last Thursday. Although this is not our first time, it was my youngest child’s first time in a pumpkin patch! She did not know what to expect but, both kids enjoyed the activities offered. Our favorites included: Mr. Bones’ […]
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Jurassic Quest Drive-Thru Experience comes to SoCal Jan 1st
The Jurassic Quest Drive Thru, the nation’s largest touring dinosaur exhibit, will migrate to four Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego-adjacent destinations after welcoming legions of guests to sold-out weekends across the country: DATES Del Mar Fairgrounds near San Diego: Jan. 1-10 Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena: Jan. 15-31 OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa: Feb. […]
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Santa’s Speedway Drive Thru Light Experience at Irwindale Speedway
Last Saturday, we experienced “Santa’s Speedway” drive-thru light display at the Irwindale Speedway. It was about a 45 minute drive from West L.A. and definitely worth it! World’s Largest Free Standing Light Tree At the center of it all is the “World’s largest free standing light tree.” It is a sight to see from all […]
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Our Visit to Christmas In Color Los Angeles at Raging Waters in San Dimas
Last month, I posted information about the Christmas light drive thru, Christmas in Color – Los Angeles. Tonight, my family and I visited (our ticket was complimentary). Arrive Early Our reservation was for 5:30pm (the earliest time available), so we made sure to arrive early, as these events can get quite congested as I’ve learned. […]
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Happy Place Drive Thru at Westfield Century City
One of the most aesthetically pleasing “selfie spaces” I’ve visited in the past was “Happy Place.” Read about my first visit in 2017 in Downtown LARead about my 2nd visit in 2018 at L.A. Live This holiday season, Happy Place is “Happy Place – The Drive Thru” at Westfield Century City in Los Angeles. Besides […]
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Our “The Elf on the Shelf” drive-thru experience
Earlier this month, I posted info about “The Elf on the Shelf’s Magical Holiday Journey” and last night we experienced it! The drive from West L.A. to Pomona L.A traffic is always a gamble. You’d think with so many people working from home right now, traffic would be lighter. Be sure to check the traffic […]
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Our Haunt ‘O Ween LA Experience
Last night, my family and I started celebrating Halloween with a drive-through experience at Haunt ‘O Ween LA in Woodland Hills (about a 40 minute drive in traffic from West Los Angeles, a 30 minute drive without traffic). We got a sneak preview on media night to check it out and share our experience. Buying […]
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