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Valentine’s Day 2021

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I don’t know about you, but I need chocolate and music daily during these times. Here’s where you can find a little of both to lift up your Valentine’s week!

 

  • Catalina Jazz Club is hosting a Valentine’s concert on February 12th at 6pm PST. Hosted by singer and trumpeter Chris Norton with performances by Mary Wilson of the Supremes! Broadcast will be available on YouTube and Facebook. Free to watch with donations encouraged to support Save Catalina Jazz Club GoFundMe. http://catalinajazzclub.com

 

  • Kat Edmonson is hosting a Valentine’s concert on February 14th at 7pm EST. Broadcast will be available on YouTube and Facebook. Purchase a tote from her gift shop and get a personalized dedication during the show! Tickets are “pay what you will” via PayPal & Venmo. http://katedmonson.com/

 

  • Call your Fairy Godmother, it’s time to get ready for the ball! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella starring Brandy will begin streaming on Disney+ at the stroke of midnight on February 12th.

 

 

 

  • Sweet Laurel Bakery is offering vegan heart shaped chocolate chip cookies with an option to add a personal hand lettered chocolate message! Ships nationwide. https://sweetlaurel.com/

 

  • My heart shaped chocolate tart recipe is up on the blog. Type “chocolate tart” into the search and don’t forget to add love, it makes all the difference!

May: Lift Your Spirits

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Happy May 1st! Here’s a new list of experiences to lift your spirits this month.

 

  • Recipes

Disney Parks Blog released the recipe for their famous New Orleans Square Beignets! They recommend cooking a batch and watching “The Princess And The Frog”.

Beignets

 

Ina Garten shared her creamy hummus recipe, perfect for snack time!

Creamy Hummus

 

My favorite French restaurant, Laduree, has shared several IGTV videos of their amazing chefs cooking up recipes at home. Check out their Vegan Tempeh Quinoa Avocado Salad (posted on 4/23), where Chef Alexandre teaches you how to create an avocado rose! If you’re in need of an decadent dessert, take a look at Chef Jimmy’s Tarte Aux Pommes (posted on 3/26) or Cookies with Chocolate Filling (posted on 4/8). @ladureeus

 

  • Live Stream Events

Some Good News is hosting a Graduation Day for anyone graduating from any level of schooling Sunday May 3rd. Grab your cap and gown!

Some Good News Graduation Day

 

  • Exercise

Joseph Corella has created a cardio dance workout to the song “Another Day Of Sun” from the movie musical “La La Land”! Tag your performance workout using #567Broadway & #LionsgateLive for a chance to be featured.

567Broadway

 

Kana Miyamoto teaches ballet classes throughout the week on her YouTube channel, kendancecompany. She also has prerecorded classes on @edgepac Instagram posted on 4/2 & 4/27. Kana is pure joy and and a wonderful instructor.

Ballet Class with Kana

 

  • TV/Movie

Lionsgate is hosting a free movie night tonight, May 1st at 6pm PST. Tonight’s showing is La La Land!

Lionsgate Live Movie Night

 

Watch the Disneyland Paris Fireworks tonight, May 1st after 4pm PST. Ooh la la! I recommend making a warm hot chocolate prior to watching, it’s my favorite way to end a Disney day.

Disneyland Paris Fireworks

 

  • Music

Irl Cramer posts a new piano piece every morning. It’s such a lovely way to start the day. He plays love songs, show tunes, classic and some original tunes. Find him on Instagram. @irlsinatra

Lauren, an American harpist in Paris, played a special concert on her IGTV. It was posted on 4/10. She will completely sweep you away to a Paris balcony!

 

  • Art/Poetry

Emilia Clarke posted the first poem in a series from “The Poetry Pharmacy”. She will be joined by other readers in the coming weeks. A poem and it’s prescription to lift the heart and soul. @emilia_clarke

It seems that all of the art museums are challenging everyone at home to create with they have available. Check @metmuseum and @museeorsay for examples. Create a piece of art, even if it’s just with your own shadow. For a chance to be featured use the hashtags #MetMyShadow #BetweenArtAndQuarantine

April: Lift Your Spirits

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Lift your spirits during this time of quarantine! I’ve been searching far and wide to find recipes, exercise classes and entertainment to help everyone through this difficult time. I truly hope something on this list lifts you up!

 

  • RECIPES

Disney Parks Blog has released a few fan favorite recipes including Dole Whip, Churros, and Grilled Three Cheese Sandwich.

Cooking Up The Magic At Home

Rosie of The Londoner created a three ingredient peanut butter cookie, ideal for when you don’t have many ingredients in the house.

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie

Williams Sonoma Rosemary Lemon Bread requires no kneading and can be baked in a dutch oven.

Rosemary Lemon No Knead Bread

 

  • LIVE STREAM EVENTS

Some Good News, created by John Krasinski, will host a Prom on YouTube Friday April 17th at 8pm EST/5pm PST.

Some Good News Prom Night

 

  • EXERCISE 

Joseph Corella’s Broadway inspired cardio dance routines will have you jumping for joy! My personal favorite is his Hairspray routine.

567Broadway

Edge Performing Arts Center hosts Instagram Live dance classes. Follow @edgepac and turn on those notifications!

Dance Classes

Ryan Heffington hosts Instagram live dance parties aka “Sweatfest” throughout the week. You’ll be sweating for sure during his high energy dances. For dates and times, check out @ryan.heffington.

 

  • TV/MOVIE 

Last night, ABC hosted a Disney Family Singalong! It’s now streaming on ABC and hulu.

Disney Family Singalong

If you have Disney+, Onward is a must see. Full of adventure and heartwarming moments!

Disney+

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist is a new musical comedy/drama set in San Francisco. This cast is beyond talented. It has brought so much joy into my life the last few weeks. I hope it does the same for you! The show is streaming on NBC and hulu.

Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist on NBC

Sanditon, a period drama that is based on Jane Austen’s final unfinished novel, is a dreamy will they-won’t they romance. I was completely whisked away into the village of Sanditon and quickly enamored with all it’s characters. It is available on PBS Masterpiece and Amazon for a free trial period or to purchase.

Sanditon

 

  • MUSIC 

The lovely Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith play tunes on their Instagram Live on Sundays at 8pm EST/5pm PST. Their duets absolutely melt me. @mandymooremm @taylordawesgoldsmith

Kat Edmonson will host a live show from her home in Brooklyn this Sunday April 19th 7pm EST/4pm PST. She sings dreamy jazz tunes! If you’re not able to tune in, check out her new album “Dreamers Do”. @katedmonson

Scott Bradlee, creator of Postmodern JukeBox, hosts random live streams on Instagram where he takes requests and plays ragtime versions of each song. Turn on those notifications to enjoy the live stream! @scottbradlee

Skylar Astin, of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, is playing piano and singing from his home on IGTV. I’ve been listening to his version of “I just called to say I love you” on repeat. Swoon worthy! @skylarastin

 

 

  • ART/POETRY

Jamie Beck, an American photographer living in France, has started the hashtag #IsolationCreation. Each day she creates one original piece of art and shares her knowledge of photography skills for each shot. Check out her gorgeous work and become inspired to create your own piece of art. @jamiebeck.co

Louise Pascal hosts daily Emily Dickinson readings from her garden in France. My favorite reading so far is about hope. @louisepascal

Hope is the thing with feathers

That perches in the soul

And sings the tune without the words

And never stops, at all.

Valentine’s Day Events

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I absolutely love Valentine’s Day! Every year, I comb through all of the events in Southern California to find something sweet to attend. Here are several events that caught my eye…

 

Cinespia will be screening “The Wedding Singer”at the Los Angeles Theatre on February 14th. This includes an 80’s glam photo booth, live music and dance party! For tickets: Cinespia

 

The El Capitan Theatre will be screening “Lady and the Tramp” on February 14th-16th. Josephine Beavers & The Ed Vodicka Orchestra will play 30 minutes prior to the movie. For tickets: El Capitan Theatre

 

Steve Tyrell will be singing at Catalina Jazz Club February 14th-16th. For tickets: Catalina Jazz Club

 

Disneyland is hosting a special “Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite on February 12th and 13th. It includes dancing, photo ops, character couple meet and greets, Valentine themed menu selections and a fireworks extravaganza! For tickets: Disneyland After Dark: Sweetheart’s Nite

 

Morning Lavender Cafe in Tustin will host a Galentine’s Tea on February 14th. Two tea times, 12-2pm and 3-5pm, are available by reservation only. Morning Lavender Cafe

 

Broadway stars Emily Skinner and Norm Lewis will be singing love songs at Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego on February 14th. For tickets: Love Me Tonight

 

A night at the theater

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Photo by @wallisbh

 

Love Actually The Musical! I watch this movie every year in December and have heard great things about the show! It plays until December 29th at The Wallis. I will now be singing “Christmas is all around me” for the rest of the night!

For tickets:

The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts

 

Disney’s Frozen is now playing at the Pantages Theatre until February 2nd, 2020. The best news is that this show has a digital lottery for each performance! The lottery opens at 11am, two days prior to the performance. It closes at 10am, one day prior to the performance. If you are selected as a lottery winner, you will receive an email. Winners have 60 minutes to pay for the lottery tickets via an online link. The tickets are $25 each, with a 2 ticket max. Lottery tickets are available at the Pantages Will Call one hour prior to curtain time. Best of luck and drop me a note if you win! @livelovesaute

For tickets:

Hollywood Pantages

 

Frozen Digital Lottery

Tree Lightings 2019

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I absolutely can’t believe it’s November! I feel like I blinked and it’s the holiday season again. I watched the Rockefeller Plaza Tree being delivered today (online unfortunately…sigh) and it reminded me that Tree Lightings will be coming up soon! The Rockefeller Tree Lighting will be broadcast on December 4th 8-10pm. I love watching that every year. Someday, I’d like to go see that gorgeous tree. There are plenty of festivities in Southern California though. Here’s a list of tree lightings in Los Angeles, Anaheim and San Diego!

 

Disneyland & California Adventure

Each park has a daily tree lighting event at 4:55pm November 8-January 6.

 

Americana At Brand

November 14th 7:30-9:30pm

 

The Grove

November 17th 7:30-9:30pm

 

The Headquarters

November 22nd  6:30pm

 

Liberty Station

November 29th 4-9pm

 

Little Italy

December 7th 4-8pm

Disney’s California Adventure: A Musical Celebration of Coco

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I’m a major Disney fan, so I’m celebrating the season up right with a visit to California Adventure!

I found the most adorable song and dance show located at Plaza de la Familia. There is a narrator that tells the story of Miguel from Coco. It brings the movie to life right before your eyes! The shows run from 10am-5pm, every hour on the hour with a run time of 12 minutes. Times may vary, be sure to check the daily schedule. To get the best view, head to the Plaza de la Familia area 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the show. They will be singing and dancing until November 3rd!

Make sure to also stop by the Árbol de la Vida/ Tree of Life. There is a photo op and a place to write a note to a loved one in remembrance. You can hang your note on the wall of memories. I loved learning about Dia de los Muertos several years back. It’s so important to honor those you have lost.

Mexican Hot Chocolates are available at Paradise Garden Grill. Definitely the perfect ending to a Fall day at California Adventure!

 

 

Halloween Time Treats at Disneyland

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Halloween Time is upon us again! I absolutely love Fall and celebrated the first day of the season at Disneyland. I ordered Pumpkin Spice Beignets and a Blackberry Midnight Julep.You can find these spooktacular treats at the Mint Julep Bar in New Orleans Square. I’ll definitely be ordering another Julep on my next visit! The new flavor is delicious and the perfect way to cool down on a warm afternoon stroll through Disneyland. What Halloween Time seasonal offerings are you looking forward to?

 

 

Tree Lightings 2018

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I just love tree lighting ceremonies! It’s the perfect way to start the holiday season. Here are a few of my favorites in Southern California!

Los Angeles:

The Grove – November 18th at 730pm

https://thegrovela.com/events/christmas-at-the-grove/

Anaheim:

Disneyland – November 9th-January 6th at 455pm

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/entertainment/disney-california-adventure/buena-vista-street-tree-lighting/

Riverside:

The Mission Inn Festival of Lights – November 23rd at 430pm

https://www.missioninn.com/festival-of-lights-en.html

 

San Diego:

Liberty Public Market – November 30th at 5pm

https://libertystation.com/do/tree-lighting-ceremony