You all know how much I LOVE Disney, so I’m so excited to tell you all about this very special show coming to SoCal, and I’m even more excited to share the discount code that will get you 20% off of your tickets for it. So get ready to create unforgettable memories and become part of the story when Disney On Ice presents ‘Mickey’s Search Party,’ coming to Southern California this holiday season!  This brand-new immersive ice skating experience brings the magic closer to fans than ever before through engaging elements that take place on the ice, in the air and in the seats, as performer athleticism mixes with acrobatic and aerial stunts to bring skating skills to new heights.  An exciting participatory adventure told through multi-leveled performances that immerse fans into the fantastic worlds of Disney-Pixar’s Coco, Frozen, Moana, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid, this all-new show will be skating into the Southland playing L.A, Anaheim, Long Beach and Ontario from December 12^th – January 5^th!

Embark on a quest with Mickey Mouse and his pals as they follow Captain Hook’s treasure map for clues to find Tinker Bell after he attempts to capture her magic.  Journey across the Marigold Bridge with Miguel from Disney-Pixar’s Coco into the magnificent and mystical Land of the Dead and discover a vibrantly colorful performance with skeletons atop sway poles dancing over the audience in a beautiful cultural celebration of family. 

Travel to the wintry world of Arendelle and sing along with Elsa as video projection creates a kaleidoscope of crystals to help build her ice palace.

Witness Belle lift into the sky as the enchanted chandelier comes to life high over the ice for onlookers seated above and below.  Board the Jolly Roger and laugh hysterically as the hilarious pirates flip, tumble, and twist on air tracks, stilts and more in an effort to showcase their talents for Captain Hook.  Sail away with Moana on her daring voyage across the ocean and bravely encounter the fiery wrath of Te Ka.   And make memories with your whole family during Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid as the search party becomes an all-out magical celebration!

Join this magical search and help look for clues to unlock an epic journey when Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party delivers an unforgettable experience with your family!

So don’t miss out on this spectacular show. Go to www.DisneyOnIce.com to see the full schedule and to purchase your tickets and make sure to use the code MOM20 to get 20% off, which expires 1/6/20.

Also make sure to follow Disney On Ice on Social Media at

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/DisneyOnIce

Twitter: @DisneyOnIce #DisneyOnIce #MickeysSearchParty

YouTube: www.youtube.com/DisneyOnIce

Instagram: @DisneyOnIce

Photos Courtesy of Feld Entertainment.

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Searching SoCal Podcast Is Here!!! Okay, I can’t fool all of you, because yes, it’s already been here since September, and I’ve just been too crazy busy to post about it. However, regardless of that, it is here and we couldn’t be more excited about it! Yes, I’m speaking for Lara too.

Every Tuesday, Searching SoCal brings you the hidden gems, local events, and favorite places of Southern California in a bite-sized podcast.

Searching SoCal was founded by K-Earth 101 Radio Host Lara Scott and Emmy Winning T.V. Host & Lifestyle Blogger Michelle Rivera (yep….me).

You can Download and Subscribe for FREE anywhere you like to get your Podcasts from. If you’re unsure though where to go then click on this LINK and it will directly take you there.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/searching-socal/id1480065697

So if you are looking for a great family outing, date night, or fun Girls Night Out in the Southern California area , then you MUST Tune-In to find out what fun events are currently going on in the community.

Also, if you think there is a Cool Spot we should feature on ‘Searching SoCal,’ then please email us at SearchingSoCalPodcast@Gmail.com.

Follow Searching SoCal!

Instagram: @SeasrchingSoCal

Facebook: @SearchingSoCal

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For those of you who are not familiar with Hispanicize it’s one of the biggest conferences  for the top LatinX Creators in the Hispanic community. This includes Artists, Actors, Musicians, Digital Content Creators, Trendsetters, and Entrepreneurs. One of the highlights for me this year was meeting Actor/Comedian/Activist John Leguizamo and seeing Puerto Rican Academy Award Nominee Rosie Perez speak too.

Hispanicize is absolutely a wonderful conference to attend where you learn, grow, inspire and become inspired. It’s a place to collaborate and to CELEBRATE what the Latin community has brought to the table and continues to bring. Hispanicize offered everything from special performances, can’t miss panels, keynote speakers, signature award shows, and carefully curated workshops.

The weekend ended on the Red Carpet for the TECLA Awards and it was such a wonderful way to end the weekend. I’m feeling very proud and humbled to have been able to be a part of it all and I’m so proud to be part of my Spanish community as well.

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Lady Gaga in her first look at the 2019 Met Gala. Evan Agostina/Invision/AP

Also if you missed the Red Carpet Arrivals catch them all here in this video courtesy of Now This News:

Photo Courtesy of Evan Agostina/Invision/AP

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Self taught Artist Sand One who has gained popularity from her Sand Dolls and Wearable Art sat down with me to answer her fans’ questions and give them the scoop on all of her future plans from Gallery Openings to Distribution and Expansion to Travel. Sand loves creating Art and she loves her Sand Collectors too. So here are her answers to your questions, ‘Fans Ask Sand.’

Some Explicit Language: Parental Discretion Is Advised:

Shop Sand’s Online Gallery HERE 

Follow Sand On Instagram @sandoner

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Actor, media mogul, television producer, philanthropist and literacy champion Oprah Winfrey is the newest reader for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s award-winning children’s literacy program Storyline Online^® (storylineonline.net). Winfrey reads The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen (storylineonline.net/books/hula-hoopin-queen/), a fun, intergenerational story about an enthusiastic girl with a hula-hoopin’ itch, written by Thelma Lynne Godin, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton and published by Lee & Low Books.

At the conclusion of her nearly 12-minute read, Winfrey shares why she chose to read The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen, “I love hula hoops so much and it was one of my favorite things to play with as a girl. And even now whenever anything fun or special or really fantastic happens in my life, I go out and I get my hula hoops.”

“There is no greater champion of reading in the world than Oprah Winfrey, and that is why there is no greater honor than to have Oprah read for Storyline Online,” said JoBeth Williams, President of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. “Her tremendous lifelong passion for sharing books and promoting the joys of reading through her own book club, will now also be shared with millions of children all over the world through Storyline Online. We are thrilled to release The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen read by one of the world’s greatest readers, Oprah Winfrey.”  

An Emmy^® nominated children’s literacy program of the nonprofit SAG-AFTRA Foundation, Storyline Online^® streams 53 videos at no cost to children, parents, and educators worldwide. The program is endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers, and receives more than 10 million monthly views.

Winfrey is the latest actor to join the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s expanding cast of Storyline Online readers that includes Allison Janney, Viola Davis, Chris Pine, Kristen Bell, Rita Moreno, James Earl Jones, Sarah Silverman, Kevin Costner, Wanda Sykes, Justin Theroux, Lily Tomlin, Betty White and more. Storyline Online features actors reading children’s books alongside creatively produced, original illustrations.

As with all Storyline Online videos, The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen comes with a supplemental activity guide aligned with Common Core Standards that strengthens verbal, written and comprehension skills. Aimed at students in 2^nd and 3^rd grades, these activities encourage students to engage in critical thinking and ponder the themes from the book including dreams and aspirations, overcoming obstacles, sharing and giving, persistence, holidays and traditions.

In addition, Storyline Online has an app for iPhone and Android. The app features the full digital library of Storyline Online videos, complimentary educational activity guides and more.

To watch The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen and all of Storyline Online videos, visit storylineonline.net, and subscribe to youtube.com/storylineonline. Keep up with new videos to be released throughout 2019 by following @StorylineOnline on Twitter and StorylineOnline on Facebook.

ABOUT THE SAG-AFTRA FOUNDATION
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides vital assistance and free educational programming to the professionals of SAG-AFTRA while serving the public through its Emmy^® nominated children’s literacy program Storyline Online^®. The Foundation relies solely on support from gifts, grants and sponsorships to maintain its free programs. For more information, visit sagaftra.foundation.

Connect with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation
Snapchat: sagaftraFOUND
Twitter: @sagaftraFOUND
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Facebook: facebook.com/sagaftrafoundation
YouTube: youtube.com/sagaftrafoundation
Hashtag: #sagaftraFOUND

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By: CHRIS HARNICK

Connie Britton is back at the Golden Globes thanks to a riveting role. Britton, who was previously nominated in 2013 for her work in Nashville, is back at the Globes for her role in Bravo’s Dirty John.  

“I’m so happy to be here,” she told Giuliana Rancic on the red carpet. “It’s such an honor.”  

Regarding the attention and critical acclaim, Britton said, “You can never think anything will get any attention or anyone will care.” However, she said there was a little clue because the series is based on the hit Los Angeles Times podcast and interview series of the same name.  

“It’s a compelling story,” Britton said. “Out hope was to bring it to life to an even different degree than the podcast was able to do. We’re hoping that’s what we’re doing.”  

“I always love to tell a good story,” Britton said. And Dirty John is just that. The series follows Debra Newell (Britton) who meets and falls in love with John Meehan (Eric Bana). It’s a whirlwind romance. They get married after just months, despite Debra’s family’s misgivings. And then John’s past comes back to light. The end of the saga is totally unpredictable and shocking.  

Britton said she recognize “a lot of women in [Debra].” “She’s doing the best she can and she gets really duped,” she said.  

While millions may be watching, Britton isn’t. Not yet.  

“I don’t watch,” she said. “I have not watched passed episode two. I don’t know, I think I get too nervous…I think I’ll watch it when it’s all over.”  

Dirty John airs Sundays, 10 p.m. on Bravo.  

(E! and Bravo are both part of the NBCUniversal family.)  

CREDIT E! LIVE FROM THE RED CARPET: http://eonline.com/news/1002033/connie-britton-reveals-why-she-can-t-watch-herself-in-dirty-john-at-the-2019-golden-globes 

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Beth Bowen is an emerging Artist whose career you are going to want to follow closely this upcoming 2019. Her career is sky rocketing and you don’t want to miss what’s coming up for her next.

To commission Beth Bowen’s Artwork you can visit www.BethBowenart.com. To contact Beth go to BethBowenArt@yahoo.com and make sure to follow Beth’s art journey on Instagram at @bethbowenart.

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Maya Vargas, played by Jennifer Lopez, makes one important wish on her 43rd birthday and that’s for a job promotion. After 15 years at Value Shop, the past six years as the Assistant Manager, Maya knows that she is ready to run the big box store in Queens. However, there’s one problem and that’s convincing the Value Shop hiring manager that she is the “right man for the job.” Although Maya has the experience, street-smarts, and innovative know-how for the management position, she does not have the fancy MBA Degree that Management usually contains. As a result, Maya is NOT hired for the position.

Maya’s boyfriend Trey (Milo Ventimiglia) and best friend Joan (Leah Remini) try to lift her spirits, but Maya is frustrated that street-smarts never seems to equal book smarts. She then wonders if her entire future was determined at age 16 when she made a difficult life decision that she has never even told her boyfriend Trey about. She wonders about how what happened to her at such a young age changed her entire life trajectory, and now that she’s in her 40s she’s faced with the decision if she can really reinvent herself and begin her ‘Second Act.’

I shared with Jennifer a personal story about my mom who was a very hard worker and good worker too, much like her character Maya was, and how my mom always felt the divide between those who were college educated and those who were not. As a result, my mom was very adamant that I get a college education because she felt she had difficulty getting ahead without one. I asked Jennifer if the message about equalizing those who are NOT formally college educated, but have the job or life experience to fulfill a particular position, to those who are college educated, was an important message to her in this film and this is what she said to me.

“Absolutely….I think, again, it’s one of those things that’s so relatable. Most people don’t have the privilege of going through an Ivy League School. There’s a very small percentage of the world that gets to do that. And so, there’s the rest of us who have to finally scrap our way through. 

But, just because you don’t have that type of education doesn’t mean that you don’t have the same type of smarts, or experience, or know how, or creative, you know, instincts, that can be just as valuable to any–and now that I work with big companies, I know that even more. Because there are the people that go to Harvard, and all this Yale, and Stanford and all that. And yes, they’re valuable, they’re awesome, but then there’s a people who just understand a certain subject, a certain instinct, see things differently, you know, and they’re just as valuable. And that can be anybody. And so, it’s just about finding your passion and your talent, and putting it out there, and that’s what the movie is about. It’s about understanding that the only thing moving you back is not that you don’t have a degree to you, it’s you. And you can do whatever you want to do, you can accomplish whatever you want to accomplish, you need only work hard at it, and not give up. The people who don’t succeed are the ones who give up. The people who succeed are the ones who never did. ” 

Directed by Peter Segal (Anger Management, Tommy Boy), Second Act is a heartfelt comedy that is sure to make the audience laugh, while also inspiring them with some very important messages within the film.

Check out the Official Trailer below:

SECOND ACT will be in Theaters on December 21st. Also, get Social and visit the Official website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram page for Second Act.  

Official Site | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

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The intricate artistry of Ink Artist, ST Rivera is creating a buzz.

Artist, Shamika Rivera was born and raised in the Bronx, New York and is currently living in Seattle, WA where much of her work can be seen. Shamika’s art work includes both black and whites, as well as colorful pieces that include ink illustrations, prints, and original drawings. 

She explains her artwork as a form of meditation, with each piece taking hundreds of hours to complete. She calls her current Art Style, “Circlism:”

“Thousands of circles create an image that changes based on proximity. From afar, the piece has a surreal celestial or cellular feel–a planet consumed by an asteroid or a nucleus and endoplasmic reticulum. It’s hard to see the meticulously placed circles and wood grain/termite nest pattern. Come in closer and watch the piece transform.”

See Shamika’s amazing Interview with Catalina Rodriguez below and make sure to follow Shamika on Instagram at @shamiferngully. You can commission ST Rivera’s art or see more of it at www.shamikalovesink.com.

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