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Endangered Blue Whales in the depths of the sea
By Jenny A.
Photos Alfonso De Elías
Aquarium of the Pacific and Harbor Breeze Cruises had a boat excursion on Tuesday, July 18, for the chance to witness the largest whales on Earth (blue and fin whales) Read more
“April and the extraordinary world” is the best fun small-scale stuff
By GTWV staff
A story set in Paris, 1941. A family of scientists is on the brink of discovering a powerful longevity serum when all of a sudden a mysterious force abducts them, leaving their young daughter April behind. Ten years later, April lives alone with her dear cat, Darwin, and carries on her family’s research in secret. But she soon finds herself at the center of a shadowy and far-reaching conspiracy, and on the run from government agents, bicycle-powered dirigibles and cyborg rat spies. Undaunted, she continues her quest to find her parents and discover the truth behind their disappearance. Read more
Great opening and movie experience at Arclight Theaters, Santa Monica
By Alfonso De Elías
Photos Agency& courtesy Arclight
These theaters had a great opening the last Friday 20th and were the best completely upgraded/updated, wide, comfortable seats that recline, clean and have a convenient movie theater which parking lot is really easy to get there (huge structure right next to theater, you always have to go 3-4 floors up, but close elevator in the structure drops you 30 seconds from the theater. They have a great big lobby; the best part is that there are no endless commercials to set through before the trailers begin. As a viewer I suggest to get the fresh caramel popcorn.
The top 10 can’t miss live shows at Knott’s Berry Farm this summer
By Jenny Alvarez
Photos by Alfonso De Elias
Farm fresh summertime fun at Knott’s Berry Farm will enhance all of the wholesome charm and excitement guests enjoy year-round at the iconic theme park. During June 13 through September 7, Knott’s summer, guests will also be able to experience the incredible new ride, Voyage to the Iron Reef and the best top 10 can’t miss live shows at Knott’s Berry Farm this summer:
1. (NEW) Blockbuster Beagle!…on ice – Charles M. Schulz Theatre: Snoopy and his Peanuts buddies “go Hollywood” bringing Walk of Fame glamour, dazzling movie lot escapades and California excitement to a brand new ice show adventure. Join Snoopy and our world-class ice skating stars for this amazing new production! June 13 – August 23; no shows on Wednesdays.
2. (NEW) Vertical Impact – Calico Square Stage: The show presents the ultimate blend of extreme stunts with high flying acrobats performing a one of a kind performance perfect for the entire family! This high energy show is set to the most popular songs of today, combining everything from trampoline stunts, BMX, – more – Page 2 of 3 The Top 10 Can’t Miss Live Shows At Knott’s Berry Farm This Summer skaters, dancers, and aerialists. Every show ends with an informal meet & greet for the guests with the entire cast on stage. June 13 – August 23. No shows on Mondays & Tuesdays.
3. (NEW) Vertical Impact: Geared Up! – Calico Square Stage: The fun continues after dark as the cast pumps up the volume with the latest hits, the biggest tricks and awesome special effects. The pace is intensified, the stunts are electrified, and the cast is breaking down the walls, defying gravity, and taking it all to the next level. “DJ Nytemadness” keeps the party going mixing all the best of current EDM, dance & pop hits after each show while the gleeful cast invites guests become a part of the fun. June 13 – August 23; no shows on Mondays & Tuesdays.
4. (NEW) Big Band Swingin’ Sundays – Boardwalk Circle: The timeless allure of swing dancing is something guests won’t want to miss this summer! Jump, Jive & Swing to the sounds of Orange County’s best local Big Bands. Sundays, June 14 – August 30.
5. Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies – Bird Cage Theatre: Things get krazy when Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies perform their toe tappin’, knee-slappin’, side splittin’ country comedy show that has Knott’s audiences clamoring for more! See Knott’s website for show dates and times.
6. Salsa Bands – Fiesta Plaza Stage: Fiesta Plaza stage heats up this summer with the infectious energy created by some of Orange County’s most popular salsa bands. See Knott’s website for show dates and times.
7. The Ghost Town Miners – Spurs Stage: For a “Yeehaw” of a good time guests won’t want to miss the Ghost Town Miners sing and play some of the best bluegrass this side of the Rio Grande! June 16 – August 20; Tuesday – Wednesday.
8. The Big Fat Steve Band – Boardwalk Circle Stage: Back by popular demand, The Big Fat Steve Band is a one-of-a-kind dance band with a swingin’ beat. – more – Page 3 of 3 The Top 10 Can’t Miss Live Shows At Knott’s Berry Farm This Summer Enjoy the live musicality of rockabilly, swing and classic sounds. The only thing missing is your dance moves. See Knott’s website for show dates and times.
9. Ghost Town Streetmosphere – Ghost Town Streets: Ghost Town is alive with townsfolk who will put you smack dab in the middle of the Wild West. New residents have put down stakes recently – Clem Culpepper, the ever hopeful gold miner, Ma & Pa Shine, our resident moonshiners & Nathan Quickly, the Pony Express Agent, and more Calico townsfolk.
10. Charlie Brown’s Happy Campers – Camp Snoopy Theatre: Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, their friend JT, and the world’s most popular beagle, Snoopy will take the stage in a show that’s sure to make an outdoorsman out of anybody! Daily, June 14 – September 1.
Ghost Town, where a lot of the employees dress up and tell stories about their character/job, and mostly of the employees greeted visitors nicely. The employees around the park were pretty helpful especially when GalaTView staff stopped a couple of times to ask questions and make comments about the place and each time. Definitely, people would love to come back in the future to try the rest of the BB goodies, live shows and Ghost Rider.
Be sure to have fun in the summer with the New Jaguar Habitat at Los Angeles Zoo
By Jenny Álvarez
Photos by Alfonso De Elias.
The Angelinos will be blast after The Los Angeles Zoo has a new habitat for its three jaguars and offering the opportunity to see them up close as never before.
Opening marks the momentous completion of the $180 million Master Plan Phase 1 that has transformed the L.A. Zoo, placing it at the vanguard of animal care and conservation. Therefore Los Angeles is a major world city and this zoo has a lot to offer. Especially now for the 7,100 square-foot jaguar habitat features a waterfall and pool in which the animals can swim, deadwood trees on which they can climb, and abundant landscaping through which they can wander, such as tall grasses, shrubs, ficus trees and banana plants.
The exhibit also offers upgraded Zoo visitor experiences by optimizing viewing, with two glass areas allowing opportunities to see these magnificent animals up-close, and engaging interpretive graphics, all designed to inspire appreciation for preservation of one of the iconic animals of the rainforest environment.
The jaguars’ brand new home, like every other L.A. Zoo Master Plan habitat, is designed for specific needs and natural behavior of the species, incorporating state-of-the-art design and technology to provide superior living spaces for the animals, maximize safety and keeper management and accommodate changes in zoo populations, including births.
Definitely, this one has one of the best exhibits of Jaguars, an average number of unique animals (well fed and cared) and a nice place to spend a few hours if you have time on your hands.
The Piano Guys were playing Cello and a Piano in a classical vein
By Jenny Alvarez
Photos by Alfonso De Elias
The Piano Guys were in a great concert at Greek Theater which has excellent acoustic, audio and friendly management help. These four talented dads from Utah, have climbed the Great Wall of China for their craft, landed a top Billboard charts, sold out tour dates around the world, accrued a massive social media following and scored YouTube viewership at 500 million views with their brand new album, Wonders!
Their concert was full of film music videos, with successful single/video releases from the past year such as, “Let It Go,” “Kung Fu Piano: Cello Ascends,” and “Story of my Life.” It also includes new songs with strong familiarity that incorporates melodies from Dave Matthews Band’s huge hit “Ants Marching / Beethoven Ode to Joy,” they continued with more beautiful songs such, “Epic,”“Bourne,””Upside Down,””Father’s Eyes,” until the intermission.
As spectator, I realized these talented artists have a real connection through their little chats with the audience. After the intermission, they continued with “Secrets,” “Snoopy,””Story of My Life,” “1000 Years,”“Mashup,””Rockabell,””Beautiful” and in some songs were hilarious because Jon was dancing with a particular and unique style. If he weren’t a musician, he would’ve made for a fantastic comedian.
The Piano Guys – Steven Sharp Nelson, Jon Schmidt, Al Van der Beek and Paul Anderson included a well structured concert, dynamic and worthy. For me, this concert might be the best show of the year.
Snoopy and Charlie Brown will celebrate with a great Voyage to the Iron Reef
By GTVW Staff
Photos Alfonso De Elias
Knott’s Berry Farm just discovered a problem brewing beneath the boardwalk; the Kraken Queen and her maniacal aquatic army have surfaced and are feeding on the steel of Knott’s beloved attractions. People will have an enjoyable day and love the experience for the deep sea navigators will climb aboard four-person submarine-inspired ride vehicles and embark on the four-minute, 4-D interactive adventure into the Iron Reef.
Voyage to the Iron Reef’s™ 4-D experience integrates high definition 3-D animation with creative place making props and scenery. People will have a direct impact on the outcome of the experience, and ensures that no two voyages are ever the same.
Iron Reef is the newest interactive 4-D ride on the West Coast and it is also the only interactive 4D ride in the dense So Cal theme park marketplace featuring an entirely original story and characters. Riding the equivalent of two football fields all while battling 4-D elements and mechanical minions
To create sound effects for each specific character, the creative team began with an image of that character (or scene, or gun blast) and created a sound that matched the unique look. Definitely, one of the best parks boasts a lineup of breathtaking rides and entertainment so in few words there are good selections of rides which satisfy most ages and thrill level as well as games.
Home is a loveable and likeable film
By GTVW Staff
Photos by Alfonso De Elias
During 1 hr. 33 min, a loveable misfit from another planet, lands on Earth and finds himself on the run from his own people, he forms an unlikely friendship with an adventurous girl named Tip who is on a quest of her own. Through a series of comic adventures with Tip, Oh comes to understand that being different and making mistakes is all part of being human, and together they discover the true meaning of the word Home. Definitely, it’s a film that will make you laugh with full of great and humourous animation. Tucci, (Rihanna), a 12-year-old girl was separated from her mother, Lucy (Jennifer Lopez) and Matt Jones & Brian Stepanek Director Tim Johnson, producers Mireille Soria & Suzanne Buirgy and choreographer Beau Casper Smart. Most of all characters have successful emotional moments and some many parts of the film almost make you fell natural emotions like love, friendship and support. A film that is highly recommended for viewers of all ages.
Disneyland Resort launched its Holiday season
Courtesy : Disney
The Disneyland Resort launched its Holiday season with a ceremonial lighting of “it’s a small world” Holiday on Nov. 13. The Gallardo family, whose daughter Maya, 13, has been treated at cancer research hospital, City of Hope, had the honor of turning on the lights. The Gallardo Family is from La Habra in Orange County. Siemens is the corporate sponsor of the “it’s a small world” attraction. From Nov. 13, 2014 – Jan 6, 2015, the season shines more brightly than ever at the Anaheim, Calif., resort with sparkling décor, the “Believe … in Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular, and a nightly snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A. New this year, Anna and Elsa from “Frozen” join “A Christmas Fantasy” parade. The holiday experiences also include the madcap celebration of Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland park, the breathtaking “World of Color – Winter Dreams” holiday spectacular and the festive “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” at Disney California Adventure park.
