Thursday, July 30, 2015

Summer Concerts Headed Our Way

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Summer is a time for concerts. Whether it be from a seat in a stadium or from a picnic blanket on a lawn, concerts are an amazing experience. This summer in our area, there are so many opportunities to partake in a musical experience that you will never forget. No matter what genres of music you enjoy, there is a concert or musical act coming nearby that you’re sure to enjoy.

The Canadian rock band Rush will be hurrying into Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre Thursday to rock your socks off. The Toronto based band will play hits such as Working Man, 2112 and the quintessential Rush song, Tom Sawyer. You won’t want to miss this monumental show. Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre is only a 40 minute drive away from Montecito at Dos Lagos Apartments.

August rolls in bringing with it Darius Rucker! The South Carolina country star has hits like Homegrown Honey and Wagon Wheel while pulling out some old classics from his days in Hootie and the Blowfish like I Only Want to Be With You. The show takes place on August 1 at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre.

Vans Warped Tour will take over Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego next month on August 5. Warped Tour is an all day smorgasbord of musical acts that vary in genre. With bands like Asking Alexandria, blessthefall, Metro Station, The Voice contestant Juliet Simms and Riff Raff, there will be something for everyone! The drive, while long at a little over an hour, will be worth it when you experience the multitude of acts you’ll get to see packed into one day, with one ticket!

Kelly Clarkson and internet sensation Pentatonix will be hitting the Staples Center in Los Angeles on August 19! With hits like Heartbeat Song, Since You Been Gone and Catch My Breath, Ms. Clarkson will bring the house down! Newcomers Pentatonix bring their versions of some popular songs like Cheerleader and Rather Be while saving the best for last with a Michael Jackson medley of songs. The Staples Center is an hour’s drive from Montecito at Dos Lagos but well worth the trip to see Kelly Clarkson and Pentatonix take the stage.

This summer is overflowing with artists and musical acts heading nearby that you won’t want to miss for the world. With a little something for every person regardless of age and genre preference, there is no reason to stay home for the rest of the summer! These shows will be intense and sure to wow you.

Sources Consulted
Wikipedia
Setlist.fm
Vans Warped Tour
Kelly Clarkson.com

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Summer in Corona

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Image courtesy of Wikipedia
Summer in Corona is as fun as you make it out to be. If you’re looking for a good time, good times will find you. There are plenty of fun and activities in Corona for you to take part in. From painting to concerts, it never ends. Find out how you could be spending the rest of your summer.


The days feel like they’re only getting hotter! When it’s time to cool off, the Citrus Park Splash Zone is here to help. The Splash Zone is great for when the sun just gets to be too much and best of all: it’s free! Make sure to wear proper attire to the Splash Zone and bring your water shoes! The Splash Zone is open until September 30 from 10-10 every day. Citrus Park is located only 8 minutes away from us at Montecito at Dos Lagos.


If you want to get inside and away from the heat for a while you can head to Creative Souls Lounge for some painting and wine! Sign up for a session and you can have a talented instructor walk you and some friends step by step through creating your very own masterpiece. In the Paint and Sip sessions you can bring your own bottle of wine to loosen you up before tackling your painting! They also offer classes for younger ones to get their creative juices flowing. Take a look at their scheduled classes and sign yourself and some friends up for a painting session. The short 15 minute drive to the studio will be worth it when you get to bring home your beautiful painting!


After long days in the sun, you can cap off the day with a fantastic concert in the City Hall South Lawn. There are two more left in the series and you don’t want to miss them. Coming up this week you can catch the Band Fresh, who will play you everything from top 40 to country to R&B. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and purchase your food there at the park and enjoy a free concert courtesy of City Hall. City Hall South Lawn is only a 13 minute drive away from Dos Lagos apartments.


There are plenty of things to keep you entertained this summer in Corona for little to no money! When you find yourself bored and with nothing to do, don’t fret! Corona is filled with fun for you to have all summer long.


What’s your favorite cheap activity to do in the summertime?


Sources Consulted
Discover Corona
See California

Monday, July 13, 2015

National Picnic Month in Corona

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July is National Picnic Month and with this summer being so beautiful, there are plenty of opportunities to head out to one of our beautiful local parks for a gathering. Whether they be big or small, alcohol laden or not, picnics are the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the company of friends or just enjoy the solitude. All of the parks are within a 20 minute drive from Montecito at Dos Lagos apartments so you won’t need to go out of your way for a little relaxing picnic. So grab your checkered blanket and your wicker basket full of goodies and get yourself to one of Corona’s beautiful local parks.

Our gorgeous Citrus Park is 20 acres of beautiful land and activities to enjoy. The park is fully ADA accessible so everyone can enjoy it. The playground equipment will keep the kids occupied and entertained while you enjoy your picnic. Catch a softball game at the softball fields in the park. Then, if the sun is starting to beat down a little too hotly, take yourself over to the splash zone to cool off before heading back to the picnic blanket. Citrus Park is only a 20 minute drive from Montecito at Dos Lagos Apartments.

Double the size of Citrus Park, Butterfield Park has a lot to offer! The 43 acres of land offer places for barbecues and covered pavilions for gatherings and parties. Butterfield Park also has a dog park for your four legged companions to play in. The playground equipment is fun for the kids and maybe even the adults if you can swing it! The soccer fields and softball fields are a great place to watch games and enjoy the day. Finish off the day with a scenic run on the jogging course. Butterfield Park is nearby with only a 20 minute drive separating you from the beautiful grounds.

Located in the heart of Corona near E. Grand Boulevard, City Park’s 20 acres are a perfect place to throw your picnic blanket down. Bicycle racks encourage visitors to ditch the 4 wheels and hop on their bikes to travel. The horseshoe courts are a great distraction during your picnic. With basketball courts, soccer fields and volleyball courts, there’s no excuse not to have fun at City Park. After your picnic, take it to the brink at the skate park but make sure you’re wearing a helmet! City Park is a short 13 minute drive away from Dos Lagos Apartments.

While it’s the smallest park, with only 13 acres, it still has plenty to do while on the grounds. Eagle Glen Park is a small treasure and with only a 4 minute drive, it’s the closest park to our apartment complex! The park boasts beautiful soccer and softball fields as well as tennis courts. Let the kids romp around on the playground equipment before retreating to the barbecue areas to cook up some delicious food.


Sources Cited
City of Corona
Discover Corona

Thursday, July 9, 2015

San Diego Comic Con: What to Expect

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If you’re planning on making the trip to San Diego for Comic Con International sometime this weekend, you’ll want to be prepared for all of the excitement. Comic Con is a whirlwind of activity and there’s always something happening. What started in 1970 as a small “mini-con” is now an enormous 5 day celebration of everything comic related with so many special guests it will make your head spin. So if you’re planning to attend, here are some of the events you won’t want to miss out on:

Today:

May the odds be ever in your favor today at noon as Lionsgate prepares to unveil some new footage from the final installment in the Hunger Games series: Mockingjay Part II, due out this fall. Also, keep an eye out for the first look at the third installment from the Divergent series, Allegiant Part I. At 1:00 you’ll get a first world reveal of what it’s like to battle zombies in Black Ops III from Activision. 2:15 and 3:45 will bring us the BBC phenomenons Doctor Who and Sherlock. No news on what will be happening but with both shows preparing for new seasons in the near future it’s safe to assume that they will have something in store for you!


Friday:

Friday is packed with panels and possibly the biggest panel of the whole show. You’ll find yourself in unsafe territory with the Walking Dead at noon followed by the new spinoff from the zombie series, Fear the Walking Dead. Expect to see scenes from the upcoming season of the Walking Dead. Fans are hoping to finally see an honest to goodness trailer for the spinoff series, having only been teased with glimpses so far. At 1:45, Comic Con goers will be treated to a screening of the first episode of Minority Report followed by a question and answer session with the cast and crew. The cast of Game of Thrones will be joining us at 2:30 for a retrospective on the most recent season. The sprawling beast that is Marvel will make an appearance at 3:00 Friday to share some information on the upcoming seasons of Agents of SHIELD as well as Agent Carter.

Possibly the biggest panel of the entire Comic Con will be taking place at 5:30 with Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Don’t expect a new trailer but we do hope to learn more details about the December release. 5:45 will have us seeing double, triple, quadruple as Orphan Black drops by to discuss the upcoming season 4. Rounding off at 6:00 we will get a look into Ash vs. Evil Dead, the TV series set to premier 34 years after the original movie.


Saturday:

Saturday will be definitely super with a new look at the upcoming Batman vs. Superman from Warner Brothers early at 10:30. After that we’ll get a look at the 2016 adaptation of the cult novel Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, the story based on Jane Austen’s classic. At 1:30 fans are hoping to learn more about Quentin Tarantino’s latest flick The Hateful Eight. At 2:30 Legendary Pictures will reveal the highly anticipated Warcraft. 5:45 is when 20th Century Fox will give us a deeper look at this summer’s Fantastic 4 as well as XMen: Apocalypse and the cult-followed Deadpool slated for 2016.


Sunday:

Last but not least, NBC will give Comic Con attendees a glimpse at the trailer for the upcoming Heroes Reborn series, a continuation of their previous series, Heroes. That will be happening at 1:45 so if you're a fan of the original series this is a can't miss event.

Comic Con is always a spectacle and this year is proving to be no different. You’re guaranteed to get a few twists and surprises when you attend Comic Con International and we bet you won’t be disappointed. This jam packed weekend will no doubt knock you off of your feet. If you’re a comic book/movie fan this is the only place you should be this weekend. The drive may be long from Montecito at Dos Lagos but it will definitely be worth it with all of the unveils and celebrity sightings you’ll be sure to enjoy.

Sources Cited
Comic Con International
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