Fresh Angeles: June 2011

A Whole Lot Of Awesome With Paul Frank

Last week I heard about a cool LA Event that was happening at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. It's one of the many places that I've never been to, but every time I drive by it, I say to myself I want to go there.


A few of my lady friends said they were heading down to a fun event involving Paul Frank Industries & I wanted in. It was filled with Music, Art, Celebs & So Much More!


We have long been fans of Paul Frank & that cute little Monkey, Julius.
Here's my daughter in one of her favorite sweatshirts. But if you want to get your own check out their ONLINE STORE.


The Awesome people at Paul Frank have just launched US Tour called (appropriately enough) The Academy Of Awesome Tour... Coming soon to a city near you! Check out the sweet Winnebago as it travels across the country! Here is the RV TOUR SCHEDULE


This tour has super fun things that you & your kids will enjoy. Activities like a Gnarly Creation Station,  Battle of the Bands, Food, Drinks, Kidzapalooza, Jumpers, Swag, Photos, Balloons and all of the Paul Frank gear (new & vintage) that you could possible imagine!


My husband even designed a Tee Shirt for them. Go CHECK IT OUT & vote for his creation! Then after you do that, go and MAKE YOUR OWN design!


For more info and updates of their Crazy Shenanigan's check them out:

 Paul Frank FACEBOOK

Paul Frank TWITTER


(Full Disclosure: I was not paid or compensated in any way for this post. This event was free and open to the general public. I was invited to the event & given a swag bag. Yay Julius!  The original thoughts expressed on this blog are 100% mine and 100% fresh.)

Flashback Friday: Me & My Dad


In honor of Father's Day this Sunday... Thought I'd share some pictures of me & my daddy.
(Circa 1978)
Happy Father's Day Dad! 
I love you. Thank you for being such an important man in my life.



Victorious Stars Shine Bright at VIP Concert in Hollywood

Fresh Angeles & Family at Nickelodeon's Victoria Justice and "Victorious" cast exclusive Walmart Soundcheck concert presented by Unilever's "Don't Fret The Sweat" campaign and Degree Girl at Avalon Theatre on May 26, 2011 in Hollywood, California. (photo not taken by me)
The thought of going to a concert with screaming teenage girls, usually would be enough to send me running in the other direction. (Unless it was the Justin Bieber Concert - of which I would LOVE to go to) But when I got the invite to a concert last week for the cast from the hit Nickelodeon show VICTORIOUS, I was actually pretty excited. One of my favorite pop songs of the moment is "Beggin' on Your Knees" by Victoria Justice. That and the fact that my 13 year old daughter would LOVE me forever if I took her to this VIP Concert. My daughter's favorite performance of the night was Best Friend's Brother. The entire cast did a remake of I Want You Back by The Jackson Five, which of'course us "Old folks" totally loved! They also played a few more songs that really Rocked! Victoria Justice kind of reminds me of a Katy Perry for tweens. Super Cute, with a fun-loving personality that makes guys want to be with her & girls just want to be her.


The reason for this VIP Concert in Hollywood you ask? Well there is a new campaign, out there called "Don't Fret The Sweat" have you heard of it?  It's an online destination place for you to gather facts, get expert advice & find a solution to the physical changes that every tween / teen is faced with. You know, like growth spurts and more stinky stuff like new body odors, etc. They also have a pretty sweet FACEBOOK page that you can like, and it will play matchmaker between your teen & their deodrant. 


I went to the site & learned a few things myself... Did you know that sweat doesn't smell at all? But once it gets mixed in with the bacteria that lives on our bodies, that what brings the funky smell? You can also find out what the difference is between a deodorant and an anti-perspirant. Fascinating Stuff people! They even have pamphlets that you can download, and offer suggestions on what product may be a great fit for the stinky child in your life. Ha! (PS: We use Degree over at our house - Just Sayin!)





If you'd like to see more photos that I took from the concert please go to my FLICKR PAGE.
Special Thank You to Caitlyn for hooking us up with tickets. It was such a fun family fun event. My daughter is still talking about how Victoria Justice talked to her for like a minute at the Meet & Greet. Those kids were all very sweet which was very refreshing. iParty With Victorious!
If you want to see the concert it should be up in the next few months over at WALMART SOUNDCHECK. Look for me!

(Full Disclosure: I was not paid or compensated in any way for this post. I was invited to the show. But it was free to the general public. The original thoughts expressed on this blog are 100% mine and 100% fresh.)

Disneyland's Summer Line-Up


It's going to be a Soundsational Summer at the Disneyland Resort taking place from June 3-Sept 5! (THAT'S TOMORROW PEOPLE!) So mark it down in your Calendars, I know we have some plans to visit the Parks in the next few months. The Resort is extra fun during the summertime. Our Disney Annual Passes (So Cal) get blacked out soon. But if we want to buy a discounted blockout day ticket, they are $50 per person. Of'course there is always the possibility of upgrading our passes.... Hmmmm!
 
Disneyland has officially kicked off their new main street show, Mickey's Soundsational Parade including a new drumline, new colorful floats, and some of my favorite characters including Rapunzel, Mary Poppins, Princess Tiana, and Ariel.

And speaking of Ariel, we have all been waiting for the Little Mermaid ride to be finished and the time is finally here. Introducing the coolest thing to happen to California Adventure, since the WORLD OF COLOR. Ariel's Undersea Adventure opens June 3, and I can't wait to get on.

When they shut down Mulholland Madness, my daughter was really bummed, because it one one of her favorite rides in California Adventure. But I knew something bigger and better was coming our way. This summer Goofy will be teaching all of us how to fly. I'm really looking forward to seeing how my daughter feels about this new ride! Looks pretty Goofy, if you ask me. 


Star Tours is back for the next generation with a new adventure. Can't wait to see what it's like to travel to another galaxy and back all in the matter of a few minutes. I know my husband is looking forward to this Star Wars inspired ride.

If you still have yet to see the show World of Color... You are missing out! We've seen it a number of times & it still is breathtaking! Plus now they've added new stuff for Pirates of the Caribbean with the mermaids and scenes from Tangled! Yay!

And who could forget about the nighttime party - ElecTRONica, which is still going on at California Adventure. It's not summertime until you have a glowing drink at the parks! Cheers!