This was my first NAMM show. I've driven by it for over 20 years, and now I finally know what it's…read moreall about. As a first timer, it was overwhelming at first! After I got used to everything, it was just big. And in certain places, LOUD! (There's a reason they had earplugs available when you picked up your badge.) This is more of a what's new along with some best sellers from the past. If its music related, they had it. 3 floors in the main building, and in the basement of another. Then they had vendors stuck out in the hallways. It was that crazy!! My only complaint was the employees of the convention center weren't very knowledgeable on how to get to get your badge! I think it was the 5th person I spoke with that told us she can scan our QR code on the emails we were sent, and THEN we could go in and get our badges. I know that now, but it was sure frustrating at the time. Otherwise, I enjoyed myself seeing, hearing, and playing with the newest equipment. My feet didn't have a good time, but that's another review about shoes.

I have been coming here for so many years and this year was not the best of all of them! The music…read moreis so loud and the booths are spread out and you can't really find anything unless you have a destination. I always have fun though. I got to see some old friends and boy are they old!

Disneyland has always done a nice job with their parades. If you want a good view, you will want to…read morefind a spot on the curb somewhere on Main Street a couple hours before the parade starts. The Disney Parade is a nice break from walking around the park. It also gives you a chance to see many of the Disney characters all in one setting. The Main Street Electrical Parade is a night time parade that features live performers and floats that are covered in over 600,000 electronically controlled LED lights. There have been many versions of this parade and it is seasonal. When Disneyland isn't running the electrical parade, they still have the late afternoon parade complete with floats, live performances and Disney characters. I'm a big parade guy and enjoy the ones here because they are short and Disneyland does a good job with organizing them. But sometimes I will use this time to go ride some rides because the lines are shorter.

As a kid coming to Disneyland, I have always loved the electrical parade. This time, I wanted my…read morekids to enjoy the newer electrical parade, Paint The Night. It was still fun and magical. Loving the Pixar add ins. My daughter loved watching it including to see her favorite princess, Rapunzel. Looking forward to more electrical parades in the future.!

National Dance Day was held at Los Cerritos Center, in front of Nordstroms. The event was hosted…read moreby Casey McCabe, from 97.1 FM AMP Radio http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#l0TorSk7EZqpdyKydUg4MQ AMP Radio was kind enough to give me a snazzy tank top, which I'll be glad to sport around http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#Z7WKczqGvwk7Z5fCPouaGw DanceFit Direct conducted 2 Zumba sessions at 12:10 & 2:30 http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#uZM_t22JIDCNBfp2tMrbXw Other performances included Amor de Mexico, iDance Studio & Maya Room Dance Studio. U-Jam Fitness concluded the festivities with a Hip Hop Dance session. Not being a wallflower, I did both Zumba sessions & the Hip Hip Dance. Dressed in my civvies (khaki pants & collar shirt) & being the only dude dancing, I still rocked that shiznit! I shook my moneymaker like I was covered with fire ants. Sweating like a politician, I had a great time dancing & getting my heartrate up! Vendor booths were on hand, promoting their respective businesses. New York & Co. was having a 50% off everything sale at their stores. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#8tMtl1rMaAsRhXMkbCFMQA Cinnabon gave out samples of their Wild Berry Cinnamon Rolls & Iced Mocha http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#l4zUROC6AKFtcLEX5GJpYQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#SdS0LJULNSx7FLqozMeytw Teavana had samples of their Pineapple Dragonfruit herbal tea, which was a lifesaver after all that dancing I did. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#9pWqKstOqpdtgXekGU0rRA Skinfood gave out jello cups to passersby http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#5od78eM5Z2vFnLF0t0dl3A Godiva gave out chocolate truffles, of which I got around 4 http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#sibL2Zh1pBNYP7hFt3Wp2w Hot Dog On A Stick gave out samples of their lemonade & coupons http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#AfRNGG1eV57vd-7hXhat2A Burke Williams gave out free passes to their day spa & I received a free hand massage. Yogurtland had froyo samples & coupons for 3 oz free. I later redeemed the coupon and, even though my froyo weighed 3.2 oz, they gave it to me for free ;p Raffles were held every half hour, with yours truly winning a Zumba shirt & bracelets from DanceFit Direct http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#Jb91mfuG86zFdgnR7hx8lw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/national-dance-day-cerritos#vMPovJbIcRGC0DvV5i-vZQ The big prize were tickets to Drake & Lil Wayne from AMP Radio. Congrats to the winner! I'm kinda glad I didn't win them, because I'd probably get shot at before/during/or after the concert J/K A fun event that promotes exercise & being active, National Dance Day was a hit. I had a great time dancing & enjoying all the samples & festivities. Highly recommend!

So I finally go to this festival Yeah I live close and…read moredidn't go until this year because other years I had other plans that weekend like other festivals lol or the lineup was just not that exciting for me The line to get in surprisingly is actually pretty quick despite it being long depending when you arrive The land of the whole event is unfortunately very small like it's tight Friday was okay but when Saturday came along with people not at work it was like sardines everywhere The fact that they let people take up space in front with blankets or towels is wrong If you want to have a towel or blanket they should only let you do it in the back This caused a lot of issues trying to get a view at times But other than that honestly it was a good time Typical festival with pricey food and experiences Oh the bathroom was only one area but plenty and I never had to wait as I walked up and usually found and empty toilet Would I go again? Prob if the lineup is good but I may consider the in and out ticket so I can get cheaper food outside and or relax and rest I. Between sets

The artists delivered. The operations did not…read more The lineup and performances were excellent, but almost everything surrounding the actual music felt poorly executed. Crowd flow, VIP access, SEATING, organization, logistics, and overall coordination were far below what you'd expect for a festival at this price point. What surprised me most was how little the festival actually embraced the beach setting. For something called a beach festival, you barely even felt connected to the ocean. Most of the venue felt like a standard concert setup with some sand added in certain areas rather than a true coastal experience. If it wasn't for the palm trees, it could be in Missouri. The talent carried the weekend. The operations and venue design dragged it down.

This is a great local book fair, but not so local that it's small minded or insipid. While it…read moredoesn't quite rival the LA Times Festival of Books held yearly at UCLA, it's damn good. The Book Fair is in it's 8th year, and previous years have featured panels of well known authors on every subject. They don't shy away from controversial politics, bawdy humor, sex of every kind .... I mean really ... every kind, and mystery. Contemporary fiction is well represented. Those of you who love cook books will find them here in abundance. I've heard some wild erotic poetry in a section they set aside for spoken word. There are always food vendors, and food trucks. If nothing appeals, there's several good restaurants close by. Since I'm not into competing for space with aggressive stroller Moms, I reluctantly admit that there is a kiddie lit section.

What can I say? If you love books and meeting new people, great place.read more

I'm a pay-for-Playboy, does that count…read more I always loved Playboy, but it's a little bit creepy (patriarchy and all), and it doesn't show nearly enough (hi Penthouse, hi Hustler). They had some truly spectacular women in their magazine though and I've met several of them and semi dated one of them so that was fun. My first meeting was Lindsey Vuolo who happened to be in Batavia when we chilled. I can't tell you the name of the one I semi-dated, or the ones I am still friends with, but there's a few. Back in the day when I was 12 or so, I found Playboy videos on sale in second hand video stores in London (and elsewhere) and bought them. I remember the one with Melissa Holliday on the cover, the video calendar. I must have watched it 1,000,000 times. Neriah Davis had posters on my wall. Brooke Richards was a favourite, but there were so many. Gillian Bonner. Candy Loving. Rebekka Armstrong. India Allen. Ava Fabian. Tylyn John. Anna Nicole Smith. Barbara Moore. Victoria Zdrok. Julie Cialini (legs!). Stacy Sanches. Rhonda Adams. Shauna Sand. Priscilla Taylor. Kelly Monaco. Layla Roberts. Karen McDougal. Laura Cover. Nikki Schieler. Lisa Dergan. Tishara Cousino. Jennifer Rovero. Shannon Stewart. Jennifer Walcott (my fave). And so many more. Anyway. Memories. From another life. These days I don't check these girls out in magazines as a 12 year old. I just date one of them. Boom. Loses one for the creepiness of Hefner and the patriarchy.

I came here for a happy hour. It was an early St. Patrick's Day party in February. It's definitely…read morean office environment but it has Playboy vibes. They have a full bar and hangout areas (lobby, seating area, balcony). I was only in the lobby so I'm not sure what the second floor looked like but the downstairs lobby was cool.

We had a blast at the 2011 event! It's the one night when you don't feel weird for going into De…read moreBeers, D&G and such. It was free and open to all. Hooray! And double hooray for not being judged as you enter the fancy stores on Rodeo Dr!! Guess had an excellent party atmosphere. The free HD photobooth, cotton candy, cheesecake bites/lollipops, manicures, friendly photographer and live models made the night memorable. Whomever organized the event did a great job. Everyone in the store had a smile on their face and were extremely welcoming. I was reminded that I like quite a few of their shoes and they carry a size 5! Yay! I laughed upon walking into Juicy Couture because they had handsome models/men/man-candy with champagne on trays. The free chocolate tasting was a plus. They knew their audience. YSL had excellent macaroons on the second level of their store. The champagne was alright, but hey it was free! Unfortunately the shoes had uncomfortable arches and were...$1000 a pair. Porsche had free tequila shots which was a nice change from the champagne. Some jewelry store, I can't remember which, was letting regular people (like you and me - ooh la la) wear their fancy jewels and get photos taken. I thought this was a fun idea, but the line was too long. Their little creamy, fruity dessert was delicious though. Another jewelry store had actual food. Well, they had bruschetta and champagne. It was a nice change from all the sugar of the night. Lush had free lemonade, cupcakes and other goodies. It was my first visit and it was neat to learn about their products. The food trucks were a great idea. We sampled many of them and enjoyed three donuts, a free t-shirt, and a free fiji water from the the "food truck for a cause." Five dollars was all it cost. The donuts were surprisingly good. The KO Taco Truck had an excellent tuna taco in a fried flour tortilla shell. The plain waffle from the Waffles de Liege was interesting and yummy. Overall, I hope more of the stores on Rodeo spend a couple hundred bucks on tasty (and hopefully savory) hors d'oeuvres at next year's FNO. While they may not make a bunch of sales that night, it would help with their brand recognition and give a little something back to their loyal customers.

Very skeptical going in. Tickets were reasonable. Other expenses involved buying merch before you…read moremet a particular queen. We only went to see people we really liked so it wasn't as pricey as I thought it would be. There were food trucks but we chose to eat at one of the sushi restaurants inside the Convention Center. Food was good and reasonable in price. Lots of fun photo ops, including the set of RuPaul's new talk show. The photographer would drop Ru into the photo and it was so much fun. I only experienced a fraction of what there was to do and see. Oh, and while you are waiting in line to meet someone you can "people watch", which is an amazing experience. Next year I will definitely see and do more. A weekend of creativity, design, art, love and kindness. This will be an annual event for me.

The 1st annual RuPaul's DragCon! What a great turn out and an amazing experience!…read more Pros: - All my favorite Drag Queens attended! - It's close to home, (15 mins away) - Parking was $10, compared to $20 at E3. - There were a lot of vendors selling great products for less than retail price. - I got to dress up! Cons: - It wasn't in the bigger hall. - The panels were in really small rooms. - Sharon Needles was unprofessional & ungrateful to her fans. - There was only three food trucks. - There was no performances! Tips: - Bring cash! Most of the Drag Queens don't have a square device or card scanner for transaction. - There are power outlets all throughout the convention center so be sure to bring your charger . If you forget there are two or three charging stations with phone specific cords but that stations get packed! - Wear comfortable shoes! There ain't no competing with Drag Queens! I had such a great experience, and it was awesome getting to meet other fans of Rupaul's Drag Race. My views on some Drag Queens were changed in both a good way and bad. I was definitely star struck and I can't wait what they come up for next year!