The Year of the Dragon...Circus Style!

It's the Year of the Dragon in the circus world, and you DO NOT want to miss it!

 

Last night, my family attended Opening Night of the brand new Ringling Bros. show, and we had an absolute blast!  In a show reminiscent of Cirque du Soleil, performers bent steel bars with their necks, a record-breaking number of motorcycles rode around inside of a giant ball, and the clowns had us all in stitches!  The athleticism of the performers truly is amazing.

Performers of  Steel                                 Clowning Around

With the deals linked below, you can't beat the entertainment factor for the price.  Get your tickets now, and enjoy a fiery feast for the eyes...Dragons is one *HOT* show!

"Don’t miss DRAGONS, a once in a millennium event that honors the Spirit of the Dragon! Children of All Ages will witness astounding acts of bravery and astonishing athleticism from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®!"  There are some great deals out there for cheap tickets...and everyone knows I love me some cheap tickets!  See the links below for the best deals!

 

"DRAGONS opens with the All Access Pre-show available to all ticket holders. Families can join Pre-show Host Andre McClain and participate in interactive experiences such as learning juggling and balancing skills, get performer autographs, see one of Ringling Bros. majestic Asian elephant’s paint a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and meet the Ringling Bros. Clowns, whose side-splitting spoofs, absurd antics and comical parody are guaranteed to keep audiences roaring with laughter!"  More bang for your buck!  Make sure the kiddos bring supplies for signing autographs!  

 

Check out a Ringling video here: http://youtu.be/FJbGYH1P4b0

 

Save $4 per ticket! Click here for more details:  

http://www.coloradokids.com/coupon.php?id=23050795&referralcode=true

 

More special deals at 

http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/245767/1657755:

$10 Kids Tickets for 9/27 - 10/4 Shows
Additional Fees & Restrictions Apply

Opening Night (9/27) Tickets for $12

Additional Fees & Restrictions Apply

Time Travel, Anyone? Why, yes, thank you!

My family time traveled this weekend.  

At History Colorado Center, anyone can travel back in time...and have tons of fun doing it!  Who knew that Colorado had such a rich and interesting history (the museum was huge!)?  

We attended at birthday party at History Colorado, and none of us could stop talking about it.  This place has something (mostly hands-on) for every age group.  My two year old milked a cow, drove a Model-T and went down a slide (about a million times).  My 7 year old collected eggs, turned them in to the General Store and tried her luck on a ski jump (she crashed).  My 11 year old experienced what it would be like to live in the Japanese internment camps, and pushed a time machine around a giant floor map (his choice...1912...Molly Brown).

The giant time machine, driving a Model-T car

We were lucky enough to partake in the amazing food at History Colorado Center...it is restaurant quality and date-night worthy!  We tried the pizza ($15-$17 for a 16") and the to-die-for cupcakes ($1.50 each).  The Center has its own catering company in-house and you can easily add food to your event...and this is no ordinary birthday party fare!

So, the next time you are planning a party for your kiddo (or an event for yourself), consider the History Colorado Center...time travel is not just for the movies anymore!

Time travel to History Colorado’s newest Birthday Party experience!

• Dress up as one of Colorado’s famous characters (did you know that Buzz Lightyear is from Colorado?)
• Travel through time and discover Colorado’s fun history In a time machine...the kids LOVED this!)
• Explore hands-on exhibits (we could have spent ALL DAY here)
• Get a complimentary group photo and create your very own picture frame!

THE DETAILS -

• Up to 20 people, including kids ages 6–12 and adults
• $275 members, $300 nonmembers
• Saturdays, 2-hour blocks at 10 am and 12:30 pm
  Sundays, 2-hour blocks at 12 and 2:30 pm
• Bring your own cake (or order A-MAAAZING cupcakes for $1.50 each)
• Catering is available and super delicious -

16" Whole Pizza serves 8 guests

Pepperoni - $17.00

Cheese - $15.00

Vegetable - $16.00

 

Sandwich Trays

$42.00 per tray

Peanut Butter and Jelly

Turkey and Cheese

Ham and Cheese

Tray of Vegetable Crudite serves 15 guests

Includes Ranch Dip 

$32.00 per tray

Tray of Cookies serves 15 guests

$20.00 per tray

Tray of Brownies serves 15 guests

$20.00 per tray

Snack Mixes including (2) of the following: Chips, Pretzels and Popcorn

Serves 15 guests

$18.00 per order

http://www.historycolorado.org/plan-event/birthday-parties

Travel Back in Time for Your Kiddo's Next Birthday!

If you are anything like me, you are always looking for fun ideas for your kids' birthday parties...now you can go BACK IN TIME to celebrate!

Time travel to History Colorado’s newest Birthday Party experience!

• Dress up as one of Colorado’s famous characters
• Travel through time and discover Colorado’s fun history
• Explore hands-on exhibits
• Get a complimentary group photo and create your very own picture frame!

THE DETAILS -

• Up to 20 people, including kids ages 6–12 and adults
• $275 members, $300 nonmembers
• Saturdays, 2-hour blocks at 10 am and 12:30 pm
  Sundays, 2-hour blocks at 12 and 2:30 pm
• Bring your own cake
• Check back soon for our a la carte food menu and prices! 

http://www.historycolorado.org/plan-event/birthday-parties

My family will be heading back in time this weekend when we attend a birthday party at the History Colorado Center...look for my review next week! 

It's not too late to get your circus discounts!

Don’t miss DRAGONS, a once in a millennium event that honors the Spirit of the Dragon! Children of All Ages will witness astounding acts of bravery and astonishing athleticism from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®!  There are some great deals out there for cheap tickets...and everyone knows I love me some cheap tickets!  See the links below for the best deals!

Playing September 27 – October 7 at Denver Coliseum. Get your tickets today at http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/245767/1657755!

DRAGONS opens with the All Access Pre-show available to all ticket holders. Families can join Pre-show Host Andre McClain and participate in interactive experiences such as learning juggling and balancing skills, get performer autographs, see one of Ringling Bros. majestic Asian elephant’s paint a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and meet the Ringling Bros. Clowns, whose side-splitting spoofs, absurd antics and comical parody are guaranteed to keep audiences roaring with laughter!  More bang for your buck!  Make sure the kiddos bring supplies for signing autographs!  

Check out a Ringling video here: http://youtu.be/FJbGYH1P4b0

Save $4 per ticket! Click here for more details:  

http://www.coloradokids.com/coupon.php?id=23050795&referralcode=true

More special deals at 

http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/245767/1657755:

$10 Kids Tickets for 9/27 - 10/4 Shows
Additional Fees & Restrictions Apply

Opening Night (9/27) Tickets for $12

Additional Fees & Restrictions Apply

The Circus is Coming to Town!

Don’t miss DRAGONS, a once in a millennium event that honors the Spirit of the Dragon! Children of All Ages will witness astounding acts of bravery and astonishing athleticism from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®!  There are some great deals out there for cheap tickets...and everyone knows I love me some cheap tickets!  See the links below for the best deals!

Playing September 27 – October 7 at Denver Coliseum. Get your tickets today at http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/245767/1657755!

DRAGONS opens with the All Access Pre-show available to all ticket holders. Families can join Pre-show Host Andre McClain and participate in interactive experiences such as learning juggling and balancing skills, get performer autographs, see one of Ringling Bros. majestic Asian elephant’s paint a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and meet the Ringling Bros. Clowns, whose side-splitting spoofs, absurd antics and comical parody are guaranteed to keep audiences roaring with laughter!  More bang for your buck!  Make sure the kiddos bring supplies for signing autographs!  

Check out a Ringling video here: http://youtu.be/FJbGYH1P4b0

Save $4 per ticket! Click here for more details:  

http://www.coloradokids.com/coupon.php?id=23050795&referralcode=true

More special deals at 

http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/245767/1657755:

$10 Kids Tickets for 9/27 - 10/4 Shows
Additional Fees & Restrictions Apply

Opening Night (9/27) Tickets for $12

Additional Fees & Restrictions Apply

Do You Have "Street Smarts"?

My youngest turned two on Friday, and his obsession with Elmo got me thinking about MY younger years when I was a regular visitor to The Street.  I googled Sesame Street ( I know my friend Jeni will LOVE that I did that), and came across some fun factoids.  Several sites (and days) later, I completed my very own quiz...and decided to test my friends' knowledge of what is, perhaps, the most well-known kids' show out there.  It's amazing what you remember - and what you don't - from your childhood.

Test your Street Smarts below...DON'T GOOGLE, YOU CHEATERS!!!!! ;)

I will post the answers on Wednesday.  Good Luck, and remember...Elmo loves you!

Do You Have “Street Smarts”?

1. What year did Sesame Street premiere?    
2. What is Elmo’s favorite food?    
3. Most of the Sesame Street Muppets are built without expressions.  Name the two who were constructed with a built-in smile.    
4. What are Cookie Monster’s cookies made of?
5. How tall is Big Bird?   
6. Which Muppet gives the Spanish Word of the Day?    
7. Who are Oscar the Grouch’s pets (name/animal)?
8. How old is Elmo?   
9. What is the Count’s full name?     
10. Who is Sesame Street’s newest Muppet?   
11. What are the Amazing Mumford’s magic words?
12. What is the name of Bert’s pet pigeon?  
13. Who did Elmo fall in love with and want to marry?   
14. Who are the three remaining original cast members of Sesame Street?
15. What is Snuffy’s real name?
16. What religion does Baby Bear practice?   
17. Carroll Spinney, who plays Big Bird, also plays another Muppet.  Which one? 
18. How many celebrity guests have appeared on Sesame Street?    
19. Which cast member died in 1983, prompting Sesame Street to write an Emmy-winning episode dealing with death?   
20. What color was Grover during the first season of Sesame Street?   
21. In what year did Elmo move to Sesame Street?
22. What is Big Bird’s Teddy bear’s name?
23. Name the seven original Muppets who lived on Sesame Street.
24. Who currently runs Mr. Hooper’s store?   
25. Who is Maria and Luis’ daughter?    
26. Who was Sesame Street’s only deaf character?
27. What is Mr. Noodle’s brother’s name?
28. Who is the host of Monsterpiece Theater?
29. Who lives in Ernie’s flowerbed?
30. What kind of bird is Big Bird?
31. Name five human characters from Sesame Street.
32. What kind of animal is Rosita?
33. What is Telly’s favorite shape?
34. Finish this line: Sunny days, sweeping the clouds away, on my way to where ___   ___   ___  ___!
35. How many episodes of Sesame Street have aired since its debut?

BONUS QUESTION #1

How did Jim Henson come up with the unique name for the puppet characters - Muppets - on Sesame Street?

BONUS QUESTION #2

The steps at 123 Sesame Street (next to Oscar’s trash can) are featured in another television show from the 80’s.  What is that show?