An all-new nighttime spectacular, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!,” premieres at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Nov. 14, sending beloved Disney animated characters on a spirited yuletide adventure to get Santa back to the North Pole in time for Christmas Eve.
The façade of the Chinese Theater comes alive with the merriment, music and sparkle of the Walt Disney World Resort 2016 holiday season. On, above and around the theater are state-of-the-art projections, special effects, fireworks and even snow. Adding to the immersive experience is a new musical score featuring familiar holiday tunes with an original twist. It’s a holiday show that couldn’t be more merry and bright.
The 2016 holidays season brings a all-new nighttime spectacular to Disney’s Hollywood Studios with “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!.” The facade of the Chinese Theater comes alive with state-of-the-art projections, and guests will experience special effects, fireworks and even snow on, above and around the theater. “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” will run Nov. 14 to Dec. 31, 2016. (David Roark, photographer)
It’s also a cranberry-red situation for elves Wayne and Lanny from ABC/Walt Disney Animation Studios’ animated special “Prep & Landing,” as the duo leads a top-notch team on a search-and-rescue mission for Santa.
Snowy fun and holiday cheer set to the twinkling tunes of the season bring together holiday moments from Disney films including “Mickey’s Christmas Carol,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Pluto’s Christmas Tree,” “Bambi,” – even a journey into Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” – all building to a festive finale that’s “So tinsel!”
A special message from Santa Claus will cap off this unforgettable spectacular for the whole family.
“Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” will run from Nov. 14 to Dec. 31, adding a sparkling finale to any holiday visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Dessert Parties Make the Holidays Even Sweeter
More holiday cheer is in store for guests who book a new dessert party that will be offered nightly during the show’s run. The Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! Holiday Party features holiday inspired snacks, decadent desserts and specialty beverages in the courtyard of the Chinese Theater.
Beginning one hour before each performance of Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!, the party is $69 for adults, and $39 for children, including all taxes and gratuities.
More Holiday Cheer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
During the holiday season, “Tinsel Town” takes on a completely different kind of meaning at this theme park that celebrates the magic of movies and television. A giant Christmas tree towers over the main entrance, holiday displays capture the imagination, and colorful garlands and lights sparkle.
In the spirit of bygone days and Old St. Nick visits to great department stores across the country, guests can share their wish list with him at the Once Upon a Time shop, a vintage setting along Sunset Boulevard.
To learn more about holidays at the Walt Disney World Resort, visit Disneyworld.com/holidays, and contact me for a FREE Vacation Quote. Email me at: [email protected].
Disney has launched a new update for Disney Emoji Blitz, adding Halloween-themed emojis and items to the game, and the ability to share emojis as stickers in iMessage after unlocking the emojis through gameplay. Since launching this summer, the hit mobile game Disney Emoji Blitz has become a fan favorite with its fast-paced match-3 gameplay featuring more than 600 Disney and Pixar emojis and items.
Game Updates
Players with iOS 10 can now share Disney and Pixar emojis as stickers in iMessage, accessible through the game. Additionally, throughout October, Disney Emoji Blitz is getting into the Halloween spirit with wicked new content:
· New Characters: Collect and use Hatbox Ghost and Abominable Snowman, characters inspired by attractions at Disney parks
· New Halloween-Themed Items: Collect a new set of Halloween-themed emojis, such as a Mickey Mouse jack-o’lantern and candy corn, and earn more than 60 prizes while progressing through new Halloween item cards
Disney Emoji Blitz is available for free download with in-app purchases on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Disney Emoji Blitz has passed some exciting milestones since its launch this summer. Fans have played the game 500 million times and counting, spending over 1 billion minutes in the game. In addition, players continue to share the fun, sending 35 million emojis to their friends through the Disney Emoji Blitz keyboard. Check out an infographic of the game’s exciting milestones below:
From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.
“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is directed by Gareth Edwards and stars Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, with Jiang Wen and Forest Whitaker. Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur and Simon Emanuel are producing, with John Knoll and Jason McGatlin serving as executive producers. “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” opens in U.S. theaters on December 16, 2016.
The Haunted Mansion is an iconic attraction with locations in each of the six Disney destinations, and each boasts 999 happy haunts that are ready to welcome one more. While the ride itself is loved by all who take a seat in the doombuggies, the rumors surrounding the mansions have long been known to frighten park attendees and staffers, alike. See the infographic below.
The Walt Disney Records 60th Anniversary Mixtape is now live on Pandora. The mixtape is hosted by Disney Channel star Sabrina Carpenter, and highlights the important role music has played in Disney films through out the years, as told by Disney historian, Randy Thornton. You’ll hear tracks from beloved Disney films such as Frozen, The Lion King, Aladdin, Mary Poppins, and more.
To stream the mixtape now, click HERE.
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Saban’s Power Rangers follows five ordinary teens who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove – and the world – is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so, they will have to overcome their real-life issues and before it’s too late, band together as the Power Rangers.
California never ceases to amaze me. I’ve been writing about it for more than a decade and there always seems to be more cities, landscapes, hotels, attractions and culture to explore. This wonderful fact was quite apparent last week when I met with a group of representatives from about 50 cities across the Golden State.
From Sacramento to San Diego, the event showcased a myraid of things to do and see. I’d like to now mention a few of the places I have added to my upcoming calendar.
One of the first places I want to explore more is Santa Rosa, “where wine country meets beer city, where world-class wine meets the epicenter of American craft beer, all with a bourgeoning spirits scene.”
Located about 55 miles north of San Francisco, Santa Rosa, has an abundance of recreational activities, epicurean delights and scenic vistas for visitors to enjoy. Situated in the heart of Northern California’s world-famous Wine Country and just 30 minutes from the stunning coast, it is Sonoma County’s largest city, with a small-town feel. The city is home to superb wineries and craft breweries, some of the country’s best bicycling routes, and the Charles M. Schulz Museum – along with many other attractions. For more information, go to: www.visitsantarosa.com
While I’m up in Northern California, I also want to visit Redding. Situated at the northern end of the Sacramento River Valley, the city is the hub city in Shasta Cascade and is located about two hours north of Sacramento. Redding offers a plethora of outdoor adventure and attractions all year long, along with great wine, food, sporting and cultural events, dining, lodging, and entertainment.
Situated near several scenic lakes, rivers, state and national parks, including Shasta Lake, Whiskeytown Recreation Area and Lassen Volcanic Park, Redding is a gateway for exploration in Shasta Cascade. Some of the most magnificent walking trails in the world are found here, including the Sacramento River National Recreation Trail. Year round visitors to Redding will also find themselves in a horseshoe of mountains, claiming short distances to wilderness and adventures from rock climbing, hiking and snowboarding, to birding, fishing and lavender gathering.
A few “must-see” attractions in and around Redding include the iconic Sundial Bridge, a unique glass decked pedestrian bridge with the tallest working sundial in the world; Mt. Shasta, a 14,179-ft, snow-capped mountain that dominates the northern skies; Shasta Dam, the second largest dam in mass in the United States; and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, replete with rugged canyons, forests, year round streams, and legendary Whiskeytown Lake. For more information, visit: www.visitredding.com
Continuing my Northern California fall tour, I’m planning on a visit to Lodi, another wine rich town located 90 miles east of San Francisco and 35 miles south of Sacramento.
With 85 wineries and more than 300 wine labels, Lodi is a premier wine country destination. But besides vino, the town boasts Lodi Lake where visitors can rent kayaks or paddleboards and cruise along the Mokelumne River. Other fun options include a stroll in historic Downtown Lodi to explore one-of-a-kind shops, galleries, restaurants and tasting rooms; a visit to Northern California’s largest Serpentarium, the Micke Grove Zoo, San Joaquin County Historical Museum, or the World of Wonders Science Museum. For more information, visit: www.VisitLodi.com
Heading back down to the Los Angeles area, I think I’ll take a luxurious getaway to Beverly Hills. Known for unparalleled glamour and sophistication and a global reputation as the home and playground of A-list movie stars and legendary personalities, the city has world-famous shopping, picturesque tree-lined streets, and landscapes filled with grand mansions.
The town also boasts five-star hotels and trend-setting restaurants with outdoor patios and private hideaways, as well as pampering spas. Though only a few miles from the San Gabriel Valley, Beverly Hills can offer a getaway that feels like a far away paradise. For more information, visit: www.lovebeverlyhills.com
The City of Long Beach will once again be overtaken by the holiday spirit when the fifth annual CHILL returns to the majestic Queen Mary ship November 23, 2016 through January 8, 2017. In addition to ice skating, ice tubing, sleigh rides, and visits with Santa, Southern California’s coolest holiday adventure will unveil a new interactive and immersive experience,Alice in Winterland.
Light up the night and follow the Queen down the rabbit hole this holiday season with Alice in Winterland. The newest attraction at CHILL brings an inspired re-imagination of the classic Lewis Carroll story to life through the magic of an interactive and digitally immersive 14,000-square foot walk-through experience. Guests can unlock the hidden secrets of the adventure with RIFD technology to make each individual visit truly unforgettable. Alice in Winterland features stunning, larger than life lanterns as you follow Alice and her adventure into the Hall of Doors, the White Rabbit’s Kitchen, Mad Hatter’s Work Shop, the proverbial Tea Party, the Hedge Maze and visits from the Caterpillar and the new Queen of Diamonds.
The fifth annual CHILL welcomes back Glacier Glide Ice Tubing with six lanes of glistening ice slides standing two stories tall and 100-feet long. Ice skate under the stars on the 6,000 square-foot ice skating rink with the backdrop of the picturesque Queen Mary ship.
Stroll through the North Pole Village and stop by the Queen Mary Village’s post office to send a letter to Santa. Take a spin on the Swinging Sleigh Ride, the Giant Rocking Horse or play Prancer’s Paintball for holiday thrills.
A trip to CHILL is not complete without a stop by the Gingerbread House to make a festive edible creation, and a visit to Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Claus Cottage. The holiday fun is endless.
CHILL pricing starts at $39.99 for adults and $29.99 for kids (ages 4-11). In celebration of CHILL’s return, Queen Mary is offering general admission tickets at 50% off Oct. 4-7, now available online. Tickets include entrance to Alice in Winterland, Ice Tubing, CHILL Village and access to the Queen Mary ship. Hotel and VIP packages are also available. CHILL will be open select dates Nov. 23 through Jan. 8. For more information, including hours or to purchase tickets online, visit http://queenmary.com/chill/
Carnegie Hall Julia Knitel as Carole King Photo by Joan Marcus 1 1
The incredible story of a 16-year-old girl turn multi-hit music legend has made its way full circle and back to California. Now playing until October 16th at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is a rocklickin’, music-driven, upbeat ‘biopicable’ dream with one strong number after another. Every singers performance stays momentous with each chart-topping hit getting bigger until The Bitter End. Headliner JULIA KNITEL delivers an astonishing portrayal remaining true to the soul of Carole King. There is no denying that BEAUTIFUL is a musical for all of those that believe in the power of working hard for your dreams and staying true to oneself.
This show won’t win anyones hearts with moving one-liners or powerful dialogue, instead the musical focuses on what made Carole the king of the Billboards charts for several decades, her songs. As for how musical biopics go, BEAUTIFUL lacks in riveting story development but makes up for a sped up Cliff Notes version of Carole’s life with an endless number of hit songs. You won’t find the songs helping tell the story as much as help us re-live nostalgic times. The moments when the music does align with the story, the actors emotions will run through the audience veins.
BEAUTIFUL tells the inspiring true story of the early years of Carole Kings career and her rise to songwriting genius. She persevered through the stigma of being a female songwriter in the 1950s and gain her stardom through her twenties. Joining forces with the talented Gerry Goffin, Carole’s career took off, but not without a few issues along the way. The story follows along their lives together as well as fellow songwriters and best friends, Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann.
The story remains compelling and quick-paced enough to carry the song-filled show along a two and half hour running time. Based around troubled relationships and differentiating life goals, BEAUTIFUL focuses on the ambitions of Carole King and Gerry Goffin to produce number one hit after number one hit, but soon comes to road block when others want more than what any person should ever want.
Every performance feels Broadway worthy with an all around superb performance by Julia Knitel as Carole King. Performing opposite of Knitel was Liam Tobin, the “itching to get away” love interest and later partner of Carole Kings, who you can’t help but love to hate. Erika Olson and Ben Fankhauser play the competing friendly coworkers Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann respectively; each with their own set of impressive catalogues. The infectious and comedic Erika Olson kept the show witty and light-hearted exactly when the show needed it. Frankhauser had impeccable comedic timing and balanced out the duo. No actor outperformed another and every cast member mended well with the ensemble.
While the first act remains song-heavy, many of these short songs could benefit from an even shorter rendition such as done in JERSEY BOYS with much of their songs. With a healthy amount of songs, and a number of songs that do nothing to the advancement of the story, several seem to drag on for too long for a song that may not be that impressive to watch live. Afterall, much of these hits from the 60s were simple pop songs. Carole’s early songs are memorable and popular no doubt; meaningful or insightful less-than-likely.
With such an impressive collection of these poppy songs, the production remains light-hearted and peppy even during some more serious scenarios. This isn’t something to find fault in, but rather something worth noting for accurate expectations. The shows storytelling moves fast and at times seems to jump too quickly, but with so many musical numbers to get through and several decades of story to tell, this year-skipping storytelling is a necessity to get to the end.
Memorable songs include “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” thanks to the powerful bass heavy vocals of the faux Righteous Brothers along with “A Natural Woman” because yeah, how could it not be. Knitel encompasses all that it means to be Carole King in this very moment in the story and sings this powerful song with such genuine passion that one watching cannot stop from becoming overwhelmed with emotion.
When leaving the theater I over heard an adorable elderly couple talk about how they just relived their younger years. I could hear it in their voices and see it in the wife’s eyes, they were reminiscent all show long.
BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL is not to be overlooked if your looking for an energetic, fun night out. It’s a motivational tale that follows appropriate story arching to a formulaic climax and exciting finale. This life story is without a doubt sensationalized and perhaps unrealistic at times, but there is no denying that I left a little more chipper with a new found respect for the songwriting King, or gender-neutral royalty.
For more information and showtimes, visit SCFTA.org.
Long Beach’s Queen Mary has officially opened the gates for the 2016 Halloween season with their terrifying Dark Harbor event. With six haunting mazes, three of which being in the bowels of the ship itself, a paintball gallery, an all-new 4D experience, an interactive Sideshow, and booze a plenty, Dark Harbor is now competing with the best of the best! The rich details among much of the lengthy mazes, countless monsters, and relatively incredibly low ticket prices have helped make this haunt one the best values in Southern California. Not only do the scares challenge other events to up their quality, the entire event takes place at a place that thrives on itself actually being haunted.
While you may not get the number of other attractions that Knotts, Universal Studios Hollywood, or Six Flags has to offer, you will have some detailed sets that rival the best, amazing characterization and scare actors that seem to care, be able to do everything the event has to offer, and best of all… have plenty of drinks! Dark Harbor has the feeling of a smaller community event at times yet has some of the best mazes I have ever gone through.
Walking through the gates at the start of the event haunt-goers will be welcomed by a truly countless number of monsters from all walks of life, or death, making it impossible to get anywhere without coming face-to-face with scares. The number of scarers is impressive. There are no real safe-havens like other haunts. Anywhere on the grounds you appear to be fair-game to monsters to attack.
I truly appreciated this aspect of Dark Harbor as I found myself halfway through the event feeling like these monsters were family. You think that’s weird you say? Yeah it is, but there was something that made me feel more apart of this event as I walked around and saw each unique scarer go after their next pray. After a couple of hours I found myself rooting for each one and excited to see their clever new way to interact with the patrons. While at Knotts Scary Farm and Halloween Horror Nights, the scare zones seem less interactive and more “boo”-like opposed to some actual verbal interaction you may find at Dark Harbor.
I will have to admit that this was my first visit to Dark Harbor, but know that the team there have upped their game considerably to just a few years ago. I was half expecting more painted plywood walls with haphazardly placed decorations, but instead I was welcomed by well-put together, rich-detailed sets with some excellently derived scare scenarios. All too often haunted houses bank on just being able to turn a corner and hit a wall to scare. This has increasingly become not the case for the major haunts and Dark Harbor is succeeding.
There is only one new maze this year, Interpid, that unfortunately missed the mark greatly. Following the creator and now protector of the Queen Mary, the maze is supposed to be based around the Iron Master who has returned to reclaim the ship and is now fiercely guarding with his ghouls. Well, the concept sounds good, but this maze is within that large fading gold half-dome that’s now the Long Beach Cruise Terminal. The interior is too open in general and so is the maze. While I enjoyed the fact they had a little more space to work with, the props and decor was lacking. Fortunately, this is the only one that I feel has this problem. Note: You have to crawl through some spaces.
While for me everything was all-new, I fear that some may be unhappy if they go to Dark Harbor year after year and come back to familiar haunts. However, if you haven’t been recently, I believe there are some very unexpected surprises around many corners.
I am not going to go through maze by maze as half the experiences are guessing what each has hiding behind the entrance. However, without giving too much away, I must say that I was very pleased with some of the less-than-handicap-friendly experiences Queen Mary has to offer. While other big haunts have had to dumb down there events by not allowing for many stairs, crawl spaces, or touching, Dark Harbor still offers some unusual paths and many small spaces that helps each maze feel semi-more authentic.
The most thrilling and scaring aspect of Dark Harbor is to be within the depths of the ship claimed to be actually haunted. It’s very fascinating to walk through these tight hallways and crew passageways while being faced with blood, guts and the dead. Much of these mazes benefit of not needing to add theming as the much of the spaces are just that… a haunted ship. Rivets, pipes, boiler mechanics and catwalks all are around. There are many awe-inspiring moments including walking right through the heart of the former boiler room and visiting the first class pool. No added decor is needed here, just the sound a echoing water drops in the distance and perhaps a monster or two.
I didn’t head through the new 4-D experience, Panic, nor the HEX Paintball Gallery, but I did have the pleasure to visit the Sideshow. At only a $5 upcharge, there is no need to skip. Part maze, part freak show, this feature has some interactive parts and cumulates to end at a bar featuring many different amazing acts. We spent a good while just sipping some cocktails and watching belly-dancers, comedians, magicians, and fire-throwers.
Dark Harbor general admission tickets start at only $24 and top out at $39. One of the drawbacks to most Halloween events are the lines, and Dark Harbor is no exception. I would HIGHLY recommend doing the Fright Pass “front-of-line” pass at just $35 more. The tickets and front-of-line passes are significantly less than Knotts Scary Farm and Halloween Horror Nights making this one of the best values around. Plus, alcohol everywhere! Other events have limited to beer or eliminated alcohol all together. This is not the case at The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor. Drink up!
All three mazes aboard the ship are not to miss, especially B340 as it being my favorite of the night. Deadrise amidst the center of it all appears to be small and nothing special at first glance, but this is another that was surprisingly good and scarers definitely were good and finding every way to scare possible.
Dark Harbor should be a serious consideration if you’re looking for a good Halloween event option this year.
The unparalleled Disney Legend and eight-time Oscar-winner ALAN MENKEN performed Friday at Segerstrom Center for the Arts the World Premiere of his new one-man-show A Whole New World of Alan Menken. This unprecedented event featured Menken performing his immediately recognizable infamous Disney classics along with other countless hits while sharing some very personal stories and comical anecdotes. The performance took the audience along a historical journey through his epic career. From The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast to The Little Shop of Horrors, Galavant, and several Disney and non-Disney Broadway shows, Alan Menken has had a very cherished career that’s not showing any signs of stopping!
While there is no word whether or not this near-test of a show will make its way elsewhere or even continue, it’s these level of memorable shows that makes Segerstrom Center of the Arts such a local treasure for Orange County. Performing in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, the Spanish granite and a silver leak ceiling with warm wood accented walls provide a glistening backdrop for the show. While many are aware of the grand Segerstrom Hall, its worth checking out SCFTA.org for a calendar of events coming to the other several theaters The Center has to offer.
Alan Menken was such a delight to watch even with his nervousness being rather apparent, though he noted this himself. The performance opened with him explaining that this was his first time doing anything like this and half-joked that he wasn’t sure if it may actually be his first and only show. Reading through several prompters on stage, it was clear that much of the stories were being read as I am sure he didn’t want to leave anything out. However, I am excited if the show ever continues as it could benefit from some polished organic story telling in order to create an even more intimate feeling and setting.
A Whole New World with Alan Menken is more of a personal telling of his career opposed to a big-time production we have come to see with live concerts of famous composers or movie scores that have become increasing popular. I hope the show can continue with some added guest appearances and slower renditions. As you can imagine, there are musical numbers a plenty that Menken would want to play for audiences, but this format seemed to have forced him to play all songs at a rapid pace to cram in as much as possible. Fortunately, several of the more serious tunes were slowed to be enjoyed as originally intended such as “Santa Fe” from Newsies or “Tale as Old as Time” from Beauty and the Beast.
The show was separated into two Acts with the first highlighting Alan’s collaborations with his former music partner and lyricists Howard Ashman who passed away from complications with AIDS. It was evident that much of the show is dedicated to the talent and friendship he provided Alan during the breakout years of their career. Following a somber end to the first Act, the second visits some of Menken’s more recent Disney career after the “Disney Decade” of the 90s and bigger ventures onto Broadway.
The well-decorated and honored song writer has been thrilled with some of his favorite works coming back into the lime light lately. More recently the Disney’s original early 90s flop, Newsies, has grown a cult following that created an opportunity for Newsies to be revisited and brought to stage. This newer stage adaptation has won him a Tony and Drama Desk awards for his score of Newsies. He joked that once it served him a Razzie for the worst song “High Times, Hard Times” from the movie version to now receiving a Tony for the same show. Menken loves that what he calls his little children, his songs, have been receiving second and third chances with new productions hitting the stage.
Alan Menken has won more Academy Awards than any other living individual, including eight Oscars with four for Best Score and four for Best Song; 11 Grammy® Awards (including Song of the Year for “A Whole New World”); seven Golden Globes; London’s Evening Standard Award; the Olivier Award; the Outer Critics Circle Award and the Drama Desk Award.
With this being said, it’s obvious that it was a privilege being able to see Alan Menken live performing such classics as a medley of songs from The Little Mermaid to one of my favorites from Newsies, “Santa Fe”, to the powerful Quasimodo solo “Out There” from Hunchback of Norte Dame, to the highlight of the night… an all-new song from Disney’s new live action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast that has never been played for any audience.
The man may just want to continue these performances as he received thunderous applause after each and every song. It’s incredible the number of memorable and impactful songs he has written over the past 40 years, but it’s even more impressive the legacy he has already left behind for so many generations just since first Disney film, The Little Mermaid.
These songs from the many Disney animated films Alan Menken has provided his hand to weren’t just written for the younger audience, they also resonate for the parents. Not only has this eliminated a generational gap of who has nostalgia for these songs, but also will continue on for generations to come as parents introduce these movies to their kids. While Alan Menken continues to produce new scores and songs for television, movies, and musical stage productions like “A Bronx Tale”, he has already left such an impact on everyone one way or another. I look forward to continue to be lost in his music and taken to whole new worlds for many years to come.
To see more details of shows to come to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, visit SCFTA.org.
Disney Legend, author and Cal State Fullerton alumna Martha Blanding will speak at a CSUF commencement ceremony for the College of Humanities and Social...
