The kids are out of school and you don’t want to do the same ole, same ole. I hear ya and feel ya. Check out my latest Top 10 Around Town and get out there with some fresh ideas and outings. For July, “Debbie’s Top 10 Around Town,” we start at the beach with Pirate Coast Paddle Company. They are…

No plans yet for the 4th? There’s still time to get tickets to Pacific Symphony Orchestra’s outdoor “July 4 Spectacular”. This year, it’s Elvis, thank you very much―on Monday, July 4, 8 p.m., at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine. A little “Jailhouse Rock,” “Hound Dog,” “Love Me Tender,” “That’s Alright.” We’ve hit the symphony for the past few years on…

I sat down with Peggy for an OC Family TV exclusive chat about her life in the OC, her life on the show and more. Click play and be sure to watch till the end as she does a surprising impression. OC Family TV: Real Housewife Peggy Tanous from Suzanne Broughton on Vimeo.  For more OC Family TV on COX3,…

What to do with summer in the air? I’ve got my Top 10 Around Town for June just out. Take a look, get some fun Orange County ideas on things to do from dining and festivals to swim and sweets. This month’s Top 10 starts at the Great Park Irvine. Have you heard all that’s going down at the park…

Catch the latest episode here of the Top 10 Around Town for May shot for OC Family TV on COX3–and airing all month now. Check out the variety of fun May happenings starting with the St. Regis Butterfly Release (we spotlight the event and talk about the beautiful, nearby getaway for the summer.) Other Top 10s on the radar here…

The Stars of today meet the stars of tomorrow at this unique show from Festival Ballet Theater. And I have tickets to give away, just comment at my OC Family blog saying that you want to go this Friday at The Barclay. The show is for all ages and a rare opportunity with national guests artists from San Francisco and…

Want a new look? Let’s face it, it’s fun to mix it up with a new hairstyle, trending makeup and photos to capture it all. Tiare International Hair Salon in Laguna Beach is brand new, and they do all of the above. (And right now they’re having a hair, makeup, photoshoot special of 50% off, so $150 thru 6/1.) The…

The show opened Wednesday night at the Long Beach Convention Center. Here’s a look at the stage (below), or canvas if you will, where the story unfolded. Note the five multitracks overhead, which is where performers seemingly free floated above, often in long, draping cloth surreal-wear. Quidam was surreal, and it’s good to know the backstory before you go; it…

So, what fantasy-fantastic will the latest Cirque du Soleil show hold? I can hardly wait to find out. I’m constantly amazed at the shows’ feats and creativity and how different each is from one another. If you’re a fan and up for the latest, you only have 8 shows to choose from in a mere four days this Weds.-Sat in…