Drayton Entertainment Will Enchant You with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

 

 

Last night we had the opportunity to attend the Drayton Entertainment production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge (soon to be known as Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge).  It was quite a spectacle to see the “tale as old as time” performed live.  Every detail from character physicality to costume design was on point.  Together with collection of classic songs and scenes set throughout the enormous set, it transported the audience from the Provincial town to the Enchanted castle as the story unfolded before them.
 

In true Drayton Entertainment form, and much like the live action film, the performance gave way to a range of emotions.  There were moments of laughter, tears and heartfelt joy as Belle and the Beast where brought together and torn apart with the assistance of the servants in the castle and Gaston praising townsfolk.  There was even a dance scene with clinking steins that you will want to re-create at your next Oktoberfest celebration! With all of these stage elements blended with the well-known fairy tale, we believe this is an enchanting theatrical performance that your whole family will enjoy.

Since its Broadway premiere in 1994, Beauty and the Beast has become one of the most successful screen-to-stage adaptations of all time, grossing over $1.4 billion in 13 countries. The Broadway musical garnered nine Tony nominations, boasting a win for Best Costume Design and becoming the tenth longest-running Broadway production in history with 5,461 performances between 1994 and 2007. A production in London’s West End subsequently opened in 1997 and the show has continued to tour internationally as well as being produced at regional theatres worldwide.

Create A Christmas Memory with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

It was announced last night that Drayton Entertainment has extended the show and that a NEW BLOCK OF TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST.

This spellbinding musical is now running until the beginning of January! We think this will make a wonderful Christmas gift and give you the opportunity to create a Christmas memory this year.

Make A Reservation to BE A GUEST – Get Your Tickets Before They Are GONE

With many of the performances already sold out, we suggest to grab your tickets before they are gone. Tickets are $46 for Adults and $27 for Youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for groups of 20 or more and selected Discount Dates are $37. HST is applicable to all ticket prices. Tickets may be purchased online at www.draytonentertainment.com/beauty-beast-cambridge, in person at the Box Office, or by calling 519-621-8000 or toll free at 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).

KW Titans Home Opener Recap PLUS Promo Code for Upcoming Wednesday Games

Watching the Warm Up

Last night’s events started with the KW Titans warming up before the doors opened at THE AUD.  Want to see what happens when they are running drills on the court? Watch my Facebook Live below (FYI it will only work with certain browsers).

Fans First at The KW Titans Home Opener

While the KW Titans warmed up the seats began to fill. Here are some FAN FAMILIES we found in the stands.

#FanFamilies arriving for the @kwtitans #HomeOpener #WeAreTitans #kwawesome #wrawesome #kwtitans @nbl_canada #AllOne #basketball

A post shared by Diane Morgan & Lisa McDonald (@those2girls) on Nov 18, 2017 at 3:56pm PST

Once the Home Opener began there was a ton of excitement and throughout the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium.  The fans cheered and teams began a back and forth battle throughout the game.  

#SWISH @kwtitans #HomeOpener #WeAreTitans #kwawesome #wrawesome #kwtitans @nbl_canada #AllOne #basketball

A post shared by Diane Morgan & Lisa McDonald (@those2girls) on Nov 18, 2017 at 5:41pm PST

The KW Titans always make sure that their fans feel like they are part of the game.  Once again, they have brought back the kids basketball court dance and new this year is the JR Titans introductions.

Today's #JRTitans @kwtitans #HomeOpener #WeAreTitans #kwawesome #wrawesome #kwtitans @nbl_canada #AllOne #basketball

A post shared by Diane Morgan & Lisa McDonald (@those2girls) on Nov 18, 2017 at 4:51pm PST

 

We Can’t Win Them All, or Can You?

While the KW Titans were not able to take home a win, they sure scored a win with their fans! They broke an attendance record last night and many of their young fans were excited to meet the team after the game. 

Kids got to go see @kwtitans Home Opener last night! Thanks @those2girls for helping mum get tickets! #basketball

A post shared by Danielle Reynolds (@dee90909) on Nov 19, 2017 at 8:03am PST

 

With all of these smiling faces we call that a win in our books!

Time to Get Wild on Wednesday – PROMO CODE

We want to see everyone go wild for the KW Titans and they want to make sure you have an opportunity to attend lots of their home games this season.  That’s why you need to grab WILDWEDNESDAY tickets!

Grab a pal and split the ticket price!

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2 FOR 1 Wednesday tickets

Go to https://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=TITANS&linkID=cits&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

on the left side of the screen, under the image, where it asks for the Promo Code type in WILDWEDNESDAY and click the GO button.

The screen will change to list the BOWL tickets for the Wednesday games.

The price will now be decreased to $12.50 per ticket but you need to buy them in quantities of 2 or you will get an error message (basically buy them in even numbers 2, 4, 6 etc)

We look forward to everyone going wild for the KW Titans! Have you been to a KW Titans game, or plan to? Tell us all about in the comments at the end of this post!

Bingemans Brings Back The #GiftOfLightsKW For The 2017 Holiday Season

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On November 16^th we once again attended the Bingemans Gift Of Lights Media Event to see this wonderful light display. Being the second time attending, we figure it is now a Christmas tradition!

A Mix of Old and New For This Year’s Gift of Lights at Bingemans

After enjoying our trek through last year’s Gift Of Lights we were excited to see this year’s collection of Christmas Lights.  As we travelled through the two-kilometer light show we came along new displays as well as some of the favourites from last year.  This includes Diane’s favourite the tumbling penguins.

It was great to see the mix of old and new while we cruised through the twinkling lights.  To give you an idea of what last year’s Gift Of Lights entailed, watch the video below

As you can see there are already some big changes happening during this year’s event.

#GiftofLightsKW is OPEN for the season! If you thought everyone's favourite light tunnel was awesome last year, JUST WAIT until you see it now! Tickets at https://t.co/3FbTuU8rsI 🎄🎁 #KWAwesome #WRAwesome #WRtalk pic.twitter.com/Yz64SFH3gq

— Bingemans (@Bingemans) November 17, 2017

 

An Event for Everyone

While many outdoor Christmas light events require you to park your vehicle and walk through their display, this light show keeps you warm and toasty inside the comfort of your own vehicle.

You won’t have to worry about bad weather, deep snow and/or slippery pathways.  This is a relief to many seniors and those with accessibility concerns.  We believe this makes the Gift of Lights an event for everyone!

 

Bask in the Glow of the Glittering Lights

You will want to experience the Gift of Lights first hand.  Grab your family, friends or co-workers and descend upon the winding trail of this display all while enjoying the Christmas music being played on your vehicle’s radio and get a chance to bask in the glow of this glittering light show. The Gift of Lights is now open evenings until January 6, 2018 and you can save on tickets by purchasing them online.

Gift of Lights Ticket Info

This year a portion of the proceeds will benefit THE GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL FOUNDATION so know that your ticket purchase is helping to fund a local organization.

Tickets are $25 + tax for a single vehicle (up to 8 passengers) at the gate, but you can SAVE by purchasing your tickets online at https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Gift-of-Lights/353282?afflky=Bingemans&sp=F1SMER

There you can also buy add-ons and even purchase a SPEED PASS to put you in the priority line!

We think this is a great tradition for you and your family and could even make a great gift for those living in the Kitchener Waterloo area. Let us know if you have attended the Gift of Lights or intend to by leaving a comment at the end of this post!

1000 Free KW Titans HOME OPENER Tickets From Pillers - See How To Get Them Before They Are Gone!

There will be 1000 home opener KW Titans tickets given away for FREE at 9am for this Saturday's game. There is a few steps. You need to register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/titans-nov-18-home-opener-presented-by-pillers-in-support-of-kidsability-registration-39524825818#tickets THEN you have some steps to follow in actually picking up your tickets Once you receive your online confirmation through Eventbrite, take your printout or email to the Box office (located at The Aud - 400 East Ave in Kitchener) to claim tickets.

Box Office Hours:

Tuesday: 10 am to 8 pm

Wed-Thursday: 10 am to 4 pm

Friday: 10 am to 8 pm

Saturday: 3 pm to 7 pm (pick up at Piller's ticket counter) GET REGISTERING before they are gone. 

To kick off the Titans second season with the National Basketball League of Canada, Piller’s is giving away 1000 free tickets to the Nov 18th home opener, with $2.50 per ticket donated to KidsAbility. Don't miss out on this great offer and chance to support a great cause. 

Things Are Coming Together at the Waterloo Park Project Thanks to #TDCommonGround

This post is sponsored by TD and the TD Common Ground Project

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes this is a sponsored post, but this just means we're able to tell you about all the great things happening at Waterloo Park!

In June when we mentioned that Waterloo Park was making some big changes thanks to #TDCommonGround. The #TDCommonGround Project is an initiative by TD to revitalize green spaces across Canada in recognition of Canada’s 150^th birthday.  The infographic below, based on the findings from the TD GreenSights report, shows why green spaces are important to each community.

Together TD and The City of Waterloo are creating change in Waterloo Park to improve both pedestrian and bicycle traffic throughout the park.  One way this will be accomplished is by the construction of an additional bridge in the park.  The twinning of the Silver Lake bridge will help people get to their destinations in the park in a convenient way.  Another project that is being worked on is a dedicated cycling lane which will serve as a safe route for those on bicycles to ride through the park and avoid hazards pedestrians walking by.  The final upgrade is for a refreshed park entranceway to welcome all those coming to Waterloo Park.

Today we are glad to report that the project is underway and you can look forward to seeing the changes in 2018.

Things Are Coming Together to Help You Get Together @ Waterloo Park

For those of you not familiar with Waterloo Park, it is a wonderful gathering place where everyone can spend time in the City of Waterloo.  There are playgrounds, picnic areas, sports fields and even animals in the park.  It is a great place to spend some time alone or get together with others.

 

(I will embed this video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXu2Y5a-EQw )

 

With the completion of the Light Rail Transit system and the upgrades to Waterloo Park in 2018 it is sure to be a historic year for the City of Waterloo!

 

To see how this project develops head to http://www.waterloo.ca/en/gettingactive/waterloopark.asp

To learn about the other projects TD has teamed up with visit

http://commongroundproject.td.com

Facebook: Facebook.com/TDCanada

Twitter: @TD_Canada

Instagram: TD_Canada

YouTube: youtube.com/user/TDCanada

#TDCommonGround

 

KW Titans from Preseason Press to Home Opener HOOPLA – Enter To Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes we did receive complimentary tickets, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance attend too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

Last week we told you all about the KW TITANS media day and what you can expect this season, but a whole lot has happened since Wednesday!

What’s Happened Since Wednesday

Since my post, the KW Titans have been creating a lot of buzz around Kitchener Waterloo! Yesterday they spent the morning at the Kitchener Market for the Movember Kids KW event and they were a big hit! Everyone learned about their upcoming HOME OPENER, some took home prizes and lots of attendees wanted to hang out with the team’s mascot Titus The Titan.  Titus got so into the scene that he even grabbed a moustache to support Movember!

 

#Movember Kids @ #KitchenerMarket #kwawesome #kwmov come visit the @kwtitans #wearetitans

A post shared by MovemberKW (@movemberkw) on Nov 11, 2017 at 6:18am PST

 

Titus proudly sporting a stylish #Movember moustache. Thanks to @those2girls for including the KW Titans at #Movember Kids KW and @garyslens for the fun photo booth! 📷✨#WeAreTitans #kwawesome

A post shared by KW Titans Basketball (@kwtitans) on Nov 12, 2017 at 7:36am PST

After the fun morning at the market it was time to rest up for the preseason game earlier today.  The KW Titans basketball team took on the 3D Toronto team in an exciting game that got the gymnasium at RIM PARK hopping and HOOPING!

Getting ready for the 2nd half. #WeAreTitans @kwtitans #kwawesome #wrawesome #basketball @nbl_canada #kwtitans Preseason Game

A post shared by Diane Morgan & Lisa McDonald (@those2girls) on Nov 12, 2017 at 12:10pm PST

Get Your Tickets

With all of this HOOPLA around the team this Saturday’s HOME OPENER is sure to be a memorable one.  You don’t want to miss out on your opportunity to be in the stands as the KW Titans take on the Windsor Express on Saturday November 18, 2017 at 7pm at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium.  They are looking forward to a packed house to root on the 2017-2018 KW Titans!  Be sure to grab your tickets for this and all the home games at http://kwtitans.com/14519/schedule-and-results then click on TICKETS.

Enter To Win 

Enter the rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and tell us why you want to attend in the comments at the bottom. It may just win you a night out for you and a guest to attend the event!

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The 2017 KW Titans Came to Play

Yesterday I had the opportunity to cover the KW TITANS media day at Rim Park.  The team has two returning players, Tramar Sutherland that we were introduced to last year and Greg Morrow.  The remaining players are all new to the team and are looking forward to basketball in KW!

I am pleased to tell you that STUFF TO DO WITH YOUR KIDS IN KW will once again be providing media coverage from the KW TITANS Home Games that are played at THE AUD.  Last year we had a blast posting Facebook Live warm ups, fans in the stands and highlights from the game.   
Be sure to watch our group page for upcoming promos and info about this year’s basketball season.

Everyone I spoke with yesterday had great energy including the players, owners and the team staff. You could say they all came to play!  They are really looking forward to making an impact this year and this weekend you have the opportunity to learn more about the team at our Movember Kids KW @ Kitchener Market event!

Get Your Tickets

The KW Titans HOME OPENER is next week! Get your tickets for the November 18^th game and all upcoming home games at http://kwtitans.com/14519/schedule-and-results

Did you attend the KW Titans Games last year? Are you looking forward to this season?
Let us know in the comments!