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Disney On Ice in the Bay Area - $1 Tickets On Sale Friday, September 7th

(Photos courtesy of Feld Entertainment)

If you're a mom like me, you probably have a little one who is either obsessed with the Disney Princesses or Toy Story. I'm excited to take Chloe to see Disney On Ice which comes to the Bay Area this October. Shows will take place at the Oracle Arena in Oakland from October 17-21 and HP Pavilion in San Jose from October 24-28.
The Disney on Ice production features a cast we all know and love: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear & Woody, Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket, Nemo & Dory, Belle & The Beast, The Incredibles and features exciting moments from Aladdin, Mulan and The Lion King.

In honor of 100 Years of Magic coming to the Bay Area, for one day only - 100 tickets per show will be available at the special $1.00 offer for all 19 performances at both Bay Area venues (while supplies last per show). These Zip-A-Dee-Deal tickets will be available starting at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 7th. There is a limit of 4 tickets per person for your chosen show; offer is only valid on select $20 seats in the upper level and is not valid for multiple shows.

Note: Customers may begin forming a line at the box office no earlier than 8 a.m. on Friday, September 7. The box offices for both the Oracle Arena and HP Pavilion will open to the public at 10 am and the special Disney On Ice discount ticket offer begins at 11 am.

Once the Zip-A-Dee-Deal tickets are sold out, you can still purchase tickets at a special one-day-only $5.00 off discount rate (excluding VIP and front row seats). The box offices close at 5 p.m. Tickets for all Disney On Ice shows to the public will go on sale on Saturday, September 8th.

Oakland Oracle Arena
Wednesday, October 17 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, October 18 – 7:30 PM
Friday, October 19 – 10:30 AM & 7:30 PM
Saturday October 20 – 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 21 – 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM

HP Pavilion at San Jose
Wednesday, October 24 – 7:30 PM
Thursday, October 25 – 7:30 PM
Friday, October 26 – 10:30 AM & 7:30 PM
Saturday October 27 – 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Sunday, October 28 – 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM

New Splendid Store Opening in Corte Madera, CA + Crafty Grand Opening September 8th

I can't wait to visit the new Splendid store in Corte Madera, CA and stock up on some cozy tees and clothes for myself and Chloe.

Don't miss their grand opening event on Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 12-2:30pm where crafty fun will be provided by Crafting Community. Projects include: Fun with Fabrics, Succulent Gardens, and Button Making. There will be blocks for the little ones and a lounge area where you can relax and enjoy sips + snacks. Bring the whole family!

Splendid
The Village at Corte Madera
1618 Redwood Hwy
Corte Madera, CA 94925

Hello Kitty and Friends Arrive at Bay Area Yogurtland Stores Starting August 7th

Oh how we love Hello Kitty and all the adorable Sanrio friends. My husband usually jokes that he can't tell who is more excited when we enter the Sanrio store, me or 3 year old Chloe. To celebrate summer vacation, Sanrio has teamed up with Yogurtland where Hello Kitty lovers of all ages can enjoy Yogurtland's frozen yogurt in an exclusive San Francisco themed cup featuring Hello Kitty, Little Twin Stars, Tuxedo Sam, and Badz-Maru, who are obviously enjoying a frozen treat while on vacation. The fun hits Bay Area Yogurtland stores on Tuesday, August 7th.

At the San Jose location at 5011 Almaden Expressway, Hello Kitty will be making a special guest appearance from 11am to 2pm treating fans to free frozen yogurt served in the limited edition San Francisco cup. There will also be additional items available for purchase such as a Hello Kitty plush in Yogurland uniform, key chains, tote bags, buttons, and coin purses showcasing all four of the Sanrio characters.

Here's a list of all of the participating Bay Area locations:

Cupertino - 19700 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014
Westgate West - 5395 Prospect Rd, San Jose, CA 95129
Pleasant Hill - 2390 Monument Blvd. Ste. C Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Berkeley - 2516 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
San Ramon - 152 Sunset Dr. San Ramon, CA 94583
Berkeley Downtown - 2236 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704
Dublin West - 6851 Amador Plaza Rd #102, Dublin, CA 94568
Milpitas - 752 E. Calaberas Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035
Campbell - 1790 S. Bascom Avenue, Suite 100, Campbell, CA 95008
Freso, The River Park - 170 E. Paseo Del Centro, Fresno, CA 93720
Walnut Creek - 1247 S. California Blvd., Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Palo Alto - 494 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Capitola - 1955 41st Avenue, Suite A4, Capitola, CA 95010
San Jose, Almaden - 5011 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118
San Jose, SJSU - 125 East San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95112
San Jose, King Road - 1110 South King Road, Suite 35, San Jose, CA 95122
San Jose, Evergreen Valley Center - 2742 Aborn Rd. San Jose, CA 95121
Burlingame - 225 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010

Mom, Inc. Book Launch Party at West Elm in Emeryville on Wednesday Night

Are you a mom thinking about starting your own new biz? You won't want to miss the launch party for the new book, Mom, Inc: The Essential Guide to Running a Successful Business From Home by Meg Mateo Ilasco and Cat Seto. Meg is a friend of mine who has written countless number of books (Craft, Inc. + Creative, Inc.) and is also co-founder of the quarterly print design magazine, Anthology.

Head on over to West Elm in Emeryville Wednesday night for the festivities where you can meet the authors and also shop collections by local design moms.

Mom, Inc. Book Launch Party
Wednesday May 9th, 6-9pm
West Elm
5602 Bay Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
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Gilt City SF Event: Kiki & Coco in Paris Afternoon Tea + Book Signing 12/9

If your little girl has a special friend and loves tea parties you won't want to miss this special afternoon tea & book signing at Crown & Crumpet Tea Salon in SF. This event is being run by Gilt City SF where you can purchase tickets for this exclusive event. (Sign up to be a member of Gilt City if you aren't a member yet!) Photographed by Stephanie Rausser, the book Kiki & Coco in Paris chronicles her daughter Kiki’s trip to Paris with her beloved doll Coco. Stephanie will be there for the signing, Nina Gruener (who wrote the book) will do a reading, and Jess Brown, owner of the children’s shop Maude in Petaluma and who designed the doll will also be on hand selling dolls. Tea, champagne, crumpets, scones, tea sandwiches and sweet treats will be served and little girls will be able to have their faces painted.

Tickets for the exclusive Gilt City SF event are available now and will be limited 60 people. Tickets are $48 for adults (which includes a copy of the book and gift bag), $10 for children. Each ticket includes a selection of tea sandwiches, sweet treats and hot pots of tea—plus clotted cream and jam to spread on housemade scones.

Kiki & Coco in Paris Afternoon Tea and Book Signing
Crown & Crumpet Tea Salon
207 Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point
San Francisco, CA 94109
Friday, December 9, 2011
4pm-6pm

See more photos from this adorable book, Kiki & Coco in Paris.

Cirque Du Soleil TOTEM: Special Holiday Family Four Pack

As a special holiday treat, you can now see Cirque du Soleil's new TOTEM show in San Francisco for up to a 40% discount with their Family 4 Pack. It's a fantastic show this time around and a perfect gift for your friends or loved ones this holiday season. See my review of the TOTEM show here.

Purchase your Family 4 Pack online.

Cirque du Soleil TOTEM Review

A week ago, I had the special chance to enjoy Cirque Du Soleil's new show, TOTEM on opening night. I've been going to Cirque Du Soleil pretty regularly whenever they are in SF for the last eight years. As much as I have enjoyed each show every time, TOTEM by far is my favorite! I loved the design of the stage and the digital projection that created a realistic element that transition nicely from beach or the sea. It was hypnotic and seamless. It kept me wondering what it would morph into next. You can catch glimpses of it in the video above.

TOTEM added fantastic modern elements to the program that really set it apart from shows before. The costumes (loved the glow-in-the dark neon acrobats), the music and choreography, as well as the digital set brought it completely into the future. The show also feels more upbeat than the last show (the bug one), making it a great event to take the kids.

Don't miss the chance to see the show in its limited run in San Francisco. Click here to purchase your tickets online and get 20% off! (Prices for adults depending on seating level are $56.50-$90.50, while children ages 2-12 are $42.25 to $66.50.)

Note: Show tickets were courtesy of Cirque Du Soleil.

Cirque du Soleil TOTEM - Opens this Friday in SF!

Cirque du Soleil's TOTEM is coming to San Francisco starting this Friday, October 28th under the famous blue and yellow striped big top! It's a great holiday event to take the whole family. I'm really excited to be able to go on opening night and I'll report back here soon after to tell you what I experienced.

I've always wondered about the background of the performers and this behind the scenes video of performer Ayla is so touching because you see how she balances the hard task of being a traveling performer and also a mom.

Don't miss the chance to see the show in its limited run in San Francisco. Click here to purchase your tickets online and get 20% off! (Prices for adults depending on seating level are $56.50-$90.50, while children ages 2-12 are $42.25 to $66.50.)

New Children's Creativity Museum Opens this Weekend

(Photo: sanfranciscodays.com)

San Francisco's Zeum is re-opening up this weekend with a remodeling facelift and a brand new name. The new Children's Creativity Museum will give kids a place to imagine, create, and share in our tech-savvy maker city. One of the new attractions will be the Imagination Lab where kids will be inspired to create and make things from digital to crafty. It's a great way to get kids to DIY!

To celebrate this opening weekend, the museum will have free admission which also includes free rides on the Carousel. You can read more about it on SF Gate. I am definitely going to be there with my family to check out all the fun!

Children's Creativity Museum
221 Fourth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 820-3320

http://creativity.org
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Cirque du Soleil TOTEM Coming to SF - Get 15% Off

For years now my husband and I eagerly anticipate when Cirque du Soleil will be coming to San Francisco. Cirque du Soleil TOTEM will be opening in SF under the famous blue and yellow striped Big Top on October 28th.

From the site:

TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations.

The performances always leave me hanging at the edge of my seat. (Pictured above: foot juggling by the Crystal Ladies and the fixed trapeze duo.) I also really love the set design, the intricate costumes and the amazing music! You can preview the soundtrack and also watch the video preview of Cirque du Soleil TOTEM.

Cirque du Soleil TOTEM is the perfect family entertainment that you won't want to miss!

Get 15% Off General Admission
As a special to Coquette readers, get 15% off tickets (for adults & children) to any San Francisco show. Just purchase your tickets online to enjoy the special offer!