Spotify Weekly: Tony Awards Playlist

What show do you know of that opens with a dapper Neil Patrick Harris singing along with a little bit of Mike Tyson’s dance moves? The answer to that is none other than the Tony Awards! On June 9^th, Broadway celebrated its newest season with the Tony Awards. The magical evening was filled with performances from some of the newest musicals to hit theaters along with some of last year’s winners. The beauty of theater is that it is the only form of entertainment where you can go and see the exact same show twice but have a completely different experience every time. We decided to continue celebrating this year’s Tony Awards by creating this playlist! Enjoy! 

- Arielle Ozery

Adventures With Ben Summer List

Make that list and check it twice. Yes, the "twice" comes in handy because we're still utilizing the "to do" list from last years June/July issue courtesy of Adventures with Ben. From theme parks to tubing, Ben has the ideas to turn your ho-hum summer to must-do summer in the sunshine state. What are you waiting for, dive in below:

1. Miami Beach

From the architecture on Ocean Drive, the nightlife at some of the country's top clubs and pristine beaches, Miami never disappoints. And if you're traveling with a group of friends, split the cost of a hotel room at the Fontainebleau or The Perry (formerly the Gansevoort) for great pools, people watching and luxury indulgence.

2. Tubing Down the Rainbow River

On the exact opposite end of the spectrum from Miami Beach, is tubing down the Rainbow River. Caravan up with your cars loaded with inner tubes (or rent on-site), a picnic lunch and your swim suit and drift lazily down the refreshingly crisp and clear Rainbow River. Arrive early as parking fills up fast and leave your worries behind. A must-do for any local.

3. Silver Moon Drive-In

Ever since I was a little kid, I always wanted to go to a drive-in movie theater. Unfortunately, they are few and far between. But an hour from Orlando, in the City of Lakeland, you'll find the Silver Moon Drive-In. And it's so perfect, like I always imagined it to be. For just $4 per person, you get a double feature with first-run movies. You can't get a better deal than that! Bring your lawn chairs, dinner (or purchase at the snack shop) and cuddle up with that special someone. It's a gem that you'll want to visit over and over again.

4. The Daily City Food Truck Bazaars

In the past year, Orlando's Food Truck scene has exploded. And while it's not a long-distance trip per se, it's always an adventure. It's not uncommon to see 20-30 trucks lined up ready to please the most discriminating of taste buds. From BBQ to fish, cupcakes to tacos, home-style comfort food and everything else imaginable, it's always a win at the food truck bazaars. You never know who you'll run into and what culinary treasures you'll discover.

5. Theme Park Events

Sure the theme parks are the big behemoths in town that sometimes are criticized for their saccharin-like take on reality and out-of-control prices, but they are a sure-fire crowd pleaser when family from out of town comes to visit. Plus, if you visit for a special event like the Epcot Food & Wine festival, you get a bit more value for your dollar. The nighttime shows are just fantastic and Sanaa at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Kidani Village is one of the best restaurants in the area.

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Street Style Weekly: Alexis Diaz

 

The first thing I noticed about Alex was his Quicksilver fanny pack. I'm one of the few people I know that wears a fanny pack for practical everyday use, so I was immediately drawn to him. Aside from very captivating designs and colors, he was also sporting a really sleek fixed gear bike. It turns out that Alex is part of a fixed bike crew called Trro & K7 that ride and do events together. I didn't have a chance to meet the rest of the crew, but if you see a large group of fashionable men on fixed gear bicycles then you've probably seen Alex!

- Alexia Johnson

#popchipstotherescue

A huge pop star, a delicious snack and a fun contest can only mean one thing - #popchipstotherescue. That's right, our favorite past-time has launched their latest foray into epic contests by getting hashtag friendly and a chance for you to win. Get your tweet on and follow the instructions below to escape the doldrums of your day and get poppin' with popchips.

do you need to be saved? popchips, the snack with all the flavor and half the fat of fried chips, declared June 13th #popchipstotherescue day! this exciting announcement comes on the (cat)tail of a video featuring katy perry, katy and the popcats, which launched the #popchipstotherescue campaign: a movement encouraging snackers to choose popchips over fried chips when hunger strikes!

in celebration, teams across north america are hitting the streets to rescue hungry snackers like you with surprise snack breaks!

all fans have to do is tweet @popchips their case and location using  #popchipstothesrescue for a chance to receive a special delivery from popchips! snackers on the move can also find popchips’ rescue stations at select walgreens locations, and in participating cities here.  

to join the fun, pop over to www.popchipstotherescue.com for an opportunity to be saved- as well as claim other special offers like $.50 off your next bag of 3oz. popchips!

snack on!

Spotify Weekly: Kardashian Baby Shower Playlist

This past Sunday, Kim Kardashian and 100 of her closest friends celebrated her future bundle of joy! She recently also shared the much awaited news of the sex of her baby; it's a girl! In the midst of all of this baby-excitement we decided to make a playlist of what we think Kim K and her glamorous friends would have listened to at her baby shower. This playlist is filled with songs that we think Kim would've chosen to represent her future little princess! Enjoy!

- Arielle Ozery