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Film | Music | Culture
MUSIC: FEATURE
SEVYN STREETER:
BREAKING
THROUGH TO
THE OTHER SIDE
She’s been in a girl group,
written tracks for multiple
superstars, opened up for
Beyoncé and is now ready to
debut as a solo writer.
Francis Bertrand
BY BRENDA CAMBEROS
Reid Rolls
Sevyn Streeter is a triple threat: She sings, dances and writes music.
Not too long ago, Amber “Sevyn” Streeter was living the
dream in the girl group RichGirl with three other beautiful
ladies. However, after releasing a few singles and a mixtape, the
group disbanded.
“When RichGirl first ended, my little heart was crushed
because I really wanted to be an artist,” said Sevyn. But her little
heart wasn’t crushed for too long; she is now establishing herself
as a solo artist, a firecracker R&B/pop vixen we need to keep our
eyes on.
Recently, Sevyn spoke to Campus Circle about her new
album, her work with Chris Brown and how she went from
being the church choirgirl to penning songs for Justin Bieber,
Alicia Keys and Estelle.
“I‘ve been singing forever; I started singing in the church,”
said Sevyn. “At 14 years of age I was already working and shortly
after that ended up with RichGirl, an all-girl group. We got to
tour with Beyoncé, which was the experience of a lifetime,” she
said, still incredulous.
She’s only 26 years old and has already worked with the
industry’s biggest stars (Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, Babyface,
Brandy and Kelly Rowland just to name a few more).
So, how does one go about writing for today’s superstars?
According to Sevyn, it’s about having dedication, patience and
complete faith that God put you on that particular path for a reason.
“I take the opportunities that God gives me at the time and
go with it,” she said. “Rather than think of [RichGirl’s breakup]
in a negative way, I took it as an opportunity to write songs.”
For Sevyn, her path as a songwriter blossomed into
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something “really, really beautiful.”
“It [loosing her band] turned into a blessing, because I
was able to write songs that appeared on a Chris Brown record,
wrote songs for Estelle, Alicia Keys and Justin Bieber,” she said in
a proud but humble tone.
However, Sevyn doesn’t take the fact that she’s a new artist
lightly; she knows that aside from already achieving much
success, she’s got her own path to forge and a long way to go.
“You have to just keep working and utilize the opportunities
God gives you at that moment. That may not be your dream at
the time, but trust me – at the right time, it will all come full
circle,” she said confidently.
Sevyn said the journey to becoming a solo artist has been
far from perfect and understandably difficult.
“The most difficult part of my journey so far has been
doing things by myself. I mean, I’ve always been in groups,”
admitted Sevyn. “Now, it’s all up to me.”
She added, “…But [the journey] has also been the most
fulfilling because I have learned so much. I’ve had to learn my
weaknesses and learn my strengths and learned to balance them
and improve myself. It has been crazy, but I appreciate all of it!”
Sevyn’s candidness and warmth ooze over the phone and
melt your heart almost instantly. The energy and effervescence
that she evokes in her videos and songs are all echoes of the
person that she is.
When speaking about Chris Brown, her mentor, Sevyn
understandably chose to avoid the personal questions and any
of the gossip that surrounds him.
“We have a great working relationship, and when we get in
the studio, we get there to work…he’s supportive of me, and I’m
very thankful for that,” said Sevyn.
Her new album isn’t out yet, but she’s already been deemed
a rising star by outlets such as Essence magazine. She’s even been
compared to the one and only Beyoncé. That could be a lot
of pressure for a young artist. However, Sevyn is not afraid of
pressure – she welcomes it.
“I don’t think a little bit of pressure is bad all the time…
all you have to do is learn to channel it. I think about it as a
unique opportunity, and it’s never a bad thing to be compared
to someone as great as Beyoncé! I think: Let me just do what
I’ve got to do then,” she chuckled. “I welcome all of it [the good
and the bad], and I’m appreciative that people like and want to
work with me.”
What can we expect from her new, not yet titled, album?
She said you will hear a lot of poppy beats, urban tones and
some throwbacks to the ‘90s.
“This album doesn’t have a particular concept yet, because
I’m still trying to define myself as an artist,” she said. “The most
important thing as a songwriter…is that people can relate to
the things you’re writing/singing about. Right now, I’m not in
a relationship so I may speak about how I’ve been hurt or what
I like about being single – I don’t know. I’m just taking it one
day at a time.”
For more information on Sevyn Streeter, visit www.sevynstreeter.
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FILM: FEATURE
JUSTIN CHON GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND IN 21 & OVER
The actor talks about the hilarious comedy, drinking and his 21st birthday.
Jeff Chang (Justin Chon) celebrates his 21st birthday in
this hilarious, slightly raunchy comedy.
Francis Bertrand
John Johnson
BY SYDNEY CHAMPION
You’ve seen the trailers. You know, the one where a
dude is standing on top of a police car doing the robot with
pink panties and a bra on. Well, that dude is Justin Chon (from
the Twilight series), and he’s starring in the film 21 & Over as
Jeff Chang.
In 21 & Over, Jeff ’s two best friends from high school
(Skylar Astin and Miles Teller) visit him at college on his 21st
birthday. Even though Jeff has a medical school interview the
next morning, all three go out and get completely wasted.
However, things turn ugly as his friends struggle to get Jeff home
and also discover a dark secret about him.
In an interview with Campus Circle, Chon dished us details
about the film.
Campus Circle: What was your reaction when you found out
you got the part of Jeff Chang?
Justin Chon: I was excited, especially for me being an Asian, an
ethnic actor. These kinds of roles don’t come up too often. It
was definitely a honor, and I was really excited to work with Jon
[Lucas] and Scott [Moore]; they’re really great at comedy.
CC: Speaking of Lucas and Moore, what was it like working
with the writers from The Hangover?
JC: They were great. I was really surprised as to how much
freedom they gave us…You know, writers can be very particular
about their work…so they don’t want you adulterating it by
doing a bunch of improv. But…they didn’t care at all. We could
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take the script, do the takes for them, and then we could improv
if we wanted to. They were just open to any and all suggestions,
which was really refreshing and a lot of fun because a lot of the
times we would come up with really cool stuff.
CC: Would you describe this movie as The Hangover for the
slightly younger crowd?
JC: I do think there are similarities. It does happen over the
course of one night. One difference is that The Hangover is in
Vegas, and [21 & Over] is at a college campus…at the core of
[21 & Over], it’s about friendship. Ours does have a lot of heart
to it. These two guys that come over to take Jeff Chang out, they
really do care about him, and you can tell. By the end of the
movie, it’s really evident that they just want the best. Whatever
he wants, what Jeff wants, is what they want. In that way, I think
it’s a little bit more grounded than The Hangover…something
like that could happen [in 21 & Over]…in that way, it’s really
entertaining to watch; everyone is going to relate to it. Anyone
who loves to party or is in college or has gone out with their
friends will watch the movie and be like, “Oh, I’m Casey” or “I’m
Miller” or “I’m Jeff Chang.” We definitely have characters that
are very relatable.
CC: What was the most challenging part about your role?
JC: …Figuring out the level of drunkenness I should be…that
was actually quite difficult…I just did my research, drank a lot
of Gold Star, did a bunch of Jägerbombs…
CC: Did you in fact go out and drink to figure out how
drunk you should portray Jeff Chang?
JC: I think I did that regardless of whether or not I was going
to be in this movie, so it just happened anyways. But yeah –
it’s actually pretty challenging to play drunk, to act drunk
without being over the top...I also went on the Internet and
watched a lot of drunk YouTube videos and kind of figured a
little system to my drunkenness.
CC: Do you have friends like Jeff Chang’s friends [Miller and
Casey] in the movie…the kind of friends that sometimes
get you into trouble, but they’re a lot of fun to be around?
JC: Oh, 100 percent. I have many friends like that. There’s
just certain friends that you know if you’re hanging out with
them, don’t even try to not drink because they’re going to
force you anyway. I have a couple of friends like that…They
pull out, “How long have we been friends for?” That kind of
bullsh**.
CC: How did you celebrate your 21st birthday?
JC: I celebrated in South Korea, and I got completely wasted.
I just remember in the morning it was raining, and I woke up
in the street. There’s a period of a few hours where I really
don’t remember what happened, but I woke up in the street
next to a shop, cold, and I was completely drenched.
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CULTURE: LIFE AFTER SCHOOL
CHELSEA
& JORDAN:
TAPPING INTO
L.A.’S ART
SCENE
Chelsea Neman (left) and
Jordan Klein (right) are both
Los Angles natives.
Chelsea Neman and Jordan Klein
graduated in 2010 and already
have a successful company,
The Tappan Collective.
BY NICKI SPENCER
Finding the perfect business partner is as difficult
as finding the perfect lover. You need someone who understands
you inside and out – someone who knows your vision and
passion and is willing to bend over backwards to help you
achieve it. On top of that, the perfect business partner also needs
to be someone who is capable in your industry.
For Chelsea Neman, finding the ideal business partner, her
friend Jordan Klein, happened pretty easily. “There was an Egon
Schiele poster hanging that she saw and commented on, and I
knew then that we would be friends,” she remembered.
Today, these two L.A. natives run one of the most
innovative online galleries for breakout artists in L.A.’s art scene:
The Tappan Collective.
Campus Circle got the chance to sit with one of the women
(Neman) and talk about their journey from whispering in the
library at the University of Michigan to creating their own
profitable business.
Campus Circle: Let’s go back to the beginning. How did you
and Jordan meet?
Chelsea Neman: Well, we have a mutual friend that introduced
us. She was studying art history, and I was in the fine arts
program. And we would study at the Tappan Center Library
together. We always talked about doing something in the arts
together.
CC: So how did you start your plans for The Tappan Collective?
CN: A year after we graduated, Jordan came to me with an
idea. She noticed the trend of art moving online at the time.
I was working for an interior designer, so I was seeing a need
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for young artists to have a platform. With these two different
viewpoints, we came up with Tappan.
Ultimately, we feel honored that people want to be on our site,
and we encourage anyone to apply.
CC: So, Voila! Just like that Tappan was created? Were there
any hardships along the way?
CN: One of the hardest parts of starting was to try to show your
work online. For the longest time, artists didn’t want their work
online. They were just more apprehensive. It took a little bit of
convincing.
CC: Do you and Jordan ever argue about which artists get to
join Tappan?
CN: Yeah, of course. All the time.
CC: Was it just you and Jordan? Did you guys have any outside
help?
CN: Jordan and I are lucky to be very supported by our family.
For the longest time, it was just the two of us meeting every day.
We started with artists who were friends and friends of friends.
Now we have people applying to be apart of Tappan.
CC: Now that The Tappan Collective is more established and
on the radar, how do you and Jordan choose amongst the
artists who want to be a part of Tappan?
CN: We get applicants to our website now, and there is a
screening process. One thing we really look for are artists who
are pursuing a career in the arts and have a dedicated workspace.
We need to see they are dedicated to their practice. You are not
going to find an accountant that does some art on the side on
our website.
CC: What makes some applicants stick out from other artists?
CN: Well, I think we look for artists with a unique stroke. What
sets artists apart are a look and a style that is uniquely theirs.
CC: How do you solve the dispute?
CN: We go back and forth a lot. It’s really fun to debate the
different artists with each other. Sometimes we bring in other
trusted eyes.
CC: What do you have to say to critics of Tappan who believe
that art should be experienced in person rather than online?
CN: I think that there is definitely something that is still special
about seeing work in person. The presence of them physically is
not something we are trying to deny. Tappan is more focused on
providing a platform for young artists to be able to expose art to
younger artists. Most of the work we display is two dimensional,
so it transfers easily to a computer. Overall, the Internet is a very
powerful and prevalent place for the world to see. So, it would
be a shame not to use it.
CC: Do you guys ever plan on opening an actual Tappan
gallery to accompany the digital one?
CN: Right now, we are really excited about the possibilities
available online. Maybe one day in the future we would like to.
For more information on the Tappan Collective, visit
thetappancollective.com.
Film | Music | Culture
CULTURE: LIFE AFTER SCHOOL
ALEXIS ZOTOS LIVES
FOR BREAKING NEWS
Photos: Courtesy of Alexis Zotos
This USC Annenberg
alumna is living her dream
as an on-camera reporter in
Tennessee.
BY NICKI SPENCER
An eager, bright-eyed reporter walks up to a
stranger’s front porch. Noticing the “Beware of Dog” sign on
the door, she approaches with caution, slowly breathing in
the damp Tennessee air. Her goal is to interview the owners
of the house about the flooding problem that has plagued the
neighborhood. When she finally makes it to the front door, she
knocks with confidence and composure.
Suddenly, out of nowhere, a dog runs up to her and bites
her on the arm. She manages to shake the dog free and get
away, but the creature gets her one more time on her leg before
finally opening its jaws and letting her go.
When it comes to her job as a reporter for WATE Knoxville,
Alexis Zotos said, “The best part of my job is that there is no
typical day.” Of course, getting attacked by Tennessee’s real
life Cujo may not be exactly what she had in mind when she
came to Knoxville in February 2012, but luckily, Zotos was not
injured. Today, she laughs about how the incident perfectly
sums up the “humorous danger” of her job.
There are only a few things in Zotos’ life that can be
considered routine. One of them is getting up to walk her
poodle named Ellie. The other is having the first of three cups
of coffee she has per day. Those are the only activities that
she predicably does each day, because once she gets to the
newsroom, all bets are off. There is simply no way for her
to know where she will go that day or what story she will get
to tell.
“I live for breaking news,” said Zotos. “There’s nothing
like the rush of a call coming in over the scanner and having
to run out to cover something that is unfolding and happening
before your eyes.” As an active, go-getter type, Zotos has never
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been attracted to desk jobs. She prefers being out in the field,
meeting new people and sharing their stories.
And that is exactly what she has done. Since starting her
job at WATE last February, she has covered some of the major
stories of the past year like President Obama’s election night
party in Chicago and Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana.
But before she was tackling hurricanes and crazy dogs,
Zotos lived a more conventional lifestyle. Growing up in St.
Louis with her two sisters, Alexis was lucky to have a supporting
family that consistently pushed her to achieve her goals and be
ambitious about her dreams.
When it came time for Zotos to go to college, she was
unique from other high school students because she was
confident in where she wanted to go.
“I always knew I wanted to go to college in California,
despite it being thousands of miles away from my family. It was
something I needed to do,” she said.
With that spirit, Zotos had little trouble diving in to
the college experience offered at the University of Southern
California. She involved herself in various activities and
groups such as the Gamma Phi Beta sorority and internships.
But the college activity that affected her future the most was
Annenberg Television News (ATVN), a television news station
under USC’s Annenberg School for Communication and
Journalism where students learn how to become reporters,
producers, anchors and more.
“I would not be who I am or where I am today without
ATVN,” she said. In many ways, ATVN is really where Zotos’
career began. She started by working at the assignment
desk and immediately fell in love with the organized chaos
of the newsroom, causing her to change her major from
communications to broadcast journalism.
As she continued her college career, her involvement with
ATVN grew. The ATVN advisors helped Zotos develop her
craft from the moment she started working at the assignment
desk up until she became the executive producer during her
last semester.
“ATVN introduced me to the world of journalism and
shaped who I am as a journalist,” she said. Even after she
graduated, they helped her through the grueling process of
finding the reporting job she wanted. And Zotos’ hunt for a
job was no cakewalk.
“They say applying for a job is a full-time job in itself, and
that couldn’t be more true,” said Zotos.
It took 75 cover letters, more than 100 emails and
hundreds of phone calls. She was up every day at 9 a.m. calling
people, researching and writing emails to potential employers
and connections. In the end, her hard work paid off. After a
little more than a month of digging, she finally struck gold
when she got her job with WATE Knoxville.
She didn’t have much time to ease into her new
environment, though. Just two weeks into the job, Zotos had
to cover a deadly tornado that swept through Cumberland
County, Tenn.
“There were national reporters from CNN, ABC all over,
and here I was – not two months out of college,” she described.
Zotos is a great example of how a recent college graduate
can get the job they want.
“Sometimes I have to pinch myself that I am actually
living my dream,” she said.
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CAVALIA RETURNS TO L.A. WITH
AN ALL-NEW SHOW
“If Walt Disney
were still alive,
he might create a
show as magical as Cavalia’s new Odysseo,” proclaimed the Miami
Herald last year. Can a show be that good? Audiences in Canada,
Mexico and across the United States think so. Now Southern
Californians can find out for themselves when Cavalia’s Odysseo
makes its Los Angeles debut on Feb. 27.
The $30 million spectacular is a voyage with horse and
man to the world’s most beautiful locations. Sixty-seven horses
representing 11 breeds along with 44 riders, acrobats and a live
band lead the audience to the African savanna and dessert, the
Northern Lights, the American Southwest, rolling hills and lush
forests.
A high-definition video backdrop equal to three IMAX
screens allows the audience to feel a part of the action. At one
point the stage begins to flood before the audience’s eyes. Cries
of disbelief are heard as 80,000 gallons of water create a lake at
the base of a waterfall in less than three minutes. When nine
Arabians gallop through the lake, a collective gasp is heard.
Ultimately, the entire human and equine cast splash together in
a stunning visual and emotional crescendo.
The show focuses on the elemental wonder of what man
and beast can do. Indeed, together man and horse conquered
the world, built civilizations and ushered in our modern age.
Performed under a football field-sized White Big Top, the
world’s largest, Odysseo presents the glamour and technology of
any permanent theatre found in Las Vegas, London or New York.
Created by Normand Latourelle, one of the founders of
Cirque du Soleil, Odysseo is the realization of nearly a decade
of work. Following the instant success of the first Cavalia show
in 2003, Latourelle began to dream of how to break through the
limitations of a big top tent.
The biggest challenge was to open up the performance area
to showcase more horses and acrobatic scenes. This involved
removing supporting masts from the stage, a common staging
issue in tent shows. A specially designed big top was created
in Europe where the weight of the structure shifted from masts
to two arches above the tent. The engineering facilitated the
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installation of an 80-ton technical grid that supports a real-life
carousel, lighting and set pieces. The grid is bigger than most
found in the world’s largest theatres. Now the 15,000-squarefoot stage, the size of a hockey rink, was open enough to present
more than 30 cantering horses at a time.
“Odysseo goes beyond the relationship of horse and man to
show how the two explored the world together,” said Latourelle.
“To tell that story, we found technology and the ultimate stage
craftsmanship to go beyond anything seen on a touring show.”
Beginning in a misty, enchanted forest where a herd of
horses graze and frolic under a sky of rolling clouds and a setting
sun, the horses, artists and audience embark on a soulful journey together. Eye-popping acrobatic displays integrated with
dazzling equestrian numbers featuring jumping, dressage and
stunt riding comprise the two-and-a half-hour performance.
In “Fête de Village (Village Party),” horses, acrobats and urban stilters take part in a friendly and joyous obstacle-jumping
competition. Horses power angelic aerialists in “Vol (Flight),” a
four-person silks act that takes the viewer into the skies. An accontinued on page 14
robatic team from Guinea, West
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BEHIND TH
The 110-foot tall White Big Top never fails to impress people. In fact, sometimes it even slows traffic as people
drive by. After all, it’s not every day that a new 10-story edifice is erected in less than a month. The look of
Burbank’s skyline has been evolving since January when work began at Cavalia’s Odysseo site near downtown
Burbank.
Workers initially began by flattening the ground and adding dirt and sand to support the building of the
performance, stable, VIP and kitchen tents. One by one, dozens of trucks filled with equipment arrived. The
show carries everything with them from costumes, lighting and props to bleachers, bathrooms and heating/
cooling system. An 80-member crew, including several local staffers, built the site. To give you an idea of how
big a show this is, a Rolling Stones tour uses around 60 trucks to move their equipment; Cavalia uses more than
80.
The Cavalia’s Odysseo White Big Top is the first tent to combine a system of masts and arches. This allows
the stage, seating, lobby and backstage to be under one tent. More than twice the size as the structure created
FACTS ABOUT THE WHITE BIG TOP
• The White Big Top is 272 feet long by 174 feet
wide, approximately the size of a NFL football
field, and covers more than 47,000 square feet.
• Under the White Big Top are the stage, a lobby, a
gift shop and food stands.
• Seating capacity for 2,000 people.
• The stage is made of 10,000 tons of stones, dirt
and sand.
• An underground water system is built to flood
80,000 gallons of water onto the stage for the
finale. After the show, it takes 15 minutes to
drain the water.
• The high-definition backdrop is the size of
three IMAX screens.
• The technical grid supports 80 tons, including a
full size merry-go-round.
ASSEMBLY OF THE WHITE BIG TOP
• There are two arches that support the White Big
Top. Each arch consists of eight sections that
are 8 feet wide by 30 feet long. Once assembled,
each arch is 89 feet high by 203 feet long.
• Sixteen canvas pieces are laced together into
one piece that measures 18,000 square feet.
Thirty motors are needed to raise it onto the
White Big Top.
• To support the weight of the canvas and
technical equipment, four 110-foot tall masts
are erected.
• The canvas is held in place by three 1,310-foot
long stakes holding down the 250 anchor plates.
• The length of all the steel cable used to attach
the structure to the ground is equal to 3.6 miles.
• The side walls of the White Big Top are
assembled with 166 poles.
FUN FACTS
• Odysseo features 67 horses of 11 different
breeds, including the Appaloosa, Arabian,
Ardennais, Canadian, Holsteiner, Lusitano,
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Oldenburg, Paint Horse, Quarter Horse,
Spanish Purebred (P.R.E.) and Warmblood.
They hail from seven countries: Spain,
Portugal, France, the Netherlands, Germany,
the United States and Canada.
The average age of the horses is 10 with the
youngest at 5 and the oldest at 18.
There are 44 artists – acrobats, aerialists,
riders, dancers and musicians in the show.
They represent 13 countries, including the
United States, Canada, Belgium, Brazil,
France, Germany, Guinea (Africa), Japan, New
Zealand, Poland, Russia, Spain and Ukraine.
Anna Laura Edmiston, the show’s vocalist, is
a Grammy-nominated artist. As vocalist and
guitarist for the band Feufollet, the group
was nominated in 2011 in the Best Cajun or
Zydeco category.
There are 350 costumes and 100 pairs of
shoes and boots in the show. Artists may have
up to seven different costumes.
An artist may have no more than 90 seconds
to do a quick costume change between
numbers.
A team of 20 artisans, including four cutters,
12 dressmakers, one property master, one
designer and one shoemaker worked in the
Cavalia studios to create the costumes.
Materials used in the costumes include linen,
silk, cotton, leather and some imitation
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fur. The use of natural fibers adds sheen to
the clothes and lets them fall in a way that
synthetic fibers simply cannot match.
The costumes are adapted to the artists’
needs, especially those of the acrobats and
riders, to facilitate their onstage movement
while not compromising their appearance.
The on-tour costume department consists of
one wardrobe person and three dressers who
launder, mend and care for the costumes.
At times during the show, they juggle 15
simultaneous wardrobe changes. They
have two sewing machines, one shoe-repair
machine and one overlock machine.
EMPLOYEES AND LOS ANGELES
• There are 120 full-time employees working
as artists, in the stables or behind the scenes.
They are from Canada, the United States,
Europe (France, Spain, England and Poland),
Africa (Guinea) and South America (Brazil).
• Cavalia employs 200 locally hired people to
assist in the set up and tear down of the show,
work in the box office, kitchen, concessions,
parking and front of house.
• Cavalia stimulates the local economy through
the purchase of machinery, stone, dirt, sand,
diesel, office furniture, food for the audience,
employees and horses. Employee housing and
construction equipment are rented.
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HE SCENES
for Cavalia’s original production, the White Big Top is nearly the size of a NFL football field.
The Italian firm Canobbio in collaboration with artistic director Normand Latourelle designed the tent and
supervised construction. Asteo of France and Genivar of Canada supervised engineering operations. Show
Canada built the arches that support the massive structure.
A total of five tents comprise the Cavalia’s Odysseo village. A Rendez-Vous tent hosts VIP ticket holders for
dinner, an open bar and photo opportunities with the artists. This package includes a private tour of the stables
and the best seats in the house.
The horses live in a climate-controlled stable tent complete with showers, a tack shop and a blacksmith
department. Between the stables and White Big Top, the Warm-Up tent is where the riders rehearse with the
horses before and after the show. This area also includes wardrobe, makeup and dressing areas for the twolegged artists. A staff kitchen tent prepares more than 600 meals daily. Connections to local water, electrical
and sewer services are installed in each show location. Fully functioning, portable bathrooms are rented locally.
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Africa introduces their native culture through music and song while also flipping so fast that the
eye often only sees a blur gliding through the air.
For an unprecedented finale, the stage floods before the audience’s eyes. In less than three minutes,
80,000 gallons of water create a lake at the base of a waterfall. “Les Voyageurs (The Travelers)” explores
the beauty of classical dressage, the highest form of classical dressage, for the ultimate display of the
connection between man and horse. Audiences will be shocked when they see a herd of horses gallop
through the lake. Ultimately, the entire human and equine cast splash to a stunning visual and emotional crescendo.
All the horses are male – 20 are stallions and 47 are geldings. They hail from seven countries, including Spain, Portugal, France, the Netherlands, Germany, the United States and Canada. Following
every performance, Rendez-Vous ticket holders can tour the stable to meet the horses.
At the heart and soul of every performance is the age-old bond between human and horse. The
company fosters an environment where patience, trust and deep-seated respect for the four-legged
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stars come first. Cavalia’s training methods are designed to make sure that the horses enjoy training
and performing on stage. Trainers pay close attention to the horses in order to ensure that every request is adapted and respectful of what the horses are ready to offer.
They receive around-the-clock care from a team of groomers, riders, a blacksmith and veterinary technician. The horses are bathed at least once a day, and the stables are cleaned throughout the
day. Their diet consists of hay, grain, carrots, apples and vitamin supplements. The stable measures
1,300 square feet and contains roomy stalls, showers, a saddlery and a blacksmith’s area. Thick rubber
mats made from recycled tires cover the entire floor. Adjacent to the stable tent there is an inside arena
for the horses and the trainers to warm-up and train. These fully air conditioned and heated tents are
connected together by tunnels to the stage area.
Cavalia’s Odysseo will appear in Burbank through March. Show times and ticket information are
available at www.cavalia.net.
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program helps animals in
underdeveloped countries.
BY CAMPUS CIRCLE STAFF
Volunteers for Intercultural and Definitive
Action (VIDA) is a nonprofit organization that brings health
professionals together to learn through service. The organization
encourages cultural integration while providing basic medical
services to people and animals in Guatemala, Nicaragua and
Costa Rica.
One VIDA volunteer, Lindsay Moore, told Campus Circle
about her experience abroad.
Campus Circle: What country did you volunteer in?
Lindsay Moore: Guatemala.
CC: Did you participate in the medical, dental or veterinary
program?
LM: Veterinary.
CC: Can you fill us in about the most challenging part of living
in an underdeveloped country?
LM: The most challenging part for me seemed to be the simplest
things that I found I was taking advantage of in the United
States. These things included taking a hot shower at the end of
the day, the size of living quarters and simply not having the
comfort of the American food I was so familiar with. CC: What was your favorite moment while volunteering? LM: My favorite moment(s) when volunteering is at the end of
the day giving an animal back to their family after it has been
treated. The families are always so appreciative. I love giving the
dogs collars and leashes because it makes the owners so happy.
CC: What college did you attend? What was your major?
LM: University of Minnesota, Animal Science.
CC: Can you tell us about the recreational, social activities you
got to experience in your country? LM: We went zip lining, visited several restaurants and toured
different cities. CC: What brought you to volunteering with VIDA Student
Travel?
LM: I had volunteered with them in Costa Rica before I went to
Guatemala. I had heard about the program from my academic
adviser. CC: What preparations did you have to make prior to going?
Did you learn the native language? Study the culture? Etc.?
LM: Before going to Guatemala, I had taken several years of
Spanish in school. I was a little worried because I had taken a few
years off. The vets and group leaders that I worked with were so
helpful in perfecting my Spanish communication. I was shocked
at how much of my Spanish I could use and the confidence my
trip gave me. CC: How did the country’s residents and natives receive you
and the other volunteers when you first arrived?
LM: The people were so kind and appreciative; it truly made my
trip. I wish I could help them all year round. CC: Did you make friends or form strong relationships with
any of the other volunteers?
LM: On all three VIDA trips I have been on, I have made some
long-lasting, strong friendships. Being in such close quarters
with people for two weeks really allows you to bond and learn
about your travel mates. I actually met one of my roommates
on a VIDA trip! CC: Tell us about the biggest life lesson you took away from
working with VIDA?
LM: I have learned to never take advantage of what you have. I
live in a life of luxury, and I think I sometimes forget that. I am
always more appreciative for the technology and medical care I
have. In addition to this, I am thankful for my living conditions
and education.
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WHAT’SHAPPENING
All the cool places to go and fun things to do.
MAR 12 - 24
Catch Me If You Can
This delightfully entertaining musical
has been created by a Tony Award®winning “dream team,” with a book
by Terrence McNally (“The Full
Monty,” “Ragtime”), a swinging score
by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
(“Hairspray”), choreography by
Jerry Mitchell (“Hairspray,” “Legally
Blonde”) and direction by Jack O’Brien
(“Hairspray,” “The Full Monty,” “Dirty
Rotten Scoundrels”).
When Tuesday, March 12-Sunday,
March 24
Prices Tix start @ $25
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FILM
Times Tues.-Fri. @ 8 p.m., Saturdays @
2 & 8 p.m., Sundays @ 1 & 6:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 1
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
Theatre
Dreamgirls
Met Theatre
1089 N. Oxford Ave., Los Angeles
domatheatre.com
Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, “Dreamgirls” tells the
rags-to-riches story of an up-and-coming 1960s girl group, and
the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.
With music by Academy® Award nominee Henry Krieger and
book and lyrics by Tony® and Grammy®-Award winner Tom
Eyen, “Dreamgirls” features the unforgettable hits: “And I Am
Telling You I’m Not Going,” “One Night Only” and “Listen.”
When Friday, March 1-Sunday, April 7
Times Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 p.m., Sundays @ 3 p.m.
Prices $30, $20 w/ student ID
Music
Ricardo Arjona
Nokia Theatre
777 Chick Hearn Court, Los Angeles
nokiatheatrelalive.com
The Guatemalan singer-songwriter and former basketball player
and schoolteacher is one of the most successful Latin American
artists of all time, with more than 20 million albums sold.
When Saturday, March 2-Sunday, March 3
Times 8:00 p.m.
Prices Tix start @ $21
Health/Beauty
Health Freedom Expo
Long Beach Convention Center
300 Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
healthfreedomexpo.com
Recognize these names: Dr. Dean Ornish, Dr. Patch Adams, Dr.
Joan Borysenko, Aubrey de Grey, George Noory, Dr Michael
Greger? They are all-natural health experts you can meet at the
9th Annual Health Freedom Expo. World-renowned doctors and
experts will gather to offer three days of dynamic lectures and
discussion panels addressing your natural healthcare questions.
Hear leading authorities share the newest findings on natural
health solutions.
When Friday, March 1-Sunday, March 3
Times Friday & Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Prices $20, $45 for weekend pass
The Pantages
6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles
broadwayla.org
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Restaurants
Old Pasadena Happy Hour Week
oldpasadena.org/happyhourweek
Now expanded to two weeks, Old Pasadena’s finest restaurants,
bars and lounges offer all kinds of food and drink specials. From
$1 martinis and $2 beers to $3 gourmet sushi and appetizers, Old
Pasadena Happy Hour Week offers something for everyone. Plus,
many restaurants and venues will offer free live music.
When Friday, March 1-Friday, March 15
TV
PaleyFest 2013
Saban Theatre
8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills
paleycenter.org/paleyfest-home
“The Walking Dead,” “Revolution,” “Once Upon a Time,”
“Newsroom,” “Community,” “The New Normal,” “Parenthood,”
“The Mindy Project,” “Arrow,” “Dallas,” “New Girl,” “The Big Bang
Theory,” “2 Broke Girls” and “American Horror Story: Asylum”
round out this year’s lineup. See your favorite TV stars up close
when they appear for discussions, Q&As, clips and screenings.
When Friday, March 1-Friday, March 15
Howard Mandel
The Health Freedom Expo will feature a panel of renowned doctors and experts.
Sports
Stars On Ice
Honda Center
2695 East Katella Ave., Anaheim
hondacenter.com
Joining Dorothy Hamill on this year’s tour is a stellar cast of
world-renowned athletes, including four-time world champion
and four-time Canadian national champion Kurt Browning; twotime Olympic gold medalist Ekaterina Gordeeva (Russia); 1998
Olympic gold medalist Ilia Kulik (Russia); 2010 Olympic bronze
medalist Joannie Rochette (Canada); U.S. national champion
Ryan Bradley; two-time European bronze medalists and seventime British national dance champions Sinead and John Kerr; and
Canadian national silver medalist Shawn Sawyer.
When Saturday, March 2
Times 7:30 p.m.
Prices Tix start @ $25
Music
The Ranch
theranchparty.com
Two stages on 20 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains provide
a full day and night of L.A.-based bands, artists, DJs, food and
drinks. Featured performers include The Internet (OFWGKTA),
Kisses, Races, Dan Wilcox (KCRW), Zak Waters and many more.
When Saturday, March 2
Times Gates @ Noon
Price $40
Drink
TinyRhino: The Theatrical Drinking Game
Lyric-Hyperion Theatre & Café
2106 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles
uglyrhinonyc.com
Six playwrights write new ten-minute plays, each including the
same dramatic elements. On the night of the performance, they
might show up at any time, in any order and with any frequency.
When they do show up, they are cues for the audience to drink.
When Saturday, March 2
Time 8:00 p.m.
Price $10
SUNDAY, MARCH 3
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Theatre
The Sex, Love and Comic Books Show
El Cid
4212 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
brownpapertickets.com/event/336361
Experience the many facets of love through Captured Aural
Phantasy Theater’s signature variety show format that includes
radio show-style performances of ‘50s and ‘60s romance comic
books and other pop culture gems, with sultry singing, stunning
visual art, short acts, prizes and live music.
When Sunday, March 3
Time 8:00 p.m.
Price $10
MONDAY, MARCH 4
Sports
L.A. Tennis Challenge
Pauley Pavilion
latennischallenge.com
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic will team with former No. 1 Pete
Sampras to play the top ranked doubles team, the Bryan brothers,
in a doubles exhibition. Djokovic also will play Mardy Fish in a
singles match, and an opening singles match between two other
players will be announced later. Fish and retired player and current
broadcaster Justin Gimelstob are co-hosts. Proceeds from the
event will benefit charities of Gimelstob, Fish and Djokovic, along
with Call of Cure and the Southern California Tennis Association’s
community initiatives.
When Monday, March 4
Time 7:00 p.m.
Prices Tix start @ $35
TUESDAY, MARCH 5
Film
$7 Movie Tuesday
Regal Cinema at LA Live
800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles
lalive.com/movies
The first Tuesday of every month, all tickets for all movies, all day
are only $7.
When Tuesday, March 5
Times All Day
TV
An Evening with David Fincher
LACMA
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
http://lacma.org/event/evening-david-fincher
Director David Fincher is best known for his feature film work,
which includes The Social Network and The Curious Case of
Benjamin Button (he received Best Director Oscar nominations for
both). His introduction to television drama is the U.S. adaptation
of the BBC miniseries “House of Cards,” produced exclusively
for Netflix. A screening of first two chapters of “House of Cards”
follows the conversation.
When Thursday, March 7
Time 7:30 p.m.
Prices $20, $14 w/ student ID
Sports
College Night at Mountain High
Mountain High Resort
24510 State Highway 2, Wrightwood
mthigh.com/events
Bring your friends for a rocking party filled with giveaways, drink
specials, sponsor raffles, DJs, night riding and contests! Ride from
5 p.m.-10 p.m. for only $20 with your college IDs.
When Thursday, March 7
Food
Taste of Downtown Long Beach
downtownlongbeach.org
More than a dozen downtown restaurants will be serving up their
best fare in order to impress your taste buds, accompanied by live
music and art displays. Located in the East Village.
When Wednesday, March 6-Thursday, March 7
Times 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Prices Tix start @ $10
THURSDAY, MARCH 7
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Brazilian Carnaval
Exotica
Club Nokia
800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles
braziliannites.com
“A faithful replica of the real thing...sweet
relentlessness and carnal abandon.” -
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times.
Comedy
Invincible: The Legend of Billie Jean - The Musical
Cavern Club Theater
1920 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles
cavernclubtheater.com
The co-creator of the camp-classic Chico’s Angels is back with
an all-new rock musical based on the 1985 cult-hit classic.
Incorporating the awesome hits of Pat Benatar, this re-imagining
tells the story of Texas teen heroine Billie Jean and her crew, as they
fight for what’s fair in incomparable ‘80s butt-kicking style.
When Friday, March 8-Saturday, March 23
Times Fridays & Saturdays @ 9:00 p.m.
Price $30
When Saturday, March 2
Expos
Musink Tattoo Convention & Music Festival
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa
musink.org/orange-county
Musink showcases the top renowned tattoo artists from around
the globe along with great live music.
When Friday, March 8-Sunday, March 10
Times Gates @ 3:00 p.m. on Friday and noon and Saturday &
Sunday
Prices Tix start @ $25
Time 8:00 p.m.
Prices Tix start @ $45
Times Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 p.m., Sundays @ 7:00 p.m.
Prices Tix start @ $10
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
Music
ABBA the Concert
Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
12700 Center Court Dr. S, Cerritos
cerritoscenter.com
A tribute to the Swedish pop group in a musical showcase
highlighting the ensemble’s iconic songs.
When Saturday, March 9
Times 8:00 p.m.
Prices Tix start @ $40
TUESDAY, MARCH 12
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6
Performance Art
Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth
Grove of Anaheim
2200 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim
citynationalgroveofanaheim.com
Directed by Academy Award nominee Spike Lee, this riveting
one-man show goes beyond the headlines, behind the scenes and
between the lines to deliver a must-see theatrical knockout by one
of the most feared men ever to wear the heavyweight crown.
When Wednesday, March 6
Time 8:00 p.m.
Prices Tix start @ $37.50
MAR 2
THEATRE
Sports
KROQ Roq N Ride
Mountain High Resort
24510 State Highway 2, Wrightwood
mthigh.com/events
KROQ-FM rocks the West sundeck in their renowned Rock N
Ride promotion with music, giveaways and more.
When Sunday, March 3
Times 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Film
The Karate Kid
Vista Theatre
4473 Sunset Drive, Los Angeles
brownpapertickets.com/event/342853
Did you know that Elisabeth Shue interrupted her studies at
Harvard to be in the movie? Sponsored by Nerds Like Us, they
encourage you to wear costumes from the movie, but it’s not
necessary.
When Friday, March 8
Time 11:55 p.m.
Price $10.50
Theatre
Trainspotting
Elephant Space Theatre
6322 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles
plays411.net
The play adaptation of Irvine Welsh’s book about Scottish heroin
addicts returns as a revival. Follow junkie Mark (Justin Zachary)
Renton and his mates Tommy, Sick Boy, Begbie, Alison and the
others as he takes audiences on a tour of their lives in Scotland.
The stage version of “Trainspotting” is an in-your-face tale about
heroin junkies that is as jolting as the movie.
When Friday, March 8-Saturday, April 13
Film
Aliens
ArcLight Hollywood
6360 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
arclightcinemas.com/Movies/Arclight-Presents
When filming the scene with Newt in the duct, Carrie Henn kept
deliberately blowing her scene so she could slide down the vent,
which she later called a slide three stories tall. James Cameron
finally dissuaded her by saying that if she completed the shot, she
could play on it as much as she wanted. She did, and he kept his
promise.
When Wednesday, March 13
Times 8:00 p.m.
Prices $14
Sports
Elevation 2013: Annual Mammoth Gay Ski Week
Mammoth Mountain
1 Minaret Road, Mammoth Lakes
mammothgayski.com
“2500 riders. 9 parties. 0 attitude.” Not only are there huge dance
parties with nationally known DJs and other meet-and-greet
events, there is also some of the best spring skiing around.
When Wednesday, March 13-Sunday, March 17
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SPRING BREAK: TRAVEL
SPRING BREAK 2013:
MAKE IT A PARTY TO REMEMBER
Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/MCT
Laine Scheliga/KRT (MCT)
Las Vegas has an ultra-rich
nightlife full of the hottest
clubs in the country.
A bridge on the Malecon
seaside boardwalk in Puerto
Vallarta is popular with walks,
bikers - and lovers.
Lisa Vorderbruggen/Contra Costa Times/KRT (MCT)
From atop the
London Bridge,
in Lake Havasu,
Arizona, a visitor
can look down on
the English Village.
Tom Uhlenbrock (MCT)
You can take the Daytona Ridealong if you’re not too scared.
If you travel to one of these places, you’re guaranteed to have a Spring Break you’ll never forget.
BY KEVIN WIERZBICKI
Forget the books; hit the beach! Spring is “breaking” out all over, and it’s time to get out
of town and have some fun.
can dance to a disco beat or live music, guzzle big-ass beers as you pose with showgirls, see a
phenomenal light show or even take a zip line ride.
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA
Daytona Beach has more than 20 miles of sandy shoreline to play on during the day, lots of
nightclubs to party in after sundown and thousands of reasonably priced rooms to crash in when
you need a rest. It’s also home to NASCAR theme park Daytona U.S.A., where you can see dozens of
actual race cars and tons of racing memorabilia. And if you dare, for $134 you can take the Daytona
Ride-along where you’ll roar around the oval track at Daytona International Speedway (with a
professional driver) at speeds up to 160 mph. Daytona Beach is well known for having a Spring
Break that never sleeps, so be prepared to be up all night.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Special events are an everyday event in Las Vegas, and you definitely won’t
have a problem finding good live music on any given night. Cee Lo Green has a residency at Planet
Hollywood, the Metal Alliance tour with Anthrax, Exodus and Municipal Waste lands at Mandalay
Bay on March 23 and Maroon 5, Pennywise, Flogging Molly and Umphrey’s McGee are just a few
of the bands with shows scheduled in March. Discounts on almost everything are widely available.
www.visitlasvegas.com
SPECIAL OFFER: Purchase the Daytona Gold Card that’ll get you free admission and, in some
cases, free beer at hot spots like Razzles, Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Club, 509 Lounge and
Aqua Lounge. Available at the Daytona Welcome Center and www.daytonawelcomecenter.com
LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA
Motorboats, jet skis, inner tubes – you name it. If it floats, it’ll be out on Lake Havasu City’s portion
of the Colorado River during Spring Break. If you want to drink out on the water, there are lots
of “booze cruises” that allow you to indulge without running afoul of the law. On shore activities
include bikini bull riding, Segway tours, ghost tours, pool volleyball tournaments and bowling. Pull
into Kokomo Havasu (“the ultimate beach, surf and party bar”) for dancing and live entertainment.
And London Bridge isn’t falling down; it’s one of the most popular places for a photo op.
SPECIAL OFFER: SWAT Marketing is offering the Spring Break 2013 Party Package that includes
lodging, discounts on meals, drinks, boat rentals and entry to shows by acts like Krewella, Borgore,
Manufactured Superstars, Datsik and Sex Panther. Details at www.swatup.com
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
If a beach destination is not what you’re looking for, then Las Vegas is for you. The city’s famous
“Strip” never sleeps, and it’s loaded with casinos, nightclubs, bars and wild attractions like the
Big Shot Ride atop the Stratosphere Tower, which slings you 45-feet into the air from a platform
that’s already more than 900-feet above the city. At the Fremont Street Experience downtown, you
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PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO
If you want to be where the action is, head to Puerto Vallarta’s popular Los Muertos beach, adjacent
to the downtown area and near the city’s malecon (seaside promenade) and famous “Romantic
Zone.” If you’d like to get away from the crowd, no problem; Puerto Vallarta has more than 30
beaches spread out over 25 miles of Pacific coastline, and taxi rides to most of them are very cheap.
The city has a large entertainment district with lots of places to dance, including the recently
remodeled Roo and Punto V.
SPECIAL EVENT: The Electro Beach festival takes place March 3-30 with pool parties during
the day and club shows every night featuring top DJs like Tiesto, Krewella and more. www.
visitpuertovallarta.com
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TEXAS
Spring Break on South Padre Island is known as “the biggest beach party on the planet,” so you’ll
have plenty of company whether you’re horseback riding, kiteboarding, skydiving, surfing or just
building sand castles. Coconuts, Louie’s Backyard, Blanca Whites and Tequila Sunset are among
the dozens of preferred after-dark party spots, and if you’re on a tight budget, there are campsites
available nearby.
SPECIAL EVENTS: Clayton’s Beach Bar & Grill, where Paris Hilton likes to party, will host the
Ultimate Music Experience Pre-Party featuring Dillon Francis and Flosstradamus on March 13; the
full UME takes place March 14-16 at Schlitterbahn Beach Water Park and features Calvin Harris,
Flux Pavilion, Major Lazer, Tiesto and others. www.sopadre.com
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SPRING BREAK: FASHION
LOOK HOT THIS SPRING BREAK!
Pink Urban Backpack.
Blue and White Maxi Skirt from Irene’s
Story. Find similar ones at Madwell or
Anthropology.
photos: Caroline Aghajanian
r
Katrina Dress, Guess by Marciano. Othe
options: Guess, Bebe, Arden B.
Royal Blue Ruffled Bikini
from Gilly Hicks. You
can also find different bat
hing suit colors and
styles online or in stores
such as Pac sun and
Victoria’s Secret.
BY CAROLINE AGHAJANIAN
Want to be that “it” girl on the beach or in the club? Then make sure you’re packing all the right stuff.
It’s time to put away those tight jeans, leggings,
sweaters, and coats, because it’s Spring Break! College students:
Get your mind out of the books and midterm papers, and
make the most of it. Do it right, and do it in style!
Sunglasses
Make sure you bring more than one with you. It’s best to try out
a couple different shapes and styles to see which accommodate
your face the best. If you have more of a round face, you can go
for oversized shades, or square and cat-eyed shades. If you have
an oval or square shape, go for the round or aviator frames. You
can invest in a pricy designer shade on your days out and about,
because it will last you a long time and come in handy. Really
popular ones are Ray-bans (which are unisex) or basic thickrimmed oversized shades in black. Bring a couple inexpensive
ones that you wouldn’t mind loosing (in the ocean). Whatever
you choose, make sure they have CE labeled on them, so you
protect your eyes from the sun while looking great!
Bathing Suit
This is a given! However, you do not want to be stuck in a
bathing suit that you hate all Spring Break! Bring two or three
with you, in different colors and styles, so you can always mix
and match them together. First things first, make sure you are
comfortable in it. Choose a swimsuit that accommodates your
body the best, from two-piece bikinis to one-piece suits.
If you are going to be at the beach and are hoping to get a
tan, you should get a bathing suit with a Bandeau top so you
don’t get any visible tan lines. If you like more support, you
should get a Triangle Top or Halter Top Bikini. For the ladies
that like to leave some skin for the imagination, rock a basic
black one-piece with cutout shapes on the sides. Last but not
least, be satisfied and confident in the body that you’re in; no
one’s perfect!
Shorts
This is the time to let your legs breathe from being trapped in
the skinny denim all winter. You should bring a couple of pairs
of shorts, from denim to cotton. High-waisted shorts have
become really popular, and you will see it a lot of them this
spring. I prefer the basic vintage denim high-waisted shorts
that you can either make yourself or buy. You can also add
some details, such as studs, on the back.
Skirts
If you’re a girl who’s more into skirts than shorts, don’t worry!
You should wear a high-waisted skirt in cotton and a light
texture. For this Spring Break, lean towards the girly look, with
skirts that are more voluminous, rather than tighter. Along
with a short skirt, you should definitely have a maxi skirt that
you can move around in freely.
Shoes
No boots or sneakers! Bring a couple of flip-flops with you
for the beach and by the pool. Also, bring two nice pairs of
strap on sandals and flats you can wear while walking around.
Pack one pair of comfortable wedges, and one pair of basic
black pumps for the nighttime party. Try stores such as Steve
Madden and Aldo for your favorite styles.
Daytime and Evening Dresses
For the daytime, keep the dresses breezy and loose. Go with
colors such as yellow, green, light pink, etc. For nighttime, put
on something tight and sexy. For spring 2013, try on dresses
that are emerald green! Make sure the material of the dress
would not spotlight any sweat stains. And remember, keep it
long enough to cover the subject but short enough to still be
interesting.
Swimsuit Cover Up
You will be glad you brought this with you! It’s something light
and loose you can throw on top of your swimsuit while making
your way to the water. Who knows, your friends might want to
go somewhere to eat or shop after, and you don’t want to be
walking around in your bathing suit.
Bags
Have two or three types of bags with you. The first is a side
small bag, for those days when you can throw in your lipgloss
and phone and just have a good time with your bag out of the
way. The second is a bit of a larger purse where you can put
your daily necessities. The third is a beach bag, such as an overthe-shoulder beach tote or a cute-designed light backpack.
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SPRING BREAK: QUIZ
HEY LADIES…WHAT’S YOUR
SPRING BREAK COCKTAIL?
Take this quiz to find out what your signature cocktail should be this Spring Break!
Let’s not pretend that we don’t know that drinking is going to be on your agenda during Spring Break. Yes, of course you’ll take
part in flip cup, beer pong and body shots – but if you’re curious to find out what kind of cocktail you should be sipping on by the
pool or on the beach during this vacation, take our quiz below!
1
You’re going to the mall
with your friends to pick
out your Spring Break
wardrobe. Which clothing items
are on the top of your must-have
list?
a. Maxi and summer dresses.
b. Cut-off denim shorts and
crop tops.
c. Jeans and tank tops.
2
What song will be on
repeat on your Spring
Break playlist?
3
a. Carly Rae Jepson’s “Call Me
Maybe.” This song is so cute,
fun and appropriate.
b. Kesha’s “Die Young.” Or
“Blow.” Or “Tik Toc.” Anything
by Kesha will get the party
started!
c. fun.’s “Some Nights.” This
song is super chill and always
gets me in the mood to relax
and let loose.
Where are you going for
Spring Break?
a. Somewhere nice and not too
crazy: Hawaii, Santa Barbara,
etc.
b. Somewhere that has a lot
of nightclubs or a huge party
scene: Las Vegas, Lake Havasu,
Cancun, Miami, etc.
c. Somewhere where I can just
have good, quality time with
friends and at the same time
go bar hopping (for example,
San Diego).
YOUR RESULTS
Mostly A’s: Cosmopolitan
You’re a gal who likes to keep it classy, sipping on a pretty
glass of cranberry juice, triple sec, freshly squeezed
lime and Grey Goose Vodka (or Kettle One. Hey,
every college student is on a budget, right?). Sure,
you probably have a wild side and could handle a
tequila shot or two, but you’re signature drink is the
Cosmo. So, get your Carrie Bradshaw on and have a Sex in
the City night out with friends. Not a huge cranberry fan?
Screwdrivers, Sex on the Beaches or Apple Martinis might be
more your flavor.
Mostly B’s: Adios Mother F*****
Dang, girl! There’s no stopping you this Spring Break! You
love to party and go hard, so the drink that complements you
the best is an Adios Mother F*****. An “Adios” is a mixture
4
It’s the last day of Spring
Break, and you have
homework assignments
and projects that you have to turn
in on the first day you get back
from vacation…and you haven’t
done any of it. Your friends want
to go out one last time. You say:
a. “No, you guys. Go ahead
without me. I have so much
work to catch up on!”
b. “Hell yeah! Shots on me!”
c. “Ok…I’ll go out for a few
hours and only have one
drink.”
5
What kind of swimsuit will
you be rockin’ at the beach
or pool this Spring Break?
a. A sexy one-piece that shows
a little bit of skin here and
there. If I go for a string bikini,
I’ll also have a cute cover-up to
go with it.
b. An itsy-bitsy, teeny-weenie,
string bikini and maybe even a
Brazilian bottom. High-wedge
sandals or heels are a must.
c. A two-piece bikini with
maybe board shorts or a full
bottom. I’ll pair it with flipflops or flat sandals. It’s all
about being comfortable.
of vodka, rum, tequila and gin – all the good stuff. Plus,
bartenders will add soda like 7-Up or Sprite and Blue
Curacao to sweeten it up and give it that pretty blue
color. Alternative option you might like: a Long Island
Iced Tea.
Mostly C’s: Jack And Coke
You’re a laid-back lady. There’s no need for you to get all
fancy-shmancy with colorful, fruity cocktails. You like
simplicity – the basics, which is why a Jack And Coke is more
your style. Our recommendation: Try and mix it up a little.
For instance, request a Jack and Ginger, which is 1 part Jack
Daniel’s and 3 parts ginger ale. Or if you want to feel a little
“classier,” try a Jack Daniels Manhattan (Jack Dainel’s, sweet
vermouth and a dash of bitters), which usually comes in a pretty
martini glass and a cherry.
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