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Dickies and Estevan Oriol Clothing Collaboration

Dickies and Estevan Oriel Clothing Collaboration

Last week, Queen Bee Latina hit the fashion scene to festejar (celebrate), the new Dickies and street artist Estevan Oriol fashion collab. This incredible clothing line, is paying homage to Chicano Culture with world renown LA photographer, Estevan Oriol. This unique line speaks volumes and has already sold out on several websites. We love this line, and yes it is all the hype!

Dickies has always been a staple piece in Chicano wardrobes. To celebrate this wonderful and newfound partnership, Dickies and Oriol launched their inaugural capsule collection at a private event hosted in Los Angeles, California. This collection celebrates street art and also represents latinx and brown pride.

Muchisimas gracias Dickies and Estevan Oriel for inviting us to to celebrate your new fashion collaboration.

This festive event was held at the Pink Motel in Sun Valley, CA. The location was perfect for the exhibition of the new fashion line, lowrider cars, LIVE music, skateboarders, and taco trucks.

Oriol is iconic in the Chicano community, he said, “Capturing the raw reality of Los Angeles street life and Chicano lowrider culture is my life’s calling. I’m devoted to humanizing the parts of the city. I’m humbled to have received the immense trust, respect and responsibility from Dickies to document their clothing in an intimate way that authentically represents Chicano culture today.”

The Estevan Oriol x Dickies collection available for purchase today at dickies.com includes:

Estevan Oriol x Dickies

Original 874® Twill Work Pants
Indigo Denim Bib Overalls
LA Nights Long Sleeve T-Shirt

About the Dickies Brand

Founded in 1922 in Fort Worth, Texas, Dickies has stood alongside generations of proud workers, equipping them with the rugged, durable workwear that has enabled them to make and shape our world. A brand of VF Corporation, Dickies has grown to represent a global community of people who have taken inspiration from the traditional world of work and made it their own. For 100 years and available in over 100 countries, what began as a humble workwear company has grown into a worldwide force, weaving together cultural movements with a rigorous commitment to straightforward style and long-lasting ingenuity. For more information, please visit dickies.com.

This line fully represents latinx street style and emanates cultural pride. You make us proud Estevan!

About Estevan Oriol

Estevan Oriol is an internationally celebrated professional photographer, director, and urban lifestyle entrepreneur. His extensive portfolio juxtaposes the glamorous and gritty planes of LA culture, featuring portraits of famous athletes, artists, celebrities, and musicians as well as Latino, urban, gang, and tattoo culture lifestyles.

Above all, Oriol has created a line that young chicanos can identify with. And that’s pretty spectacular.

The Magic is Back! Disney On Ice Returns to the Southland

Disney On Ice returns to the Southland!

As the holidays approach, I am looking forward to planning some family fun over the winter break. Disney on Ice is back, and we are ready to enjoy the season and experience this sensational show! (another great holiday gift idea guys!)

Courage leads the way for Disney’s most adventurous heroes when Disney On Ice presents Dream Big skates into the Southland this holiday season playing Anaheim, Los Angeles, Ontario and Long Beach from December 8th – January 2nd.

Dream Big features favorite Disney friends such as Mickey, Minnie, Miguel, Moana, Elsa, Belle, Genie, and more highlighting all the magic and adventure of Disney’s tales through world-class figure skating. Audiences will be transported to exciting worlds where heroes of every kind seek to fulfill their dreams at a live experience families will never forget!

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Disclosure: I have partnered with Disney on Ice for this post. All opinions are my own.

Join the fearless Moana and the greatest demigod that ever lived, Maui, on an action-packed voyage to restore the stolen heart of Te Fiti. Explore the Land of the Dead as Miguel from Disney Pixar’s Coco brings the festivities of Día de los Muertos to the ice.

Get tangled up in Rapunzel’s hair-raising quest to see the floating lights. Travel to the kingdom of Arendelle with Anna, Elsa and Olaf in a dramatic retelling of the sisterly love that saved a kingdom. And discover the strength, bravery and kindness that inspired generation after generation with Jasmine, Ariel, Aurora, Belle and Cinderella.

A N A H E I M

WHEN: Wednesday, December 8 – Sunday, December 12

o Wednesday, December 8 7:00 PM

o Thursday, December 9 7:00 PM

o Friday, December 10 7:00 PM

o Saturday, December 11 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

o Sunday, December 12 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

WHERE: Honda Center – 2695 E. Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806

TICKETS: Family friendly ticket pricing available – tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the venue Box Office.

*prices subject to change; additional venue/ticketing fees may apply

L O S A N G E L E S

WHEN: Thursday, December 16 – Sunday, December 19

o Thursday, December 16 7:30 PM

o Friday, December 17 7:30 PM

o Saturday, December 18 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

o Sunday, December 19 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

WHERE: STAPLES Center – 1111 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015

TICKETS: Family friendly ticket pricing available – tickets can be purchased online at AXS.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or in-person at the venue Box Office.

*prices subject to change; additional venue/ticketing fees may apply

O N T A R I O

WHEN: Wednesday, December 22 – Monday, December 27

o Wednesday, December 22 7:00 PM

o Thursday, December 23 7:00 PM

o Friday, December 24 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM

o Saturday, December 25 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

o Sunday, December 26 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

o Monday, December 27 7:00 PM

WHERE: Toyota Arena – 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario, CA 91764

TICKETS: Family friendly ticket pricing available – tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com orin-person at the venue Box Office.

*prices subject to change; additional venue/ticketing fees may apply

L O N G B E A C H

WHEN: Thursday, December 30 – Sunday, January 2, 2022

o Thursday, December 30 7:00 PM

o Friday, December 31 12:30 PM & 4:30 PM

o Saturday, January 1 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM

o Sunday, January 2 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

WHERE: Long Beach Arena – 300 E. Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802

TICKETS: Family friendly ticket pricing available – tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com orin-person at the venue Box Office.

While delivering the same magical experiences guests expect from Disney On Ice, Feld Entertainment is continuing Guest Wellness Enhancements to help keep families safe at its live events. Feld Entertainment is working closely with venue partners to establish and follow COVID-19 health and safety standards in accordance with all federal, state and local guidelines.

Full details on Feld Entertainment Guest Wellness Enhancements can be found here. Please monitor the venue websites at Honda Center Reopening Policies, STAPLES Center SAFE, Toyota Arena COVID Response and Long Beach Arena Reopening for health and safety policies, including face covering and entry requirements, which are subject to change.

Flash Giveaway: Harlem Globetrotters Tickets February 15-22

Are you a Globetrotter fan?

The Harlem Globetrotter are coming to the greater LA area, and I’m giving away tickets!

The Harlem Globetrotters “Pushing The Limits” 2020 World Tour premiers February 15-22 at three venues. Pure fun best shared with family and friends, the memory of a lifetime experience also features a “Fifth Quarter” free interactive post-game autograph sessions where fans will have the opportunity to meet the Globetrotter stars up close and personal.

Enter the Rafflecopter below for a chance to win 4 tickets to the Harlem Globetrotter show. ($40 value per ticket)

Disclosure. Thank you Harlem Globetrotters for partnering with queenbeelatina.com for this giveaway.

Show Locations

Pechanga Arena San Diego February 14 at 7pm & February 23 at 2pm
Toyota Arena in Ontario February 15th at 2pm & 5pm
Staples Center in Los Angeles February 16th 2pm
Honda Center Anaheim February 22 at 2pm & 7pm

Limited time only 30% discount offer on select seats with promo code CALI at https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/socal (must purchase 10 days prior to gameday)

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Giveaway: 4 Tickets to Dogs! A Science Tail in L.A.

Are you looking for something fun to do with your kids this winter break?

The California Science Center loves our furry friends as much as you do, therefore they are celebrating dogs at their museum, in Los Angeles!

Dogs! A Science Tail exhibit is in it’s final weeks (ends Jan. 5th), and you don’t want to miss it. Have you ever wondered about your dog’s natural instincts and how he sees the world? This educational experience is loads of fun, and great for the entire family!

My youngest has been begging visit this exhibit, therefore we will head on over during his holiday break. He’s been working really hard this school semester, so he certainly deserves this little treat.

Enter the Rafflecopter below for a chance to win a family 4 Pack to this fun exhibit!

Thank you California Science Center for partnering with Queen Bee Latina for this giveaway!

About Exhibit

Sniff out the science behind our puppy love! Let curiosity be your guide and discover life from a dog’s point of view in Dogs! A Science Tail. Experience the extraordinary way a dog sees, hears, and smells the world through fun and unique hands-on exhibits in this 9,000 sq. ft. exhibition for humans. From lovable companions to loyal protectors, dogs evolved from ancient wolves into the cuddly canines that live and work alongside us today. Unearth the science beneath our enduring bond and dig deeper into these incredible animals. You will never look at dogs the same way again!

This fun interactive exhibit is great for the entire family!

Enter the Rafflecopter for a chance to win a family 4 pack to Dogs! A Science Tail

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Please note: Humans only! Service dogs that have been individually trained to work or perform tasks for a guest with a disability are welcome, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Pets, comfort animals, emotional support animals, or therapy animals are not allowed, for the safety of the exhibit animals in the Science Center’s World of Life and Ecosystems exhibitions.

Address: 700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037

I Like Scary Movies Experience In Los Angeles

Written By Matthew Banuelos

“Do you like scary movies? What’s your favorite scary movie?” (Scream-1996)

Hello, boils and ghouls, this is Instagram’s spookiest So-Cal blogger, the MovieMacabreNerd coming to you for a special news update. As you all know, the GREATEST and SCARIEST time of the season is slowing creeping its ugly head upon us. Halloween, the Season of the Witch is close at hand. What does that mean, you may ask? Well, kiddies, tricks and treats, of course! I am here, today, in place of your favorite and lovely QueenLatinaBee to announce that I have one heck of a treat to share with you. Although this treat is not edible, it is sure to give your artistic taste-buds a MAJOR sweet tooth! This treat hails in the City of Angels. May I present to you, the one and only…. “I Like Scary Movies Experience”!

Back due to popular demand, “I Like Scary Movies” is your one stop shop for all things horror.

“I Like Scary Movies” is interactive art experience whereas the Twilight Zone’s very own Rod Sterling would say, “You are the star.” You are put into a realm where nightmares become reality, where the grotesque and terrifying transform into fantastic forms of unmatched beauty. “I Like Scary Movies” is a groundbreaking art experience and love letter to five of the horror genre’s greatest films and franchises. They include: Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”, Wes Craven’s “A Nightmare on Elm Street”, “Stephen King’s It”, Tim Burton’s “Beetlejuice”, and lastly “Friday the 13^th”.

Being the HUGE GEEK of all things creepy and crawly, I jumped at the opportunity given to me to attend this blogger’s event. There was no way I was going to pass this up. I had the honor and privilege to attend this ghastly experience with the always beautiful undead queen of the underworld, @bekah. If someone told me a decade ago that the grooviest undead photo-op art experience would be created and opened to the public audience in Los Angeles, I don’t know if I would have believed them. In a world now where superheroes and Midichlorian-postive, lightsaber-wielding Force users are “THE COOL THING” to geek over, “I Like Scary Movies” Experience makes you question that logic.

I don’t know about you, but I’d much rather take a photo in the secluded, Cabin-fever mountains of the Overlook Hotel with the axe-murder victim Grady twins or in the nightmarish dreamworld of finger-knived bogeyman, Fred Kreuger. Heck, if you enjoy watching dancing clowns float or spending your summer vacation in the forest with a masked killer on the loose, “I Like Scary Movies” has got you covered. I had a HELL of a time (pun intended) at “I like Scary Movies”. The amount of time, effort and detail (by the artists) put into everything inside this experience is sure to bring shivers to your spine.

Everything at this experience is interactive and makes for the GREATEST photos and selfies ever! This ain’t no joke, Pennywise! Buy your tickets, today for this once-in-a-lifetime gem! You can thank me later, trust me. “I like Scary Movies” Experience puts the “KI KI KI”…. in “MA MA MA”!!!!

**Matthew Banuelos**

CSUF Alumni, Horror enthusiast karaoke king, Horror cosplayer, Disney-lover, videogamer-
Instagram: @moviemacabrenerd

The Perfect Family “Daycation” in Marina Del Rey California

Seize the day! Sun, sand, and family fun…

Last week, we explored a SoCal travel gem in Marina Del Rey, California. We didn’t have to travel far for this fabulous mini getaway! In fact, it was only an hour drive out of OC for the perfect family “daycation.”

This adorable and colorful beach town combines a picture perfect marina, excellent waterfront restaurants, and numerous summer activities.

It was so nice to just get a away, disconnect, and feel like we are somewhere abroad…

Disclosure : A special thanks to Marina Del Rey CVB for hosting our wonderful family daycation. All opinions are my own.

We started our day at 7:15 a.m. at dock 52, for some sport fishing with Spitfire Sportsfishing! (it was easy to find parking in the early am).

We told the staff we were newbies at fishing, and were extremely patient and helpful with hooking our bait and casting our lines.

Here are some helpful tips if you plan on fishing with Spitfire Sportsfishing:

A California fishing license is required. (it can be purchased on the boat)
You can bring your own ice chest to pack your “catch of the day”
Pack your own food and drinks
Pack jackets- it can get really cold in the marina
Carry cash on hand. No credit cards or debit cards are accepted for the excursion
Delicious & fresh food is available on boat (cash only)
Fishing equipment included in price of excursion
Fish can be cut and cleaned for $1 dollar a fish

About Spitfire Sportfishing

Conveniently located in Marina Del Rey, CA. The 65’ x22 ft. United States Coast Guard inspected Vessel Spitfire runs daily, year round out of Marina Del Rey Sportfishing . Built in the mid 1990’s the Spitfire is a fast ,modern, roomy fishing vessel with state of the art fish finding electronics and large bait capacity. The grade A galley seats 25 comfortably and serves hot and cold meals as well as ice cold beer and soda.

Within minutes of arriving at our ocean destination, we felt our lines tug. My son’s smile was ear to ear when he caught his very first fish. “Look mom, I did it!” ~ Simply priceless.

The ocean breeze and the crisp air was refreshing. Oh and the views were simply stunning!

It was so nice to see my girls disconnect from their devices, laugh, and just spend time as a family.

Check her out! In no time, we were catching 2-3 fish at a time…

By the end of our fishing tour, we caught about 50+ fish! Never in our wildest dreams, did we think we could catch so many. It was a wonderful bonding experience and we can’t wait to do it again!

Next… After our fishing trip, we decided to eat brunch at Beachside.

To our bellies delight, Beachside offers a variety of breakfast and lunch options. It was difficult to decide on breakfast or lunch, because everything on the menu sounded so good. So we ordered both!

We sat in front of the marina, and enjoyed the sensational view. We could see families on the sand playing and laughing. The sea breeze kissed our cheeks. It was sooo nice!

These Crab Cakes Benedict (above) were covered in a rich cream sauce. They sat on garden fresh arugula.

About Beachside

Located on waterfront in Marina del Rey, the newly redesigned Beachside Restaurant & Bar offers fresh California cuisine and innovative creations for a savory menu in an unparalleled beachfront setting. Executive Chef Victor Morales takes Marina del Rey seafood restaurant to the next level by creating decadent and thought-provoking dishes, using only the best seasonal ingredients available, providing a truly unique culinary experience for patrons to dive into.

My Tori daughter devoured her Lobster Pasta within minutes. The al dente pasta was prepared in a rich sauce, and was delectably garnished with lobster tails, and fresh peas.

The crispy chicken and waffles was insane delcious! The bread was toasted to perfection, and melted in my mouth. The fried chicken absorbed the sweet syrup perfectly.

Last, we hit “Mother’s” Beach for a stand-up paddleboard experience with Pro SUP
Shop, located in the rental truck at the far end of the Jamaica Bay Inn parking lot.

Our friendly guide, showed us the beauty of Marina Del Rey, giving us a personal tour of the scenic views. Sea lions greeted us with their presence, and gondolas past us by. A very in love elderly couple held hands and greeted us as we paddled by. It was just beautiful.

About Pro SUP Shop

The calm flat water of Mother’s Beach, Marina Del Rey is the best place in the Los Angeles area to learn the sport of Stand Up Paddle Boarding and kayaking, Pro SUP Shop’s professional ASI & WPA Certified Instructors will help guide you into the fastest growing water sport in the world! Everyone sent out at Pro SUP Shop receives a lesson of instruction and safety procedures.

Pro SUP Shop is located in the Jamaica Bay Inn parking lot right on the enclosed waveless beach for hassle free stand up paddle board and kayak rentals. We’ll have your board or kayak on the beach and ready to go in just minutes.

4175 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
1-310-989-4350; https://www.prosupshop.com

Marina Del Rey is a SoCal hidden gem, and our summer “daycation” was perfect. Our family will forever cherish this day in our hearts.

Marina Del Rey–Where living in the moment means paddleboarding to breakfast. Seizing the day can be a mid-morning sailing lesson, parasailing over the marina, or cycling to Venice Beach. Embracing an evening is toasting the sunset and dancing under the star-kissed sky on a harbor cruise. It’s all here … What will your Marina adventure be?

Wonder Park Celebs Hit the Red Carpet: Movie Now in Theaters

Miss Clarissa hit the red carpet for the new Wonder Park movie at the Regency Village in Los Angeles, to interview the cast of of the new film.

Growing up is difficult, and as we get older our creativity and imagination can be impaired. It so important to have fun, and never give up! Wonder Park will take audience on a magical ride full of adventure, fun, and laughs! This film is “a celebration of imagination” that “dreams big, and delivers bigger!”

Here is a photo recap from our day at the Wonder Park Movie Premiere!

Operation Wonder Park is a GO and NOW in theaters!

Thank you Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies for inviting us to the premiere of Wonder Park. All opinions are my own.

SYNOPSIS:

WONDER PARK tells the story of a magnificent amusement park where the imagination of a wildly creative girl named June comes alive.

STARRING: Jennifer Garner, Matthew Broderick, John Oliver, Mila Kunis, Kenan Thompson, Ken Jeong, Norbert Leo Butz, Brianna Denski and Ken Hudson Campbell