What is Shemar Moore like? #ad #TheBounceBack


Disclosure: I am apart of the blogger project for The Bounce Back film with Shemar Moore.  All opinions below are my now.  This is a non-paid post however I did get to meet him, received some souvenirs from the experience, etc.

This past weekend was a complete first for me.  It was my first time attending a celebrity press junket as a blogger.  The first time I sat down face to face with a celebrity and asked the questions one on one.

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And not only that it was with a celebrity I had been following for years via the show “Criminal Minds.”  As the years went on, the character Derek Morgan became more and more my favorite character of the show.

Now enter Shemar Moore, the man that plays Derek Morgan.  His career started out with The Young and the Restless, but really launched with his character of Derek Morgan.  Now Shemar is beginning to think of other projects to work on with many lined up down the pipeline.  The first one being “The Bounce Back.”

Who’s better to explain the project than Shemar himself with this video below with “me” asking the questions:

We need YOUR help in making this project happen.  As Shemar said in the video above it’s not that he’s taking your money it’s really to show Hollywood that there is an interest to SEE this movie come to life.  To see this movie happen, and that’s WHY we are doing this.

If you are interested in learning more about the campaign and/or want to donate please check out IndieGoGo here.

Now to answer the question above?  Shemar was a very sweet and humble man who was so grateful for all the help from us bloggers.  As he walked into the room he gave each one of us a hug and a kiss, and dedicated the time to everyone in the room.  Had no qualms about photos being taken, or answering any question thrown his way.  And he’s also very grateful to his fans, to everyone that has donated to the cause.  He is also very dedicated to helping the MS organization, a cause that is very close to his heart.

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He definitely made a dream come true for me so lets come together and make a dream come true for HIM.

Disclosure: This is a unpaid post, but I believe in Shemar Moore, and want to see him succeed in any of his future projects especially this one since it’s a romantic comedy. 

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#Win Tickets to ModRock the Musical at El Portal Theatre


Disclosure: Tickets are being provided to one lucky reader to ModRock the Musical for this Friday, July 12th.

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ModRock the Musical is playing through this Sunday, July 14th at El Portal Theatre.

The musical is set in the 1960’s in London.  It was very much a time when cultures and styles clashed, bands ruled the pop charts, and fashion trends emerged on Carnaby Street.

Inspired by the historic clash between the rival youth group factions the “Mods” and “Rockers” it is a story of young love lost then found again told through the music and lyrics of 20 classic songs from the era sung and danced by a young, vibrant cast.

Reviews have been coming in, and this place is a fun, vibrant play that brings out the fun of the 1960’s.

And now one of my LUCKY readers has the chance to win 2 tickets to this Friday’s Performance at El Portal Theatre.  8pm Showtime.

Retail Value: 118 dollars.
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Also, for those interested in seeing the show Get 10 Dollar off any Ticket with code “MOD” for any show through July 12th.  Visit www.modrockmusical.com or call 818-508-4200.

No purchase necessary, void where prohibited.  Must be 18 years or older and reside in California.  Winner will be notified via email and will pick up tickets at Will Call.  All other rules can be found here.

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Dominique’s Kitchen will offer special WineMaker Dinner on July 15th.


On Monday July 15th Dominique’s Kitchen in Redondo Beach will be holding a special one of a kind dinner with winemaker Steve Arrowood of Montemar.

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Steve Arrowood is a local winemaker based out of Palos Verdes.  Montemar is a small family owned winery focused on producing small lot Central Coast wines from the vineyards within the region.

This is the first winemaker dinner to happen at Dominique’s Kitchen.  Just 50 guests will be seated for the night, and it’s sure to sell out.  The meal for the evening will cost 68 dollars per person.

The menu:

FIRST COURSE

 

Seafood risotto

 

2011 Monterey Chardonnay

 

This wine from the Scheid vineyard was 50% barrel fermented in generally neutral oak with the balance fermented in stainless steel. The wine then spent nine months in neutral French oak barrels.

 

 

SECOND COURSE

 

Assorted charcuterie

 

2012 Santa Barbara County Rose

 

This wine is a blend of Syrah (25%) and Grenache (75%)  The Syrah was the Saignee from several different vineyard lots, Watchhill, Mcginley and Thompson. The Grenache is from Watchhill. All fruit came from vineyard blocks where we have contracted for a specific block (rows) for more than a decade. The wine spent a six months in neutral French oak barrels.

THIRD COURSE

Rack of lamb with Dijon mustard & parsley crust

2011 Sta Rita Hills Pinot Noir

This wine is a blend of two great vineyard sources Rio Vista (50%) and La Encantada  (50%) All fruit came from vineyard blocks where we have contracted for a specific block (rows) and direct the specific farming practices utilized. The wine spent a 18 months in 35% new French oak tight grained barrels with the balance being two or three times used.

 

 

FOURTH COURSE

 

Cheese plate – 3 cheese

 

2009 Santa Barbara County Syrah

 

This is 100% Syrah from the Watchhill vineyard. All fruit came from vineyard blocks where we have contracted for a specific blocks (rows) for more than a decade. The wine spent a 18 months in 50% new French oak tight grain barrels with the balance being two or three times used. The wine was bottled unfiltered.

 

 

FIFTH COURSE

 

French Macarons

Freshly Brewed Coffee

Dominique’s Kitchen opened up in Redondo Beach this past November ans has been receiving high praise and reviews since.  This is a personal favorite restaurant of mine.

Disclosure: This is a non-sponsored post however I love this restaurant and want to see it continually succeed.

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