Start the New Year with 10 wonderful events
It is the New Year. It is a time to forget about the past and look to the future. It is a time to enjoy the coming year and all the joys it brings with it. January is a great time to get your life in order, to plan ahead and to get over the troubles of the year gone by. This is a month of New Year resolutions. People like to try different things and go to new places. Or ultimately it can just be the time to go out and have fun.
Initially not a lot seems right after Christmas holidays and New Year’s parties. Quite a few people go through the January blues as they try to find something exciting to do once the holiday season is over. If you are facing the same predicament, then we can help you with that. We have come up with a list of wonderful events you can watch this January. So, start the New Year by taking your pick from our list and get your year off to a great start.
Monster Jam:
We start our list with one of the most exciting events of the year; one that will leave you on the edge of your seats. It is time for the Monster Jam, where you can see more than a hundred monster trucks all under one roof.
Monster Jam has everything for everyone. Food concession stands, rides for children, music and lots and lots of monster trucks. The Monster Jam events are divided into two parts. The racing segment pits two monster trucks together on a track for a classic race to the finish line. The other segment is freestyle, where each truck is given a period of time to exhibit some breathtaking tricks and stunts. It features thrilling flips, jumps and rolls that will be as jaw dropping as they are stunning. So head on down and don’t miss out on the chance to see one of the most adrenaline pumping events on the calendar.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus:
Circuses have been a source of entertainment for people for hundreds of years and the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus are one of its pioneers. With almost a hundred and fifty years of experience in captivating audiences with their unique and innovative acts, the Ringling Bros. circus has come a long way from the time it first came on to the scene.
The amazing Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus has everything that you would expect in a conventional circus plus much more. They have some of the most exotic animals in the country and their performances will either leave you holding your breath or rolling on the floor with laughter. Watching this legendary circus this January is a great way to start the New Year.
The Harlem Globetrotters:
Basketball fan or not, it is almost impossible not to like the Harlem Globetrotters. One of the most unique promoters of the sport, the Globetrotters have traveled all over the globe and dazzled millions with their unique version of the sport they love.
The Globetrotters use their exceptional skills with the ball to engross audiences. They use their incredible tricks and skills to perform some of the most outrageous stunts ever seen on the basketball court. The Harlem Globetrotters have hit the road once again and are all set to turn your January into a month to remember.
PBR – Professional Bull Riders:
When it comes to heart stopping action, there are not too many sports in the world that can come close to offering what bull riding does. Now one of the sport’s biggest organizations, the Professional Bull Riders or PBR is all set and ready for another pulsating season. Over twelve hundred riders from six countries across the world hold memberships and a lot of them take part in different rodeo events annually under the PBR banner.
Started in 1992 by a group of cowboys, it has grown exponentially and now its events are seen by over a hundred million people all over the world. The prize money exceeds the ten million dollar mark, one of the biggest prize strings in the business. PBR events are famous for providing plenty of thrilling action coupled with pyrotechnics, light shows and loud music. The actual bull ride follows a simple system in which judges award points and the rider with the highest points wins in the end. With so much on offer, this is your chance to swing by and catch the action live this January.
Disney On Ice – Frozen:
Frozen became one of the highest grossing movies of all time and took the world by storm at its release. Audiences everywhere were entranced by Elsa’s and Anna’s magical journey, the problems and barriers they had to overcome, the adventures they got in to and the songs they sang. And now Disney has gone one step further and has brought the whole amazing story to life with Disney On Ice Frozen.
The show uses highly trained choreographers, dancers and ice skaters to recreate the movie and give life to the characters. Exact replicas of the props and costumes used in the movie are utilized along with the entire original soundtrack. All these facets combine to turn the arena into the kingdom of Arendelle. The magical world of Frozen is here to entertain you this January and you can now join the millions who have been entranced by this wonderful spectacle.
Disney On Ice – Worlds of Fantasy:
Disney has made some of the most memorable children’s movies in history with stories that have stayed with their fans forever. Their characters have a special place in the hearts of millions around the globe and now Disney is about to give them a chance to relive their stories in a way never experienced before. They are bringing some of the all time favorite characters to life in a Disney On Ice production aptly titled Worlds of Fantasy.
Watch as Disney favorites like Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, Tinkerbelle, Ariel, Lightening McQueen and Mater are brought to life on the ice to entertainment you. Enjoy as these unlikely friends get together to solve mysteries, get in to adventures and just have fun singing songs and dancing around. With the use of original soundtracks, realistic props, costumes, a troupe of experienced dancers, choreographers and skaters this is one show that pushes the envelope further than its even been pushed before. Relive some childhood memories by catching this spectacle live on stage.
Disney On Ice – Princesses and Heroes:
Over the years, Disney has come up with countless classics that millions of people all over the world have grown up watching. The company has created numerous characters but perhaps the most memorable ones will forever be the Disney princesses. No other group of individuals has taken such precedence in their movies over the years than these brave and beautiful damsels. And now it is time to see them in a setting that has never been seen before.
Watch as Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Rapunzel, Ariel, Anna, Elsa, Jasmine and Tiana are brought back to life in a series of whole new adventures. Experience their hardships, the obstacles they face and their triumphs and victories. Helping them out on their journey are their bold and handsome heroes as well as a host of other characters. With experienced dancers and skaters, authentic props and costumes from the movies and original soundtracks, this is one show you would not want to miss out on.
Marvel Universe Live! :
Marvel has been at the forefront of the comics industry for over fifty years. They have revolutionized the art of storytelling and character designing to become one of the most famous companies in the world. It is now time for Marvel to conquer live shows and show their fans something they have never seen before. More than twenty different comic heroes and villains will collide live on stage in a fight between good and evil.
Taking live shows to the next level, Marvel has employed some of the best stuntmen and choreographers in the business to come up with an extravaganza unlike any other. Using intricate lighting effects, real life action sequences, original costumes, complicated props including cars and motorbikes as well as mind boggling tricks and flips; this is one show that has it all in one package. So just head on down to the arena and join the Wolverine, Hulk, the Iron Man, Loki, the Green Goblin and Red Skull on this action packed ride.
Linkin Park, Rise Against & Of Mice and Men:
If you are a fan of rock music then you are in for a smashing treat. With some of the best rock bands in the world performing under one roof, this could perhaps be the best concert you could attend this year. First up are ‘Of Mice and Men,’ the up and coming future stars of the rock music industry. You will also get the opportunity to see ‘Rise Against’ performing, the world famous band that has taken punk rock music to a whole new level. And last, but certainly not the least, you will get to see the headliners of the show, one of the greatest rock bands in the world ‘Linkin Park’ take the stage.
With such a strong lineup, it is hard to pass up an opportunity like this. Rock fans everywhere will be clamoring to see their favorite bands perform at one mega event. If you are one of them, then make sure you do the same because chances like this don’t come around every day.
Fleetwood Mac:
Now we come to one of the best shows of the year, a live performance by one of the greatest bands in history, Fleetwood Mac. These legends have been a part of the music fraternity for over forty five years and have been releasing albums and touring the world on a regular basis. After a bit of a break over the last few years, they have decided to go on one last tour.
You can now watch them perform their best songs live on stage. With millions of fans worldwide and albums sales exceeding the one hundred million mark, this is your chance to see the icons live in concert. You can fulfill your dream and make sure you don’t miss out on this unforgettable show as Fleetwood Mac take the stage one last time.
So there you have it folks, start the New Year with these 10 wonderful events and turn your January into one big fun filled extravaganza. If you have something to say about this list or think we have missed out on an event, which we are sure we haven’t, do let us know.
