Universal CityWalk will encourage guests to “go green” as they celebrate Earth Week with a free “Lights Off. Screens On.” music fest designed to educate consumers on ways of reducing their carbon footprint by turning off the lights when they turn on their televisions, computers, tablets or smartphones.  The “Lights Off. Screens On” Music Fest coincides with CityWalk’s “Spring Concert Series.”

The free festival will include performances from up-and-coming pop/rock bands Reasons Be and Brightener and A-list DJ Casey Connor.  Liz Perezand Jackie Mateos from mun2’s docu-series “Reinas de Realty” also will make a special guest appearance. 

The “Lights Off.  Screens On” Earth Week event is part of NBCUniversal’s ongoing “Green is Universal” initiative, dedicated to raising environmental awareness. The music festival also will feature a specially made kinetic dance floor that will help to power the event. Additionally, a complimentary solar recharging station will allow guests to “power up” their personal devices.

“5 Towers” stage at Universal CityWalk is Los Angeles’ free, premier open-air concert venue which is host to a multitude of performances by some of today’s most influential artists, including CeeLo Green, John Legend, Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepson, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson, Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz and Good Charlotte.

Local rock bands The Colourist and Ceasefire headline the final night of Universal CityWalk’s free “Spring Concert Series” at the “5 Towers” stage.

“5 Towers” stage at Universal CityWalk is Los Angeles’ free, premier open-air concert venue which is host to a multitude of performances by some of today’s most influential artists, including CeeLo Green, John Legend, Justin Bieber, Carly Rae Jepson, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson, Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz and Good Charlotte.

The Colourist debuted their self-titled studio album in March, while embarking on their first national tour. From Orange County, this pop-fueled, indie-bred rock group is currently a regular on KROQ’s Locals Only list with their hit “We Won’t Go Home,” and they performed at last year’s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival.

Hailing from Orange County, Ceasefire returns for their second appearance at the “5 Towers” stage. For 15 consecutive weeks, this rock band has ranked among the top 5 on KROQ’s Locals Only with their smash-hit “Wake Up.”

MORE INFO:     For Universal CityWalk’s upcoming events, please visitwww.CityWalkHollywood.com.  Regular updates also can be found on CityWalk’s Twitter @CityWalkLA, Facebook-Universal CityWalk Hollywood and Instagram @CityWalkLA.

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We headed up to Universal Studios Hollywood for a few hours on Easter morning and we have a pretty big update for you today. Things are moving so fast on the Upper Lot with all three major construction area's. 

We'll also have a quick look at Super Silly FunLand since this is the first time we've been at the park since that area opened. There is only one area left to open and it's the water play area. 

Since our last update and the date it was announced, Springfield construction has kicked into overdrive. 

First lets take a look at all of the construction from the ground level. An entire second level has been added since our last update. 

The Springfield and Hogsmeade construction is going to start blending together so until the outsides of the buildings  are added we may not know which is which. 

From up top you can see just how big this area is. The Flintstones looks so out of place now and will look more out of place once Springfield opens. I still say this is going to be removed or rethemed. 

There's still a LOT of room between where they are currently building the area and the Shrek 4D queue. Not sure if this is going to be an open area or if they are going to somehow build another attraction here. 

Considering a big open space is already just feet away I'm not sure another is needed in Springfield. Obviously we won't be getting Kang and Kodos (don't need 2 spinners 100 yards apart) but wouldn't a Springfield themed Carousel be amazing? 

The construction area is huge and it should be exciting as Springfield is constructed over the next year or so. 

An overview of Forbidden Journey/Hogwarts. 

From the Tram you can get an idea of just how big the building is, but this isn't even the tallest part. 

Hogsmeade or Springfield? 

Still a LOT of room and a lot of work to be done over the next two years. 

A look from the other side. 

Even though I still have issues with this being called a "ride" and I'm nowhere near the biggest fan of Fast and Furious, anything that can make the tram better is a good thing. 

A couple of shots from the tram

The best view of the construction is actually from outside the park

It's a good sized construction area

We got our first look at the completed Super Silly FunLand and it really turned out well. 

The playground area

Minions roasting marshmallows for some reason

No idea what this is but it's going to give me nightmares

Minions on the wall doing minion stuff

They've done a good job on the Boardwalk theme. Once the water play area opens it should make feel even more like a boardwalk. 

Silly Swirly is also open

Lots of minions all around the place

The games in the area have also opened. We'll try them out one of these days to see if we can win a Fully Unicorn!!! 

The backside of Super Silly FunLand

I kept trying to make this one laugh but he takes his job very seriously. 

The Universal Experience is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Universal Studios Theme Park

Cylons are awesome!!! 

E.T.!!! 

There is a lot of great stuff to look at in the Universal Experience only about two of the display cases are dedicated to the Park. For an anniversary like this I kind of wish the entire Experience was dedicated to the Theme Park. Perhaps they are going to add more and promote it a bit more later this year?  

Still, for fans of the studio it's a great walk down memory lane. 

The arcade on the lower lot is closed and will soon be a Starbucks. 

Jurassic Park ... just because 

Looks like they are doing some work on the Collapsing Bridge

One of my favorite signs in the park

Waterworld just returned from it's rehab. We'll check out the show next time we are at the park.

Our face characters for this update. We just happened to find Kevin Bacon, Tom Hanks and Bill Paxton hanging around in costumes they haven't worn since 1995. (Wow, that movie is 19 years old ... Cue feeling like an old guy). 

That will wrap it up for this update. As I mentioned in yesterdays Six Flags Magic Mountain update, we are actually going to have some updates from a LOT of different parks coming up for the next 6-8 weeks as the summer park season kicks off. We'll try and get back to Universal one more time before we get too crazy busy though. 

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Upcoming Line-up: 

• Tuesday, April 15 – exclusive reveal/performance by the top 12 finalists of “The Voice” (screening of new episode where we learn who the top 12 are then each of them will perform one song)
  


• Wednesday, April 16 – Jason DeRulo concert and Dirty Talk CD signing (concert is free but do need wrist bands for CD signing after the show)
  


• Saturday, April 19 - hip-hop artist Dev and pop/rock singer-songwriter Pia Mia
  


• Saturday, April 26 - indie rock group The Colourist and alternative rock group Ceasefire
  

Universal City, CA (April 7, 2014) – As Los Angeles’ premier outdoor concert destination, “5 Towers” at Universal CityWalk celebrates the return of the “Spring Concert Series” this Friday, April 11, and will include an exclusive performance by the top 12 finalists of NBC’s Emmy Award-winning series “The Voice” on Tuesday, April 15, beginning at 5:30 p.m.  The concert series lineup also features international pop/R&B singer Jason DeRulo in his only scheduled U.S. concert for his new album, “Talk Dirty,” on Wednesday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m.

Universal CityWalk’s free “Spring Concert Series” showcases live musical performances from many of today’s emerging and successful artists and will take place throughout April on the following dates: April 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 25 and 26. 

In their debut appearance at “5 Towers,” the top 12 finalists from NBC’s blockbuster vocal competition series, “The Voice,” will take center stage for a concert and screening event on Tuesday, April 15. The identities of these finalists will first be revealed during a special advanced screening of the show’s new episode. The top 12 selected artists will then rock CityWalk with an energetic “5 Towers” performance. Currently filming its sixth season on the Universal Studios lot, “The Voice” showcases some of the strongest vocalists from across the country as they compete for a grand prize of a recording contract and to be recognized as “The Voice.” Hosted by Carson Daly, the innovative performance series features celebrity musicians and coaches, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Shakira and Usher.

A global, chart-topping sensation, DeRulo kicks off the debut of his new album, “Talk Dirty,” with a one-night only concert on Wednesday, April 16. Immediately following the performance, fans will have the chance to meet DeRulo and have him sign his newly released album, which also will be available for purchase prior to the concert at CityWalk, beginning at 3:00 p.m. This marks DeRulo’s dynamic return to “5 Towers,” now as the headlining act, following his special guest appearance a few years ago. Opening for DeRulo is hip-hop/pop musician Jake Miller, who is one of MTV’s Artists to Watch Class of 2014.

In addition to “The Voice” and Jason DeRulo, the lineup for the “Spring Concert Series” includes electrifying performances by pop/R&B artist Colby O’Donis and pop group W3 the Future on Saturday, April 12; hip-hop artist Dev and pop/rock singer-songwriter Pia Mia on Saturday, April 19; and indie rock group The Colourist and alternative rock group Ceasefire on Saturday, April 26. 

More information on Universal CityWalk’s upcoming events is available atwww.CityWalkHollywood.com. Regular updates also can be found on CityWalk’s Twitter@CityWalkLA, Facebook page Universal CityWalk Hollywood and Instagram @CityWalkLA.

Universal CityWalk is Southern California's dynamic entertainment, dining and shopping destination that reflects the area’s rich cultural diversity. The iconic open-air leisure and nightlife complex provides “Always Unexpected” entertainment options and has served as a prototype for similar destinations. Universal CityWalk includes the high-tech concert venue, “5 Towers,” L.A.’s best movie-going experience at the Universal Cinemas and unique venues such as the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club, Infusion Lounge, iFly indoor skydiving and mechanical bull-riding at Saddle Ranch Chop House.

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