We are over the moon to host another fabulous giveaway featuring Mrs. Deen, herself! We have teamed up with Safeways + Smithfield to give another lucky BFFF reader 2 tickets to see Paula Deen LIVE in Sacramento, California on February 3, 2012.
Over the years, Paula Deen has become an audience-pleaser in a variety of ways: as a successful restaurateur, best-selling cookbook author, Food Network superstar, and multi-media personality. But her new touring production has America’s favorite Southern cook serving up two hours onstage with what her fans want most: Paula Deen as herself. Fans who have experienced seeing the Queen of Southern Cuisine on stage will tell you that she’s witty and engaging, full of sage advice and her spontaneous observations will keep you entertained. Fans will hear behind-the-scene stories of Deen’s Emmy Award winning show, some with the country’s most famous stars. And yes, there is cooking too.
Sacramento audiences will enjoy a fun-filled performance when Safeway and Smithfield present Paula Deen Live! at the Community Center Theater on Friday, February 3, at 7:00 pm. Her appearance coincides with a donation by Safeway and Smithfield of pork products to the California Emergency Foodlink.
“Once I walk on stage, there’s no telling what will happen,” commented Paula Deen. “I always start with good intentions in the kitchen but by evening’s end I’m so involved with the audience and crying with laughter. There is nothing better than an audience that wants to play!”
Appearing with Deen is her husband Michael Groover who is a harbor pilot when not touring. “Michael is my Ed McMahon,” Deen says proudly. “I think the audience will see why I fell in love with this man. We work so perfectly together because he knows me so well and has the driest sense of humor. He’s the most observant man I have ever known and when you least expect it – POW! He will hit you with one of his zingers. It’s not unusual for us to lose control of the program because we’re laughing so hard.”
Sharing laughter and life’s wisdom is the secret to Paula Deen Live! “I get a lot of questions from the audiences,” Deen says, “and I try to answer all of them. There aren’t many subjects I’m afraid to talk about.”
Interacting with her audience, Paula Deen says, “recharges my creative batteries. There’s nothing quite like the energy of a live audience. If we do it right, sometimes a full auditorium can feel like the most intimate get together. It’s magical.”
“Generally speaking my shows are all improvised,” Deen says. My experience has been that it’s best to feed off the audience’s energy. Some of the most hilarious things happen when you don’t plan them. I’ve had my britches fall off once and another time I was hit in the head with a ham. We don’t rehearse this stuff, it just happens!”
Creating happy memories is one of Deen’s requirements for Paula Deen Live! “When I’m onstage I have one mission: to have fun. I want everyone in that audience to leave their worries back home and have a good time.”
Tickets for the Sacramento show are priced at $44.75 for reserved seating, and a limited number of VIP tickets for $100.00 which includes a pre-show meet and greet. Tickets may be purchased at the Convention Center Box Office, 1301 L Street (Mon-Sat 10-6) or by calling (916) 808-5181, and online at tickets.com, 1-800-225-2277. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 2.
It’s super easy to enter y’all! Just follow any OR all of these simple steps below! You must either Log in with Facebook OR type your name & email address so that we can track each contest entry. Winner will be announced on February 1st- Only 2 days before the show! Best of luck!
I am so excited that you are having another giveaway for tickets. I haven’t bought mine yet and am crossing my fingers and toes. I love Paula Deen. She is on my bucket list of people to meet!
I would love a chance to win tickets! My favorite restaurant is a tie between McCormick and Schmick’s and Silva’s Sheldon Inn!
Wow, that sounds exciting! Would love to be there
Because I love butter! Haha
Would love to win these tickets for my daughter who is studying Baking and Pastry Arts!
Paula Deen! Can we dub her the ambassador of butter? Oh man, I’ve got to see this woman in the flesh.
I love The Melting Pot.
I love Devers Pub!
OMG! im simply over the moon about this give-a-way!!
I love Ms. Deen so much since I was a teenager learning to cook! I watch her religiously! When I learned about her coming to Sacramento I had to jump on finding a way to go! LOL!! She is brilliant and my IDOL! all hail the queen of butter!! 
As far as my favorite restaurant, I would have to say that one of my all time favorite places to eat at is ‘Sandra Dee’s'! Im from the south, and I love southern food. This place really reminds me of home. I love it! <3
This would be so awesome!!!!!
My hubby even said he would go with me. Hope I’m the lucky one. I love Paula thanks!
Wouldn’t this be fun!
My favorite restaurant is Claim Jumper.
My favorite restaurant would be Gerry’s Grill
Hmmm, so many good choices. I probably don’t have one favorite restaurant, but BJ’s brewery is pretty dang good!
Maggiano’s, by far, The food and the experience.
My favorite restaurant is Chili’s right now but it changes depending on if I can find decent food ..we dont go out to eat often so I do more home cooking than dining out.
How fun! My eight year old just loves Paula, smart girl!
Lucca…love Italian food!
Paula Paula PAULA! :]
I love dickey’s barbecue. they have the yummies southern food!
La Bou