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SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PRESENTS HUB NEW MUSIC WITH SPECIAL GUEST KOJIRO UMEZAKI

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By Greer Wylder
February 09, 2020

Soka Performing Arts Center presents Hub New Music with Special Guest Kojiro Umezaki on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. Called “contemporary chamber trailblazers” by the Boston Globe – comprised of flute, clarinet, violin, and cello – Hub New Music is forging new pathways in the 21st-century repertoire. Through creative programming and ambitious commissioning projects, the quartet of “intrepids” (WQXR) celebrates the fluidity and diversity of today’s classical music landscape. Its performances have been described as “gobsmacking” (Cleveland Classical) and “innovative” (WBUR). Tickets are $27-$55 and are now available online at performingarts.soka.edu, at the Box Office at 1 University Drive…

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THE PIZZA PRESS LAUNCHES DOUBLE DOUGH THICK CRUST FOR NATIONAL PIZZA DAY

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By Greer Wylder
February 07, 2020

Just in time for National Pizza Day on Sunday, February 9, The Pizza Press has added Double Dough thick crust to its menu of custom and signature pizza options for a $2.50 upgrade. Known for its array of fresh and high-quality ingredients, customers are now invited to “publish” a pizza on a thick crust as well as the traditional thin crust. Set in a fun 1920s newspaper theme, The Pizza Press draws fans who want to create their own custom pizzas, as well as their curated selection of local craft beer. Guests can choose from a selection of toppings, cheese…

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Celebrate SAN VALENTINO at Angelina’s Pizzeria With These Special Dishes!

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By Greer Wylder
February 07, 2020

The talented culinary team at Angelina’s Pizzeria at the Los Olivos Marketplace in Irvine has prepared a menu of specials for dinner on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. The restaurant highlights Italian cuisine from across the country, including Vera Pizza Napoletana-certified Neapolitan wood-fired pizza, pastas, and more. Featured on Valentine’s Day Menu are the following dishes and specialty cocktails: Spigola del Chile all’Acqua Pazza Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass with heirloom cherry tomatoes and Taggiasca olives. Served with roasted potatoes and broccolini. Tiramisu’ di Valentino Mascarpone mousse with fresh strawberries and limoncello-infused ladyfingers COCKTAILS Cupido Tito’s Vodka, Dimmi, Aperol, Lillet Rouge, Strawberry…

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ALL NEW WEEKEND BRUNCH at The Blind Pig Yorba Linda

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By Greer Wylder
February 07, 2020

Yorba Linda’s The Blind Pig Kitchen & Bar just launched weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy a variety of mouth-watering brunch dishes such as the Peanut Butter Banana Cinnamon Roll, Sweet Potato Pancakes, 16 oz Grilled Ham Steak, Breakfast Sausage Corn Dog, Smoked Salmon Toast, and a Breakfast Burger served with egg, cheddar, bacon, garlic aioli, on brioche bread. Breakfast Cocktails include House Bloody Mary’s, Bottomless Mimosas, Strawberry Tomato Spritz, and Blind Pimms Cup made with housemade Pimms, ginger, lemon, cucumber, and soda. For reservations, visit theblindpigoc.com/yorba-linda 4975 Lakeview Ave. Yorba…

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Tony-Winning Ain’t Misbehavin’ Comes to Irvine Barclay Theatre

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By Greer Wylder
February 06, 2020

Go on an exhilarating musical journey back in time when the Tony Award-winning musical Ain’t Misbehavin' comes to Irvine Barclay Theatre for three performances on February 8 and 9. Taking its title from the 1929 Fats Waller song, Ain’t Misbehavin' is a high-spirited feel-good tribute to the Harlem Renaissance. Enjoy five dynamic performers presenting an evening of sassy and humorous songs, capturing the electric vibe of the 20s and 30s, where the surroundings are posh and the hip nightclub dives are filled with piano players banging out the new beat known as swing. This three-time Tony winning musical revue stars Dawn Marie…

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