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Crustacean Pop-Up Menu at Anqi

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By Greer Wylder
August 04, 2017

Now that Crustacean in Beverly Hills is undergoing a major five-month redesign this summer, you can be treated to Crustacean’s signature dishes prepared by master chef Helene “Mama” An at AnQi, it’s sister restaurant at South Coast Plaza. AnQi will serve a sampling of signature dishes from An’s famous Secret Kitchen through September 30. The pop-up version of Crustacean’s highly acclaimed menu will be available at dinner only Monday through Friday in the Q Lounge at AnQi, which like its Beverly Hills counterpart has won acclaim for its signature style of Euro-Vietnamese cuisine and An’s creative use of Asian herbs and…

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Urban Arts OC

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By Greer Wylder
August 04, 2017

Urban Arts OC is a great new co-op art studio in Newport Beach, that just opened right across from Benihana. It’s a multimedia art studio founded by artist Lynne Kaplan. “I think it’s actually a space I created for myself to service my muiltmedia art needs,” said Kaplan. “We do everything from art nights, to paint classes in acrylic and oils, as well as fused glass, sculpture, drawing, sewing, crochet and macramé. Urban Arts OC offers classes for beginners and advanced artists in a variety of medium, as well as ever changing workshops and events. The funky and cool workspace…

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SaksFirst Beauty Box

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By Greer Wylder
August 03, 2017

Saks just launched SaksFirst Beauty Box—its take on the Birchbox concept. It’s a new membership program called the SaksFirst Beauty Reward Program. Members get beauty perks and rewards throughout the year for every $250 spend up to $1,000. Each box contains beauty samples from top brands like La Mer, Kiehl’s, Guerlain, Clive Christian, Chantecaille, Dior, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Giorgio Armani, Kilian, Sisley, Estee Lauder and many more.  It’s ideal for beauty enthusiasts who want to try new top-of-the-line beauty samples. To join, you have to be SaksFirst credit card holder. After spending your first $250, you’ll get your…

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Angels Pitcher Matt Shoemaker Visits the OC Zoo

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By Greer Wylder
August 03, 2017

Animal and baseball lovers can meet Angels pitcher, Matt Shoemaker at the OC Zoo in Orange on Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. OC Parks and Angels Baseball provide children and families with new and educational activities and programs throughout the 2017 Angels Baseball season, and are welcoming Shoemaker to the OC Zoo for a morning of family-friendly fun, animals, and photo ops. Visitors can enjoy a live animal presentation with Shoemaker in front of the zoo from 10 to 10:30 a.m. The popular pitcher will be available for photos with children inside the zoo from 10:45…

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Celebrate Summer Concert Series at Bella Terra

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By Greer Wylder
August 02, 2017

Celebrate warm summer evenings with live music at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach the first four Thursdays in August from 6 to 8 p.m. Pack a picnic or enjoy tasty treats from an amazing line-up of restaurants as you dance the night away to some of Southern California's favorite artists. Thursday, Aug. 3: Undecided Future A five-piece local boy band performs favorite pop, funk and R & B hits. Undecided Future has been making headlines at the NAMM Show, Honda Center, House of Blues and Disneyland to name a few. Thursday, Aug. 10: The Steve Maggiora Band A Southern California…

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