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Rooms for Today with Suzanne Rheinstein

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By Greer Wylder
October 26, 2016

Decorative Arts Society of Orange County (DARTS) welcomes interior designer Suzanne Rheinstein and authority on living with antiques at the upcoming lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Edwards Big Newport Theatre. At the lecture, “Rooms for Today: Easy Living with Antiques” Suzanne will share her design philosophy —“fewer things but better things”—mixing beautiful objects, furniture styles, personal art, painted surfaces and great attention to comfort, textures, details and light. Suzanne is the owner of Hollyhock, the renowned home furnishings and accessories shop in Los Angeles, known for its unique antiques and decorative pieces. The…

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Roger’s Gardens Halloween Festival

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By Greer Wylder
October 26, 2016

Kids can share their Halloween spirit and creativity at Roger’s Gardens annual Halloween Festival on Sunday, October 30 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The afternoon will be filled with fun, interactive crafts and activities and a favorite trick-or-treating costume parade throughout the gardens. Complimentary valet is available in the upper parking areas. Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Roger’s Gardens is at 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd. Corona del Mar. 949.640.5800.

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Yvette Beebe, OC Based Celeb Makeup Artist

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By Greer Wylder
October 24, 2016

If you’re looking for an excellent makeup artist for any occasion, or want to learn makeup tips and tricks with a pro lesson, look no further. Yvette Beebe is an OC based celebrity makeup artist with more than 20 years experience and her work is so impressive. She's worked on music tours, movie sets, T.V., music videos and print media campaigns. She’s available for appointments at Holiday Salon In Costa Mesa and she also tours with rock stars such as PINK, Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, Cher and most recently Bruce Springsteen. Yvette did the cover of this month’s Vanity Fair…

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Yappy Howl-O-Ween Celebration at Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

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By Greer Wylder
October 24, 2016

Bring your furry friend for tricks and treats in celebration of Yappy Howl-O-Ween on Thursday, October 27  from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Emmy Award-Winning KTLA Television Reporter Wendy Burch will serve as the evening’s emcee for the costume contest. The Yappy Hour celebration is a chance for pups to strut their stuff in their favorite costume and lap up water in their favorite flavors – Beastly Bacon, Creepy Chicken, Ghoulish Beef and Frightful Vegan. You can relax with a selection of wines from Mutt Lynch Winery. During the costume contest, a panel of judges will…

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Guts Pumpking Carving Contest for Make-A-Wish

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By Greer Wylder
October 21, 2016

454 Creative is partnering with AIGA (the professional association for design) and Make-A-Wish Orange County & the Inland Empire to bring Orange County’s creative community together in a fun pumpkin carving contest called GUTS on Monday, October 24 from 5-8 p.m. at the SOCO Collection, OC Mix Farm Stands, and Surfas Culinary District in Costa Mesa. The first GUTS fundraiser began in North Carolina nine years ago, and this philanthropy has spread across the country since. 454 Creative will be bringing it to Orange County for the first time to raise $100,000 to grant the wishes of 20 children for…

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