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Outstanding Authors!

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By Greer Wylder
January 17, 2012

The Newport Beach Central Library continues its outstanding authors program, giving locals a chance to meet and hear speakers share their extraordinary stories and work. Next up in the program meet National Geographic photographer and author Peter McBride of “The Colorado River: Flowing through Conflict” on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. He will be sharing his incredible documentary work on the Colorado River with a stunning slide show  and a lecture. Seating is limited to 200. Parking is available at Central Library or across the street in the Corporate Plaza lot. A suggested donation cost $10. Other highlights from…

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Still Life with Wood

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By Greer Wylder
January 13, 2012

Skateboarders and fine art photography enthusiasts will love the current “Still Life with wood” show at AR4T Gallery in Laguna Beach through Sunday, Jan. 22. The show features spectacular skateboarding shots from Grant Brittain, Dave Swift, Miki Vuckovich, Jon Humphries, James Cassimus, and Attiba Jefferson. All photographs are signed and framed and  more affordable images are available from each participating photographer. Open 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. AR4T Gallery is at 210 North Coast Hwy. in Laguna Beach.  

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Fashion Forecast: Be at AnQi Tonight!

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By Greer Wylder
January 11, 2012

Join Toni & Guy Hair Academy tonight for an evening of fashion forecasting and cocktails at AnQi by Crustacean at South Coast Plaza starting at 9 p.m. The Academy presents an interactive show of avant-garde hair designs of cutting edge styles and contemporary cuts, while you enjoy enjoy AnQi's signature cocktails and late night bites. RSVP to melissal@houseofan.com or call 714.557.5679. AnQi, adjacent to Bloomingdale’s is at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

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Elemeno Pea!

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By Greer Wylder
January 10, 2012

“Elemeno Pea”, a smart comedy about utter chaos, and the rich behaving at their worse in Martha’s Vineyard is making its West Coast premiere at the South Coast Repertory on Jan. 27 through Feb. 26 on the Segerstrom Stage. The play centers around two polar opposite sisters, down-to-earth Devon and status-seeking Simone on a weekend trip gone wrong to a beachfront mansion. There’s plenty of squabbling, jealousy, marital discord, and of course comic relief. “Elemeno Pea” marks the SoCal directorial debut of SCR artistic director Marc Masterson, who spearheaded the play’s world premiere when he was at the Actors Theatre of Louisville. Showing 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday;…

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Off to Patagonia!

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By Greer Wylder
January 09, 2012

Seed People’s Market at the Camp in Costa Mesa has extended its Patagonia sale. All Patagonia is reduced 30%, and also save on Arcteryx, Woolrich, Horny Toad, select shoes and more. Patagonia’s outdoor clothing and gear are made of organic cotton; and some of its apparel are made from recycled soda bottles, and unused, worn out garments are repurposed into polyester fabrics. Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Seed People’s Market is at 2937 Bristol St. # C101 in Costa Mesa. For more information, call 714.708.3377 or visit seedpeoplesmarket.com.

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