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Legacy of Isamu Noguchi!

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By Greer Wylder
June 10, 2011

Put this down a for must-attend event this weekend. It’s opening night, Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., for the first exhibition in California to focus on the legacy of Japanese-American artist and designer Isamu Noguchi. Laguna Art Museum will also be paying tribute to Henry T. Segerstom who commissioned Noguchi to build the South Coast Plaza sculpture garden California Scenario thiry years ago. The event will not only be featuring Noguchi's incredible body of work, but many people who worked with Noguchi during the early 1980s while he was in Southern California. To attend, you must become a member…

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Nicole Vaughn CD Release Party

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By Greer Wylder
June 08, 2011

Don't think you'll get enough of OC songstress Nicole Vaughn tomorrow night at the Launch Party for Educating Jack and Milly: One Cookie At A Time? You're in luck because Nicole Vaughn & Her Lovely Band is having the release show for "Say It" at La Cave Friday night. Supported by I Hate You Just Kidding, Jeramiah Red, Foxxhound and DJ Velvet Touch providing the "mood music," the night promises to be an evening of great music. The show starts at 10 p.m. and you must be 21 or over to attend. And the best part (besides the awesome music)?…

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Scotch for Dad!

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By Greer Wylder
June 07, 2011

Treat your dad to an early Father’s Day scotch tasting event at OC Wine Mart. Special guest Ray Pearson, a single malt scotch expert, will be in store Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. for a presentation and tasting. It costs just $35 per person for a flight of six fine scotch whiskies with cheese and crackers. During the event, if you purchase any scotch whiskies, receive 10% off. Space is limited to the first 30 RSVP’s email julie@ocwinemartshop.com or call 714.785.5451. OC Wine Mart is at 2272 Michelson Blvd. in Irvine.

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OC BBQ Festival!

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By Greer Wylder
June 06, 2011

A barbecue cook-off, considered on of the state’s biggest BBQ contests, is coming to the Orange Country Fairgrounds Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Taste award-winning BBQ including chicken, ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and tri-tip as well as like smoked macaroni and cheese, moink balls, pig-candy, smoked cobblers and more. You can vote for your favorite BBQ, enjoy beer from local breweries, and enter a rib eating contest. Family fun includes a car show, a Mr. BBQ Beauty Pageant, a kid’s zone, live music, entertainment, and more! The OC BBQ Festival benefits Kristie’s Foundation, a local nonprofit providing support…

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Fendi Made For You

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By Greer Wylder
June 06, 2011

Fendi at South Coast Plaza is celebrating a rare made-to-measure fur event Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. to benefit Beckstrand Cancer Foundation. You’ll have the chance to customize an item, plus see an exclusive showing of the Fall/Winter ready to wear collection. Ten percent of the proceeds benefit Beckstrand Cancer Foundation that’s bettering the quality of life for cancer patients and their families. Level 1, South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. 714.751.1111.

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