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Herb Alpert in OC!

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By Greer Wylder
May 17, 2011

Two legends are returning to Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Friday – Herb Alpert and Lani Hall! The concert will include many songs from their latest collaborative effort “I Feel You,” which includes several reinterpreted classics – like Van Morrison’s “Moon Dance,” Peggy Lee’s “Fever” and two Beatles’ songs “Here Comes the Sun” and “Blackbird” – and is the duo’s first studio album in nearly 10 years. Hall met Alpert when she opened for his Tijuana Brass when touring with Sergio Mendes and Brazil 66. The two were married in 1973 and have been musically intertwined ever since. Tickets…

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Chicks Dig Scars, right?

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By Greer Wylder
May 16, 2011

Not that getting hurt is cool at all, but it happens, especially when you’re a surf/skate snow enthusiast, or you’re a kid growing up in SoCal. So here to protect the damage that’s been done is a new line of cool Skate Series bandages from Medline. You have to love these mini-skate board bandages featuring iconic artwork from the legendary NHS crew (Santa Cruz Skateboards, Skateboarding Is Not a Crime), Creature Skateboards and Flip Skateboards. In the future, other board companies will be featured as well as more board sports. The bandages are now available at Wal Mart, Duane Reede,…

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Unique Ergonique!

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By Greer Wylder
May 16, 2011

Ergonique is a newly relocated spa and salon that’s chic and luxurious in Corona Del Mar Plaza.  The spa offers custom tailored advanced spa treatments as well as exquisite skincare, hair care (many of which are exclusively found in Orange County) massage, manicure, and cutting-edge cosmetic services. Ergonique also offers a hair studio, make-up bar and more.  Walk-ins are encouraged for spa tours and to check out the full line of products and services. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Ergonique is located in Corona del Mar Plaza at 978 Avocado…

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Tea Anyone?

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By Greer Wylder
May 13, 2011

Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony Saturday at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza performed by members of the Omote Senke Tea School. You will no doubt leave the ceremony with a sense of tranquility; the centuries old process is based on harmony, respect, purity, and simplicity. Enjoy the serene sounds of a koto, a Japanese stringed instrument.  The Japan American Society will be accepting donations towards the relief and rebuilding efforts in Japan. To RSVP, call 714.824.4547. Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza is located at 3333 South Bristol St. in Costa Mesa.

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E-Waste? E-asy!

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By Greer Wylder
May 13, 2011

Don’t miss this opportunity to recycle your unwanted electronics Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  at an eWaste drive thanks to Surterre Properties. Just drop off unused computers, printers, fax machines, televisions or paper (to be shredded) at the Laguna Beach School District parking lot (550 Blumont, corner of Park Avenue/Blumont). It’s a free service with no forms to complete, and you don’t even need to get out of your car. Surterre Properties agents and volunteers will collect the eWaste and gladly deliver them to a recycling center to benefit Earth Resource Foundation.  

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