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JDRF Dream Gala

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By Greer Wylder
February 28, 2011

Every time I hear that another child was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, my heart sinks. It’s life changing and a rough road for all involved. And that is why I am even more thankful for the upcoming JDRF Dream Gala, “Imagine a World Without Diabetes” on Saturday March 12 at 5:30 p.m., at St. Regis Monarch Beach. It’s well known in Orange County as a premier black tie gala, a chance to wear your fanciest clothes, enjoy a wonderful dinner and evening at the beautiful St. Regis. But for those of us connected to diabetes it’s a night…

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OC Music Tonight!

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By Greer Wylder
February 25, 2011

Tonight is the final free showcase for the 2011 OC Music Awards. Join five of the best live bands in Orange County tonight at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana as they compete for a chance to perform at the Grove in Anaheim on awards night. Now in its tenth year, the live band finals are returning to The Galaxy to pay homage to both the venue's local heritage and the location where the firstOC Music Awards took place back in 2001. Performing tonight are We Are The Arsenal (winners of the fan vote), Railroad to Alaska, Kiev, The Steelwells…

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Oscars in OC!

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By Greer Wylder
February 23, 2011

Clancy’s Clubhouse, a respite sports bar and eaterie from the bustling Anaheim resort area, is rolling out the red carpet on Sunday for an Oscar party. You can watch the show on one of Clancy’s 36 TVs while enjoying appetizers and drink specials. If you can predict the winners you can win a $100 Clancy’s Clubhouse gift card. There are rules, you must fill out your ballot before the show starts at 5 p.m. For more details, call 714.750.7500. Open from 4 p.m. to midnight Monday to Tuesday; 11:30 a.m. to midnight Wednesday to Sunday.

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The Dalai Lama is Coming!

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By Greer Wylder
February 22, 2011

On May 4, the Dalai Lama will return to UCI to engage students and the community in a dialogue about global and ethical leadership, personal responsibility and compassion at the Center for Living Peace. Pricing for the Dalai Lama event will be available online here on March 22. For more information, go to livingpeace.uci.edu. In the meantime, Greer's OC received these fun pictures of Sir Richard Branson from the last Living Peace Speaker Series where more than $250,000 was raised for Virgin Unite. Sir Richard Branson was the star of the evening in full pirate regalia as he challenged entrepreneurs…

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Ska Time!

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By Greer Wylder
February 21, 2011

Coming in on two decades of ska punk music, genre veterans Less Than Jake is performing at the Anaheim House of Blues tonight (Feb. 21) in support of their new album TV/EP.  Their latest work, released in October, features classic television theme songs & commercials as reissues of "Losing Streak" and "Hello Rockview" are scheduled to hit shelves on March 1. Less Than Jake are accompanied to Anaheim with reggae jammers Supervillains and Off With Their Heads, an incredible punk group from Minnesota. House of Blues is at 1530 S. Disneyland Dr. in Anaheim. 714.778.BLUE (2583). (Photo Credit: Dennis Ho)

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