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Local, Global & Me

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2018

Local, Global & Me is a Women’s Empowerment Series focused on investing in women to build strong communities.  The free, three-part series kicks off on August 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Experience Center at Fashion Island with a special panel presentation about building and enhancing Your Personal Brand. Christina Zabat-Fran, Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for St. John, and Skyler McCurine, Personal Branding Thought Leader and Founder of Le Red Balloon, will share their stories on developing personal brands, and discuss how fashion and style affect perceptions. You’ll also learn about the role that local community…

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Mai Tai’s From Classic to Frozen

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By Greer Wylder
August 13, 2018

Beat the heat with a refreshing frozen drink at Tommy Bahama Island Grill at Corona del Mar Plaza The classic Tommy Bahama Mai Tai is now available as a frozen, slushy cocktail served from a newly installed frozen drink dispenser, the Mai Tai combines premium spirits and fruit juices. Just like the signature Mai Tai, the frozen version features, Flor de Caña rum - aged four years for quality flavor, pineapple juice, lime juice, orange Curaçao and orgeat syrup. This is given the Tommy Bahama twist as it’s topped with a dark rum float and garnished with a tropical orchid. …

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National Oyster Week at Santa Monica Seafood for Bracken’s Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
August 10, 2018

Ever wanted to master oyster shucking? You can stop by Santa Monica Seafood in Costa Mesa or in Santa Monica on Saturday, Aug. 11 from noon to 2 p.m. for a fun Oyster Shucking Demo at both stores. And, Santa Monica Seafood is honoring National Oyster Day all week and donating a portion of proceeds from oyster sales to Bracken’s Kitchen, a nonprofit dedicated to feeding the impoverished in Southern California and recovering foods to lessen the environmental impact of food waste. Market Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Café…

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SUMMER DINING AT MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH

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By Greer Wylder
August 10, 2018

Casual and relaxing Mosaic Bar and Grille at Montage Laguna Beach invites guests to enjoy its crafted cocktails, carefully selected wines and beers and its new summer dinner menu available now through September 2, from 5 to 9 p.m. Guests will want to start with an evening libation such as Frosé All Day (Malene Rosé, Cointreau, strawberry puree, blackberry liqueur and lemon juice) or maybe El Jimador (house-infused tequila with ginger, strawberry, watermelon, pineapple and Cointreau) – enjoyed with a Starter like Local Rockfish Ceviche, Crispy Calamari or Queso Fundido. Light fare Entrees offer choices: Mosaic Tacos with seafood and…

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Festival of Arts’ Junior Art Award Ceremony

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By Greer Wylder
August 09, 2018

In conjunction with the Festival of Arts Juried Fine Arts show, the Junior Art Exhibit allows for local Orange County students (K-12th) to showcase artistic mixed-medium work all summer long. A selected expert panel will choose the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners from the more than 300 Orange County students’ incredible work of art on display in the Festival’s Junior Art Exhibit and will announce the winners this Sunday, August 12 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Each winner will be acknowledged, honored and presented with gold, silver and bronze medals as well as certificates of appreciation at the Festival of Arts. You…

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