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Brain Candy Live! One Night Only

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By Greer Wylder
March 31, 2017

BRAIN CANDY LIVE!, starring Adam Savage, editor-in-chief of Tested.com and former co-host of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series MythBusters, and Michael Stevens, creator of award-winning YouTube Channel Vsauce, will make its Orange County debut for one night only on Tuesday, April 4 in Segerstrom Hall. Two of the most amazing minds of our times, Savage and Stevens, will bring along more than three tons of their crazy toys, incredible tools and mind-blowing demonstrations for a celebration of curiosity that's been described as a cross between TED Talks and the Blue Man Group. Ask yourself, “Is it possible to 3D print a…

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Best-Dressed Salads in Orange County

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By Greer Wylder
March 30, 2017

By Bobby Navarro Like the good bears that we are, we’ve definitely fattened up during the winter months. Now that spring is here, though, there’s nothing to stop us from getting back on the health train. Luckily Orange County is chock full of great options for that, like these killer salads that we’ve so graciously compiled for you right here. Habana Costa Mesa Fun fact: Habana actually means “salad heaven”. The Costa Mesa Cuban local fave has some great ones, all $15 or under for dinner. Give the Organic Baby Spinach Salad (with herbed goat cheese croutons, crispy jamon serrano,…

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Sneak Peak of The Culinary Lab Cooking School

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By Greer Wylder
March 30, 2017

The Culinary Lab Cooking School is launching a new series of Food Lab classes, and you're invited to the Sneak Peek on Saturday, April 1 at 1 p.m.! As a special guest, you'll get to arrive at 1 p.m., one hour before the event begins, and participate in the food lab demos before everyone else! There will be two interactive food lab demos, a tour of the kitchens and you can meet the instructors. You can also learn about the Pro Culinary & Pro Pastry programs, as well as the Home Cook classes. During the first food demo, “Opposites Attract,” you’ll participate in two tasting…

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On the hunt for a great burrito

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By Greer Wylder
March 29, 2017

By Asma Mohammed I'm always on the lookout for a great burrito, and Cali Tacos has made my list! Their menu is concise and they stick to what they do best, burritos! Their specialty burritos are big enough to serve two and are intimidatingly large! The Angel Burrito is a popular menu item: surf and turf with your choice of carne asada, carnitas, adobada, shredded chicken, or pollo asada mixed with large shrimps, rice, sour cream, guacamole, french fries, cheese, and their special cali sauce double wrapped in fresh tortillas. Their monstrous burritos do not compromise quality for quantity and are as delicious…

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New York Premiere of Documentary ‘Henry T. Segerstrom: Imagining The Future’

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By Greer Wylder
March 29, 2017

In celebration of the New York premiere of the documentary, Henry T. Segerstrom: Imagining The Future, Elizabeth Segerstrom and the Segerstrom Family, South Coast Plaza, Carnegie Hall, WNET and PBS SoCal were in attendance at Directors Guild of America on Monday, March 20. The film chronicles the personal journey and broad impact of Henry T. Segerstrom who was raised on a Southern California farm and played a part in discovering, celebrating and supporting some of the world’s great artists. The late Henry T. Segerstrom also co-founded South Coast Plaza, the internationally-recognized luxury shopping destination celebrating its 50th year this month.…

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