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Free Screening ‘Climate Refugees’

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By Greer Wylder
November 30, 2010

Newport Beach Film Fest is kicking off Cinema Sage Hill this Wednesday at 7 p.m. with a free screening of the documentary “Climate Refugees”, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker Justin Hogan. The film uncovers the unbelievable plight of people around the world displaced by climatically induced environmental disasters. It chronicles several of the 25 million climate refugees, along with scholars, politicians and more facing overpopulation, lack of resources, and a changing climate. Climate Refugees screened at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and won an Outstanding Achievement in Documentary Filmmaking award at the 2010 Newport Beach Film Festival. The Newport…

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The Music Center - Cyber Monday!

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By Greer Wylder
November 26, 2010

I’m thrilled to share the good news that Cyber Monday—the big online shopping day after Thanksgiving—is marketing to arts and culture enthusiasts too! The Music Center in Downtown Los Angeles is offering 25% off on all six remaining engagements of its 2010/2011 Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center season. Starting Monday, November 29 at 8 a.m. for 25 hours only, save on the following select performances: Grupo Corpo Friday, January 28, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. Nederlands Dans Theater Wednesday and Thursday March 23-24, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. Alvin Ailey® American Dance Theater Wednesday and Thursday, April 13-14, 2011…

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Still Time to Order Celestino’s!

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By Greer Wylder
November 23, 2010

Thanksgiving is just two days away, but it’s not too late to special order a turkey at Celestino’s Meats, an old-fashioned butcher shop in Eastside Costa Mesa. It’s taking orders on Diestel range-grown turkeys and even offers a holiday menu for every side dish you ever dreamed of. And it opens today and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 270 E. 17th St. in Costa Mesa. 949.642.7191.

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REI Grand Opening!

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By Greer Wylder
November 19, 2010

Outdoor enthusiasts! Your ultimate shopping destination, REI, is celebrating a grand opening of its new store at the Market Place in Tustin. It’s a weekend of presentations, giveaways and a winter sale. The first 200 people (ages 12 and older) who visit the store today, Saturday and Sunday will receive a special edition water bottle with an REI gift card ranging in value from $5 to $100. And enjoy a free continental breakfast served before the store opens throughout the grand opening weekend. Doors open at 9 a.m. each day. You can can also enter to win a variety of…

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Beer Haven Dinner Tonight!

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By Greer Wylder
November 16, 2010

Two hot spots in Old Towne Orange known for showcasing the finest in craft beer, Haven Gastropub and The Bruery Provisions are joining forces tonight for an unforgettable five-course beer dinner. Arrive between 5 and 8 p.m. at The Bruery Provisions (143 N. Glassell Ave.), a specialty market and tasting room and enjoy fine cheese and beer pairings. And then, at nearby Haven Gastropub, you’ll be treated to a four-course dinner prepared by Chef Greg Daniels served with four of The Bruery’s craft beers. First course, Honeycrisp apple salad paired with Seven Grain Saison; second course BBQ braised kurobuta short…

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