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WAIT’LL YOU SEE THE GARDENS ON THIS YEAR’S NEWPORT BEACH VIRTUAL GARDEN TOUR

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By Greer Wylder
April 27, 2021

The 25th Annual Newport Beach Garden Tour, hosted by the Sherman Library & Gardens’ Volunteer Association, will be presented virtually on Saturday, May 8th ~ the day before Mother’s Day. This year’s tour will take you on a journey throughout Southern California.  Starting in Beverly Hills with a modern take on a Japanese Garden, stunning views of LA, an orchid house and a small orchard. Then travel to Pasadena with two turn-of-the-century California Craftsman style homes and gardens. In fact, one of them is registered in the Smithsonian Institution’s Archives of American Gardens.  Heading back to the coast, stop in Newport Beach…

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Joyous Blooms Painting Class at Sherman Gardens

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By Greer Wylder
April 26, 2021

Come join local Huntington Beach-based artist Helen Plehn for an expressive painting class at Sherman Gardens on Tuesday, May 25 from 10 a.m. until noon. You'll paint vibrant roses, peonies, and delphinium in a blue and white chinoiserie vase. You'll also be guided to do a 15-minute flower visualization meditation while waiting for the acrylic paint layers to dry. You’ll take home a gorgeous finished 8" x 10" canvas painting, and the set of paint tubes supplied for each student.  All materials included.  Class is designed for all levels of painters and non-painters.  Fee $90 Members, $100 Non-Members Class size is limited for…

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The RVCA Warehouse sale is back in OC

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By Greer Wylder
April 26, 2021

The official RVCA Warehouse Sale is back in the OC April 29 through May 2! Save up to 75% OFF retail prices! Shop men's, women's, and boys' apparel and accessories including t-shirts, tanks, boardshorts, walk shorts, jackets, fleece, dresses, hats, sandals, VA Sport, and much more! Tickets (FREE) are required for each customer over the age of 15 years old. Limit only (1) ticket per customer. Customers who purchase more than one ticket (for different dates/times) will forfeit all tickets. You will have (1) hour to shop beginning from the start time listed on your ticket. (eg. 10 a.m. ticket…

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Haven’s New Spring Dishes Embrace the Season’s Vibrant Ingredients

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By Greer Wylder
April 26, 2021

Executive Chef Craig Brady at  Haven Craft Kitchen+Bar welcomes spring with new dishes  featuring the season’s most vibrant ingredients. Among the new dishes currently found on the menu at Haven is Chef Brady’s Jonah Crab Agnolotti featuring hand-made herbed pasta, crab and mascarpone filling, English pea cream, and lemon butter. “This Agnolotti is rooted in nostalgia as it pays homage to a dish I had made back in Boston,” explains Chef Brady, who developed a love for making pasta while at Boston’s Posto, an authentic VPN-certified enoteca. “While it features hand-made pasta, this dish is very evocative of spring, with bright mint and sweet English…

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Fly N Fish Newport Beach Restaurant Week

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By Greer Wylder
April 23, 2021

The most delicious time of the year in Newport Beach is here! Join Fly N Fish Oyster Bar and Grill on the Balboa Peninsula for the 15th Annual Newport Beach Restaurant Week Dine Local. Support Local through Sunday, May 2. With prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus featuring their award-winning Clam Chowder, elevated coastal entrees, and more, this is a culinary event not to be missed! To view Fly N Fish’s complete Restaurant Week menus, visit flynfishoysterbar.com. Reservations for tented outdoor and limited indoor dining are available by phone at 949.673.8400. 2304 W Oceanfront, Newport Beach.

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