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Goodwill Store Coming to Cypress

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By Greer Wylder
January 18, 2019

Goodwill of Orange County will open its 25th thrift store in Cypress on Friday, Jan. 18. The 13,000 square-foot store, located next to Cypress Community College, will showcase Goodwill’s popular thrift store shopping experience. Customers can expect a one-of-a-kind selection of clothing for all ages, accessories, housewares and furniture, electronics, sporting goods, and more. The new Cypress location will also feature Goodwill’s first ever drive-thru donation drop-off. The store will utilize the structure set up by the previous tenant and allow donors to simply drive up and a Goodwill attendant will greet and remove items from cars – making donating…

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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago at Musco Center

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By Greer Wylder
January 17, 2019

Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University presents the American dance institution, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago on Thursday, January 24 at 7:30pm. Hubbard Street’s Musco Center debut features a diverse program by internationally recognized living artists. As the first U.S. dance company to perform dance-making icon William Forsythe’s N.N.N.N. (2002), Hubbard Street will perform a new version of the dance piece restaged by original cast members Cyril Baldy and Amancio Gonzalez. Closing out the program is Grace Engine (2011) by 2018 Dance Magazine Award Honoree, choreographer Crystal Pite. Known for her dance company, Kidd Pivot, Pite’s intricate choreography integrates…

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The LA Art Show

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By Greer Wylder
January 17, 2019

The LA Art Show will return to the Los Angeles Convention Center from January 23 – 27. As the West Coast’s largest art fair, and one of the most diversely programmed in the world, the LA Art Show features varied exhibitors not only in contemporary and modern art, but also classical and other specialized art scenes that often command their own dedicated shows. For its 24th year, the LA Art Show will focus especially on programming from the Pacific Rim. Opening Night Premiere on Wednesday, January 23 from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. SHOW HOURS on Thursday, January 24 from…

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IN CELEBRATION OF MINNIE MOUSE’S 90th ANNIVERSARY

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By Greer Wylder
January 16, 2019

As part of Disney’s continued celebration of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse’s 90th anniversary, and in honor of Minnie fan holiday National Polka Dot Day on Jan. 22, Disney is encouraging fans to #MinnieStyle with events in Los Angeles and New York and new collections launching both online and at retail. Loved for her infectious, upbeat nature, Minnie Mouse first made her debut in the groundbreaking animated classic, Steamboat Willie, and has remained a global icon ever since. Known for her fun style, classic polka dots, and bold patterns, Minnie has served as a muse for fashion designers, artists and…

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Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center at Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
January 16, 2019

The renowned Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts on January 22  at 8 pm. Following its triumphant American and European tours and a spectacular recording release on Deutsche Grammophon, the stellar ensemble reunites for a program of essential works for piano quartet. Between repertoire favorites of Brahms and Dvořák, the artists offer the warm-hearted piano quartet by the renowned Czech Romantic composer and violinist Josef Suk. Ensemble members include Daniel Hope, violin, Paul Neubauer, viola and Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Co-Artistic Directors David Finckel, cello and Wu Han, piano. Single tickets…

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