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Segerstrom Center for the arts presents Grammy Award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling

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By Greer Wylder
November 30, 2018

Segerstrom Center for the arts presents Grammy Award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling in a special holiday set “The Beautiful Day” - Kurt Elling Sings Christmas for two performances on December 15 at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Declared by The New York Times as “the standout male jazz vocalist of our time,” Kurt Elling returns to the Center with a special program that will feature a repertoire of songs from his holiday album, The Beautiful Day. Elling says, “I knew I didn’t want to make a ‘religious’ record, just as I knew I didn’t want to make a standard, swingin’ jazzy…

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Holiday by the Bay

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By Greer Wylder
November 30, 2018

Hilton San Diego Bayfront just unveiled a newly reimagined Holiday by the Bay on select nights through January 5. The all-new Holiday by the Bay transforms Bayfront Park into the ultimate holiday destination and ice adventure park featuring San Diego’s only two-story, 100-foot ice tubing slide, ice bumpers cars, nightly snow flurries, an interactive light show featuring a 30-foot tall Christmas tree, festive fare, craft holiday cocktails, cozy fire-side lounges, gingerbread decorating, stocking trimming, and much more. A portion of every ticket to the annual holiday tradition will benefit United Service Organizations Inc. (USO) San Diego, supporting America's military service…

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Wreath Decorating Class on the Ocean Lawn at Montage Laguna Beach

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By Greer Wylder
November 29, 2018

Make your own custom wreath this holiday season at a decorating class taught by Montage Laguna’s wreath-making experts. On Saturday, Dec. 1 at 11 a.m., you can create a beautiful fragrant wreath with live greens, wreaths, and decorations. The class will also include passed hors d’oeuvres and champagne that will heighten holiday spirits. $195, exclusive of tax and gratuity; complimentary valet parking included. Montage Laguna Beach is at 30801 Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. 866.271.6953

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Shop Small + Local

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By Greer Wylder
November 29, 2018

Shop for vintage, bespoke floral, home décor, clothing and jewelry at Small + Local a curated holiday shopping event is celebrated on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 301 Bowling Green Drive in Costa Mesa. Vendors include California Casa, Green Supply Vintage, Rope The Moon, Bird + Belle, V Holland Boutique, and French Buckets. Vicki Holland will be offering 20% off all apparel during the show. You can also see Eden's 6th Day new winter styles. 

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THE LAB Celebrates 25 Years of Anti-Mallism

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By Greer Wylder
November 28, 2018

The LAB Anti-Mall marks 25 years of “anti-mallism” including special celebratory music performances, communal dining experiences and rotating art installations in abundance through year-end. An open house event to celebrate the debut will take place at The LAB on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. Those interested in attending the event are invited to visit thelab.com and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/TheLABAntimall, Instagram @thelabantimall, or email info@thelab.com. As a way to recognize 25 years of design, The LAB, Joseph Sarafian (Form Found Design) and students from Orange Coast College's Architecture Department collaborated to design a temporary pavilion, Cytocast, located…

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