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Multiple Grammy Award-Winner Tony Bennett Returns to Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
January 26, 2018

Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes back Tony Bennett, whose career spans six decades and includes 19 Grammy Awards, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award – making him a true international treasure. Bennett performs on Friday, June 1,  in Segerstrom Hall. With worldwide record sales in the millions, and dozens of platinum and gold albums to his credit, Tony Bennett is a musician who touches the hearts and souls of audiences with his signature vocals and charming stage presence. His signature tunes, such as “Steppin’ Out With My Baby” and “I Left My Heart In San Francisco,” are part of…

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Flash Sale at OAts Cashmere

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By Greer Wylder
January 25, 2018

Now is a great time to stock up on luxe cashmere! Oats Cashmere is having a flash sale for ladies and men’s cashmere (accessories not included). Shop now until Friday, January 26. Simply enter code COZY at check out on oatscashmere.com Oats Cashmere offers chic cashmere sweaters, cardigans, lounge pants and more. Accessories (not included in sale) are cashmere blankets, cashmere hats, scarves, and gloves, wraps, slippers, and children's cashmere blankets.

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30 new shops and restaurants coming to Irvine Spectrum Center

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By Greer Wylder
January 25, 2018

Irvine Spectrum Center is about to become even more popular. It was just announced that a $200 million expansion will bring 30 new shops and restaurants to the center by mid-2019.  The announcement reveals the first wave of tenants since construction began last year on the 137,000 square-foot area located past the Giant Wheel. This summer, Hello Kitty Café will debut a bar and café. Other tenants to follow throughout the year include: a two-story H&M; cult-followed 85°C Bakery Café; our favorite OC-born Stance socks; SoCal’s falafel fave Falasophy; Laguna Beach import Gorjana jewelry; Irvine-based BLK Coffee; OC-crafted Afters Ice Cream, LA eye…

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COMPLIMENTARY LOBSTER TAIL At Roy’s Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
January 24, 2018

Love Lobster? Visit Roy's Newport Beach for their limited-time special now until Sunday, February 4. With the purchase of a Hand Carved Filet Mignon or Rustic Rub Crusted Ribeye, you’ll receive a Butter Roasted Lobster Tail free of charge. Roy's luxurious Butter Roasted Lobster Tail is a perfect addition to their hand-carved steaks. Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine blends classic techniques with adventurous Pacific Rim flavors, discover the fresh ingredients and outstanding seafood, expertly prepared. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. 453 Newport Center Drive…

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Lord of the Strings Concert at SOCO: Peppino D’ Agnostino and Carlos Reyes

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By Greer Wylder
January 24, 2018

You’re invited to enjoy the Lord of the Strings concert series at LCA Wine at SOCO in Costa Mesa on Sunday, January 28 beginning at 3 p.m. when legendary acoustic guitarist Peppino D' Agnostino and master harpist/violinist Carlos Reyes merge their talents for a mesmerizing performance. Peppino D’Agostino left Italy over 30 years ago with the dream of “playing with the greatest guitarists.” He has achieved that goal and is now recognized as one of the greatest acoustic guitarists in the world by fans, fellow musicians including Eric Johnson and Doc Watson and several prominent publications including Acoustic Guitar Magazine. …

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