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Chicago’s Aloha Poke Co. Expands to SoCal

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By Greer Wylder
January 04, 2018

Aloha Poké Co., Chicago’s poké pioneer, is expanding into Southern California with locations opening in Costa Mesa, Los Angeles and San Diego. Aloha Poké Co. has been packing build-your-own style poké bowls since March 2016 when the first location opened within the Chicago French Market. Since then, the concept has grown to have additional locations in Illinois, with aggressive expansion plans within its hometown and nationwide. Earlier this year, the brand announced that it would also be expanding into Denver. Southern California poké fans will soon be able to find Aloha Poké Co. locations in Los Angeles, Marina Del Rey,…

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The English Beat at Mozambique

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By Greer Wylder
January 03, 2018

Still fronted by stellar vocalist David Wakeling, The English Beat will be making a rare live appearance on Mozambique’s Main Stage on Saturday, Jan. 6. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased here. In 1979, while the rest of the world was listening to The Knack’s My Sharona and still dancing to the disco ball beats of Donna Summer and The Bee Gees, a small band named “The Beat” took to the stage for their very first show in Birmingham, England. With a crazy, funky, fluid crossover play between soul, Reggae, pop, and punk, the band created a new kind of dance rhythm…

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Winter Clearance Sale at Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams

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By Greer Wylder
January 02, 2018

Now is a great time to find deals on top quality Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams furnishings at its South Coast Plaza Village showroom. Select upholstery, case goods (tables and storage), lighting, rugs, and accessories are discounted from 20% to 40%, and for Comfort Club Members—their loyalty program-- discounts are 40%-60% off. They have just brought over additional items, and all are priced to sell. If you can’t find a clearance item to meet your design needs, all special order upholstery, case goods (tables and storage), draperies, bedding, rugs, lighting, and accessories are 20% off with their New Comfort Club…

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Loz Feliz Confidential: A Memoir

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By Greer Wylder
January 02, 2018

Mixed media artist, actress and author Nora Novak, a longtime resident of Newport Beach just released her latest book, Loz Feliz Confidential: A Memoir that’s available on Amazon and at Lido Village Books in the Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach. Her last novel, Art Damaged is glossy insider's tale that is set behind the scenes of the contemporary art world in Orange County. Now, Los Feliz Confidential is a wild ride that chronicles Novak’s life from immigration, poignant childhood, rebellious teen years and her adventurous, sexy, free-wheeling twenties. “From Europe to Hollywood I blazed through the ‘60s and ‘70s…

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Shop Living Gardens

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By Greer Wylder
January 02, 2018

Award-winning South Orange County-based landscape design studio, Living Gardens Landscape Design just debuted an E-commerce store - Shop Living Gardens. Filled with unique hand-selected items for the home and garden, this is the perfect one-stop shop for gifts. The store is filled with items that evoke nature. Choose from kids décor, pillow and rugs, stationery, gardening tools, and stylish ways to relax, such as heat pillows, eye pillows, soaps and hand creams. Living Gardens Landscape Design founder, Sacha McCrae provides a full range of landscape design services from concept to installation. The firm also provides exterior furniture, fountains, pottery, accessories and decorative light…

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