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Denim & Diamonds Fashion Show to Benefit Global Genes

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By Greer Wylder
February 15, 2017

In honor of World RARE Disease Day Global Genes, a leading rare disease patient advocacy organization, is hosting the first-ever Denim & Diamonds Fashion Show on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast. Models will walk the runway in honor of loved ones affected by rare disease on World RARE Disease Day. Celebrity guests, Madison McLaughlin (Arrow) and fitness model Shaka Smith, will join models on the runway in support of rare disease awareness. The show was produced by Newport Coasts’ own rare disease parent advocate Perla Portillo. The Denim & Diamonds Fashion Show…

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MojoCryo’s Happy Hour

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By Greer Wylder
February 15, 2017

MojoCryo in Newport Beach offers the ultimate in cryotherapy and it’s offering a MojoCryo Happy Hour from 2 to 4 p.m. Whole Body Cryotherapy is just $25. The offer is valid thru Feb. 28. Whole body cryotherapy takes only three minutes and it’s proven effective for pain management. It reduces inflammation, increases energy levels and stamina, improves recovery time and helps increase metabolism. It even helps with anxiety, skin conditions and reduces signs of aging. MojoCryo’s owner, Jill Allen is super knowledgeable and is helping athletes, those suffering from RA, MS and other health and wellbeing issues. Open 10 a.m.…

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VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIALS – GRATITUDE NEWPORT BEACH

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By Greer Wylder
February 14, 2017

Still wondering where to take your loved one today? Our favorite organic and vegan restaurant, Gratitude at Castaway Commons on Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach is offering delicious Valentine’s Day specials.  “LOVING” Dessert Special, $10  is strawberry meringue heart on pecan date cacao crust, topped with cashew coconut whipped cream, chocolate sauce and marinated strawberries. You can stop in for  “ENAMORED” a Natural Libido Stimulant Shot, rose water, ashwaganda, ginseng, maca, mucuna, GT’s Tantric Turmeric Kombucha, lemon, agave, hibiscus flower tea  “MAKE LOVE NOT WAR” Cocktail, $13 tequila anejo, rose water, house grenadine, lime, apple bitters, ashwaganda, ginseng, maca, mucuna, aquafaba.…

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Compelling and Impressive the 20th Annual Witte Lectures

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By Greer Wylder
February 14, 2017

The 20th annual Witte Lectures, a high profile series from the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation (NBPLF), will be continue on February 16 at 7 p.m., with the 'Looking Through Orange-Colored Glasses' series. Other renowned speakers on a variety of compelling topics will include Joe Nocera, Dr. Wade Davis and Isabel Wilkerson appearing through April 2017. The lineup includes three Pulitzer-Prize winners, a respected columnist from The New York Times and a hailed ‘Explorer of the Millennium’. The NBPLF encourages you to reserve your seat for a chance to hear from the following renowned speakers: On February 16 at 7 p.m., Charles Martin of Mont…

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Puesto’s Handmade Bonbons

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By Greer Wylder
February 13, 2017

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Puesto at Los Olivos Marketplace in Irvine will be selling Pastry Chef Jessica Scott’s handmade chocolate bonbons. Inspired by her recent trip to Mexico City, where she attended the annual Chocolate Expo, the assortment will include White Chocolate Passionfruit, Guava Jamaica, Dulce de Leche Café, Dark Chocolate Guajillo Ganache and the limited edition Valentine's Day Rose Horchata bonbon. Boxes of five chocolates will be $10. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Puesto is at 8577 Irvine Center Drive a Los Olivos Marketplace in Irvine.…

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