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Summer at the Center for High Risk Teens

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By Greer Wylder
July 25, 2016

Segerstrom Center for the Arts just kicked off the 25th anniversary of its Summer at the Center (SATC), program for high- risk and underserved teens through July 29. The program offers high school-age teens facing personal challenges a safe environment in which to grow, trust and develop self-esteem and positive goals. SATC professional teaching artists use elements of musical theater to engage participants in fun, creative and productive lessons and exercises. Following their hard work during the two-week program, the students will perform a Broadway revue-style show in Samueli Theater on Saturday, July 30 at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.…

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Dance In The Sand

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By Greer Wylder
July 22, 2016

On opening day of the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach on Saturday, July 23, fans of electronic dance music can attend The Beach House, a music event from the creators of Wet Electric and Sundown Music Festival. The show performed on the beach features Cut Snake, LO'99, DJ Chris Garcia, BUNT., Dean Mason and more. Headliner LO’99 is an up and coming Australian House/Future Bass/Tech DJ currently on his first tour of the United States. Over the past few weeks he’s played in LA, San Francisco, San Diego, Washington DC, Chicago, and NYC, and this show on Saturday…

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Summer Nights at Pete’s Sunset Grill

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By Greer Wylder
July 22, 2016

By Madison Wiesner This summer, every Friday and Saturday evening Pete’s Sunset Grille at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach offers a fantastic selection of food and free live concerts. You’ll find live rock, hip-hop, and blues musicians, along with Taco Buffets on Fridays and Saturday night BBQ’s from 7-10 p.m. through Labor Day weekend. At the Friday night Taco Buffet, Pete’s is offering entrees such as steak picadillo con papas and chicken asada with warm churros and cinnamon-sugar for dessert. On Saturdays the BBQ offers entrees like Southern fried chicken and Whiskey Barrel BBQ beef with an awesome peach cobbler with…

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ROOM & BOARD SOUTH COAST PLAZA VILLAGE MOVING SALE

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By Greer Wylder
July 21, 2016

Room & Board is making the move from South Coast Plaza Village to South Coast Collection (SOCO) in Costa Mesa and it’s offering a one time moving sale from Friday, July 22 through Monday, July 25. Stop by to save 20 to 50% on floor samples of modern American-made furniture and accessories. It will officially relocate to South Coast Collection on Tuesday, July 26. Room & Board at South Coast Plaza Village is at 1661 W. Sunflower Ave. in Santa Ana. 714.549.5995.

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Evening Hikes at Beautiful Orchard Hills

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By Greer Wylder
July 21, 2016

Evening Hikes at Orchard Hills is a reoccurring activity that offers nature lovers multiple opportunities per week to avoid the heat and enjoy sweeping views of Irvine and the Pacific coastline. Evenings are the perfect time to embark on this moderately paced guided hike, which skirts a working avocado orchard and leads to a panoramic vista from Loma Ridge. The program is suitable for hikers ages 12 and over, all minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The hike includes areas with substantial elevation gain, water and sturdy shoes advised. Register for an evening hike through beautiful Orchard Hills…

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