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CHOC Follies XIX, “Carly and the CHOCO Factory”

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By Greer Wylder
March 28, 2016

The 19th annual production of CHOC Follies, “Carly and the CHOCO Factory, An Orange County Musical of Sweethearts, Swindlers and Swashbucklers” is running from Thursday, March 31 to Saturday, April 2 at the Robert B. Moore Theatre at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa. In this loving spoof of the classic "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Carly, a sweet, single Orange County girl, dreams of visiting the magical factory where Choco, the beloved CHOC mascot, resides. Millie Zonka, who secretly guards the magic that transforms the dreams, runs the factory, and faces complications brought on by a band of crazy…

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SHOW: THE SUPPER CLUB Bourbon St. Speakeasy

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By Greer Wylder
March 25, 2016

You can be transported to a Bourbon St. Speakeasy at SHOW: The Supper Club, a one-night-only performance at Campus Jax in Newport Beach on Saturday, April 16 at 7 p.m. SHOW: The Supper Club is a full sensory dining, dancing and live entertainment experience. It features live music, captivating performers, and daring burlesque dancers and a New Orleans-inspired four-course prix fixe dinner. “SHOW: The Supper Club was created as an option for those wanting to escape into a fantasy after a long work week for a big night out, with great tasting menus and top entertainment in a sophisticated environment,”…

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The Tim Carr Group, the local property management experts

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By Greer Wylder
March 25, 2016

If you are holding properties in Orange County for investment purposes and are looking for an experienced partner to manage the properties for optimum return, the Tim Carr Group can assist you in a variety of ways. With more than 25 years experience in professional property management, they understand first-hand the value of a well-managed asset and the pride of ownership. Simply put, the Tim Carr Group will handle all of your management needs from leasing, maintenance, accounting and reporting and even renovations and construction management services.   For more information, visit timcarrgrouprentals.com or call 949.631.7777. Tim Carr Group is…

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Free Behind the Scenes Segerstrom Center Tour

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By Greer Wylder
March 25, 2016

A little known fact is that Orange County's award-winning home for the performing arts, Segerstrom Center for the Arts offers free behind the scenes tours of all five theaters: Segerstrom Hall, Renée and Henry Segerstom Concert Hall, Samueli Theater, Judy Morr Theater, and the Arts Plaza. During the one-hour docent tour, you’ll be able to visit areas rarely seen and learn interesting facts about what the Center offers. You’ll learn about the design, the architecture, acoustics, the striking “Fire Bird” visual centerpiece, the reasons behind the color choices, and the on-site American Ballet Theatre’s training program for ballet students. The schedules…

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Fashioned for the Future student designer Vanessa Lozada

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By Greer Wylder
March 24, 2016

By Christianna Barrack At OC Fashion Week last week, each emerging designer of “Fashioned for the Future” was given the opportunity to showcase three to four creations from their collections. Student designer Vanessa Lozada at the Art Institute of Orange County debuted her looks  and was one of the contestants to win a full showcase premiere this September! Vanessa Lozada gives advice to aspiring designers and shares her feelings on being a part of OC Fashion Week with Greer’s Girl, Christianna Barrack. 1. How did it feel to have your collection shown at OC Fashion Week? It was a wonderful…

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