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Savor Santa Ana

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By Greer Wylder
October 15, 2014

Savor the tastes of Downtown Santa Ana on Thursday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. when more than 20 restaurants and artisanal food producers will offer inexpensive tastings. At Savor Santa Ana you can pick up a booklet of 12 tasting tickets for just $10. With your booklet and a route map, you can walk to local eateries and exchange your tickets for food tastings, local art and other goodies, too. Some of the participating restaurants include: Chapter One: the modern local, Diego's, Little Sparrow, C4 Deli: cure for the common, Blackmarket Bakery, Taqueria Guadalajara, Life is Sweet Bakery, The Copper…

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HAUNTS AT HERITAGE HILL

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By Greer Wylder
October 14, 2014

Haunt at Heritage Hill in Lake Forest returns to the park for two frightening evenings of Halloween fun Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. You can tour the haunted house and scary mazes (recommended for 12 years and up). Enjoy live music, themed stage performances and a classic horror movie screening. Costumes are encouraged for all. Heritage Hill Historical Park is at 25151 Serrano Road in Lake Forest. 949.923.2230 or 949.461.3450.

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Sake Tour and Giveaway

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By Greer Wylder
October 13, 2014

Kabuki Japanese Restaurant is kicking off the fall season with a Sake Tour at each of their OC locations led by Master Sake Sommelier Yuji Matsumoto, one of only two Master Sake Sommeliers recognized by the Sake Service Institute of Japan. Guests will have the opportunity to try seasonal selections and learn about sake pairings and tasting tips. Yuji’s seasonal sake selections, will be available as well as sake from brand experts who will be on hand to represent each product and answer questions. Guests will not leave hungry, they will have the opportunity to sample a selection of appetizers, rolls…

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SoCal Luxe October Edition

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By Greer Wylder
October 10, 2014

The latest SoCal Luxe Report is out to bring you the best in hot trends, great bargains and undiscovered dining spots. Find out details about the upcoming watch fair at Traditional Jewelers at Fashion Island; Paul Martin’s fantastic extended Happy Hour; Gary’s in store events happening all month long; and the wonders of Brown Jordan’s flagship store at SOCO in Costa Mesa. More details can be found here.

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Clouds Got In My Way

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By Greer Wylder
October 09, 2014

Lahaina Galleries at Fashion Island presents an artist reception for California-based artist Cheryl Kline on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. Kline’s large abstracted landscapes of the sky includes 14 paintings and the collection, entitled “Clouds got in my way,” offers a unique perspective of the artist’s celebration of the grand and awesome skies off the Pacific Coast.  Kline also founded Kline Academy of Art in West Hollywood, devoted to teaching excellent painting and drawing skills to artists of all levels. Admission is free, RSVP to lgi@maui.net Lahaina Galleries is at Fashion Island, 1173 Newport Center Drive in Newport…

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