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23rd annual cast of Summer at the Center

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By Greer Wylder
August 04, 2014

Greer's Girl Kelley Moody covers the 23rd annual cast of Summer at the Center at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa on Saturday for Greer's OC TV. This award-winning program provides 36 at high-risk and underserved youths facing personal challenges a safe environment in which to grow, trust and develop self-esteem and positive goals. Using a musical theater format, SATC professional teaching artists create daily lessons and exercises that engage participants in fun, creative and productive ways. Following their hard work during the two-week program, the students performed a Broadway revue-style show in Samueli Theater. The performances…

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Something Lovely Wedding Event

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By Greer Wylder
August 01, 2014

Brides-to-be can attend the Something Lovely Wedding event from noon to 4 p.m. on  Sunday, Aug. 3 at the Orange County Museum of Art in Newport Beach. Under one roof there will be more than 30 high-end wedding resources and pop-up shops, showcasing cutting edge, local resources for the fashion-forward bride. Ideal for those couples who are seeking fusion weddings where creative, personal, and cultural traditions are perfectly blended, the event will include a runway show of couture bridal fashions by Mon Amie Bridal Salon, food tastings offered by Lark Creek Newport Beach in Fashion Island; the debut of Something…

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OC Mommy & Me to the Rescue

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By Greer Wylder
July 31, 2014

New moms are raving about OC Mommy & Me, an educational and support group for new moms and their babies based in Newport Beach. Founder, Alexandra Spitz provides a heartfelt and supportive group those looking for fun, educational and support during the exciting months of being a new mom. It’s also a great way to spend one-on-one time with your baby, while making new friends with other moms. Classes are led by a Certified Parent Educator and Certified Newborn and Infant Care Specialist and are organized by babies’ birth date. Classes meet on weekdays once a week for 90 minutes…

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The Latest SoCal Luxe Report

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By Greer Wylder
July 29, 2014

The latest SoCal Luxe Report is out to bring you the best in hot trends, great bargains and undiscovered dining spots. There's a fantastic Summer Wine Tour on Monday, Aug. 4 at Scott’s Restaurant and Bar in Costa Mesa; a wedding ring makeover special at Mark Patterson’s in Corona del Mar; GARYS at Fashion Island is having an incredible sale through Thursday, July 31—shop the entire store at 60% off; and the Bungalow in Corona del Mar is now serving a delicious lunch service Monday through Friday. More details can be found here.

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OC Tech Happy Hour

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By Greer Wylder
July 29, 2014

Interested in technology and love a great happy hour? You’re in luck. The first OC Tech Happy Hour will be celebrated Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the new Aqua Lounge at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach You can hang out, relax, talk tech, and make things happen. There will be product demos, too! Unless you’re into tech, this will mean nothing to you, but you can try on Reframe glasses with cutting edge face-recognition technology; Vizilo VR - Vizionaries in Virtual Reality will have Oculus Rift game demos; and Paper Woven will be demoing their new application…

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