Ballerinas and Superheroes!

May 24, 2011

Classic Kids Photography in Newport Beach is having special promotion in May. Reserve a mini tutu and superhero photo sessions to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The mini photo sessions cost $125. The entire session fee will go directly to the kids of St. Jude. Classic Kids is at 219 Marine Ave. on Balboa Island. 949.642.0200.  

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Model Search!

May 23, 2011

Are you 40 (or above) and feel like you have what it takes to be a model? World renowned modeling agency Wilhelmina is holding a 40 plus Model Search open call through Tuesday to join Wilhelmina’s Sophisticated Division which boasts a roster of elite supermodels, including Beverly Johnson and Carol Alt. You can apply online at www.wilhelminamodelsearch.com. Entry fee costs $20.  Each applicant will receive a $20 coupon to apply towards a Miraclesuit purchase at Macy’s.  Finalists will be announced at Macy’s Herald Square on June 30, in New York.

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Visit the Night Shift!

May 20, 2011

Explore the amazing nocturnal world of Carbon Canyon during a hands-on twilight nature walk tonight. From coyotes to opossums, OC Park staff will be unraveling the mysteries of the "night shift" and teaching why they (the animals, not the employees we assume) prefer the cloak of darkness to the brightness of day. Pre-registration is required for the 7:30 to 9 p.m. event by calling 714.973.3160. The event is free and parking costs $3 per vehicle. Carbon Canyon Regional Park is located at 4442 Carbon Canyon Road in Brea.

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Cook, Shop and Prepare!

May 20, 2011

Today and tomorrow at Fleur de Lys - one of our favorite urban shopping spots - will hosting two workshops: one to cook and one to prepare. Before we get into these awesome events, just remember that 20% of all sales today and tomorrow will be donated to A Harvest of Hope. Tonight from 3 to 6 p.m. celebrate happy hour with Chef Katherine Lewis. Chef Katherine will be cooking with locally grown produce from Sweredoski Farms. If beautiful, sustainable and fresh crunchy vegetables don't already have your mouth watering, the event will also be featuring cheeses and artisan breads…

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Herb Alpert in OC!

May 17, 2011

Two legends are returning to Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Friday – Herb Alpert and Lani Hall! The concert will include many songs from their latest collaborative effort “I Feel You,” which includes several reinterpreted classics – like Van Morrison’s “Moon Dance,” Peggy Lee’s “Fever” and two Beatles’ songs “Here Comes the Sun” and “Blackbird” – and is the duo’s first studio album in nearly 10 years. Hall met Alpert when she opened for his Tijuana Brass when touring with Sergio Mendes and Brazil 66. The two were married in 1973 and have been musically intertwined ever since. Tickets…

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