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Halloween in OC!

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By Greer Wylder
October 29, 2010

More than 15,000 costumed revelers are expected to attend Halloween OC Costume Ball at the OC Fair Saturday from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. It’s one of the largest and most exciting parties ever held in Orange County—and no doubt the best people watching ever. A portion of the proceeds from Halloween OC will benefit Websites for Heroes. Halloween OC features six indoor party areas and two exclusive VIP lounges; each space features different types of entertainment: great music and food, fortune tellers, a sexy costume contest and fashion show. Tickets to Halloween OC cost $30 in advance or $60…

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Holy Grail of Tee’s!

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By Greer Wylder
October 26, 2010

LA-based Splendid, easily one of my favorite T-shirt brands, recently opened a store at Fashion Island that stocks all of the cult favorite collections: Splendid for women; Splendid Mills for men; Splendid Girl; and Splendid Littles, for babies — in an entire range of colors and styles. The folks at Splendid took 10 years to find the softest fabrics and color-absorbing yarns in the world to create the ultimate tee before launching in 2002. Now the brand has expanded into an extensive collection of tanks, thermals, dresses, shorts and more. With each season, Splendid includes new silhouettes, new fabrics, and…

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OC Screens “Coyote County Loser”

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By Greer Wylder
October 25, 2010

Two Orange County residents, producer Jacob Roebuck and director Jason Naumann are bringing “Coyote County Loser” to Triangle Square Cinemas tonight and Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. for a special engagement. Their independent romantic comedy caught some good festival attention including best comedy at Breckenridge Film Festival and it’s being released on DVD December 21. Film supporters, friends and really anyone can catch the screening. Theater and ticket info here. 1870 Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa. 949.650.4300.

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The Haunting at Heritage Hill

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By Greer Wylder
October 21, 2010

You can go back in time to 19th century Saddleback Valley at Orange County’s first historical park, Heritage Hill in Lake Forest. It’s beloved for its seasonally inspired, festive events throughout the fall and winter. It just doesn’t get much better for an ideal backdrop for holiday inspiration than four fully restored and furnished historic buildings on four acres of manicured. And tonight and Saturday Heritage Hill is going all out with Halloween festivities. At the return of the annual Haunt at Heritage Hill from 5 to 10 p.m. tonight dare to enter the “Back Woods” Scare Zone, the Haunted…

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Human Options Fall Luncheon with Leslie Morgan Steiner

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By Greer Wylder
October 20, 2010

Human Options’ annual fall fundraiser luncheon is happening tomorrow at noon at the Balboa Bay Club featuring Leslie Morgan Steiner, author of the New York Times best-seller, “Crazy Love.” Leslie will tell her terrifying journey of true love turned violent and how she escaped and rebuilt her life. All proceeds from the event will support Human Options’ mission to help battered women, their families and the community break the cycle of domestic violence. Bring gently used shoes, handbags and accessories to the event for the organization’s Classy Seconds boutique in Costa Mesa and you’ll be eligible for a drawing to…

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