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Final Movie Night in The Backyard at Hotel Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
July 27, 2018

The final showing of the fourth annual Movie Nights in The Backyard is coming up on Aug. 31! The Hotel Irvine is ditching the indoor movie screen for gorgeous SoCal summer nights – an invitation to round up a crew or plan a fun date night to cozy up under the stars on Hotel Irvine’s outdoor lawn. For hearty appetites is the chef’s backyard BBQ with hot-off-the-grill burgers, artisan sandwiches, fresh farmers market salads and staple movie snacks like ice cream, nachos, popcorn, and candies. Plus, guests can order the Frosé featured cocktail, a glass of wine or a quaff…

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Laguna Heights Marketplace Adds New Merchants

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By Greer Wylder
July 26, 2018

Laguna Heights Marketplace, the center serving South Orange County neighborhoods of Laguna Niguel and Dana Point just added four new merchants: Stacks & Yolks, StretchLab, F45 and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Stacks & Yolks is an American eatery serving traditional breakfast and lunch options, along with unique signature menu items. Known for its customizable pancakes and sizzling breakfast skillets, for diners who can indulge in options like “The Elvis,” peanut butter pancakes stuffed with bacon and topped with bananas or “The Great Gobbler” skillet with turkey sausage, spinach, roasted red pepper over home fries with cheese. Voted Best Breakfast in Las Vegas…

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Wonderspaces Art Installation at The Lafayette Hotel

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By Greer Wylder
July 26, 2018

The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows just debuted AMA: Into the Deep, a new work by Los Angeles-based artists Kent Yoshimura and Kameron Burk that transforms a hotel room into a multi-sensory art installation. Kent and Kameron transformed Room 214 into an art installation exclusively available at The Lafayette Hotel through August 25. Inspired by the hotel’s iconic Weissmuller Pool and the pearl diving traditions of Japan, the experience captures the way you find comfort in nostalgia and that feeling of the first time you ever dove into the deep end and stared up at the sun. The Hallway:…

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Everyday Discounts on Train Travel All Summer

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By Greer Wylder
July 25, 2018

This summer; Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is supporting train travel to top destinations, events, and venues throughout Southern California with exclusive discounts. The California Everyday Discounts program offers year-round savings on train travel for seniors, students, and passengers with disabilities. The Pacific Surfliner route travels between San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo, connecting nearly 3 million passengers a year to many of Southern California’s top destinations. The following discounts are available for Pacific Surfliner trips booked online, by phone, and at staffed Amtrak stations: Seniors Save 15%: Travelers ages 62 and older receive a 15% discount on the…

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Molly Wood’s July Succulent Workshop

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By Greer Wylder
July 25, 2018

You’re invited to Molly Wood Garden Design’s Succulent Workshop on Saturday, July 28 at 1 p.m. Learn how to make your own gorgeous, one-of-kind succulent arrangement from OC’s garden guru and style-maker, Molly Wood! You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn from the best and bring home a beautiful succulent arrangement that will be sure to brighten up any space. A $60 material fee is required. Please RSVP by calling 949.548.1611 or stop by the shop to sign up. Bring your own container, or choose from one of ours! Molly Wood Garden Design is located at 1660 Orange…

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