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Emerson String Quartet Returns to Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
March 27, 2017

Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes the annual return of acclaimed ensemble, the Emerson String Quartet on Tuesday, March 28 in a program that will feature the first West Coast performance of Shroud by British composer Mark-Anthony Turnage. This new work was commissioned in part by longtime supporters of the Center’s Chamber Music Series, Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting. The evening also includes Ravel’s String Quartet in F Major and Tchaikovsky’s Quartet No. 3 in E-flat minor, Op. 30. The Emerson String Quartet includes Eugene Drucker and Philip Setzer, violins; Lawrence Dutton, viola and Paul Watkins, cello. Single tickets start at…

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North Italia’s spring community dinner

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By Greer Wylder
March 24, 2017

North Italia’s first date for its signature spring community dinner series will begin on Monday, March 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring seasonally-driven four-course meals with pairings. Community dinners in the series will continue on April 24 and May 22.  Priced at $65/person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. The spring community dinner menu starts with Antipasto with Sciatt Valtellinesi – buckwheat fritter, fontina, marcona almond, and grappa. The Primo course is Polenta Pasticciata con Salsiccia with organic polenta, house made sausage, tomato ragu, roasted mushroom. Secondo course is Cotoletta alla Milanese with breaded veal scallopini, saffron risotto, broccolini, and…

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Stars of Ballet at Festival Ballet Theatre’s ‘Don Quixote’

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By Greer Wylder
March 24, 2017

International stars of ballet will perform with Festival Ballet Theatre in FBT’s production of Don Quixote on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26. It’s also an extra special production since two of ballet’s most prestigious dancers will appear as guest artists. Hee Seo and Marcelo Gomes will be performing for the first time together in the leading roles of Kitri and Basilio as the passionate young lovers, with gypsy spirit and excitement of old-world Spain. They have both performed in Festival Ballet Theatre’s Don Quixote production, receiving rave reviews. Set to Ludwig Minkus' memorable score, this classic is a…

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Ruby’s Grand Opening Weekend at Outlets at San Clemente

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By Greer Wylder
March 23, 2017

This weekend, March 25-26, Ruby’s Diner at Outlets at San Clemente will be celebrating its grand opening featuring special promotions, giveaways and activities. It’s one of the few Ruby’s Diner locations that offers premium wine and beer, as well as Orange County’s first walk-up in-diner ice cream shop. The event will feature face painters, balloon artists, photo opportunities and prize drawings all weekend long. Stop by for specials such as $3 short stack pancakes-and-coffee specials from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and $2 single-scoops of ice cream. A $5 burger, drink, and fries meal combo will also be available with…

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Antonello Ristorante’s Honors 50th Anniversary of SCP

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By Greer Wylder
March 23, 2017

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of South Coast Plaza, the shopping and dining destination founded by Henry Segerstrom, restaurateur/chef Antonio Cagnolo at Antonello Ristorante will honor his legacy by serving his favorite meal throughout March.  Gamberi alla Henry, large prawns cooked in a light San Marzano tomato sauce with Sicilian olive oil and oregano, will be prepared table side and served with toasted rustic bread. It will be available during lunch and dinner for $28.  Cagnolo met Segerstrom in 1977 when he was managing Alfredo’s, a restaurant at the Westin South Coast Plaza.  He encouraged the Italian native to launch his…

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