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Can We Pour You A Drink?

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By Greer Wylder
January 31, 2011

Join us at The Bungalow Restaurant in Corona del Mar Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a guest bartending night for Greer’s OC to benefit the college education of two young Kenyan students in Nairobi, Jack and Milly. Guest bartenders pictured above include Greer Wylder of Greer’s OC, Julie Karges, producer of Karges Media, Mona Shah of moxxe PR, and Kimberly Daskas of Vestar Development. I met Jack and Milly on a month-long volunteer trip last year to their tiny village in western Kenya. A college education will allow them and their families to escape a life of poverty…

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An Evening of Classical Music at Tourbillon

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By Greer Wylder
January 26, 2011

Tonight at the Tourbillon Boutique at South Coast Plaza, luxury watch maker Breguet along with Henry and Elizabeth Segerstrom are hosting an evening of classical music to celebrate “The Sound of Brequet”. As a guest, enjoy cocktail and hors d’oeuvres from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and a concert at 8 to 8:30 p.m. performed by of members of the Ensemble ACJW of The Academy, a program of Carnegie Hall, The Julliard School and the Weill Music Institute. Following the concert, enjoy Champagne and desserts and meet members of the Ensemble. This collaboration between Breguet, Henry & Elizabeth Segerstrom and Carnegie…

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The Ultimate Foodie Adventure!

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By Greer Wylder
January 25, 2011

Looking for a dream trip for the foodie who has it all? How about a 10-day culinary adventure of a lifetime? Acclaimed chef Mark McDonald of Old Vine Café at the CAMP in Costa Mesa (named 2009’s ‘Best Restaurant in OC’ by OC Weekly), along with master chef John Nocita from the Italian Culinary Institute, are hosting a gastronomic excursion to Italy, where guests will spend 10 days exploring and eating their way through the southern regions of Calabria and Sicily. Activities include: making 50 kinds of pasta alongside chefs from the Italian Culinary Institute, dining in some of the…

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“Sweet 60” on Virgin America!

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By Greer Wylder
January 17, 2011

I was sorry to see Virgin America ending its service last year to John Wayne Airport, but happy to find out that it just announced tripling its fleet starting in 2013, and including 30 new eco-efficient Airbus A320neo aircraft—one of the most fuel and carbon-efficient commercial aircrafts in the world. Even as it grows, the airline is committed to improving its carbon efficieny in the air and on the ground, with a LEED-Silver certified headquarters in Burlingame and anticipated LEED-Gold Certification for its new SFO Terminal 2 home. To celebrate its growth, the airline launches a “Sweet 60” sale on…

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Free Popcorn at OC Market Place!

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By Greer Wylder
January 14, 2011

The Orange County Market Place is giving free popcorn to all shoppers Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in celebration of National Popcorn Day on Jan. 19. And in addition to free popcorn, the OC Market Place is the best swap meet ever—20 acres of great values and quality merchandise—-with more than 1,000 items and foods available. Artisans and crafters corner, and fun kids activities too. Admission $2, children below age 12 and free. Orange County Market Place, at the O.C. Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa, 949.723.6660.

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