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One Busy OC Weekend!

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By Greer Wylder
April 30, 2010

You can’t complain that there is nothing to do this weekend in OC. There’s more than enough:Taste of Ladera, (Sat. and Sun.); OC Marathon (Sun.); and in Lake Forest at the Heritage Hill Historical Park, an annual Rancho Days Fiesta from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The event features live entertainment, great food and activities for the whole family. Performances by Native American dancers, Ballet Folklorico, mariachi music, roving sea shanty singers and even dancing horses. Learn the crafts of rope making, flint-knapping and basket weaving through interactive demonstrations. Refreshments and lunch will be available for a small charge.…

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Action Sport’s Final Film

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2010

Not only is tonight’s world premiere of Make It Count:The Element Story a highly anticipated documentary and closing film of the Action Sport Series of the NB Film Fest, but also top pro skateboarders are attending too! Element’s founder Johnny Schillereff will be there, as well as pro skateboarders and including Ryan Scheckler, Paul Rodriquez, Chad Timtim, Jeremy Way, Levi Brown, Mike Valley, Ray Barbee, Danny Way, Pat Duffy, Colin McKay, and Torey Pudwil. The four-part documentary showcases defining moments in Element’s Founder Johnny Schillereff life as he built the biggest skateboard company in the world, ELEMENT Skateboards. Starting at…

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Haven and Solace in Beer

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By Greer Wylder
April 27, 2010

You might need a break, or “Solace” in knowing that at Haven Gastropub in Old Towne Orange they’re introducing Firestone Walker’s limited release Solace, an unfiltered wheat ale beer similar to a Saison or Farmhouse Ale. The release happens Wed. from 4 to 6 p.m. at one of my favorite gastropubs—which just so happens to have some of the best comfort foods prepared from scratch (even ketchup) in an ambience of cobblestone covered walls, copper, candle light and dark woodworking. Open daily 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. 190 South Glassell Street, Old Towne Orange. 714.221.0680  

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Hello Kitty For Girls Only—Drink to That!

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By Greer Wylder
April 27, 2010

What could be better than a “Girls Night Out” theme, than a Hello Kitty Wine party? Tonight Kimera celebrates Hello Kitty Wines (the exclusive restaurant to carry their wines) from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Complimentary pizza from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., D.J. from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Raffle prizes from Kimera, Equinox Spa, and Hello Kitty Wines! Complimentary valet. 19530 Jamboree in Irvine. 949.261.1222. RSVP is required, but that’s easy. Just send an e-mail to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Kids These Days

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By Greer Wylder
April 25, 2010

Not to make you feel like an underachiever, but there are kids out there making films that are showing at the Newport Beach Film Festival today at 4:30 p.m. The Youth Film Showcase presented by Volcom features 14 short films created by directors 18 years and under. So stop by Edwards Island Cinema today for free films that will make you think twice about what kids can do with a camera and their free time. Short films screening Sparks in the Night, Invisible, Every 15 Minutes, By My Side, The Stand, A Gum’s Life, Love Vigilantes, Strike Force, It Only…

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