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Free Outdoor Jazz Concert with Gil Castellanos Quintet at Soka University

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By Greer Wylder
July 16, 2024

Join Soka Performing Arts Center for the second installment of Summer at Soka, featuring legendary jazz trumpeter Gil Castellanos & his quintet. Enjoy a free concert on the Campus Green on Friday, July 19, at 7 PM. Bring your picnics, blankets, and low-backed chairs for a spectacular performance with friends and family. Experience an evening of jazz with the Gil Castellanos Quintet, perfect for a summer night.Gil Castellanos, a celebrated jazz trumpeter, composer, and educator from San Diego, is known for his dynamic performances and dedication to keeping jazz alive. He has played with The Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra and…

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OC Fair Returns July 19 - August 18: “Always a Good Time!” with Rides, Food, and Entertainment

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By Greer Wylder
July 15, 2024

The annual OC Fair returns from July 19 to August 18 with the theme “Always a Good Time!” This 23-day event promises fun and excitement for all ages.Highlights:Free Activities: Enjoy the All-Alaskan Racing Pigs, The Great American Petting Farm, and the Sand and Sea Exhibit.Kids’ Activities: Visit the Explorium in OC Promenade, participate in Live Band Karaoke, meet the OC Fair’s costumed characters, and enjoy The Magic of Frank Thurston’s daily shows. Kids can also join pie-eating contests and benefit from the Read and Ride program.Animal Exhibits: See pygmy goats, llamas, chickens, miniature donkeys, and learn about farm life at…

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My Top 10 Amazon Prime Day Deals

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By Greer Wylder
July 15, 2024

Are you an Amazon Prime member? If so, get ready to save big! I've handpicked my top 10 Amazon Prime Day deals, and you can find them on my Amazon storefront. Amazon Prime Day 2024 kicks off at 12:01 a.m. PDT on July 16 and runs for 48 hours through July 17, offering two full days of incredible deals across popular product categories.Don't miss out on these amazing savings! If you're not a Prime member yet, now's the perfect time to join or start a free trial. Remember, only Prime members can access these unbeatable deals and savings on Prime…

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Experience “Art with a Message” at OCCCA: July 6th - August 24th

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By Greer Wylder
July 05, 2024

Art with a Message at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art in Santa Ana runs from July 6th to August 24th, 2024. Join OCCCA for drinks, food, and live music at their Art Walk Reception on Saturday, July 6th, from 6-10 p.m.Art with a Message: The arc of history bends toward justice, and art with a message accelerates this process. Art with sharp, implied, or focused messages can afflict the comfortable and comfort the afflicted. It helps envision a future free from the tyranny of ignorance, oppression, and discrimination. As the late Carrie Fisher said, “Take your broken heart and…

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OC’s Birdwell signs SD surfer Joel Tudor

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By Greer Wylder
July 05, 2024

Birdwell, the iconic American beachwear brand renowned for its handmade, premium boardshorts, proudly announces its official sponsorship of legendary longboarder Joel Tudor. This partnership solidifies a decades-long relationship between the San Diego-based surfer and Birdwell, which began when Tudor was just 18.In his early surfing days, Birdwell provided Tudor with numerous custom shorts through Mitch’s Surf Shop in La Jolla, California. Now 48, Tudor has competed globally in his "lucky" Birdwell boardshorts and has remained a devoted fan of the brand throughout his career.As part of this collaboration, Birdwell and Tudor will develop a custom line of products, including a…

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