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In Admiration of Henry T. Segerstrom
03.04.15
From day one of this publication nine years ago, and really for 14 years prior, when I wrote a retail and dining column for the Daily Pilot, I have one person to thank for providing nonstop material to cover: Henry T. Segerstrom.
He single handedly brought culture and commerce to Orange County like no other. He was instrumental in transforming Orange County to a world-class arts and shopping destination. It’s been reported in the LA Times that more than 22 million visitors a year come to South Coast Plaza; it currently boasts about 280 stores with $1.7 billion in annual sales.
Generations of people now have access to arts and culture at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa that rival any big city in the world thanks to his leadership and vision. I am sad to hear of his passing, but beyond thankful for all that he brought to Orange County and for ultimately helping to create daily content for my work.
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ExplorOcean Explores Perth Canyon
03.02.15
At ExplorOcean in Newport Beach you can join a team of scientists via a live chat as they journey to the bottom of the sea to conduct cutting-edge underwater research missions. The opportunity is part of ExplorOcean’s renowned “Lecture Series” on Thursday, March 5 from 4 to 7 p.m.
It’s a chance to be part of a world-first expedition, backed by Google’s billionaire Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt and his wife Wendy, in an effort to unlock the secrets of the Perth Canyon, an undersea gorge,
ExplorOcean will be hosting Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Communications Manager, Carlie Wiener.
Wiener will connect live to their state-of-the-art research vessel “Falkor,” as the on-board crew continues to explore the depths of Perth Canyon. The crew will discuss their research goals and their use of underwater robotics.
This event is free for members of ExplorOcean and only $15 for the general public.
600 E. Bay Avenue in Newport Beach. 949.675.8915.
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