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Danu: An Emerald Isle Christmas
12.09.19
Celebrate the holidays with the acclaimed Irish ensemble Danú on Thursday, December 12, at 8 p.m at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. For over two decades, Danú’s high-energy performances have thrilled Celtic music lovers around the globe with major concert engagements in the United Kingdom, India, Israel and across Europe. With its glorious mix of brilliant musicians and gorgeous voices, Danú takes you on a musical journey to its native Ireland, offering a spirit-raising concert experience for the entire family.
Tickets for Danú: An Emerald Isle Christmas, range from $36 to $100 and can be purchased at thebarclay.org or by calling 949.854.4646.
Irvine Barclay Theatre is located at 4242 Campus Drive in Irvine, adjacent to UC Irvine.
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IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS AT THE RECESS ROOM
12.08.19
'Tis the season to enjoy holiday cocktails at The Recess Room in Fountain Valley. It's bringing cheer to the OC with a month-long celebration: North Pole at The Recess Room. Think themed holiday cocktails with festive glassware and decked out holiday décor that’ll transport you to the North Pole. The special holiday cocktail menu is available through the end of December.
An upbeat, pop Christmas playlist will up the holiday ambiance, with DJs playing sets every Friday evening.
- Bad Santa’s Milk and Cookies -- smooth ambler contradiction, blended scotch, cognac, Venezuelan rum, milk, eggs, served with a cookie on the side
- Red Nosed Punch -- malfy gin, brandy, blend of amaro, cranberry, citrus, ginger
- Dill or No Dill -- absolut elyx, pisco, vermouth, menthe, cream, honeydew
- Under The Mistletoe --- the Glenlivet founders reserve, amaretto, vanilla, whole egg, chocolate mole bitters
- Starbucks At North Pole -- jameson, coffee, heavy cream, coffee (served warm)
- Saint Nicholas’ Old Fashioned -- los altos tequila reposado, Canadian whiskey, Porto, maple, aromatic bitters
- Rudolph’s Tipsy -- el aaguey vida mezcal, passion fruit
Reservations are suggested. Holiday cocktails are served for dinner only. The restaurant is closed on Mondays.
18380 Brookhurst St. in Fountain Valley. 714.377.0398
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