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SPIN’s Gourmet Wine Pairing Dinner
09.13.17
Join SPIN's Gourmet Wine Pairing Dinner at Big Canyon Country Club on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 6 to 10 p.m. It will feature both a silent and live auction, as well as other entertainment.
When you register to attend, you will also have the chance to participate in an opportunity drawing to win a pair of Lugano Diamond and Ruby earrings valued at $10,000! Tickets for the drawing are $100 and the winner will be announced at the gala.
Funds raised from the winner dinner and gala will help support SPIN’s mission to help the homeless and working poor through quality programs and services centered on building self-sufficiency. They focus on offering a hand up, not a hand out, to help individuals get back on their feet. They strive to help end homelessness in Orange County.
For tickets, visit here or contact SPIN at 714.751.1101, ex. 19.
Big Canyon Country Club is at 1 Big Canyon Drive in Newport Beach.
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Lord of the Strings with Mark & Loren
09.13.17
You’re invited to enjoy the Lord of the Strings concert series at LCA Wine at SOCO and The OC Mix in Costa Mesa on Sunday, October 1 beginning at 3 p.m. For one show only, Loren Barrigar and Mark Mazengarb will bring their world-class guitar show to Costa Mesa. Loren & Mark are known for their stunning original instrumentals, electrifying improvisation, beautiful renditions of classic melodies, and superb vocal duets. Their diverse repertoire draws on many musical influences- including Americana, Jazz, Classical, Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz.
Their unique style of guitar playing is largely built upon the thumb-picking techniques pioneered by guitar greats Merle Travis and Chet Atkins. During the concert, guests will enjoy wine selections curated by LCA Wine at SOCO and The OC Mix and are allowed to bring in light bites from one of SOCO's culinary partners.
Tickets are available online for $30 at lordofthestringsconcerts.com.
LCA Wine at SOCO and The OC Mix is located at 3315 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa.
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