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Parkers’ Lighthouse Lights Up the Season with a 40th Anniversary Throwback Menu
11.15.24
Parkers’ Lighthouse, the premier waterfront dining destination in Long Beach’s vibrant Shoreline Village, celebrates four decades of exceptional dining with a lineup of festive winter events and a special 40th Anniversary throwback menu for November and December. This iconic restaurant revives favorite dishes from its early years, crafted with a contemporary flair by the chef team, and offers an exclusive three-course Thanksgiving feast perfect for the season.
November Throwback Menu Throughout November, Parkers’ Lighthouse presents a selection of beloved classics.
Highlights include:
- Lunch Special – Parkers’ Deluxe Burger: A timeless favorite elevated with Monterey Jack cheese, sautéed mushrooms, crispy onions, and bourbon BBQ sauce.
- Appetizer – Rock Oysters: A signature take on Oysters Rockefeller, featuring oysters on the half shell topped with a decadent sauce and breadcrumbs, broiled to perfection.
- Entrée – Cedar Plank Roasted Salmon: Ocean trout roasted on a cedar plank, served with Bintje potatoes, haricot vert, dill beurre blanc, and smoked trout roe caviar.
- Dessert – Key Lime Pie: A deep-dish key lime pie with a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and a raspberry coulis.
December Throwback Menu The anniversary celebration continues into December, with more iconic dishes available throughout the month:
- Lunch Special – Cajun Chicken & Shrimp Linguine: Served with red bell pepper, green onion, and Cajun cream sauce.
- Appetizer – Crab Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp: Plump shrimp wrapped with prosciutto, served in a rich lobster cream with a citrus and asparagus salad.
- Entrée – Surf n’ Turf Skewers: Grilled sirloin and shrimp skewers with eel sauce, sticky rice, cucumber, shiso, daikon sprouts, furikake, and bonito flakes.
- Dessert – Bananas Foster Sundae with Pecan Brittle: A beloved dessert topped with warm rum caramel sauce and garnished with pecan brittle.
Parkers' Lighthouse is at 435 Shoreline Village Drive, Long Beach.(562) 432-6500
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A Festive Season of Celebrated Performances: Irvine Barclay Theatre
11.13.24
Irvine Barclay Theatre, a premier destination for performing arts in Orange County, continues its fall season with a selection of holiday events the whole family will enjoy.
Christmas with The 5 Browns
Sunday, Dec. 1 at 4 p.m.
Celebrate the season with The 5 Browns, a Juilliard-trained sibling piano quintet known for their dynamic holiday arrangements. Dubbed the “Fab Five” by People magazine in 2002, the quintet has since performed worldwide, including at Carnegie Hall and the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing. With eight albums topping the Billboard classical music charts, their holiday concert promises an unforgettable experience. Tickets start at $34.
Big Band Holiday - Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Ekep Nkwelle & Robbie Lee
Thursday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m.
Get in the holiday spirit with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), joined by vocalists Ekep Nkwelle and Robbie Lee. Led by JLCO trombonist Chris Crenshaw, the evening will feature soulful renditions of seasonal favorites, playful improvisations, and storytelling. (Note: Wynton Marsalis will not appear in this performance.) Tickets start at $34.
The Nutcracker by Festival Ballet Theatre
Dec. 7–24, various times
A holiday tradition, Festival Ballet Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker enchants audiences with stunning scenery and exquisite costumes. Journey with Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and more as they bring Tchaikovsky’s iconic score to life. Choreographed by Artistic Director Salwa Rizkalla, this magical production features world-renowned guest artists and talented local dancers. Tickets start at $54.
The Holidays with Canadian Brass
Thursday, Dec. 12 at 8 p.m.
An Orange County favorite, Canadian Brass returns with seasonal favorites and holiday classics. Presented by the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, this concert features talented musicians, including Chuck Daellenbach (tuba) and Joe Burgstaller (trumpet). Tickets start at $42.
The King’s Singers
Friday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m.
The King’s Singers, celebrated for their remarkable a cappella harmonies, perform festive pieces from their travels around the world, including Disney classics and holiday standards like “Silent Night” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Tickets start at $34.
For tickets or more information on any of these performances, visit Irvine Barclay Theatre at 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine, California 92612, near UC Irvine. Tickets are available at thebarclay.org or by calling (949) 854-4646.
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