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Monarchs of Jazz Labor Day Weekend
08.30.16
This Labor Day weekend, you can celebrate the holiday at the newly renovated Monarch Beach Resort with Monarchs of Jazz, a night of live jazz music and al fresco gourmet dining on the picturesque seaside lawn on Saturday, September 3.
Monarchs of Jazz features Grammy Award Winning R&B Jazz Legend Deniece Williams, Grammy nominated pianist/composer David Benoit, guitarist Paul Jackson Jr., vocalist Kiki Ebsen and internationally renowned saxophonist Michael Paulo.
It’s a fantastic evening of entertainment and gourmet cuisine. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m
All tickets are reserved table seating.
There are three prices to choose from:
Concert only tickets are $85, inclusive of tax and gratuity.
A delicious three-course dinner and concert at $195 per person.
Premium VIP meet and greet reception, dinner and premium concert seats at $250 per person.
One Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point. 949.234.3200.
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The Lexus LaceUp Running Series
08.30.16
The Lexus LaceUp Running Series kicks off the season on Saturday, Sept. 3 in Orange County with a Marathon Relay, 10k, 5k and Kid’s 1k at Irvine’s Mike Ward Community Park on a fast and flat running path under shaded trees.
In association with the Lexus brand, every runner in the series is treated like a VIP through a high-quality experience, with scenic running courses with chip timing, real-time results, a tech shirt, free race photos, a high-quality finisher’s medal for every runner, a Sierra Nevada beer toast and local food-truck brunch.
5k starts at 7 a.m., 10k starts at 7:05 a.m., relay at 6:45 a.m. and kids 1k at 8:30 a.m. at 20 Lake Road in Irvine.
Registration and more information here. Our readers can save 15% off by using the code APartners15.
The next races in the Lexus LaceUp Running Series are on Oct. 22 in Ventura, Nov. 19 in Palos Verdes, and Dec. 4 in Riverside.
Packet pick-up is on Friday, Sept. 2, from noon to 7 p.m. at Road Runner Sports Costa Mesa 1835 Newport Blvd. in Costa Mesa.
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