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Be Green in Fashion at Amour Vert

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By Greer Wylder
April 24, 2017

The newest feel good name in fashion to hit Orange County is Amour Vert—a brand is synonymous with eco fashion. Amour Vert just opened its first SoCal boutique at Lido Marina Village in Newport Beach, other locations are in Palo Alto, San Francisco and Tiburon. Amour Vert means Green Love in French, and founder, Linda Balti's ultimate goal is to reduce the environmental impact of fashion. Every step of the clothing production process matters, they do everything from using low-impact, non-toxic vegetable dyes to developing a zero-waste design philosophy that involves consciously cutting patterns. Amour Vert's specially engineered textiles and blended fabrics…

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Meat Me at Meat Street

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By Greer Wylder
April 21, 2017

The premier meat festival of Southern California has arrived! Presented by Foodbeast and The Makers of The SPAM Brand, this one-day festival of meat will be celebrated on Saturday, April 22 at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana. Meat Street is the place to enjoy the tastiest and most creative meat dishes that Southern California has to offer. It will feature a wide variety of crazy, mouth-watering, exclusive culinary creations and more. The event will take place in two parts on Saturday April 22 The Marketplace will run from 11 a.m. to 11p.m., Buy As You Go $10 General Admission. VIP:…

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Full Steam Ahead at Imaginology

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By Greer Wylder
April 20, 2017

You cannot beat the experience and activities available to explore the fun of STEAM - science, technology, engineering, arts and math during Imaginology, free at OC Fair & Event Center April 21-23. Imaginology is the perfect place for curious people to discover the opportunities available in the STEAM fields. Students are encouraged to explore the possibilities as they learn through hands-on workshops and exhibits. The three-day exploration of STEAM is open Friday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is free and many hands-on activities are included. Parking is free on Friday; $8…

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Our Top Picks for the NB Film Fest

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By Greer Wylder
April 18, 2017

It's always tough to decide which films to see at the Newport Beach Film Festival. And this year, the conundrum is even more real. The 18th annual event dubbed  "Go Deeper" means even more films will be screening--509 to be exact--from 58 countries--and attendees will have access to filmmakers, actors and others involved in the filmmaking process. We love the European Spotlight Films, The Action Sport Series, there are excellent documentaries, eye opening environmental films, shorts, films made by students, the music video showcase, and much more. And, you won't want to miss the nightly showcase parties following the films.…

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Celebrating Earth Day at Village at La Floresta

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By Greer Wylder
April 17, 2017

Join me on Saturday, April 22, EARTH DAY, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., to celebrate the One Year Anniversary of Village at La Floresta in Brea. Enjoy live music, fashion shows, fitness exhibitions, cooking demonstrations by Chef Jen of Whole Foods Market, kid-friendly activities, a photo booth, a braid, lipgloss and polish change bar by Polished Perfect, and more. And, it's all FREE! Don't miss Adam Lasher from American Idol, Season 14 and 15; and Queen Green will be offering youth environmental education through song & dance! Event emcee, Amy Frena will be sporting lashes compliments of Amazing Lash…

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