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ILYA Welcomes Sunday Brunch to San Clemente

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By Greer Wylder
April 29, 2026

ILYA has introduced Sunday brunch, now served weekly from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in San Clemente. The new offering brings Chef Charbel Hayek’s Mediterranean perspective to a relaxed coastal setting, pairing classic brunch dishes with flavors rooted in the Eastern Mediterranean.Set inside a light-filled dining room with an open-air patio, brunch begins with shareable starters. A bread basket arrives with house-baked pita, focaccia, and sourdough served with za’atar butter. The ILYA mezze features hummus, muhammara, baba ghanouj, marinated olives, crudités, and warm pita. Additional starters include West Coast oysters with pear mignonette, barramundi carpaccio with lemon thyme vinaigrette, beef…

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Mastro’s Plans Mother’s Day Brunch in Irvine and Costa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2026

Mastro’s locations in Irvine and Costa Mesa will mark Mother’s Day on May 10, 2026, with a celebratory brunch and evening dinner service. Known for attentive service, polished dining and live entertainment, both restaurants are preparing a special holiday experience. Reservations are available on OpenTable.Mastro’s Ocean Club Irvine and Mastro’s Steakhouse Costa Mesa will offer a Mother’s Day buffet brunch featuring a seafood tower with freshly shucked oysters, shrimp cocktail, lobster tails and snow crab claws. Additional selections include cheese blintzes with berry compote, scrambled eggs, sausage, hand-carved New York strip, honey-smoked ham, signature sides and mini butter cakes for…

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Mother’s Day Style: Matching Moments for Moms and Minis at Famous Footwear

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2026

Coordinated style is having a moment, and just in time for Mother’s Day. The “mom and mini” trend continues to resonate, pairing everyday comfort with playful, polished looks. At Famous Footwear, matching shoes make it easy to step out in sync, whether it is for school drop-offs, weekend outings, or beach days.From sporty sneakers to classic sandals and nostalgic throwbacks, these standout styles offer something for every kind of outing.The Nike V5 RNR sneaker delivers an easy, everyday match. Lightweight and versatile, it works just as well for busy mornings as it does for casual weekends. Available in soft pink…

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Riverdance 30 Brings a New Generation to Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2026

Segerstrom Center for the Arts will welcome Riverdance 30 – The New Generation from May 15 to 17, 2026, marking 30 years of the global Irish dance phenomenon. Seen by more than 30 million people worldwide, the production returns with updated choreography, new costumes, and advanced lighting and projection, along with a cast made up entirely of performers born after the show’s 1994 debut.This anniversary tour reflects a passing of the torch. Many of the dancers grew up watching Riverdance and are now part of its next chapter. The show continues to draw longtime fans while welcoming a new generation…

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March for Babies Returns to Irvine May 2

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By Greer Wylder
April 27, 2026

The March of Dimes will host its signature event, March for Babies, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Wild Rivers Waterpark, bringing together nearly 500 participants in support of maternal and infant health.As the nation’s oldest charitable walk, March for Babies brings together families, health care leaders, corporate partners and local communities through more than 70 events nationwide. The Orange County walk remains one of the region’s largest community-driven fundraisers, supporting research, education, advocacy and programs that help moms and babies get the best possible start.The morning will feature leading health care and corporate partners, including MemorialCare, Rady Children's Hospital,…

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