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‘The Sound of Music’ Tour Brings Its Beloved Story to Costa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
May 27, 2026

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is bringing the North American tour of "The Sound of Music" to its Segerstrom Hall stage from June 2 to 14, 2026, and if you have any affection for this story, this is one worth making plans for.The production, directed by Jack O'Brien, the 2024 recipient of a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, features Cayleigh Capaldi as Maria, fresh off a celebrated run in London's West End. She's joined by Kevin Earley as Captain von Trapp, the always-reliable Christiane Noll as the Mother Abbess, and a cast that includes Nicholas Rodriguez,…

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San Pedro Fish Market Celebrates 70 Years on the Waterfront

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By Greer Wylder
May 26, 2026

San Pedro Fish Market is celebrating 70 years of seafood, family traditions and waterfront dining in Southern California.Founded on Good Friday in 1956, the family-owned institution began as a small seafood stand called Vista Seafood, opened by Mackey Ungaro alongside his son Henry and nephew Tommy Amalfitano. What started as a neighborhood seafood spot quickly became a favorite gathering place for locals drawn to the fresh catch and welcoming hospitality.Over the decades, San Pedro Fish Market grew alongside the harbor, eventually becoming one of the most recognized seafood destinations in Southern California. Today, the restaurant is led by its fourth…

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Murder Mystery Dinner Experience Debuts in Buena Park

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By Greer Wylder
May 26, 2026

One of Southern California’s newest entertainment experiences is coming to Buena Park as The Speakeasy Murder & Other Acts of Prohibition makes its West Coast debut on Thursday, June 4, 2026.The immersive murder mystery dinner experience transforms the evening into a 1920s New York-style speakeasy filled with gangsters, bootleggers, flappers, live music and interactive storytelling. Guests are invited to become part of the mystery as the storyline unfolds around them with audience participation helping shape the outcome of the night.The experience includes a served three-course prix fixe dinner with chicken, pasta, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available, along with kid-friendly…

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Farm Tour & Field Day at Fermentation Farm Acres

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By Greer Wylder
May 25, 2026

Fermentation Farm Acres is hosting its first official Farm Tour and Field Day on May 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in San Juan Capistrano. Adult tickets are $50.The self-guided walking tour covers seven stops across the working farm, including the orchard, HAPA Honey apiary, compost station, in-ground crop rows, greenhouse and berry rows, before wrapping up with a picnic on the lawn of the Swanner House. Along the way, guests will learn how crops are grown, tended and harvested, and why small, local farms and the restaurants they supply matter.Lunch, prepared by Fermentation Farm, and house-made kombucha are…

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By Greer Wylder
May 25, 2026

For nearly 20 years, Greer’s OC has given advertisers direct access to a loyal audience of shoppers, diners, and trendsetters who support local businesses.Readers turn to Greer’s OC for trusted recommendations on shopping, dining, travel, and events, and they respond to what they read. Most are women who are affluent and live in Coastal or South Orange County and Los Angeles.For more information or to request a media kit, email info@greersoc.com

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