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Dolly Parton’s Songs Come to Life with Pacific Symphony

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By Greer Wylder
November 05, 2025

Pacific Symphony honors one of America’s most beloved storytellers with “Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony” on November 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa.Led by Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez, the multimedia concert takes audiences on a visual and musical journey through Dolly Parton’s songs, life, and stories. The performance features Dolly on screen, joined by a cast of guest vocalists and musicians performing new orchestral arrangements by David Hamilton.Audiences will hear many of her greatest hits, including “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love…

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Savor the Season by the Sea at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

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By Greer Wylder
November 05, 2025

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort invites guests to savor the season by the sea with live entertainment, special savings, and a cozy fall menu.The resort’s popular Concerts Under the Stars series returns November 29 with ABBA Under the Stars, a lively evening of nostalgia and music beneath the coastal sky. Guests who dine or enjoy drinks onsite that night will receive complimentary parking with a $30 food and beverage purchase, making it an ideal Thanksgiving weekend escape.To celebrate the start of the holiday shopping season, the resort’s Black Friday Sale begins November 10, offering up to 30% off stays of…

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Shucked Musical Comedy Heads to Segerstrom Center November 11–23

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By Greer Wylder
November 05, 2025

Get ready to laugh. Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents Shucked, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious,” performing in Segerstrom Hall from November 11 to 23, 2025.Shucked features a sharp book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn, and a score of memorable, radio-ready songs by Grammy Award winners and Nashville hitmakers Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally. The production is directed with warmth and joyful energy by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien.What happens when a slightly neurotic New York comedy writer teams up with two Nashville music stars? A bold and irreverent farm-to-fable…

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Philz Coffee Debuts Holiday Menu and Launches First-Ever Rewards Program

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By Greer Wylder
November 05, 2025

Philz Coffee just launched its 2025 holiday menu, introducing a new Tiramisu drink alongside the return of seasonal favorites made with its Gratitude blend, which supports coffee farming communities through Food 4 Farmers. This marks Philz’s tenth year partnering with the organization.Philz is also giving back to its customers with the debut of Philz Rewards, the brand’s first loyalty program now available through the Philz Coffee app. New members receive a drink upgrade and 150 points upon sign-up, and earn 10 points for every dollar spent. Additional perks include birthday rewards, surprise treats such as free pastries, and special moments…

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McG, Nancy Silverton, and Rick Caruso Team Up for Spacca Tutto at Palisades Village

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By Greer Wylder
November 04, 2025

James Beard Award-winning chef Nancy Silverton, in partnership with Caruso and River Jetty Restaurant Group, announced plans to open Spacca Tutto, a new Italian American steakhouse, at Caruso’s Palisades Village in Pacific Palisades. The restaurant is set to open in August 2026, but early renderings and details hint at one of Los Angeles’ most anticipated culinary openings."Los Angeles has such a strong community, and the restaurant industry has always been a big part of that. I wanted to bring a new concept to the west side, pulling inspiration from the Italian flavors that Angelenos know well, alongside some new dishes…

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