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New Brunch Additions at CasaDami

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By Greer Wylder
March 04, 2026

Newport Beach’s coastal café and wine bar, CasaDami, continues to bring a touch of European café culture to the waterfront on Balboa Island’s Peninsula Village. Known for its relaxed setting and refined, wine-friendly menu of tapas and entrées, CasaDami has become a favorite stop for a leisurely weekend meal by the water.Beginning Saturday, March 7, the weekend brunch menu will feature two new dishes along with an update to a popular favorite.The new Blue Crab Burger pairs wild blue crab with Calabrian chili aioli and smashed avocado on a brioche bun, served with potato chips ($29). A Faroe Island Salmon…

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LA Opera Young Artists in Concert at Musco Center

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By Greer Wylder
March 01, 2026

Musco Center for the Arts presents LA Opera Young Artists in Concert on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.The evening offers a rare opportunity to experience the next generation of operatic talent through a showcase of artists from LA Opera’s Domingo Colburn Stein Young Artist Program. Since its founding, the program has identified and prepared exceptional singers who have gone on to appear on the world’s most prestigious stages, including the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, Royal Opera House, San Francisco Opera, Deutsche Oper Berlin, and the Bayreuth Festival.Performers represent the program’s newest class of emerging stars, artists who receive…

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Brodard Restaurant Plans Long Beach Opening at 2ND & PCH

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By Greer Wylder
February 27, 2026

Brodard Restaurant, known for its refined Vietnamese cuisine and meaningful family story, has announced plans to open a new location at the 2ND & PCH shopping center in 2026. The expansion brings the beloved restaurant to one of Long Beach’s most popular coastal shopping and dining destinations.The Brodard story is rooted in resilience and a deep love of food. Founder Diane Dang grew up in Nha Trang, Vietnam, where her family were third-generation owners of Hoa Binh, a well-known French bakery. After immigrating to the United States with her husband, Thuong, and their three children in 1986, the family set…

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Cheyenne Jackson Brings Mid Life Torso Tour to Musco Center

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By Greer Wylder
February 25, 2026

Musco Center for the Arts presents Cheyenne Jackson: Mid Life Torso Tour on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.Emmy and Grammy-nominated performer Cheyenne Jackson brings his signature charm and powerhouse vocals to the stage in Mid Life Torso Tour, a witty and heartfelt evening that blends music, storytelling, and personal reflection. The show serves as a musical meditation on art, love, fatherhood, and the unexpected turns that have shaped Jackson’s life and career, delivered with humor, honesty, and warmth.Audiences will hear songs spanning Sam Cooke and Elvis Presley to Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan, alongside Jackson’s original music, including…

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Spring SplashFest Brings a Taste of Spring to Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove

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By Greer Wylder
February 22, 2026

Great Wolf Lodge has locations across the country, and Orange County families can find one close to home in Garden Grove, about three miles from Disneyland Resort. This spring, the popular indoor water park resort is rolling out Spring SplashFest, a limited-time seasonal experience designed to bring the sunshine, warmth, energy and colors of spring to life. Running March 6 to April 26, Spring SplashFest offers families a guaranteed 84-degree getaway with zero chance of rain and a lineup of spring-themed activities that make the chilly outdoors feel far away. Guests are welcomed with bright, cheerful decor throughout the resort,…

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