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Blind Boys of Alabama Bring Seven Decades of Gospel to Musco Center

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By Greer Wylder
August 29, 2026

Musco Center welcomes the Blind Boys of Alabama, living legends whose reputation is well earned. Rolling Stone has called them "gospel titans," and after more than 70 years together, that title still fits.The group performs Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.Few acts in American music can claim the honors the Blind Boys have collected: Lifetime Achievement Awards from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Recording Academy/GRAMMYs, induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and six GRAMMY Awards, most recently in 2024. What sets them apart, though, is how they've used that stature. Rather than stay within…

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Chef Turned Author Launches New Thriller Series

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By Greer Wylder
August 26, 2026

Thomas Curran is a friend of mine, and he's the kind of person who is always creative and always looking for a new challenge. He spent three decades as a chef before he decided to walk across the country. Ocean to ocean. 3,235 miles, 231 days, 12 states, all to raise money for the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. That story is part of why I featured him in my book, "Born in OC: The Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries of Orange County, California."His new book, "Dime Store Hitman," comes out Aug. 31. It's the first in a planned trilogy, and the…

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Landers Supply House Celebrates Grand Opening at The LAB Anti-Mall

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By Greer Wylder
August 25, 2026

Landers Supply House, Orange County's go-to spot for vintage apparel, denim and cowboy boots, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Aug. 29, at The LAB Anti-Mall.After nearly 10 years in business, Landers is starting a new chapter with its move to The LAB, settling into part of the former Urban Outfitters space. Customers who spend $25 or more will receive a free Landers canvas tote bag filled with a hat, stickers and patches, while supplies last.Known for its thoughtfully curated mix of vintage goods and American heritage clothing and accessories, Landers offers workwear, western, collegiate, moto and military styles.…

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Sushi Roku Debuts New Small Plates and Signature Sushi

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By Greer Wylder
August 24, 2026

Sushi Roku has added new dishes to its menu, blending bright, chilled small plates with bold takes on its Roku Signature Style Sushi. The new offerings are now available at all Sushi Roku locations, including Sushi Roku Fashion Island in Newport Beach.New additions include a seaweed salad with hiyashi wakame, cucumber, arare and wasabi citrus vinaigrette; tuna tataki with onion, chives, garlic chips and mizore ponzu; octopus carpaccio with red yuzu kosho, lemon zest, micro cilantro and yuzu chili ponzu; salmon hanabi with spicy salmon, crispy rice and serrano chili; and grilled salmon served with golden Yukon mashed potatoes, green…

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Cozy Earth’s Biggest Sale Comes to Corona del Mar

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By Greer Wylder
August 23, 2026

Cozy Earth's biggest sale of the year is here, and this time it's happening in person, not just online.This Labor Day, shop the retailer's storewide sale at one of its three California stores, including the Corona del Mar location right here in Orange County. From Aug. 26 to Sept. 3, save 25% storewide. From Sept. 4 to 8, that jumps to 30% off storewide, and on Labor Day itself, Sept. 7, shoppers get 30% off storewide and 35% off bundles of three or more, on best-selling sheets, loungewear, socks and more.Find Cozy Earth at 256 26th St. #101 in Santa Monica's…

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