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Soka Performing Arts Center Presents legendary Taj Mahal

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By Greer Wylder
March 10, 2021

Soka Performing Arts Center is pleased to partner once again with the legendary Taj Mahal for a livestream performance on Saturday, March 13 at 6 p.m. from UC Theatre in Berkeley, featuring Phantom Blues Band with Special Guest Jon Cleary. When Taj Mahal sought to assemble a studio band for his 1993 release Dancing’ the Blues, little did he know at the time he had created an entire “sound” that would see the Phantom Blues Band become headliners at clubs, theaters and festivals around the world. Together and separately, the members of this two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning group have performed with Bonnie Raitt, Stevie…

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Big Parm Offering BOGO Pizza Deal to Celebrate Pi Day

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By Greer Wylder
March 09, 2021

Orange County pizza lovers and math fans don’t have to wait until Sunday, March 14 to celebrate Pi Day, as Big Parm in Tustin is offering a BOGO pizza deal all week, March 8 through 14. Guests at the popular New Jersey-style pizzeria can buy one pizza and get a second pizza of equal or lesser value free when mentioning Pi Day. In addition to classics such as Margherita, pepperoni, and veggie, Big Parm serves specialty pizzas such as Lobster (with tomato sauce, Maine lobster, drawn butter, mozzarella), Spicy Garlic Shrimp Pizza (with tomato sauce, shrimp, roasted garlic, chiles, mozzarella),…

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OC Restaurant SPecials at Khan Saab

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By Greer Wylder
March 09, 2021

Khan Saab’s critically-acclaimed Desi cuisine is once again featured during this year’s Orange County Restaurant Week! The eclectic eatery is serving exclusive prix fixe menus available through March 13 only, starting at $15 for lunch and $25 for three-course dinners. Guests will be able to enjoy these meals street-bistro style while dining on Khan Saab’s outdoor patio. Or, for those who prefer at-home dining, pick up or order-in a Family Meal Package featuring a variety of street food favorites, traditional entrees, and desi-licious sweet treats-- starting at only $30 per meal, serving 4 people! To view Khan Saab’s OC Restaurant…

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OC Restaurant Week at Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens

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By Greer Wylder
March 08, 2021

Dine al fresco in the gardens and experience Farmhouse Owner & Executive Chef Rich Mead's seasonally inspired three-course dinner menu during OC Restaurant Week March 7 -13. Start with a Seasonal Soup Shooter and Warm Crispy Prosciutto & Wilted Spinach Salad, choose your entree of Panko, Dijon & Herb Crusted Swordfish or Red Wine Braised Lamb Shanks, and indulge in Meyer Lemon Bread Pudding for dessert. Dine-in only. $50 Dinner Menu. 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd. Corona del Mar.

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‘A Visual Treasure Trove: Sherman Library’s Historic Photograph Collections’

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By Greer Wylder
March 08, 2021

For more than 50 years Sherman Library has collected photographs that document the Pacific Southwest history. The Library's collections include over 40,000 images from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Paul Wormser, Sherman Library Director, will talk about the Library's photograph collections and share some of these unique images on Thursday, March 11 at 7 p.m. He will also demonstrate the use of the new Sherman Library Digital Catalog, which includes many of the library's most interesting images.  This event is free of charge and will be held online via Zoom. A link will be sent to attendees in their registration confirmation…

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