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Free Livestream jazz events from Irvine Barclay Theatre

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By Greer Wylder
March 03, 2021

Jazz enthusiasts can enjoy free jazz livestream events courtesy of the Irvine Barclay Theatre in March. Free Livestream: Francisco Torres Latin Jazz Quintet Saturday, March 6 at 4 p.m. PST Francisco Torres is a trombonist, arranger, composer, and educator who hails from the state of Sonora, Mexico. He is the musical director for the legendary Poncho Sanchez and a member of Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, John Beasley’s MONK'estra, and the Clare Fischer Big Band. He has been a part of several Grammy-winning records including Latin Soul (Poncho Sanchez), ¡Ritmo! (Clare Fischer), That’s How We Roll, and Life in the Bubble (Gordon Goodwin). For the past several years,…

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Robeks Introduces Premium Toasts

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By Greer Wylder
March 02, 2021

Robeks, known for its creatively crafted fresh smoothies, juices, and bowls, just introduced premium toasts including two savory fresh creamy avocado options and a sweet almond butter topped with a blend of Acai and Greek yogurt option. Flavorful and richly satisfying, these new toasts are the perfect complement to a wholesome breakfast time smoothie or afternoon juice on the go. The two avocado toast options start with perfectly ripe Hass avocados, hand sliced to order. The Classic is seasoned perfectly with lemon and olive oil, chili flakes, Pink Himalayan salt and pepper served on thick, airy lightly toasted sourdough bread.…

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Yogurtland Launches Brand’s First Ever Oat Milk Flavor

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By Greer Wylder
March 02, 2021

Orange County-based Yogurtland, the nation's leading frozen yogurt franchise, just debuted its new oat milk-based addition, Plant-Based Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie. This new flavor is the brand's first oat milk creation and is perfect for plant-based and dairy-free consumers. Available for a limited time only, Plant-Based Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie adds to the brand's roster of delicious vegan flavors and is available while supplies last at participating locations, as well as through third-party delivery apps.  Plant-Based Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie boasts real ingredients for a flavor profile that tastes just like a freshly baked cookie. In the past year, Yogurtland has also launched out-of-the-box flavors in…

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“8” NEW SEXY SIPS TO SAVOR AT SELANNE STEAK TAVERN

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By Greer Wylder
March 01, 2021

Iconic contemporary steakhouse Selanne Steak Tavern’s Cocktail Menu swings with the seasons and is changed up to bring new, exciting sipping pleasures to guests and fuel the mixology creativity whims and likes of the restaurant’s bar team. To that end, it is now introducing “eight” – in honor of Teemu Selanne’s Anaheim Ducks retired jersey number – newly created signature quaffs. General Manager Chad Sisco imagined and developed the new cocktails. He researched different flavor profiles, including his own personal favorite cocktails and created 40 selections for his team to taste. From there, they whittled the list down to eight…

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Movies on the Plaza are back!

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By Greer Wylder
March 01, 2021

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is bringing back movies to the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza in March. Four true iconic films: HIDDEN FIGURES on March 5, THE LEGO MOVIE on March 6, ROMAN HOLIDAY on March 12 and HELLO, DOLLY! on March 13. Each a classic in its own right. All movies will be closed captioned. Ticket prices are $20 for pods accommodating 1 – 3 people, $30 for pods accommodating up to 4 people, and $40 for pods accommodating up to 6 people. Guests are advised to determine the maximum number of people they anticipate attending to ensure…

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