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Anneliese Schools’ Pop-Up Shop

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By Greer Wylder
July 27, 2021

Anneliese Schools, an award-winning private school (nursery to 6th grade) with three location in Laguna Beach opened a new pop-up shop. It's a great place to pick up organic produce, textiles, apothecary, homemade meals, upscale pantry items, along with many other self-care and wellness products. Glassware, pottery, books, art supplies, kitchenware, and candles are a few of the items you will find inside. An added bonus, Anneliese owns urban farms in Claremont that offer much of the organic, fresh, locally sourced produce within the store.Ready-made meals are offered at the pop-up location along with their original storefrontlocations at the Anneliese…

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Cruisin’ on a Sunday Afternoon, a Celebration of Classic Cars and Cocktails

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By Greer Wylder
July 27, 2021

Steel Magnolias, an all-volunteer Long Beach-based organization whose main recipient is the Stramski Children’s Developmental Center at Millers Children’s and Women’s Hospital, will host its annual Signature Event in person on August 15 from 4-7 p.m. at a private and exclusive location.  Tickets are now on sale for Cruisin’ on a Sunday Afternoon, a Celebration of Classic Cars and Cocktails and are $125 general admission or $200 for a VIP ticket and can be purchased at thesteelmagnolias.org. Cruisin’ on a Sunday Afternoon pays homage to Southern California’s car culture with a static display of more than 120 restored automobiles that span the decades, from…

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California Fresh Exhibit debuts OC Fair

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By Greer Wylder
July 26, 2021

For the first time ever, The OC Fair debuts the California Fresh Exhibit: Celebrating the Bounty of Our Counties.This special exhibit is aimed at educating consumers and highlighting the state’s diverse specialty crops.At the exhibit, you can experience and learn:Everything from almonds and strawberries to ornamental plants.Play the County Bounty Treasure Hunt augmented reality (AR) game – Discover the state’s varied array of agriculture! Just look for the signs with the California Bear and use the QR code to get started or download the app (Apple or Google) Coloring sheet for kids – Dress the California Bear for a trip to the OC Fair!…

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Live Music is Back! The Bank of the West Summer Concert Series

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By Greer Wylder
July 22, 2021

The Bank of the West Summer Concert Series returns through–October 24 at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach for a summer of your favorite Smooth Jazz, Pop, and R&B artists! Tickets are on sale now. The Series continues with one of the most uplifting R&B voices since the ‘70s, Jeffrey Osborne, along with saxophonist Gerald Albright. Later in the summer, acclaimed trumpeter Chris Botti returns, in addition to 10-time GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist George Benson, legendary vocalist Dionne Warwick, a rare appearance from hitmaker Richard Marx, platinum-selling saxman Boney James, and much more. Since 1994, the annual concert series has drawn thousands of music fans to Hyatt Regency Newport Beach’s cherished Back Bay Amphitheater. The 1,000-seat outdoor venue offers a unique intimate setting, with all seats less than 100 feet from the stage. Tickets are on sale now for individual shows and…

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Fullerton Museum Center Re-Opens newest exhibit ‘Have Blues, Will Travel’

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By Greer Wylder
July 21, 2021

The Fullerton Museum Center is excited to welcome the community back to its re-opening with its newest exhibit “Have Blues, Will Travel." Opening Night is slated for Saturday, July 24, with a reception from 6 pm to 9 p.m. and will feature live music by Sista Jean's Blues Machine. This high-energy act is led by Jean McClain aka Pepper Mashay, an American soul, house, and dance music singer-songwriter who has had success as a touring and studio performer, as well as a session player for such luminaries as Tina Turner, Mick Jagger, Cher, Lenny Kravitz, and more. Admission is free to…

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