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8th Annual Priceless Luncheon

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By Greer Wylder
August 31, 2021

Vanguard University’s (VU’s) Global Center for Women and Justice (GCWJ) will host its annual Priceless Luncheon to continue developing resources and education for advocates to study the issues, be a voice and make a difference in the fight to end human trafficking. The event will be held on September 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the first time on campus at the university’s Waugh Student Center, a new, state-of-the-art building that opened in February 2020.As the first time, this annual event will be held on VU’s campus, it will also be the first in-person event held in the new…

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Sunset Jazz at Bistango Continues

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By Greer Wylder
August 30, 2021

Sunset Jazz at Bistango continues on Tuesday, Aug. 31, and Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. featuring  Byron Stripling, The Bobby Floyd Trio, Bruce Forman, and Jeff Hamilton. A spectacular trumpeter with a very wide range, a beautiful tone, and the ability to blend together many influences into his own style, Byron Stripling is the Artistic Director of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, leader of his own quartet, and constantly in demand to play with pop orchestras around the world. Joining Byron will be jazz organist Bobby Floyd, who is a featured player with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, having shared the stage with…

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National Dance Day at Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
August 27, 2021

Segerstrom Center joins The Kennedy Center as the official site of this year’s National Dance Day celebrations on Saturday, Sept. 18. Recognized by Congress as a national day of dance, NDD promotes dance as a form of valuable exercise and artistic expression.  Segerstrom Center events will be held from 4 – 8 pm. on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza.This annual event always fills up quickly, so advance reservations are required. The event is general admission, and guests can reserve their spot with a $10 per person reservation fee. The $10 fee is credited to the patron’s Center account after attending…

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First Radisson Blu Hotel Opens On The West Coast

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By Greer Wylder
August 25, 2021

Radisson Blu Anaheim makes its debut as the first-ever Radisson Blu hotel on the West Coast. In 2009, Radisson Hotel Group launched the upper-upscale Radisson Blu brand, which offers meaningful experiences, stylish spaces, and thoughtful details throughout. The Anaheim hotel’s location is ideally situated just four blocks away from Disneyland and minutes from the Honda Center and Angel Stadium, offering guests ample options for dining, entertainment, sporting events, and more. The 326-room hotel delivers a one-of-a-kind experience with three new distinct food and beverage offerings, two outdoor heated pools - one being an adults-only, a stunning 12th story rooftop, and thoughtful art elements throughout. The…

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Chuck Jones Center for Creativity’s Red Dot Auction 11!

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By Greer Wylder
August 23, 2021

The Red Dot Auction is the much-anticipated yearly charity art experience and fundraiser for the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity celebrated on Saturday, September 11, at 6 p.m. Artists from around the world have submitted works of art, anonymously, by signing the artwork on the reverse, for you to select from. Bidding is open now. Go to charityauction.bid/reddot11 to select and bid on your favorite works of art today! Tickets for the most exciting art event of the year, the Red Dot Auction, are now available for purchase at charityauction.bid/reddot11!This year, the fundraiser will be held at the Orange County Great Park Palm…

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