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Ocean Institute Reopens Campus and Learning Spaces

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By Greer Wylder
April 21, 2021

Ocean Institute is welcoming the public back to their campus and learning spaces on April 10th. After a year of virtual and outdoor activities, the institute will open fully, including two new exhibits that enable visitors to explore local marine life in a hands-on and interactive way. The Sahm Family Foundation Marine Education Center featuring shark encounters was slated to celebrate its grand opening on March 18th, 2020. Over a year later, the exhibit will open, allowing visitors to learn about shark anatomy, life cycles, research, and conservation, through artifacts, interactive demonstrations, and a beautiful horn shark touch tank. Ocean…

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Everyday Earth Day for Kids

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By Greer Wylder
April 20, 2021

As Earth Day approaches, Reena B. Patel (LEP, BCBA) renowned parenting expert, licensed educational psychologist, board-certified behavior analyst, and author of Winnie & Her Worries shares tips on how to make Recycling, Reusing, Reduce fun for kids. Introduce the importance at a young age, model it, and make it fun.  Identify ‘Trash Day’ and the different bins you put outside for weekly pick up. Start with what goes in where….(paper, glass, plastic, etc.). Have your child draw them on paper. When they are seen in a visual on paper, they can identify, relate to and retain their shapes, colors and…

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ABT-Segerstrom Center-“Uniting in Movement”

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By Greer Wylder
April 20, 2021

Segerstrom Center for the Arts and American Ballet Theatre proudly announces UNITING IN MOVEMENT, an exciting project bringing 18 dancers together for safe collaboration and exhilarating performance. ABT, America’s National Ballet Company®, has been in residence at the Center since March 22, rehearsing this new program that will receive its world premiere before a live audience on Sunday, April 25 in Segerstrom Hall, followed by streaming on demand from May 12 – 26. Uniting in Movement is comprised of three works by contemporary choreographers, each with very personal and unique visions for the future of ballet: Jessica Lang, Lauren Lovette, and…

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The Eco-Conscious Swimwear

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By Greer Wylder
April 19, 2021

Swimsuit season is here!  Maui-based Indigo Wild Clothing is an on-trend brand that creates biodegradable swimwear and activewear with fabric leaving zero chemicals and microplastics behind. The swimsuits are reversible, so you get two looks in one. Founder Shelby Yorks made it her mission to develop sustainable swim and activewear for a highly disposable market. Indigo Wild’s unique fabric decomposes in less than five years, while most swimwear sits in a landfill between 40 to 200 years before fully breaking down. It makes this collection revolutionary within the fashion industry.  Shelby sews and dyes every product in Hawaii. Then the…

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Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens NB Restaurant Week Specials

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By Greer Wylder
April 19, 2021

Indulge in a special three-course menu at Farmhouse at Roger's Gardens courtesy of Owner & Executive Chef Rich Mead during Newport Beach Restaurant Week April 19 – May 2. Spotlighting the freshest flavors of the season and locally sourced ingredients, the menu presents two entree options: Seared Wild Grouper with asparagus, sugar snap peas, fava beans, cipollini onions and green garlic, sweet pea risotto, and tangerine beurre blanc; and Roast Autonomy Farms Lamb Shoulder with griddled Tehachapi Heritage Grain Project parmesan polenta cakes, swiss chard, shiitake mushrooms and cipollini onions, red wine lamb jus and mint chimichurri. 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd., Corona del Mar.

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