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Crystal Jewelry from Siembra Heritage

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By Greer Wylder
February 25, 2021

Whether you’re looking for a gorgeous statement piece, or hoping to hone-in on good vibrations, healing crystal necklaces are growing in popularity among fashionistas and celebrities alike. Offering an incredible collection of healing crystal necklaces that are sure to make any ensemble trendy yet elegant, Female-owned, Newport Beach based artisanal goods company, Siembra Heritage, stands out from the rest with their selection of unique, large-stone, handmade necklaces. Recharge your energy and your necklace collection with one of Siembra Heritage’s larger-than-life healing crystal pieces. Choose from a selection of fourteen different stones including Citrine, Albite, Quartz, Pyrite, Amethyst and Tourmaline to…

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Kishi Bashi & David Garza @THEMUSCO

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By Greer Wylder
February 24, 2021

Revered Japanese-American musician, composer, and singer Kishi Bashi returns to Chapman University on March 3 at 7 p.m. this time online. He is joined by Mexican-American singer-songwriter Davíd Garza. The pair will share their hearts on the powerful topic of incarceration and perform some of the songs they’ve been inspired to create.   Artists in Response to Incarceration is the 17th @THEMUSCO-Online event since Musco Center launched the series to remain engaged with our audiences in the face of COVID-19 theater closures. The online series expands on the topic of cultural equity, previously advanced pre-Covid through Musco Center’s live programming.    Tickets and more information here. Musco Center for the Arts is at 415 North Glassell in Orange.

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Santa Monica Seafood Clam Chowder Day Benefits Bracken’s Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
February 24, 2021

Santa Monica Seafood Market & Café will be celebrating National Clam Chowder day this year on Thursday, February 25th and planning on donating 100% of the Clam Chowder proceeds to benefit Brackens Kitchen. Visit BrackensKitchen.org to learn more about their mission: "Through food recovery, culinary training and our community feeding program we are committed to recovering, re-purposing and restoring both food and lives." Bracken's Kitchen is committed to providing over 1.8 million tasty and nutritious meals in 2021. Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Santa Monica Seafood is at  154 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, And, at 1000 Wilshire Blvd.…

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Old Vine Kitchen + Bar’s NEW Prix Fixe Sunday Brunch

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By Greer Wylder
February 23, 2021

Costa Mesa’s award-winning Old Vine Kitchen + Bar’s popular Sunday brunches are back with a brand-new set of prix fixe menus! Guests can select from six two-course brunches, starting at $30 per person-- including “The Comfort” brunch, which features Panko-crusted Fried Green Tomatoes with Citrus-Tarragon Aioli and your choice of a House-baked Buttermilk & Cheddar Biscuit with Italian Sausage and Pancetta Gravy, or Savory French Toast with manchego, shiitake, pork sausage, ham, and creme fraiche-- as well as “The Sweet” menu, which includes a fresh Organic Spinach Salad with local strawberries, and your choice of Caramel Apple French Toast, or…

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Casa Romantica’s Music Festival & Academy and Summer Dance Workshops

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By Greer Wylder
February 22, 2021

Applications are now open for Casa Romantica’s Music Festival & Academy and Summer Dance Workshops from Sunday, July 11–Friday, July 23, 2021. No application fees make this program accessible to all students. Casa Romantica's summertime programming is not only award-winning but also a safe space for children of all levels to learn music, arts, and dance. Music Academy is limited to 25 students One-on-one lessons or in small groups of 5 for activity groups The Dance Workshop is also limited to only 10 students per class Furthermore, both programs are prepared to adapt to a partial or full virtual format…

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