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Segerstrom Center for the Arts ABT Gillespie School Enrolling Now

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By Greer Wylder
September 03, 2020

The American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts is enrolling students for the 2020 Fall semester. Classes will be a 14-week schedule from September 8 through December 19. In keeping with safe practice guidelines and mandates from the governor’s office and state and local departments of health, all classes will be live virtually.  The ABT Gillespie School introduced virtual learning classes in March 2020 and has adapted and strengthened its online teaching practices to provide quality experiences that are consistent with the ABT National Training Curriculum for which the school is noted. Some of…

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Water Grill’s Labor Day Clam Bake Kit

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By Greer Wylder
September 03, 2020

Celebrate Labor Day with a Clam Bake at home! Water Grill is offering Clam Bake Kit to Go! You can preorder now, and they’ll be available for pick up on Saturday, Sept 5, at two locations: Water Grill in Costa Mesa, and Fish Camp in Sunset Beach. This is the web store: And here’s a great How-To Clam Bake video. And you can also get there by simply typing in watergrill.com/clambake Clam Bake Kit for $130. Pick up on September 5 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. WHAT’S INCLUDED*: Maine Lobsters (Two X 1.5 lb) Wild Jumbo Shrimp (1½ lb)  …

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Sweet Beauty Studio Open BY APpointment ONly

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By Greer Wylder
September 02, 2020

Sweet Beauty Studio in Costa Mesa, a wonderful boutique for sugaring and skincare is open by appointment only. Their team of experienced estheticians can help you achieve your skincare and sugaring needs. They specialize in brows, Brazilians, and botanical-based skincare. My personal favorite is Dillon, an esthetician, certified sugarist, and educator. You can book an appointment at sweetbeautystudio.com/book-appointment. 234 E. 17th Street, Suite 101 in Costa Mesa. 949.647.5440.      

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CARTER FAMILY TOASTS CALIFORNIA WINE MONTH

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By Greer Wylder
September 02, 2020

September is California Wine Month and South Coast Winery and Carter Estate Winery both owned and operated by the Carter family, are enticing their wine-loving guests and fans to celebrate with special vineyard fun, hospitality, and wallet-friendly sales of award-winning rosés and more. The celebration includes two options for their annual Grape Stomp (altered to accommodate safety and health protocols) – all happening during the month of September in the Vintner’s Garden of South Coast Winery Resort & Spa. The “Toast of the Coast” Winners Flight takes place on the outdoor tasting patios at South Coast, offering sipping of recent…

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South Coast Plaza Reopens

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By Greer Wylder
September 01, 2020

South Coast Plaza has reopened and is offering four convenient ways to shop: visit boutiques in person, SCP 2 Go, its curbside pickup program, complimentary private appointments at The Pavilion’s open-air suites, and personal shopping services through its Stylist Project. Many of their restaurants are also open for outdoor dining and curbside pickup. Their new hours are 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 12 p.m. –7 p.m. Sunday. 3333 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa.

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