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JDRF at Home Presents World-renowned cellist Alisa Weilerstein

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By Greer Wylder
January 19, 2021

Join a special virtual event featuring world-renowned cellist and JDRF Ambassador Alisa Weilerstein on Thursday, January 21 at 5 p.m. PT. During this one-hour livestream, you and your family will enjoy an exclusive performance by Alisa as she shares stories about her career in music and journey with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Alisa Weilerstein is one of today’s foremost cellists. Since making her professional debut in her early teens, she has been in high demand as a solo recitalist, chamber musician and concerto soloist with leading orchestras worldwide. Diagnosed with T1D at nine years old, Alisa is a staunch advocate…

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Support Local Chefs and Bartenders! Interactive Online Classes

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By Greer Wylder
January 14, 2021

Long Beach Food & Beverage is excited to add January online interactive cooking classes with some of your favorite Long Beach chefs and bartenders! Becoming a partner or signing up for one or more classes supports Long Beach chefs and bartenders with additional revenue during this challenging time. Additional chefs, bartenders and classes added weekly so check back often here. Long Beach Food & Beverage is a registered 501(c)3 Non-profit. Tax ID #84-2641039. Contributions are tax deductible. All classes are presented on Zoom, and are interactive, allowing viewers to cook, shake and stir along and ask questions during the class. Individual and Private…

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SHERMAN LIBRARY & GARDENS ACCEPTING GARDEN NOMINATIONS FOR NEWPORT BEACH GARDEN TOUR

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By Greer Wylder
January 14, 2021

Sherman Library & Gardens is in the planning stages for the 2021 Newport Beach Garden Tour. The annual Tour, celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year, takes place on the Saturday before Mother’s Day.  The Garden Tour committee of dedicated volunteers is seeking recommendations for private, residential gardens in the Newport Beach area. The Newport Beach Garden Tour showcases 6 residential gardens each year.  Selected home garden owners will allow members of the community to wander through their yard from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 8.  If the Tour goes “virtual” again this year, homeowners would agree to a professional videographer…

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Sugar ‘n Spice Hosts “Top Dog” Costume Contest

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By Greer Wylder
January 14, 2021

Balboa Island’s beloved Sugar ‘n Spice, the Original Frozen Banana Shop, is hosting a special celebratory day to honor its patrons’ furry pooch companions. On Thursday, January 14 from 3 -4 p.m. patrons can bring their dogs to Sugar ‘n Spice for a free “Puppacino” aka, a sweet dog-friendly treat, and take a photo in front of their famed “Banana Bob” sign to enter to win the inaugural Sugar ‘n Spice “Top Dog” award. To enter to win, patrons simply need to post their photo of their dog in costume in a feed post or story on Instagram and tag…

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Irvine Barclay Theatre Presents award-winning close-up magician

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By Greer Wylder
January 13, 2021

Irvine Barclay Theatre, in collaboration with the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, is proud to offer access to a special livestream performance on January 16 at 7 p.m. PST.  This truly interactive 45+ minute performance by award-winning close-up magician, Jonathan Levit, will blow your mind. A thrilling show—it's unlike any televised performance by a magician. You know that there are no camera tricks, edits or special effects as it is happening live via Zoom. Penn & Teller describe Jonathan perfectly, calling him "funny, elegant, and disturbingly smart ... like something cuddly, with really sharp teeth.” Tickets: $25 - $40 are available here. Jonathan’s career as…

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