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SAN FRANCISCO BALLET RELEASES FREE COMPLETE BALLETS

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By Greer Wylder
May 13, 2020

Enjoy world-class ballet at home! San Francisco Ballet’s free weekly stream on SF Ballet @ Home features commissioned works from the 2018 Unbound festival and other notable ballets from SF Ballet’s repertory. Every Friday, SF Ballet streams a complete ballet from its archives on Facebook, IGTV, YouTube, and the SF Ballet website, calling on regional, national, and international audiences to relish the joy of dance while sheltering in place. Over the past four weeks, SF Ballet @ Home has featured ballets from Unbound, including David Dawson’s Anima Animus, Trey McIntyre’s Your Flesh Shall Be a Great Poem, Dwight Rhoden’s Let’s…

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National Geographic Backstage - Renowned Egyptologist Kara Cooney

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By Greer Wylder
May 13, 2020

Join The Barclay every Wednesday, now through May, at 10 a.m. PT on Facebook Live for a special stay-at-home experience as they go backstage with some of your favorite National Geographic explorers. There will be plenty of live Q&A so come curious! If you can't make the live stream, the recording will be available to view later on the National Geographic Live facebook page. Kara Cooney on Wednesday, May 13 at 10 a.m. Bringing a different dynamic to the NatGeo Backstage line-up, Kara will share how she sees the modern world--and how humans respond to epidemics--through the lens of ancient Egypt. Dr. Kara Cooney…

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THE PENALTY BOX REOPENS FOR TAKEOUT SERVICE

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By Greer Wylder
May 12, 2020

The Penalty Box at SteelCraft Garden Grove reopened for daily takeout service from noon to 8 p.m. Guests may use The Penalty Box app to order gourmet “pucks” (burgers) and “sticks” (hot dogs) and pick up at the East Gate parking lot behind City Hall. Postmates and DoorDash are available for delivery as well. The Penalty Box, originally opened in late September 2019 at the repurposed shipping container center, is owned by Olympic Gold medalist and Hockey Hall of Famer Teemu Selanne and business partner Kevin Pratt. They also own Selanne Steak Tavern in Laguna Beach. PUCKS are BURGERS and…

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Caring for the Community: Lazy Dog Offers New Family Meals

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By Greer Wylder
May 12, 2020

Lazy Dog is doing its part to make sure people are fed and cared for, including those on the front lines, essential workers and everyone else in the community. The restaurant brand is expanding its offerings: Pantry Packs – Adding a la carte items like flour and continuing its $40 pack of essentials DIY Meal Kits – Do it yourself brunch kit, pizza night, backyard BBQ, build-your-own nachos and new DIY pop-tarts!  Family Meals – BBQ Bison Meatloaf, back by popular demand, is available for entrees to go and now a family meal that feeds 4 – 6 for $50. Bowls like teriyaki or kung…

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Curry Up Now Launches Roll it Forward Initiative

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By Greer Wylder
May 11, 2020

In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic and its dramatic impact on the hospital system and economy, Curry Up Now, Irvine's innovative Indian fast-casual chain known for its Tikka Masala Burritos and more has launched a Roll It Forward meal matching initiative. Beginning today, guests can add $12 Donation Meals to their orders via the Curry Up Now app and website. For every Donation Meal purchased, the restaurant will match it meal-for-meal and deliver it directly to those in need in Orange County. The first big delivery will be on Nurses Appreciation Day (May 6) to UCI Medical Center, and all donations thereafter will continue to help the…

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