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Larger Than Life Día de los Muertos Art Installation in Santa Monica

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By Greer Wylder
October 30, 2020

Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) and the Santa Monica Pier Corporation are honoring Día de los Muertos, highlighting the traditional Mexican cultural celebration of life and death, with a larger than the after-life art installation on Third Street Promenade and Santa Monica Pier. Sculptures of La Catrina, one of Día de los Muertos’ most recognizable figures, by Los Angeles-based artist Ricardo Soltero will be viewable at nine locations throughout the Promenade and four locations on the Pier beginning Saturday, October 31 - Monday, November 2 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Soltero’s iconic sculptures of La Catrina range up to…

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Saddleback College’s first fall virtual Theatre Arts production

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By Greer Wylder
October 29, 2020

Tickets for Saddleback College’s first fall virtual Theatre Arts production, Love & Information, are on sale now! Love & Information by Caryl Churchill. Presented by the Department of Theatre Arts on Oct. 30, 31; Nov. 6, 7 at 6:30 p.m. November 1, 8 at 2:30 p.m. $10 Livestream (via Zoom)Someone sneezes. Someone can’t get a signal. Someone won’t answer the door. Someone put an elephant on the stairs. Someone’s not ready to talk. Someone is her brother’s mother. Someone hates irrational numbers. Someone told the police. Someone got a message from the traffic light. Someone’s never felt like this before.…

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Healthy Family Meals on Halloween

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By Greer Wylder
October 29, 2020

While Halloween may look different this year, that is no reason to skip out on a celebratory meal. Maybe even a healthy meal is just what kids need before their candy-filled celebrations! Urban Plates is offering Ready to Eat Family Meals that serve 4 people for takeout/delivery, which will make the evening a breeze for families. Ranging from $43-$54, you can choose from steak, chicken, salmon, and ahi tuna as the main protein and the meals also include two sides and fresh-baked bread. Now that temperatures are dropping, you can also get into the fall spirit with Urban Plates’ signature…

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RVCA Warehouse Sale

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By Greer Wylder
October 28, 2020

The official RVCA Warehouse Sale is back in the OC! Save up to 75% off all things RVCA from Wednesday, Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 and Nov. 5 to Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shop men's, women's, and kids' apparel and accessories including t-shirts, tanks, boardshorts, walk shorts, jackets, fleece, dresses, hats, sandals, VA Sport, and much more!  Tickets (FREE) are required for each customer over the age of 15 years (max 100 customers per hour). Minors do not need a ticket but must be accompanied by an adult. They have made a 75% reduction in our sales…

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Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach converted to Hauntington Beach

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By Greer Wylder
October 28, 2020

In celebration of Halloween, the oceanfront Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa will be converted to Hauntington Beach with Halloween themed décor, lighting and activities and events throughout the grounds.  Here’s what’s happening for hotel guests: Friday, October 30 – Halloween Dive-in Movie at Mankota’s Pool with Halloween s’mores and a Spooky signature cocktail for Mom’s and Dad’s.  A costume contest for kids with prizes parents will love – spa treatments/dinner at Watertable and an overnight stay. Saturday, October 31 - Cosmic Sliding at Slyder’s pool for Halloween night. It features a laser light show, fog machines and a playlist of Halloween themed…

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