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Catalina Island Museum Presents Reflecting on Tipping Point

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By Greer Wylder
August 25, 2020

Catalina Island Museum continues to bring art and culture to the community through virtual programming. In alignment with its ongoing Tipping Point sculpture exhibition exploring the concept of “extinction,” the museum will host acclaimed sculpture artist and MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship Awardee Elizabeth Turk in a conversation with Executive Director Julie Perlin Lee for “Reflecting on Tipping Point” on Thursday, August 27, via Zoom at 7 p.m. Admission is free with registration online at catalinamuseum.org/calendar. Inspired by a changing natural world, Turk’s art elicits conversation and deep emotion surrounding ideas of extinction. Bird songs, archived by the Macaulay Library at Cornell…

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Roseland y Mar: A Sustainably-Conscious Pop-Up at The OC Mix

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By Greer Wylder
August 24, 2020

Come say hello to Roseland y Mar – a new pop-up boutique at The OC Mix that’s open now through September 15.  Carrying sustainably conscious clothing, accessories, and self-care items, all clothing pieces are created to “grow and change with the individual over time” (and they offer a unique ‘buy-back” option to help keep clothing out of landfills!) Roseland y Mar (RyM) was born from a founder with a passion for sharing designers’ unique stories while helping consumers make more socially conscious buying and clothing care decisions. The result is a collective of sustainable and durable fashion and wellness essentials…

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The Rooftop Lounge partners with Gelato Festival

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By Greer Wylder
August 24, 2020

The Rooftop Lounge-- a Laguna Beach-local favorite, which recently underwent a renovation and rebrand to invoke the building’s roots in Hollywood’s golden age-- has partnered with the Los Angeles-based artisanal gelateria Gelato Festival to add a selection of popsicles, gelato cones, and gelato sandwiches to the restaurant’s permanent dessert menu. Gelato Festival, which hosts the most prestigious individual gelato tournament in the world, offers “the world’s best” icy desserts, crafted using the finest quality, organic and fair-trade certified ingredients-- which are perfect complements to The Rooftop’s scenic outdoor setting. The Rooftop Lounge is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. from…

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Get Ready to “Grow” with Moustaches & Miracles!

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By Greer Wylder
August 21, 2020

Get ready to “grow out” and have fun while supporting a good cause! Join Miracles for Kids and Moustaches for Kids OC as they join forces for 30 days of FUNdraising and socially-distanced / virtual events that will benefit critically-ill children and their families in need. Now through September 19, grow your best moustache and get your friends, family, and coworkers in on the fun. During your stache-growing journey, fundraise in support of Miracles for Kids’ mission to help families with critically-ill children battle bankruptcy, homelessness, hunger, and depression – so they can concentrate on fighting for their child’s life.…

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Olivela Luxury Shopping with Purpose

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By Greer Wylder
August 21, 2020

Olivela is an online luxury shopping platform offering fashion, beauty and home goods from the world's top designers with 20% of each sale going directly to charities benefiting local, national and international causes. Every purchase made at Olivela supports a cause that matters. With millions of children currently being affected by the closure of schools due to the coronavirus, particularly America's most vulnerable children losing perhaps their one and only daily meal, Olivela has partnered with Save the Children & No Kid Hungry – currently donating 20% of purchases to help provide essential supplies for families in need. Shop online…

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