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Tomatomania

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By Greer Wylder
February 26, 2020

What’s Tomatomania at Roger’s Gardens? It’s the 8th annual world’s largest tomato plant sale and it’s happening Friday, February 28 – Sunday, March 8 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Scott Daigre and his staff of Tomatomaniacs offer an incredible selection of over 200 varieties of heirloom and hybrid tomato plants, including new varieties for 2020 and a large selection of peppers. And, they’ll debut the Tomato of the Year, ‘Thorburn Terracotta’, a honey-brown, almost pure terra-cotta color skin, orange-pink flesh, and bright green seed clusters. It also has an incredible flavor. You can also take part in seminars that will leave you wanting…

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FH Home Store’s HUGE Lighting + Designer Truckload Event!

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By Greer Wylder
February 26, 2020

At FH Homes Store at Westcliff Plaza in Newport Beach, every purchase supports Furnishing Hope's mission to furnish homes for families and disabled veterans in need throughout SoCal! And, on Saturday, February 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., they’re having a huge lighting and designer truckload event. It’s a spectacular sale that gives back. Save up to 90% off designer lighting, and an additional 25% off already reduced chandeliers. There are also massive markdowns on truckloads of furniture + accessories + art from several top L.A. home design showrooms, including Jamie Young!   FH Home Store (the Furnishing Hope Home Store) is…

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PERLA BATALLA “IN THE HOUSE OF COHEN” AND GRAMMY AWARD-NOMINATED MARIA MULDAUR

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By Greer Wylder
February 25, 2020

Soka Performing Arts Center presents two remarkable and Grammy Award-nominated chanteuses for one night of stellar singing on Saturday, February 29, at 8 p.m. Perla Batalla sings her program “In the House of Cohen” to celebrate the legendary songwriter Leonard Cohen and his work. Rounding out the evening is the incomparable Maria Muldaur. Backed by her Red Hot Bluesiana Band, Muldaur will showcase the worldwide release of her newest CD “Don’t You Feel My Leg – The Naughty Bawdy Blues of Blue Barker.” Muldaur and the Band will also feature many of her chart-topping hits including, “Midnight at the Oasis.” Tickets…

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“GEMfest” – A Day of Empowerment & Celebration For Middle School Girls

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By Greer Wylder
February 25, 2020

On Saturday, February 29, middle school girls in grades 6, 7, and 8 are invited to attend Sage Hill School’s third annual GEMfest event – a celebratory conference that aims to inspire young girls to “leap into their passions” and educate them (and their parents) about empowerment, self-esteem, and independence.  The day features a series of conversations with this year’s special guests + keynote speakers and various interactive workshops that attendees can choose from.  The event will also include an all-new Marketplace area featuring local businesses and non-profit organizations that attendees can visit & shop, as well as a sit-down…

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FIne Mediterranean Cuisine from The Levant Region

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By Greer Wylder
February 24, 2020

During Dine Out Long Beach, one of the area’s finest Mediterranean restaurants, Ammatoli Mediterranean Bites is offering a three-course dinner for just $35 per person. It’s quite a deal and if you haven’t yet experienced Ammatoli you will be blown away by the cuisine and stylish and warm ambiance thanks to its owners' husband and wife team Sam and chef Dima Habibeh. Ammatoli shines a spotlight on Levantine cuisine from the Middle East's Levant regions: Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine. Chef Dima sources the highest quality ingredients available and the results are extraordinary flavors. Their fresh and creative menu of…

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