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The Finest Hour: Celebrating the Music That Ended WWII

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By Greer Wylder
March 01, 2020

The music of the Greatest Generation inspired a nation with its everlasting songs of love and romance. And on Wednesday, March 4 at 8 p.m., you can see The Finest Hour: Celebrating the Music That Ended WWII at Irvine Barclay Theatre in Irvine. Featuring the iconic tunes of Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, and Frank Sinatra, and such timeless classics as “As Time Goes By, I’ll Be Seeing You, and “That Old Black Magic,” The Finest Hour will make you want to “Boogie Woogie” all over again! This special concert features performances by Davina and The Vagabonds and Hot Club of Cowtown.…

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UCI MIND Presents: Distinguished Lecture on the Brain with Dr. Reisa Sperling

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By Greer Wylder
March 01, 2020

On Tuesday, March 3, you’re invited to attend UCI MIND’s 2020 Distinguished Lecture on the Brain, “Can We Detect and Treat Alzheimer’s Disease a Decade Before Dementia? (And Why We Must!),” with guest speaker Dr. Reisa Sperling, Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School in Boston at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. Dr. Sperling is a clinical neurologist, a neuroimaging researcher, and a leading force in the movement toward earlier diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Her pioneering work in multi-modality brain imaging has helped advance the field’s understanding of memory changes in aging and early Alzheimer’s disease. She is actively…

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Pop-In@Nordstrom Pet Shop

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By Greer Wylder
March 01, 2020

Pop-In@Nordstrom just launched Pop-In@Nordstrom Pet Shop at Nordstrom South Coast Plaza and online at Nordstrom.com/pop. Now you can treat your furry friends to a selection of more than 200 toys, treats, clothes and accessories from brands such as Dog Threads, Dusen Dusen, Haute Diggity Dog, Huts and Bay, Laylo and exclusive styles from Champion, Dog Behavior Expert, Katie Kimmel, Lorien Stern, Love Thy Beast and Designer Susan Korn of Susan Alexandra. The shop also features a personalization station and an assortment of clothing and accessories for humans who love their pets.  

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BOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD

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By Greer Wylder
February 28, 2020

Experience the vibrancy, emotion and heart-pounding beat of Bollywood at Bollywood Boulevard performing at Irvine Barclay Theater on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18. at 8 p.m.  Through dance, live music, storytelling and stunning visuals, go on a journey through a century of Bollywood. You can enjoy classics of the black and white era and timeless songs of the Golden Era to the foot-tapping blockbusters of today. Tickets $45-$65 Gold Seats ($110) includes VIP center orchestra seating, admission to the private Gold Bar starting one hour before the show, and complimentary wine & beverages. 4242 Campus Drive in Irvine.…

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The 20th Annual Free Kids’ Fishing Derby

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By Greer Wylder
February 27, 2020

Join OC Parks for a fun-filled day of friendly competition and fishing at Mile Square Regional Park. The 20th Annual Free Kids’ Fishing Derby returns on Saturday, March 14. You can register for the event from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and enjoy the derby from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The North Lake will be stocked with more than 1,000 pounds of trout or catfish for kids ages 6 to 15 to throw a line and reel in a great catch. Prizes and trophies will be awarded for different age groups and the participant with the overall winning catch of…

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