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Milena Kitic and Emily Uematsu with the Parnassus Chamber Orchestra and Stephen Karr

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By Greer Wylder
November 14, 2019

Irvine oncologist Dr. Kenneth Tokita formed the non-profit Parnassus Society, dedicated to supporting and promoting the development of professional artists (classical music) and promising young artists. They hold competitions for young artists and showcase them, and professionals, at excellent public concerts, at affordable prices. The next Parnassus Society event is coming up on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Soka Performing Arts Center.   Enjoy an evening of beautiful classical music at Soka Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. performed by Orange County’s own diva mezzo-soprano Milena Kitic in her signature…

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Pacific Symphony Plays Mozart & Brahms with Simone Porter At Soka Performing ARTS CENTER

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By Greer Wylder
November 14, 2019

Acclaimed violinist Simone Porter joins Carl St.Clair for a festive work by Mozart and Brahms’ only violin concerto on Sunday, November 17, at 3 p.m. at the Soka Performing Arts Center – Concert Hall in Aliso Viejo. In the past few years Simone Porter has debuted with the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic; and with a number of renowned conductors, including Gustavo Dudamel, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Stéphane Denève, Nicholas McGegan, Ludovic Morlot, and Donald Runnicles. The program includes MOZART  Overture to Marriage of Figaro and BRAHMS  Violin Concerto in D Major, Op.77. $45-$85; Senior, Student and Active Military:…

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Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert

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By Greer Wylder
November 13, 2019

Waltz into 2020 with Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Saturday, December 28, at 8 p.m. in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. This dazzling performance evokes a golden age of Viennese music, brimming with energy, merriment and romance. It is a glorious re-creation of the beloved Neujahrskonzert, the concert that has welcomed the New Year for more than 80 years in Vienna and all over the world. Join conductor Balázs Bánfi and The Strauss Symphony of America, who will perform with Viennese soprano Patricia Nessy and tenor David Danholt, as well…

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Holiday OPen HOUse at Sur La Mer Coastal Goods

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By Greer Wylder
November 13, 2019

Sur La Mer Coastal Goods on Balboa Island is celebrating a holiday open house on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy sips, sweets, and giveaways plus 20% off your entire purchase. Sur La Mer carries a curated selection of coastal goods, Vera Wang bags, Nora Fleming serving ware with all the minis, Vietri for the holidays, coastal rugs for kitchens and front porches, tons of pillows, Spartina purses and sweaters. Everything is of great quality at affordable prices. There are also blankets, leather key chains for the local high schools, and blankets and bags for USC, Stanford…

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Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Launches Houses for the Holidays

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By Greer Wylder
November 13, 2019

This holiday season, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is inviting guests to build their own unique gingerbread houses in order to give families across the country the opportunity to help build an affordable place to call home. Through December 31, guests can order a gingerbread house kit for $5.95—and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Habitat for Humanity International. When guests gather around the table at Lazy Dog, they can build and decorate a gingerbread house together as they enjoy seasonal beverages and wait for their meals. Each kit comes with pre-cut edible gingerbread walls and roof pieces,…

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