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ScotsFestival & International Highland Games XXVII at Queen Mary

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By Greer Wylder
February 03, 2020

The Queen Mary welcomes back the annual ScotsFestival & International Highland Games XXVII on February 15-16. Experience Scottish culture through an array of authentic activities including Highland Games and competitions, traditional dance, cuisine, whisky tastings, bagpiping, live entertainment, and activities for the entire family — all in honor of the Queen Mary’s Scottish ancestry.  Guests can witness professional and amateur competitions in piping, drumming, massed bands, darts, Highland dancing and Highland athletics. This year’s Highland Games welcome the all-new North American Lightweight Women’s Championship. On Sunday, February 16, the top lightweight women in the United States will be competing in…

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Laguna Beach Books Booksigning WIth Bill Wheeler

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By Greer Wylder
February 03, 2020

Laguna Beach Books welcomes Bill Wheeler author of State of War: MS-13 and El Salvador's World of Violence on Wednesday, February 5 from 5 to 6 p.m. Bill will be discussing and signing copies of his book. RSVP here for preferred seating. About State of Violence: The real story behind El Salvador’s MS-13 gang and how they have perpetuated three generations of conflict and led to scores of migrants seeking a new life in the United States. Born in Los Angeles, the gang MS-13 was founded in the 1980s by Salvadoran refugees who had been hardened in a civil war…

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Hi-Time Wine Cellars Tour de Napa

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By Greer Wylder
February 03, 2020

For the 3rd year in a row, Hi-Time Wine Cellars will bring Napa Valley’s finest wineries together on Saturday, February 8th to pour over 100 different wines at Crevier Classic Cars in Costa Mesa. Attendees will indulge in the top wines that the valley has to offer from 4:30-7 p.m., while listening to live music, enjoying hors d’oeuvres, perusing vintage cars and interacting with winemakers, sommeliers, and industry leaders. Curated by Hi-Time Wine Cellars’ North American buyer, Dan Williams, the list of wineries participating is growing daily. Highlights include Cade, Caymus, Louis M. Martini, Orin Swift, Rombauer, and Silver Oak.…

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Fire Destroys working Wardrobes Headquarters in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
February 03, 2020

I’m so sorry to report that a fire broke out at the Working Wardrobes headquarters in Irvine early Sunday morning. It was several hours before firefighters could access the building. Everything was destroyed by this fire. “We are absolutely devastated by this catastrophic loss, the heart of our operations is gone and so is 30 years of history,” said Jerri Rosen, Founder and CEO, after the fire. “We are grateful and relieved to report that no one was hurt or in the building at the time of the fire.” Approximately 100 firefighters were at the scene. No injuries were reported.…

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Annual Newport Beach UK Honours Event Kicks Off BAFTA weekend

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By Greer Wylder
January 31, 2020

In a star-studded celebration of the best of UK talent from film, television and music, Visit Newport Beach and the Newport Beach Film Festival will kick off BAFTA weekend with the annual Newport Beach Film Festival UK Honours on Wednesday, January 29th at The Langham London. For 21 years, the Newport Beach Film Festival, one of the largest luxury lifestyle film festivals in the United States, has included a dedicated UK showcase during its eight-day program. In 2015, the Film Festival and Visit Newport Beach partnered to elevate the connection to the UK industry by honoring talent via the Newport…

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