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Nirvana Food & Wine Festival Returns to Scottsdale

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By Greer Wylder
March 05, 2020

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa announced the highly anticipated return of the Nirvana Food & Wine Festival, Scottsdale’s premier culinary, spirits, art and music festival, from April 16-19.  This year’s event and talent lineup promises to be one of the most impressive yet, offering up-close and personal access to celebrity chefs, mixologists, winemakers, musicians, television personalities, artists and more through a collection of curated food, beverage and lifestyle experiences featuring the best ingredients and top talent from coast to coast and around the world. Sanctuary’s Executive Chef, event mastermind and television personality Beau MacMillan will headline this year’s…

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SusieCakes and Women’s History Month at Sidecar

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By Greer Wylder
March 05, 2020

Here are some fun happenings going on at Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee during the month of March: SusieCakes X Sidecar doughnut flavor for March is Susie's Blueberry Pancake is inspired by one of SusieCakes' seasonal cupcakes of the same name. A portion of proceeds from the doughnut will go to local chapters of Girl Scouts - one of the original organizations dedicated to helping girls change the world! A pop-up by MantraBand at Sidecar Costa Mesa on Saturday, March 7. Based in Dana Point and founded by Aysel Gunar in 2012, MantraBand is the original inspirational jewelry brand, with each piece…

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SHE Influences Conference

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By Greer Wylder
March 04, 2020

Join Girls Inc. of Orange County CEO, Lucy Santana as she and an impressive lineup of successful and influential women discuss the health of our community, our world, our minds, and our bodies the annual SHE (Speaks, Hears, Empowers) Influences Conference on Thursday, March 12 from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.  For years, this program has celebrated women and brought together hundreds of attendees from throughout the region and neighboring areas.  This year’s event promises to be an influential, inspiring and empowering one that is sure to impact the lives of everyone in attendance. Additional presenters sharing their message alongside…

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BELLO Introduces Weekday APERITIVO

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By Greer Wylder
March 04, 2020

Searching for a happy hour that’s all about a taste of Italy? You’re in luck now that BELLO by Sandro Nardone launched a weekday Aperitivo, or Happy Hour, from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Featured on BELLO’s Happy Hour menu are cocktails and select wines, along with small plates such as Meatballs, Baccalau Fritters and Mortadella, and Fontina Grilled Cheese. Guests will be able to order off the restaurant’s dinner menu, which includes Chef Sandro’s noted Brick-Oven Pizzas (offered for dinner Sunday through Thursday). “Our bar program is led by Italian-born and trained bartender Lorenzo Radicci,” added Chef Chef/Owner…

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Tory Burch Pop-Up With Nordstrom

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By Greer Wylder
March 03, 2020

Tory Burch just launched an exclusive capsule & pop-up with Nordstrom at Nordstrom in South Coast Plaza. The 19-piece capsule centers on a key print from its Spring/Summer 2020 season, a classic stripe reimagined in a refined palette of Tory navy, bright yellow, Kelly green and light pink. Variations on the stripe are seen in an array of iconic Tory Burch products such as Miller sandals, Lee Radziwill handbags and Perry totes. The capsule collection retails from $88 to $798 are sold at seven Nordstrom locations across the country in addition to the New York flagship.

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