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Vienna Piano Trio at Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
January 27, 2020

Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes the return of the internationally acclaimed Vienna Piano Trio on February 29 at 8 p.m. Celebrated for its finesse, exuberance, tonal allure, and irresistible panache, the Vienna Piano Trio has been regarded as one of the world’s leading chamber ensembles. The renowned trio performs a program of Haydn, Ravel and Mendelssohn. Members include David McCarroll, violin; Clemens Hagen, cello; and Stefan Mendl, piano. Single tickets start at $29 and are available now online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling (714) 556-2787. For inquiries…

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DOCENTS WANTED FOR SHERMAN LIBRARY & GARDENS

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By Greer Wylder
January 27, 2020

Sherman Library & Gardens is looking for volunteers to lead insightful tours and share their love of Sherman Library & Gardens with the community.  If you enjoy telling a good story, meeting new people, interacting with diverse audiences and age groups, and working in a beautiful botanical garden, becoming a member of the Docent Guild might be for you.  Orientation is Thursday, January 30 at 10 a.m. Classes will begin on Thursday, February 13th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for nine weeks. Docents must complete several prerequisites and pay $50 for the nine classes. The cost of the class includes Docent…

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BELLO Reinvents Italian Lunch with ‘Lento o Veloce’

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By Greer Wylder
January 26, 2020

Since opening in November, BELLO by Sandro Nardone in Newport Beach has become known for its blend of traditional authentic and modern Italian food. And today, Bello is debuting its lunch menu. “While our dinner menu is meant to present an experience that you would find at a top restaurant in Italy, we’re doing something a bit more casual during lunch,” said Bello Chef/Owner Sandro Nardone. “It’s called Lento o Veloce because we want guests to be able to come in and eat lunch in forty-five minutes or less, which we know is important if they have limited time to grab a bite.” BELLO’s Lento…

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Book Classes Now - Mainspring Family Wellness Opens January 27!

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By Greer Wylder
January 24, 2020

Mainspring Family Wellness, founded by two local moms, Dr. Jenna Flowers, a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Kristen Perlmutter, an educator and philanthropist, is offering families a place to find support, belonging, and resources for parenting, and the social and emotional development of children. Opening the week of Monday, January 27, you can book classes now - including a 6-week conscious mothering class (baby + tween classes available), mommy and me yoga, a tween anxiety coping skills class, and a 6-week sensory sensitivity class. Located off Westcliff and Dover, Mainspring Family Wellness is your new resource for all things parenting! …

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Barry’s Hosting Fundraiser for Australia’s Wildfire Victims

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By Greer Wylder
January 24, 2020

Barry’s Long Beach, located in the 2nd And PCH shopping center, is donating a portion of proceeds from a special class, happening 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, to the Australia Wildfire Fund and WIRES (Australian Wildlife Rescue Organization) organizations. Please consider coming in, getting your workout in, and helping do what we can to help this heartbreaking situation. To book, visit barrys.com/studio/long-beach/ Can’t make it to the Red Room, here are links to donate directly to the organization at wires.org.au or aussieark.org. Together, we can make a difference. 6480 E. Pacific Coast Highway.

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