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Wall Garden in a Woolly Pocket Workshop at Roger’s Gardens

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By Greer Wylder
January 23, 2020

Vertical gardens are a great way to add a design element, color, and interest to smaller garden spaces. You can join Roger’s Gardens original designs team leader, Onita Castillo on Saturday, January 25 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., as she shows you how to plant and care for your outdoor planted Woolly Pocket Wall Garden.  The workshop fee is $130 per person, that includes a Woolly Pocket felted wall planter, various succulents, and step-by-step instructions. Space is limited, sign up before the spots are filled. Unfortunately, due to material costs, cancellations after January 17th cannot be refunded. To make…

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OCSA Culinary Arts & Hospitality Conservatory Throwdown Culinary Competition

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By Greer Wylder
January 23, 2020

Join a fun culinary competition at OCSA in Santa Ana on Friday, January 24 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. where academic teachers and staff choose a current CA&H student to be their Sous Chef and compete to be the 2020 ThrowDown Champions. Chef Pascal Olhats of Cafe Jardin in Corona del Mar will serve as MC as the top 2 teams battle for top chef award, the 2020 ThrowDown Champions! This is a ticketed event located in the Webb Theater & Lobby *6 p.m.– 9:30 p.m. (cocktail reception) REGULAR PRICE TICKETS $45 Adults (includes food, beer & wine); $20 Students…

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My Vintage Valentine’s Dinner Show

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By Greer Wylder
January 22, 2020

The Queen Mary presents an unforgettable evening of romance and old-world glamour at My Vintage Valentine’s Dinner Show on Friday, February 14. Selling out each year, the two seating times will offer a signature four-course dinner and special show featuring burlesque beauties, French cancan dancers, acrobats, and more.  Once My Vintage Valentine guests are seated for dinner, the evening’s host will introduce the performers and accompanying love story, with a new act appearing on stage with each course of the meal. The tantalizing costumes and stunning ambiance will create the perfect romantic setting as the entertainment dazzles from the stage. …

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‘100 Things to Do in Orange County Before You Die’ Book Signing

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By Greer Wylder
January 22, 2020

Have you always wanted to know some insider tips on what to do and where to go in Orange County? Now’s your chance to meet author Robin Rockey who will be discussing her new book, 100 Things to Do in Orange County Before You Die, at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library in Costa Mesa on Saturday, January 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In 100 Things to Do in Orange County Before You Die, you’ll learn tips on how to maximize your time in this Pacific paradise and dodge the overhyped tourist traps. Whether you’re a first-time visitor…

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Harry Allen Trio at Soka Performing Arts Center

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By Greer Wylder
January 22, 2020

Harry Allen Trio will be performing at the Soka Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. Harry Allen has been described as a throwback since his choice of material is jazz standards. Allen’s jazz is played the way it was “meant” to be played: with confidence, straight-forward and without fussiness or frivolity, beautifully, and with the melody of the saxophone up front. He’s prolific in his album recordings, with over 40 for the Japanese market alone, and has appeared as a guest on numerous albums and stages with the likes of Larry Goldings, Ehud Asherie, Rossano Sportiello,…

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