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Creatures of the Night at Sherman Gardens

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By Greer Wylder
September 16, 2019

Get up close to live wolves, birds of prey, scorpions, tarantulas, lizards, snakes and other nocturnal animals at Creatures of the Night at Sherman Gardens in Corona del Mar on Saturday, October 19 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. It’s a wonderful family friendly evening of entertainment and education.  Dissect and feed carnivorous plants. Enter the forbidden jungle if you dare. Attendees will receive a passport to explore Sherman Gardens after dark.  Enjoy crafts and a gourmet hot dog cart too!  This event will sell out!  Get your tickets at slgardens.org. $15 for non-members, $10 for members.  $5 for children 4-17. …

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Hello Kitty Bow Room to host craft cocktail class

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By Greer Wylder
September 13, 2019

Hello Kitty Bow Room is kicking off its first cocktail class at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at Irvine Spectrum!  Guests will get to learn how to make (and enjoy!) three (3) signature Hello Kitty libations from the Bow Room's expert bartenders -- perfect for craft cocktail aficionados or couples and friends searching for a fun and interactive outing. Light bites will also be served and each guest will get to take home a cocktail swag bag (retail value: $80).  This will be the first of a series of cocktail classes at Hello Kitty Grand Cafe's Bow Room, located…

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Disney Film Composer and Director to speak at ‘Pixar in Concert’

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By Greer Wylder
September 13, 2019

A free pre-show discussion on Film Animation and Composing has been added to Musco Center for the Arts' presentation of Disney's 'Pixar in Concert' on September 28. The special 6 p.m. event is free for all those attending the Pixar Concert that begins at 7:30pm. Tickets for Disney's 'Pixar in Concert,' beginning at $33, are available online at muscocenter.org or by calling the box office at 844-OC-MUSCO (844-626-8726). Composer Michael Giacchino, whose music for the Pixar films The Incredibles and Up are featured in the concert, and Director Mark Andrews, who co-directed Pixar's Brave, which is also featured, will join Chapman Professor William Kroyer on the Musco Center stage for a lively assessment…

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Honey Toffee Crunch Coffees at It’s A Grind

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By Greer Wylder
September 13, 2019

It’s A Grind Coffee House, a neighborhood destination for coffee lovers since 1994, just release of its fall menu available through Nov. 3 featuring the brand new Honey Toffee Crunch beverages along with the fall fave, Pumpkin Spice! Additionally, guests who love to brew It’s A Grind’s high-quality coffee in the comfort of their own home may purchase the seasonal favorite Pumpkin Spice Whole Beans in stores. It’s A Grind Fall Menu Highlights Include: NEW! Honey Crunch Iced Blended – an icy blend of It’s A Grind’s signature espresso and sweet Madagascar Vanilla and honey, blended with Heath Toffee bits…

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Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Weden

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By Greer Wylder
September 12, 2019

Whether you’re new to cannabis or rediscovering the power of the plant, Weden offers a place where everyone belongs, and there’s no better way to bring a community together than to party. Join Weden's flagship retail location in Santa Ana on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 2 to 7 p.m. for food, entertainment and special deals from favorite cannabis brands. To celebrate the grand opening of one of the most inclusive and educational cannabis retailers, Weden is giving the first 500 guests who attend their event a special gift bag. Guests must be at least 21 to attend. No cannabis or…

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