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MUSUBI MADNESS Pop-Up debuts in Hollywood

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By Greer Wylder
September 03, 2019

Presented by Foodbeast, this first-ever MUSUBI MADNESS pop-up is debuting at Lono Hollywood for three days only: September 7, 14 and 21. The event will feature a build-your-own SPAM musubi bar showcasing unique musubis that take cues from global fare out of Korea, Mexico, the Philippines, the U.S., and Vietnam. In addition to such deliciousness, the pop-up will include chef-driven items like a SPAM corn dog, a SPAM soft serve sundae and a SPAM-themed cocktail. The build your own Musubi Bar includes: U.S. - American Burger Musubi: This recipe replaces a traditional beef burger with SPAM Classic, but keeps the…

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Celebration of Global Friendships Masquerade Ball

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By Greer Wylder
August 31, 2019

An elegant evening, Celebration of Global Friendships Masquerade Ball, will commemorate the Plasticos 20th anniversary and honor three special humanitarians, Drs. Philippe and Isabelle Schaison and Rachel Russell on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. The public is invited to join in the festivities at this annual event that will raise critical funds to support the mission of Plasticos, a humanitarian nonprofit providing reconstructive plastic surgery to those in need, both globally and domestically, while generating sustainable outcomes through training, education and research. For two decades, Plasticos has been at the forefront of creating lasting…

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The Lido Theater Temporarily Closing for a Refresh

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By Greer Wylder
August 30, 2019

The iconic Lido Theater in Newport Beach will be temporarily closing for interior upgrades and will reopen in Spring 2020. The Lido Theater, which marked its 80th-anniversary last year, will close after its last screening on Monday, September 2. The Lido Theater will keep the integrity of the original theater. Improvements will include state-of-the-art-sound and projection, new paint, carpet, and seating, as well as modern touches such as air conditioning and heating. The annual Bill Medley concert to benefit Lupus research and education, held in honor of Linda and Bobby Hatfield, is slated to return in May 2020. Next year…

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COAST Open Streets of Santa Monica

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By Greer Wylder
August 30, 2019

Santa Monica’s free open streets celebration, COAST, returns on Sunday, September 15 featuring people-powered transportation, art, and imagination. Two miles of Santa Monica’s streets will be closed to cars and filled with a pageant of crowd-sourced creativity in addition to live music, food, art, and hands-on activities. COAST invites people of all ages and abilities to bike, skate, scoot, run, walk and roll along the event route.   Santa Monica’s streets, sidewalks, and iconic landmarks will pop with the color and sounds of musicians, dancers, and artists including Sol e Mar, Venice Beats, Mariachi Linda Mexicanas, Cuñao and the California…

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Sip, Stay, and Play at Yappy Hour

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By Greer Wylder
August 29, 2019

Bark your calendar as The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel’s popular Yappy Hour series returns through December, welcoming canines and their companions to come together for outdoor barbecue, refreshing libations, and treats overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Pups can enjoy chicken, beef, bacon or vegan flavored water and house-made peanut butter biscuits, while human companions sip on glasses of Mutt Lynch wine. Tito’s cocktails, beer, and freshly grilled burgers and hot dogs are also available for purchase. Each event proudly supports The Veterans Initiative of Canine Companions for Independence, a non-profit committed to connecting highly trained assistance dogs with disabled veterans. Last year,…

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