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Give a Holiday Gift of Entertainment, at a Discount

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By Greer Wylder
December 22, 2019

Do you have a music, dance, theater or other performing arts lover on your holiday gift list? You can now purchase tickets to select upcoming shows at Irvine Barclay Theatre at a 20% discount, through December 31. Here are four great events to choose from, and you can have the tickets delivered via email instantly. No waiting for deliveries! Use code IBT20 to receive the 20% discount on these shows only. If you don’t know what performance they would enjoy, Irvine Barclay Theatre also has Gift Certificates available online, which are also great for the arts lover or someone who…

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Holiday Happenings at Bayside

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By Greer Wylder
December 22, 2019

DECEMBER LUNCH Time is running out! Come enjoy lunch at Bayside, served during the month of December only, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day). You can view the special December lunch menu here. This is only for a limited time, so make reservations by clicking through to Book a Table at baysiderestaurant.com CHRISTMAS EVE Come get festive and bright, and let Bayside do the holiday cooking and cleanup for you so you can simply enjoy merriment with friends, family and loved ones. Bayside is available for…

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Third Annual Holidays Around the World at Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
December 20, 2019

Bundle up, head for Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and enjoy the line-up of FREE performances and events this holiday season on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. While American Ballet Theatre transforms the stage of Segerstrom Hall into the magical wonderland of The Nutcracker, live outdoor performances sprinkled throughout the month showcase some of the best and brightest local musical talents. The Holidays Around the World festival includes the all-female mariachi group Las Colibrí (December 19), singer-songwriter Jonathan Walsh (December 20 & 21), and more. It may be cold outside, but with the spirit of the season lighting up…

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Festive Holiday DIning in OC

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By Greer Wylder
December 20, 2019

This Christmas, in Orange County you can enjoy elegant dining with ocean views and outdoor family fun. The elegant Montage Laguna Beach has decadent dining options for both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day throughout the resort. And, Hotel Irvine is throwing a family holiday bash in The Backyard, and at Fashion Island Hotel, holiday guests will be treated to a five-course dinner or bountiful buffet. MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH Christmas Eve at The Loft Tuesday, December 24, from 5 to 10 p.m. Overlooking the Pacific, The Loft offers a four-course celebratory Christmas Eve menu highlighting seasonal options such as Roasted Carrot…

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Christmas Eve and Christmas DIning At Watertable

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By Greer Wylder
December 20, 2019

Watertable, the signature restaurant at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, will be serving a 3-course holiday menu on December 24 and 25th for $75 per person. Guests can choose from six different entrees including grilled Antarctic salmon, spiral baked ham, pan-seared duck breast, citrus herb roasted tom turkey breast, petit filet or crispy tempeh. Guests also get the choice of starters, such as a carrot and sweet potato soup or roasted pumpkin and herbed goat cheese salad, along with a dessert-like deconstructed pecan pie or spiked apple cider crème Brulee. After your meal, be sure to check out the hand-carved Christmas present made out of…

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