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Shopping Extravaganza at Outlets of San Clemente

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By Greer Wylder
September 30, 2019

Join the Outlets of San Clemente on Saturday, Oct. 5 starting at 10 a.m. for a simply wonderful day of shopping and fun, as they raise funds for local non-profit organizations at their Fifth Annual Shopping Extravaganza. Your $35 ticket includes a $25 donation to the charity of your choice and a full day of exclusive experiences: Chance to win more than 1,800 prizes valued at $45,000. Deep discounts at more than 45 participating stores and eateries, including Nike Factory Store, Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, Columbia Factory Store, Daisy Shoppe, GUESS Factory Store, H&M, Hurley, LOFT Outlet, Le Creuset, Tommy Hilfiger,…

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ISSAC tuition-free public Tk-5 Charter School Open for Enrollment

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By Greer Wylder
September 30, 2019

International School of Science and Culture (ISSAC) is a new tuition-free public charter school in Cosa Mesa that’s open for enrollment for all from anywhere in Orange County. ISSAC fall 2019 is open TK to 5th grade; ISSAC will be TK to 7th grade next year and is open for enrollment now. As the schools in the local district, they’re interested in supporting students to shine. They are joined by a common mission. However, ISSAC does provide something different. They fill a specific need with its program of trilingual (Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and English) education, concentrating on STREAM, with project-based…

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DIY with Paul Frank at OCC

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By Greer Wylder
September 30, 2019

Join artist/designer, Paul Frank, creator of world-renowned Julius the monkey, for this special backpack workshop at Orange Coast College Community Education on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each guest will have the opportunity to work with Paul in creating a one-of-a-kind fashion backpack, featuring a selection of colorful materials and trims. Families and parent/child encouraged to attend as registered participants in this interactive, fun seminar. Geared for ages 10 and up. Child fee is $179 includes $40 backpack material fee. Parent/child fee $229. Arts Center at Orange Coast College at 2701 Fairview Drive in Costa Mesa.

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Laguna Dance Festival celebrates its 15th season

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By Greer Wylder
September 27, 2019

For its 15th season, the Laguna Dance Festival will present a trio of performances Sept. 27–29: Parsons Dance Company from New York City, RUBBERBAND from Montreal, and Ballet West from Salt Lake City, hosted by the 750-seat Irvine Barclay Theatre. Parsons Dance is a contemporary company, internationally renowned for its energized, athletic ensemble work. The New York Times called artistic director David Parsons “one of the great movers of modern dance” and noted of his company “this is a ‘dance your heart out’ (at all times, no excuses) kind of enterprise.”  Parsons and Tony Award-winning lighting designer Howell Binkley founded the company…

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An Evening with Clint Black Comes to the Irvine Barclay Theatre

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By Greer Wylder
September 27, 2019

The Irvine Barclay Theatre has expanded its programming and performances to include country music, as mega star Clint Black takes the stage on Wednesday, October 2 at 8 p.m. Black has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and racked up more than 30 Top 10 hits and 22 number-one smashes. His 1989 groundbreaking, triple-platinum debut album Killin’ Time propelled him to superstardom and all but altered the landscape of country music, producing five consecutive #1 singles. The multi-million selling country icon is now celebrating the 30-year anniversary of releasing Killin’ Time as his storied career continues to shine with…

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