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The Literacy Project Celebrates 10 Years

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By Greer Wylder
September 20, 2019

Newport Beach-based The Literacy Project (TLP), a nonprofit organization enabling disadvantaged youth to increase their reading skill levels, is celebrating 10 years of achievement throughout September, which is also National Literacy Month. Over the past decade, The Literacy Project has helped over 9,000 struggling students learn how to read through a one-of-a-kind program that is provided at no cost to the students or schools. The Literacy Project currently serves school districts throughout Orange and Los Angeles counties, the Coachella Valley, and recently crossed state lines to support southern Utah. The program is taught by specialized instructors in a fun, social…

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CASA Rocks at elysewalker

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By Greer Wylder
September 20, 2019

The second annual CASA Rocks in Newport Beach will be celebrated on Saturday, September 21, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at elysewalker in Newport Beach. This unique event’s goal is to raise funds for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County in their outstanding efforts of helping the abused, abandoned and neglected children and teens in the foster care system.  Each attendee at CASA Rocks will have the opportunity to dance the nightaway, while enjoying specialty cocktails and gourmet catering courtesy of Nobu Newport Beach.  Dance and sing along to premier Los Angeles acoustic rock duo, Crimson Crowbar featuring…

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Lido House’s Veuve Clicquot Month

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By Greer Wylder
September 19, 2019

Lido House, Newport Beach's boutique luxury hotel, just teamed up with Veuve Clicquot for the 10th Annual LA Polo Classic to create a month-long soirée to celebrate the classic's monumental anniversary year. Now through the October 5th vsitors and locals alike can enjoy these Veuve Clicquot experiences. Top off Thursdays at Topside: Lido House's rooftop bar - and the only in Newport Beach - will host a weekly happy hour every Thursday in September, beginning September 12. Includes a glass of Veuve + Caviar Fries for $35 (a steal - as fries normally run for $32).  Grand finale happy hour event to take place on Tuesday,…

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FIve Crowns Old World Wine Dinner

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By Greer Wylder
September 19, 2019

Five Crowns presents one of their most highly anticipated wine events, the Old World Wine Dinner on Saturday, September 21 from 6-9:30 p.m. Hosted in Five Crowns’ charming backyard setting, the end-of-summer celebration will highlight exquisite European varietals paired with a decadent six-course menu of seasonal specials curated by Executive Chef Alejandra Padilla and her team. 1st course Cava Yá Cuvée 23 Brut Reserva, Spain Shrimp & Chorizo Skewers, saffron aioli 2nd course Ronco delle Betulle DOC FCO Friulano, Italy Marinated Melon, prosciutto crisp, arugula, balsamic reduction 3rd course Domaine de la Raimbauderie Sancerre, France Fig Toast, whipped ricotta, sherry…

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Tackle Box September Celebrations

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By Greer Wylder
September 18, 2019

Stop by Tackle Box, OC’s favorite coastal pub, this September for some fun foodie holiday celebrations and touchdown specials all month long! On Thursday, September 19, guests are invited to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day at Tackle Box with a buy one, get one free burger deal that’s sure to excite your wallet and your taste buds. Then on Saturday, September 28, the restaurant will offer $5 flights of beer in honor of National Drink Beer Day!  Regardless of which holiday you choose to celebrate (hopefully it’s both!), Head Chef, Co-Owner, and Top Chef Alum Brian Huskey is excited to serve…

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