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Mark O’Connor’s Appalachian Christmas

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By Greer Wylder
November 15, 2019

Mark O'Connor's "An Appalachian Christmas," an evening of holiday favorites performed by Grammy Award-winning bluegrass and American roots musicians, comes to Musco Center for the Arts on Tuesday, December 17 at 7:30 p.m. The O'Connor family and their band invigorate familiar holiday classics for a delightful evening. In addition to these fresh, playful, and joyous versions of beloved Christmas songs, composer and fiddler Mark O’Connor includes a few original compositions in the spirit of the season. The music is so appealing that the group's Mark O’Connor’s An Appalachian Christmas album was Number 1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Album charts in 2011. It has…

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The Bar Method Newport Beach Studio Grand Opening

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By Greer Wylder
November 15, 2019

The Bar Method Newport Beach is celebrating the grand opening its new studio on Saturday, November 16 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., is free to the public and will feature complimentary classes and experiences with leading local brands. Attendees will enjoy a fresh-pressed juice tasting with Tribest Life, a nutritious bar tasting with BuffBake, a skincare sampling from Drunk Elephant, first access to Goldsheep’s Holiday collection, a Kombucha tasting with Citizen Water Co., and more!  Additionally, The Bar Method Newport Beach is now offering a limited number of low priced “Founders Memberships” that offer incredible benefits including: unlimited monthly classes,…

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Tommy Bahama Holiday Open House at Corona del Mar Plaza

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By Greer Wylder
November 15, 2019

Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store ushers in the holiday shopping season at its newly remodeled Corona del Mar Plaza location as part of the Holiday Open House Saturday, November 16 from  2-5 p.m. Guests visiting Tommy Bahama during this time will be treated to light appetizers and drinks while they shop. Everyone will receive a gift card for a complimentary appetizer or drink to use at the Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar that day or on a future visit. A beautiful Tommy Bahama candle in their classic Island Blend scent with the purchase of $150 or more. And, the…

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The perfect coffee to sip this holiday season

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By Greer Wylder
November 14, 2019

Looking for a new coffee to sip this holiday season? Dragonfly Coffee Roasters is an award-winning specialty coffee company based out of Boulder, Colorado. The brand is focused on education, sustainability and creating exceptional coffee experiences through a variety of mediums and platforms. Dragonfly’s vision is full circle ‘from seed.. to cup..to customer.’ Dragonfly specializes in sourcing, roasting and educating consumers. Their Espresso Crema Dolce whole bean medium Italian roast, 2019 Roast Magazine Micro-Roaster of the year, features a sweet aroma with a touch of cinnamon, caramel, and roasted nut. The flavor consists of milk chocolate tones with hints of caramel…

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Milena Kitic and Emily Uematsu with the Parnassus Chamber Orchestra and Stephen Karr

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By Greer Wylder
November 14, 2019

Irvine oncologist Dr. Kenneth Tokita formed the non-profit Parnassus Society, dedicated to supporting and promoting the development of professional artists (classical music) and promising young artists. They hold competitions for young artists and showcase them, and professionals, at excellent public concerts, at affordable prices. The next Parnassus Society event is coming up on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Soka Performing Arts Center.   Enjoy an evening of beautiful classical music at Soka Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. performed by Orange County’s own diva mezzo-soprano Milena Kitic in her signature…

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