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LAGUNA BEACH BOOKS HOSTs LOCAL AUTHOR KAIRA ROUDA

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By Greer Wylder
September 03, 2019

Laguna Beach Books welcomes local author Kaira Rouda on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 4 p.m. Kaira will be discussing and signing copies of her most recent book, The Favorite Daughter. There is no charge for this event. From the author of Best Day Ever, another gripping novel of psychological suspense set in an upscale Southern California community, for fans of B.A. Paris and Shari Lapena.   The book's synopsis: The perfect home. The perfect family. The perfect lie. Jane Harris lives in a sparkling home in an oceanfront gated community in Orange County. It's a place that seems too beautiful…

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OC Parks Sunset Cinema

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By Greer Wylder
September 03, 2019

Families can celebrate the last bit of summer during the final two movies of the OC Parks Sunset Cinema series in September. Visitors can enjoy a free screening of Lilo & Stitch on Sept. 6 and The Endless Summer on Sept. 13 at Bluff Park at Salt Creek Beach, along with pre-show entertainment, eats from local food trucks and sweeping views of the Dana Point coastline. OC Parks Sunset Cinema film series is free to attend, with free parking and open to the public of all ages. Lilo & Stitch on Friday, September 6; 6-10 p.m. Salt Creek Beach, 33333 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point. The Endless…

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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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