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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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Pacific Symphony Plays Mozart & Brahms with Simone Porter At Soka Performing ARTS CENTER

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By Greer Wylder
November 14, 2019

Acclaimed violinist Simone Porter joins Carl St.Clair for a festive work by Mozart and Brahms’ only violin concerto on Sunday, November 17, at 3 p.m. at the Soka Performing Arts Center – Concert Hall in Aliso Viejo. In the past few years Simone Porter has debuted with the New York Philharmonic, the Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic; and with a number of renowned conductors, including Gustavo Dudamel, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Stéphane Denève, Nicholas McGegan, Ludovic Morlot, and Donald Runnicles. The program includes MOZART  Overture to Marriage of Figaro and BRAHMS  Violin Concerto in D Major, Op.77. $45-$85; Senior, Student and Active Military:…

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Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert

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By Greer Wylder
November 13, 2019

Waltz into 2020 with Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Saturday, December 28, at 8 p.m. in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. This dazzling performance evokes a golden age of Viennese music, brimming with energy, merriment and romance. It is a glorious re-creation of the beloved Neujahrskonzert, the concert that has welcomed the New Year for more than 80 years in Vienna and all over the world. Join conductor Balázs Bánfi and The Strauss Symphony of America, who will perform with Viennese soprano Patricia Nessy and tenor David Danholt, as well…

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