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HIstoric Modjeska’s Birthday Open House

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By Greer Wylder
October 18, 2019

Celebrate Helena Modjeska’s 179th birthday with Modjeska’s Birthday Open House on Saturday, October 19 at 12 p.m. with performances from 12:30 - 3 p.m.  The event honors and celebrates the legacy of Helena Modjeska and the rich history she brings to the area. Arden: Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens is one of only two National Historic Landmarks in Orange County. Enjoy spectacular Shakespearean performances for the first hour at the historic home in Modjeska Canyon. Following the performances, guests will experience an open house tour as OC Parks docents share tales of the past in the various rooms. Guests…

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CdM Unveils Weekly Happenings and New Private Event Space, The Apartment

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By Greer Wylder
October 17, 2019

CdM Restaurant just debuted weekly happenings, specials and entertainment at both the restaurant and the downstairs, speakeasy-style room, Under CdM. CdM Restaurant is also offering the exclusive upstairs room, The Apartment available for private bookings. The Apartment For those looking for a unique, exclusive dining experience, The Apartment at CdM is now open and available for private bookings to celebrate any occasion. Located above the restaurant with a separate entrance and VIP service, CdM’s chic and intimate event space welcomes parties of up to 20 guests. For more information on private bookings of The Apartment, please call 949.287.6600 or email…

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Choucroute, an Alsatian fall feast returns to Marché Moderne

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By Greer Wylder
October 17, 2019

It’s that time of year again — Marché Moderne’s rendition of the traditional Alsatian fall feast known as Choucroute returns for four evenings, Tues, Oct. 22; Wed. Oct. 23, Thurs. Oct. 24, and   Friday, Oct. 25! It's one of Chef Florent’s most beloved annual dinner series, with an extra evening of porcine-decadence added this year (they sold out last year so they added an extra evening to cover the bases). The dinner series will celebrate le porc (from head to toe) in various preparations, from pork belly confit and braised pork cheeks to Saucisse Fume and Crispy Pig's Ears & Feet, along…

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A Night of Magic! at Magical Theatre Orange County

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By Greer Wylder
October 16, 2019

A Night of Magic! FOUR incredibly talented magicians straight from the Magic Castle will be at the Musical Theatre Orange County on October 19 at 7:15 p.m.  It’s an evening full of illusions and prestidigitation (magic) from Chris Tarr, Nate Javier, Jeromy Chan and Eric the Red. General Admission is $30, VIP at $45 (includes front row reserved seat plus one beverage.) Purchase tickets at mtoc.org. MTOC Studio is at 1961 E. Miraloma Ave. Unit D in Placentia.

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Taimane Elemental Tour

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By Greer Wylder
October 16, 2019

Taimane, a sensation in her native Hawaii and now a rising world music star, makes her Musco Center for the Arts debut on Sunday, October 20, at 4 p.m. Her Taimane - Elemental Tour brings the ukulele virtuoso and hypnotic vocalist to Orange County for one night only.  Joined by her backing quartet and dancer, Hawaii's '2019 Favorite Entertainer of the Year' transports her audience to a modern Polynesian paradise through seductive singing and phenomenal ukulele playing that incorporates styles from traditional to "shredding." Accompanying her are classical guitarist Ramiro Marziani, percussionist Jonathan Heraux, violinist Baethoven who also sings background vocals, and the Polynesian dancer Liʻo.…

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