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Capistrano Lights Ushers in the Holiday Season

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By Greer Wylder
December 04, 2019

The Mission San Juan Capistrano will celebrate its annual holiday programming, Capistrano Lights on December 7 through January 6, featuring a nightly Christmas tree lighting on the grounds of Orange County’s only historic mission.    This is the first year the Mission has partnered with the local community to offer Christmas tree sponsorships.  Participating businesses include Inn at the Mission, Mission Hospital, Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo, SEAS Productions, Buy My Bikes, San Juan Capistrano Rotary, San Juan Capistrano Historical Society, San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association, Homefront America and the San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce.  Each sponsor has been invited to…

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The Corona del Mar Christmas Walk

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By Greer Wylder
December 04, 2019

Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce presents the 41st annual Corona del Mar Christmas Walk on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., it’s the community’s most popular event of the year! Each year “The Walk” brings together thousands of fun-loving people into the Village of Corona del Mar for live entertainment, food, prizes and games in true holiday spirit!. Festivities include: Corona del Mar merchants will offer promotions throughout Corona del Mar’s business district. There will be live entertainment with over 12 signature bands in strategic locations. The popular Fireman’s Grill BBQ provided by the NB Fire Department.…

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Celtic Christmas: “Outlander” & “Titanic” Piper Eric Rigler & Dirk Freymuth

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By Greer Wylder
December 03, 2019

Back by popular demand! From the Titanic film score to the heart-meltingly romantic theme to the current TV series Outlander, musician Eric Rigler will perform at the Soka Performing Arts Center Concert Hall on Sunday, December 8 at 3 p.m. He’s proved himself to be “the world’s most recorded piper.”  His soundscape of Celtic spirit, passion and energy can be heard in other films Braveheart and Austin Powers and on the TV series The Simpsons and South Park, and on recordings by Josh Groban, Faith Hill and Phil Collins., Eric Rigler will be joined by longtime musical partner Dirk Freymuth…

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Toes on the nose sample sale

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By Greer Wylder
December 03, 2019

Just in time for holiday shopping, Toes On The Nose celebrates their sample sale on Thursday, Dec. 5 and Friday, Dec. 6. Choose from tees, polos, button-ups, swim and more. Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1537 Monrovia Ave. in Newport Beach.  

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Ring in the Holidays at Kaleidescope

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By Greer Wylder
December 02, 2019

Kaleidoscope in Mission Viejo rings in the holidays with a festive tree lighting on Saturday, December 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. The free evening of family fun will include a performance by the bright and talented Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) celebrated performance ambassadors, MONTAGE!, along with Frosty and Rudolph who will join Santa in a countdown to light the 20-foot Noble Fir in Kaleidoscope’s courtyard. Visitors will also enjoy free face painting, balloon art, a caricature artist, an ornament craft, and carolers. After the tree lighting, Santa Claus will be available for photos inside Union Market…

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