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The fifth Annual Beach, Brews and BBQ

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By Greer Wylder
October 11, 2019

The fifth Annual Beach, Brews and BBQ presented by BJ’s Restaurants returns to the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort on Saturday, October 19, 2019! Beach, Brews and BBQ—benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Orange County Chapter—is by far the tastiest charity event of the season, featuring unlimited samples of handcrafted beers, the best BBQ in town, live entertainment and auctions to win amazing items! Invite your friends, family and clients for a day of good eats, good beer and good times for a great cause. The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people…

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Steel Beach BBQ Fundraiser

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By Greer Wylder
October 10, 2019

The Battleship IOWA Museum will host the first annual Steel Beach BBQ Fundraiser on Sunday, October 13 from 4-7 p.m. in support of Veteran’s Programming aboard the historic battleship to coincide with the 244th Anniversary of the U.S. Navy. The commemorative event pays homage to a U.S. Navy tradition, where sailors enjoy the relaxation of a beach party without having access to land. Guests are invited to come aboard and enjoy an array of sweet and spicy BBQ food, craft beer, wine tastings, and country line dancing lessons all while enjoying live music by, Sean Oliu and The Coastline Cowboys.…

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Lebanese-Style Shawarma New at Daphne’s

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By Greer Wylder
October 10, 2019

Daphne’s, the fresh and wholesome fast casual known for its nourishing and healthy Mediterranean-inspired offerings, has embraced its culinary roots with the addition of hand-carved chicken shawarma. This authentic Mediterranean dish is made from tender Halal meat, slow-roasted on a vertical spit, and seasoned with sumac, pepper, cinnamon, and other herbs.  Shawarma has long been a staple across the Mediterranean, and Daphne’s guests can now add it to their plates, salads, and bowls, or enjoy it on the new Chicken Shawarma Pita Melt, available for a limited time through December 29. This elevated pita sandwich features warm pita bread coated…

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An Out of This World FUNdraiser at Chuck Jones Center for Creativity

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By Greer Wylder
October 09, 2019

Take part in a FUNdraiser for creativity at the Chuck Jones Center at SOCO + The OC Mix!  This fun and impactful event is taking place on Sunday, October 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will benefit the programs of the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity – a nonprofit organization that serves school-age children, senior brain health, and children and young adults on the autism spectrum. The Chuck Jones Big Draw event will be a space-tacular experience for families and will take place in a carnival-themed atmosphere focused on Outer Space Exploration and Planet X.  Children and parents…

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The Firebird at the Irvine Barclay Theatre

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By Greer Wylder
October 09, 2019

The Firebird performing on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. at Irvine Barclay Theatre is a spellbinding story of heroism and romance. Based on a Russian folk tale, The Firebird is a captivating tale of a magical glowing bird and a prince who enters an enchanted world. Follow Prince Ivan and the Firebird as they join forces to break the evil spell of Kashchei, the wicked magician. Originally choreographed by Michel Fokine in 1910, this one-act ballet is set to the music of Igor Stravinsky. This production of The Firebird was choreographed for…

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