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Disney Film Composer and Director to speak at ‘Pixar in Concert’

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By Greer Wylder
September 13, 2019

A free pre-show discussion on Film Animation and Composing has been added to Musco Center for the Arts' presentation of Disney's 'Pixar in Concert' on September 28. The special 6 p.m. event is free for all those attending the Pixar Concert that begins at 7:30pm. Tickets for Disney's 'Pixar in Concert,' beginning at $33, are available online at muscocenter.org or by calling the box office at 844-OC-MUSCO (844-626-8726). Composer Michael Giacchino, whose music for the Pixar films The Incredibles and Up are featured in the concert, and Director Mark Andrews, who co-directed Pixar's Brave, which is also featured, will join Chapman Professor William Kroyer on the Musco Center stage for a lively assessment…

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Honey Toffee Crunch Coffees at It’s A Grind

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By Greer Wylder
September 13, 2019

It’s A Grind Coffee House, a neighborhood destination for coffee lovers since 1994, just release of its fall menu available through Nov. 3 featuring the brand new Honey Toffee Crunch beverages along with the fall fave, Pumpkin Spice! Additionally, guests who love to brew It’s A Grind’s high-quality coffee in the comfort of their own home may purchase the seasonal favorite Pumpkin Spice Whole Beans in stores. It’s A Grind Fall Menu Highlights Include: NEW! Honey Crunch Iced Blended – an icy blend of It’s A Grind’s signature espresso and sweet Madagascar Vanilla and honey, blended with Heath Toffee bits…

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Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Weden

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By Greer Wylder
September 12, 2019

Whether you’re new to cannabis or rediscovering the power of the plant, Weden offers a place where everyone belongs, and there’s no better way to bring a community together than to party. Join Weden's flagship retail location in Santa Ana on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 2 to 7 p.m. for food, entertainment and special deals from favorite cannabis brands. To celebrate the grand opening of one of the most inclusive and educational cannabis retailers, Weden is giving the first 500 guests who attend their event a special gift bag. Guests must be at least 21 to attend. No cannabis or…

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Newport Beach Public Library Foundation’s FREE program series

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By Greer Wylder
September 12, 2019

Newport Beach Public Library Foundation (NBPLF) is offering a series of three FREE programs on financial literacy, healthy living, and for the love of reading at the Newport Beach Public Library. It’s Your Money: A Financial Workshop Mondays, September 16 – November 4, 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. The “It’s Your Money!” sessions cover the business of money; 12 hours of objective education over an 8-week period. Instructors are local FEE ONLY financial advisors who all act in a fiduciary capacity with their clients. None of the speakers are licensed to sell any financial products. You will learn how they charge…

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Easy Peasy Matcha Almond Milk

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By Greer Wylder
September 11, 2019

The easiest way to make healthy Matcha Almond Milk? Get an Almond Cow plant-based milk maker at almondcow.co and use code Greer to save $15. You can make so many delicious nut, seed or grain milk in seconds. Easy Peasy Matcha Almond Milk. 1 cup almonds, soaked in water for at least 4 hours or overnight 5 Cups of water 1/4 Tsp Salt (optional) 1 Tsp Vanilla (optional) Maple syrup or 5 pitted dates (optional) Directions Soak the almonds. This step is optional but recommended for a smoother almond milk texture. Place the almonds in the designated Almond Cow filter…

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