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BACK BAY ART SHOW & Mixed Bakery Pop-Up Bake Sale

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By Greer Wylder
July 26, 2019

Socalpapa's artists are staging this summer's best ART SHOW & SALE at the  Muth Interpretive Center overlooking the beautiful Back Bay. And to make it even sweeter, Mixed Bakery, an award-winning bakery will be having a Pop-Up Bake Sale and offering some its favorite treats.  Stop by Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be hundreds of original paintings by local artists. This is Socalpapa's conservation and fundraising effort for Newport Bay Conservancy. 35% of all sales will go to the Conservancy. 2301 University Drive in Newport Beach.    

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Nekter’s SKoop and New Loyalty Program

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By Greer Wylder
July 26, 2019

Nékter Juice Bar’s Skoop is a favorite vegan ice cream made fresh in small batches using creamy cashew milk and plant-based ingredients. It’s 100% vegan, dairy-free, and soy-free, yet full of flavor, freshness and nutritional content. They just released four new flavors for summer: Monster Cookie Dough with vegan cookie dough, coconut mile, vegan chocolate chips, blue spirulina, Madagascar vanilla, and agave nectar; Peanut Butter Swirl with smooth & creamy butter swirled with layers of vegan chocolate milk, Madagascar vanilla, agave nectar with a pinch of sea salt. There’s also Orange Twist with creamy coconut milk blended with sweet tangerine,…

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One Year Anniversary At Playa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
July 25, 2019

Named the “Best New Mexican Restaurant 2019” by the OC Register, Playa Mesa in Costa Mesa is turning one on Saturday, July 27! Enjoy live music and complimentary tacos while they last, mariachi from noon to 2 p.m., and live Dj from 2 to 6 p.m.   The menu features coastal Mexican dishes with non-GMO, organic and farm-to-table ingredients. Enjoy items such as Hamachi Crudo, octopus, halibut ceviche, house-made moles and innovative takes on Mexican street food. The bar features an extensive selection of premium Tequilas and Mezcals, flavorful cocktails crafted with agave spirits, Spanish and South American wines, as…

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BB Dakota Semi-Annual Sample Sale

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By Greer Wylder
July 25, 2019

The much-anticipated BB Dakota semi-annual sample sale is the best time to stock up on the line starting at just $5. It’s happening at the BB Dakota corporate headquarters parking lot in Costa Mesa for two days only starting July 26-July 27. Be the first in line and score first dibs on tons of your favorite styles. Tops, pants, skirts, shorts, sweaters & off duty at just $5; dresses & jackets at just $10; coats at $15; leather at $25. Cash and credit only. All sales final. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. BB…

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SUMMER YOGA AT SHERMAN GARDENS

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By Greer Wylder
July 24, 2019

Get grounded, rooted and connected at a summer yoga class set within the natural beauty of Sherman Gardens in Corona del Mar. Happy Hour Yoga and Hot Yoga will be offered throughout the summer. Happy Hour Yoga takes place outdoors in Sherman Gardens on the last Thursday of the month on July 25 & August 29 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.  Begin with breath work, then move into Hatha yoga (all levels), focusing on balance, strength and stretching.  Next is a meditation practice, ending with a restful, restorative Savasana pose. After class, enjoy a glass of wine as you wander…

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