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Lantern Festival at Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
March 01, 2019

There’s much to take in this March on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza with a diverse blend of FREE performances and events. Bring the whole family to celebrate the Year of the Pig with the Lantern Festival on Saturday, March 2 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the Lantern Festival, enjoy cultural demonstrations from across Asia featuring Chinese Chen-style Tai Chi martial arts, South Korean K-pop dance, Lion dance, Chinese folk dance, Vietnamese cooking, Chinese Yo-Yos, Ukulele sing-along as well as a Vietnamese Áo dài fashion show. Try your hand at Chinese calligraphy, visit the petting zoo featuring this…

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The 13th Annual Table for Ten

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By Greer Wylder
March 01, 2019

The 13th Annual Table for Ten will be held Sunday, March 3 at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa featuring more than 45 of SoCal’s greatest chefs preparing 5-7 course meal paired with wines table-side to benefit The Teen Project! The Teen Project's mission is to give every child an equal chance at life. This year’s host includes four-time James Beard “Best Southwest Chef” semifinalist, “Top Chef” contestant, and executive chef of Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa John Tesar. Other VIP chefs participating include Manfred Lassahn of Hyatt Huntington Beach Resort & Spa’s Watertable and celebrity chef Pascal Olhats…

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UCI MIND Presents: Distinguished Lecture on the Brain

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By Greer Wylder
February 28, 2019

On Tuesday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. you’re invited to attend ’s 2019 Distinguished Lecture on the Brain, “Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease in the Era of Biomarkers,” with guest speaker, Director of the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging. Dr. Petersen is an esteemed neurologist and international leader in the field of Alzheimer’s disease research. Dr. Petersen served as the personal neurologist to former President Ronald Regan and has authored more than 700 peer-reviewed journal articles and five books on memory disorders. During this informative lecture, Dr. Petersen will discuss biomarkers, objective biological…

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Fat Tuesday Party Hop Package at the Keating

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By Greer Wylder
February 27, 2019

Celebrating Fat Tuesday in San Diego? The Keating, a boutique hotel located in the center of the famed Gaslamp Quarter is just steps away from the Mardi Gras Gaslamp parties and the top rooftop bars, cocktail lounges, underground cocktail parlors, and nightclubs. It’s offering a Fat Tuesday Party Hop package that includes: Two tickets to Fat Tuesday Party Hop hosted by Club VIP; overnight accommodations on March 4 and, or March 5. The Party Hop is a great way to experience the award-winning nightlife and dining in the famous Gaslamp Quarter. You’ll get free entries to 20 plus bars, clubs and restaurants…

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OC RESTAURANT WEEK LAUNCH PARTY

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By Greer Wylder
February 26, 2019

This year’s festivities will kick off with a Celebrating 11 years Launch Party on Saturday, March 2 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Marriott Irvine Spectrum. Guests attending the launch party will have the unique opportunity to experience an array of bites prepared by some of the most innovative OC Restaurant Week participants. Tickets for the event are available for purchase on ocrestaurantweek.com. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend. After the OC Restaurant Week Launch Party, you can continue the celebration at Hive & Honey on the rooftop and enjoy a beautiful sunset, live music, and cocktail specials.  -- $11…

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