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Sunday Jazz Brunch at Oak Grill

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By Greer Wylder
August 25, 2019

Oak Grill at Fashion Island Hotel knows how to put out its Sunday best, and Chef Brittany Valles certainly knows how to wow diners – dates, friends, family – with jazzy brunch dishes they’ll love. On Sunday, Sept. 1 live jazz music begins. Brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. On the new menu, are House-Made Monkey Bread (while supplies last); Breakfast Flatbread with bacon, over easy egg and marinara sauce; and other shareables. Interesting Starters include Grilled Pound Cake, House-Made Smoked Salmon and Sweet or Savory Crêpe. From the Main entrées, guests can select one Starter and one…

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Utopia comes to the OC

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By Greer Wylder
August 23, 2019

Join the Ethos Contemporary Art in Newport Beach as they bring select works from their LA show "Utopia" to Orange County on Saturday, Aug 24, 6-9 p.m. Check out the latest in street art and other paintings. Free one-hour parking at the Lido Marina Villiage  (not Valet). No host afterparty at Zinqué. Come have a toast and find out what is new at Ethos Gallery. Ethos Contemporary Art represents established local and international contemporary artists. They specialize in large scale paintings, monumental steel, marble and bronze sculpture, museum level art glass, and works on paper. Call for a complimentary home art consultation. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.…

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Room & Board at SOCO Pet Portrait Event

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By Greer Wylder
August 23, 2019

Room & Board at SOCO will be holding a Pet Portrait event on Sunday, August 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. where guests will celebrate their pets in an artistic way with pet portrait artist Kimberly Heimbach.  Attendees will get to see the creativity that goes into each work of art with a live demonstration from Kimberly with the opportunity to place their very own custom pet portrait order at the event.  Guests will also enjoy light appetizers, mimosas, and adorable pet-inspired cookies. 3309 Hyland Ave #A, Costa Mesa. 714.549.5995

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Yappy Hour on National Dog Day

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By Greer Wylder
August 23, 2019

Balboa Bay Resort is hosting a “Yappy Hour” in celebration National Dog Day on Monday, August 26. Its waterfront restaurant, A&O Kitchen+Bar will have drink specials for both dogs and humans from 4-7 p.m. – think classic cocktails for humans inspired by four legged friends: “Greyhounds” and “Salty Dogs.” A percentage of all sales will be donated to the local Newport Beach Animal Shelter. At Balboa Bay Resort, four legged friends are also regularly treated to a Forbes four-star experience, alongside their humans. When furry members of the family check into property, they receive a Charlie and Me bandana and…

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ISSAC Charter School Meet The Faculty Open House

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By Greer Wylder
August 22, 2019

Costa Mesa’s newest charter school, International School for Science and Culture (ISSAC) is holding a Meet The Faculty Open House on Sunday, Aug. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. You’ll meet the founder, Padmini Hands, principal, Renee Williams, and the teachers. You’ll learn about the ISSAC’s curriculum, and project-based, differentiated, and social-emotional learning. The mission of ISSAC is to cultivate global citizens empowered to build a peaceful society. It’s opening on Sept. 3, 2019, and is accepting enrollment now at issacweb.org/admissions. RSVP at info@issacweb.org or 949.400.4774. International School for Science and Culture (ISSAC) 1776 Tustin Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627…

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