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Chuck Jones Center for Creativity 9th Annual Red Dot Auction

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By Greer Wylder
May 14, 2019

Join the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity on Friday, May 17 for the 9th Annual Red Dot Auction fundraiser from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Chuck Jones Center at SOCO + The OC Mix. It will feature a silent auction with art pieces up for bid from over 100 artists from around the world. This special evening serves to raise money for programs of the Chuck Jones Center, which work to foster innovation, exercise creativity to solve problems and build mental health in students of all ages and backgrounds.  The Center works with school systems without art programs,…

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3Thirty3 Closing, Tavern House Opening

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By Greer Wylder
May 13, 2019

Longtime fans of 3Thirty3 in Newport Beach will have to get in soon. It’s closing sometime this summer and will reopen as Tavern House by David Wilhelm. The restaurant will provide New American dishes, both classics from Wilhelm’s long tenure as a chef and restaurateur, as well as newly imagined creations, in a comfortable and trendsetting atmosphere, accompanied by stunning waterfront views of Balboa Bay. Joining forces with Wilhelm is longtime restaurateur Gregg Solomon, who like Wilhelm, is responsible for developing a number of concepts over the last three decades. The duo has also coaxed Jeff Hatch of Hatch Design…

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MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH FROM ANGELINA’S PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA

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By Greer Wylder
May 10, 2019

Treat your "Mamma" to a delicious meal and enjoy some of the specialty cocktails specifically crafted with Mom in mind at Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana in Irvine. The award-winning restaurant is an excellent spot for starters, salads, pizza Napoletana, handmade pasta, from-scratch sauces, and delicious desserts. Brunch Menu is a la carte from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Highlights from the menu include: Zuppa D’Arogosta, Lobster Soup with Dungeness Crabmeat and chives. Carpaccio di Manzo, thinly sliced beef tenderloin topped with arugula capers, shaved Parmigiano -- Reggiano lemon dressing. Benedettina, Poached eggs, smoked salmon, avocado, Bearnaise sauce, toasted bread. Frittata Napletana Baby…

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Steel Magnolias annual Home Design Tour

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By Greer Wylder
May 10, 2019

Steel Magnolias will host its annual Home Design Tour Mother’s Day Weekend, May 11 from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Tickets, which are just $50 per person, are on-sale now and available for online purchase at thesteelmagnolias.org.  Proceeds from the event will benefit the Stramski Children’s Developmental Center at Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital Long Beach.  This year’s tour includes four significant and architecturally mesmerizing homes in some of Long Beach’s most exclusive neighborhoods, including Alamitos Heights, Belmont Heights and Naples Island.  The tour is punctuated with ambient music matching the mood of each home with Champagne, gourmet bites, and other amenities…

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Studio88 Open House Celebration

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By Greer Wylder
May 09, 2019

Studio88, the West Coast’s first co-working space designed specifically for the Orange County interior design community is celebrating its one-year anniversary with an open house Thursday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will feature wine and cheese, and special vendor appearances by Source Recruiting Agency, 3Form Translucent Materials, Uttermote and Spec Ceramics. Studio88 celebrates one year of helping independent interior designers share the cost of doing business – with members enjoying co-working desk spaces, designer worktables, extensive resource libraries, private office spaces, conference rooms, design and CAD services, purchasing services, and more. Founded by interior design veteran, Chris Johnson (also…

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