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Locca Churros + Tea Opens at Union Market Mission Viejo

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By Greer Wylder
March 18, 2019

Treat yourself to hand crafted tea drinks, bubble teas and made-to-order churros using fresh ingredients at the new Locca Churros + Tea inside Union Market Mission Viejo at Kaleidoscope. Locca recently purchased the popular Milk Box location at Kaleidoscope and is still serving the award-winning boba and milk tea menu that Milk Box was known for, along with new tea drinks Crazy Brown Milk Tea, Strawberry Jasmine Tea, Strawberry Matcha Tea, New topping options include Popping Boba Strawberry, Lychee Coconut Jelly, Fruit Mix Jelly, and Popping Boba Mango. Locca has also introduced fresh-made churros and ice cream. Churros, made fresh…

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Room & Board KonMari Event

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By Greer Wylder
March 18, 2019

Get expert organizing tips and enjoy a yummy brunch at SOCO’s Room & Board showroom!  On Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Room & Board will host a Brunch + Learn event with special guest speaker and certified KonMari expert, Tricia Fidler. Attendees will enjoy brunch bites, desserts and a mimosa bar all while getting expert organizing tips and demo lessons from Tricia. Previously a subject matter expert on the popular Netflix show, “Tidying up with Marie Kondo,” Tricia will share her extensive knowledge that is sure to inspire and spark joy!  She is also the founder…

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Pure Barre Orange County Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

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By Greer Wylder
March 14, 2019

Pure Barre Newport Beach, Irvine, Mission Viejo and Huntington Beach will be celebrating 10 years of bringing Barre to the OC on Saturday, March 16 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy free classes at the studios to celebrate with raffle’s each hour including Coffee from Kona Brewing, Nektar, Kettle One Botanical, Taylor Made Cuisine, Beauty Counter, Kind Bar and RXBar. There will also be a huge raffle giveaway and cocktail hour at the Irvine location from 5 -7 p.m. Raffle Items will also be from No Rest For Bridget, Nail Poetry, Onzie, Beyond Yoga, Toe Sox, Pure Barre, Grit…

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Silent Film “The Phantom of the Opera” at Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
March 14, 2019

Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes organist and internationally renowned silent-film accompanist Dennis James on Sunday, March 17 at 3 p.m. who will provide a chilling soundtrack to the classic 1925 silent film "The Phantom of the Opera," starring Lon Chaney, Sr. The dreaded Phantom terrorizes the Paris Opera House in an attempt to make the woman he is infatuated with a celebrity. See this extraordinary film on the big screen while experiencing the overwhelming sounds from the 4,322-pipe organ. Tickets are available at scfta.org. 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa.

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House of Blues Anaheim Opens All Stages for St. Patrick’s Day Party

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By Greer Wylder
March 13, 2019

House of Blues Anaheim is going big for St. Patrick’s Day and hosting the ultimate craft beer and music festival, aptly dubbed “Lucky Brews, Lucky Grooves,” bringing together more than 40 of SoCal’s finest breweries and bands on Sunday, March 17 for a nonstop day of fun! The 21+ event will feature music from popular local artists and bands on every stage, beer pours from popular SoCal breweries and a special menu of Irish-inspired grub from the House of Blues kitchen. Doors open at noon for VIP ticketholders and 1 p.m. for general admission. Party-goers will have total access to the venue, including the Foundation…

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