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BACKHAUSDANCE AN EVENING OF WORLD PREMIERES AND FAVORITES

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By Greer Wylder
October 23, 2018

Backhausdance just completed a milestone 15th anniversary season that included its first European tour and an engagement at the internationally renowned Joyce Theater in New York. This season, Orange County’s critically acclaimed contemporary dance company launches its 16th season November 2 and 3 with a program of world premieres and company favorites at the Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater in Long Beach. The program will feature two signature works, “Hive” and “The Margin,” by Backhausdance Artistic Director Jennifer Backhaus that emphasize the company's ensemble aesthetic and lush movement vocabulary. The company will also perform two world premieres by internationally renowned…

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Shooting Stars Meet-Up to Cure Diabetes!

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By Greer Wylder
October 22, 2018

You can join a Shooting Stars Meet-Up to Cure Diabetes on Sunday, Oct. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. to directly support diabetes research with the JDRF Fund a Cure program. 100% of all donations go directly to diabetes research and is 100% tax deductible.  The meet up will start at Java Bakery Cafe at Bayside Center in Newport Beach.   Each person who donates $35 (or MORE!) and attends the meet up, gets a very cool 2018 Edition Shooting Stars t-shirt; a $2 coupon plus and additional 20% off drinks and muffin/bagel or other goodies to eat; participation in…

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The Wonder Room, one-stop-shop for home decor!

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By Greer Wylder
October 22, 2018

The Wonder Room, located in the up-and-coming Westside Costa Mesa industrial area, is the best undiscovered hidden gem for home furnishings, accessories, artwork, books, and so much more. Thanksgiving is just a handful of weeks away, and The Wonder Room and their talented team of in-house designers can help you design-in-a-dash to freshen up your living, dining, and guest rooms with their collection of pillows, rugs, and vintage and new accessories to make your space look redesigned and new for guests this holiday season. Check out their every-changing inventory Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Mention this e-blast and receive…

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18th Annual Haunted Trails

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By Greer Wylder
October 19, 2018

The 18th annual Haunted Trails in Laguna Niguel is coming up on Oct. 18-20 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Don't miss out on this spine chilling event, pre-sale tickets are available now. Get your wristband for a chance to search the castle walls for the special Crown! This event is not recommended for children under 8 years old. Cost: $13 – $15. Crown Valley Park in Laguna Niguel.

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The 4th Annual SoCal VegFest

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By Greer Wylder
October 19, 2018

The 4th Annual SoCal VegFest will be celebrated on Saturday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa. The one-of-a-kind event will include free plant-based food samplings, musical entertainment, guest speakers, cooking demonstrations, raffles, interactive booths, food vendors, humane organizations, an enjoyable children’s area with a variety of engaging opportunities especially for kids, and more. The purpose of SoCal VegFest is to introduce Southern Californians and others to the benefits of healthy conscious living. The SoCal VegFest is run by dedicated volunteers as a project of…

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