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Balboa Bay Resort’s Waterline Launches Chef’s Dinner Series

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By Greer Wylder
March 05, 2019

Balboa Bay Resort’s bay view restaurant, Waterline, is launching a new and exclusive “Kitchen and Bar Dinner Series” held in the restaurant’s private dining room. Kicking off on Thursday, March 7 and Friday, March 8 from 6-10 p.m. Chef de Cuisine Josh Shapiro has created a deliciously refined six-course tasting menu starring the season’s freshest ingredients and will be paired with expertly crafted cocktails and wines chosen by Beverage Director Ben Carpenter and available for 14 guests. From rhubarb and artichokes to spring peas and fiddle heads, Balboa Bay Resort’s culinary and beverage experts will guide diners on a journey…

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Hoag Classic Presents 3rd Annual Student Day

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By Greer Wylder
March 04, 2019

On Sunday, March 10, students ages 18 and under will receive complimentary admission to the Hoag Classic at Newport Beach Country Club for Student Day presented by Kingston Technology. In between catching favorite golf legends tee it up, kids and their families can enjoy the Kids Fun Zone with a variety of games and prizes. The Fun Zone, hosted by The First Tee of Orange County, will provide safe and fun golf-related activities that will get your young ones excited about the game of golf.  For junior golfers, there will be a putting contest where high school and middle school aged students will have the chance to win tickets to…

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Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band with Chapman University Big Band

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By Greer Wylder
March 04, 2019

Combining the big band swing of the 1930s and ‘40s with contemporary music, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band has become an international phenomenon, considered one of the most innovative and versatile big band collectives in the last thirty years. On Sunday, March 10 at 4 p.m., Gordon Goodwin will bring his exciting Big Phat Band to Chapman University for a very special afternoon opened with a short set by the Chapman University Student Big Band. With 21 Grammy nominations, four Grammy Awards and three Emmy Awards, Gordon Goodwin is the most decorated big band leader of the 21st century. Goodwin…

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¡DAMAS! Celebrating Women Creators

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By Greer Wylder
March 03, 2019

In recognition of National Women’s Month, ¡DAMAS! celebrates the creative voices of our community’s most talented and artistically influential women. On Saturday, March 30 from 5 to 7 p.m., at Julianne and George Argyros Plaza women poets, painters, performers, and even a blacksmith will share their gifts and insights through exhibits, interactive booths, videos, demonstrations and a panel discussion about women and their creative process. The free event will be led by Sherwynn Umali, Associate Dean of Students at University of California.  600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa.

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Craft Revolution at Orange County Center for Contemporary Art

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By Greer Wylder
March 03, 2019

Orange County Center for Contemporary Art (OCCCA) presents Craft Revolution showing through Saturday, March 23. Craft Revolution shows works with the unity of inspiration and skill philosophers call “craft.” The show includes drawings, paintings, collages, sculpture, ceramics, weavings, architectural plans and maquettes. There are even examples in interior design, furniture design, fashion design, photography, video, and installation art. The juror, Staci Steinberger, associate curator, Decorative Arts and Design at LACMA selected unusual, avant-garde, hybrid artworks that merge together elements of fine art and traditional crafts. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Thursday - Sunday. 117 North Sycamore in Santa Ana.…

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