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HILLBILLY Exploring America’s Great Divide

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By Greer Wylder
February 18, 2019

Musco Center for the Arts presents the free Orange County premiere screening of Hillbilly, an award-winning new documentary film on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m.   Hillbilly, co-directed by Chapman Assistant Professor of Documentary Film Sally Rubin and filmmaker Ashley York, seeks to expand cultural understanding of the Appalachian region and its infamous stereotype. The post-screening discussion with an expert panel features Dr. Stephanie Takaragawa, Presidental Fellow Joel Kotkin, Professor Lori Cox Han, and Hillbilly Director Sally Rubin. Called “wonderful” by Dolly Parton and praised by RogerEbert.com as “3.5 stars…an ambitious and enlightening documentary, filled with wisdom and asking…

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Candidate Opportunity! OCIE Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year

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By Greer Wylder
February 15, 2019

Do you know someone who is driven to make a difference and give back to the community? The Orange County Inland Empire Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is currently accepting nominations for the 2019 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign. If you happen to know any friends, family, or business associates that might be a good fit to participate in this 10-week fundraising challenge, it’s a great opportunity to give back to an important cause. A direct connection to blood cancer is not required, just a desire to give back to the community. LLS research is currently…

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DINE OUT LONG BEACH KICKS OFF RESTAURANT WEEK 2.0 WITH A FREE CHEFS’ COOKING + TASTING EVENT

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By Greer Wylder
February 14, 2019

Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant Week 2.0 will host a free Chefs’ Cooking + Tasting Series on Saturday, February 16 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at Friedmans Home Experience in Long Beach.  Long Beach Restaurant Week starts the following week on Sunday, February 24 and continues through March 2 with more than 50 restaurants participating citywide. Featured chefs at the Chefs’ Cooking + Tasting Series, whose restaurants are participating in Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant Week 2.0, include: 12 p.m. – Laurie Grey of The Pie Bar in Downtown Long Beach. 1 p.m. - Chef Louise Solzman of Table…

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My Vintage Valentine

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By Greer Wylder
February 14, 2019

The Queen Mary presents an unforgettable evening of romance and old-world glamour at My Vintage Valentine on Thursday, February 14. Two evening seating times will offer a signature four-course dinner and a special show featuring vintage burlesque performances, a steamy tango duet, and captivating contortionists celebrating love, playfulness, and beauty. Set in one of the Queen Mary’s historic salons, My Vintage Valentine features a four-course love story performed by Cirque Berzerk and Love in the Fire. Guests will be greeted by Cupid in the Windsor Salon upon arrival and ushered into the Grand Salon for their dinner seating. Once seated…

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Comedian Jeff Garcia at The Rec Room

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By Greer Wylder
February 13, 2019

Comedian Jeff Garcia will headline at The Rec Room in Huntington Beach on Friday, Feb. 15 and Saturday, Feb.16 at 8 p.m. Jeff Garcia is a California stand-up comedian, actor, and voice actor. He is best known for his voice acting role as Sheen Estevez in “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius,” “Planet Sheen” and “The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius,” which the latter has earned him an Annie Award. Garcia performs his stand-up material in venues across the country as well as on TV. He has appeared in Comedy Central’s “Comic Justice” and has also earned himself a half hour…

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