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Nordstrom Winter Sale

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By Greer Wylder
February 19, 2019

If you’re in the market for extra layers, Nordstrom is having a Winter Sale now through Sunday, 24. You can shop for winter-wardrobe refresher including styles from The North Face, Rag & Bone, Joie and more up to 40% off across departments. Nordstrom South Coast Plaza is at 3333 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa. Nordstrom Fashion Island is at 901 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. Nordstrom Rack Metro Pointe at South Coast is 901 S. Coast Drive in Costa Mesa. Nordstrom Irvine Spectrum is at 800 Spectrum Center Drive in Irvine. Nordstrom The Shops at Mission Viejo is at…

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Sunset Crystal Yoga at Surf & Sand Resort

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By Greer Wylder
February 18, 2019

Surf & Sand Resort, in Laguna Beach, has launched their new Sunset Crystal Yoga series for guests. The first class will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 19 and continues on March 20.  At the guided yoga class on the beach, you can find some of the best sunset views and relax with the serene sounds of the coast. At the beginning of each class, guests are provided with a healing crystal to charge in the sun and further channel cleansing of the mind and body. Following class, guests can take the crystals home as a keepsake! The class is for all levels, and upcoming dates include Tuesday, February…

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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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