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Pop-In@Nordstrom Up & Away

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By Greer Wylder
January 15, 2019

To kick off the New Year, Nordstrom launched Olivia Kim’s latest rotating concept shop: Pop-In@Nordstrom Up & Away, the ultimate travel shop in partnership with Away. The Pop-In@Nordstrom shop is available in nine locations including South Coast Plaza, as well as online at Nordstrom.com/pop through February 24. To celebrate this partnership, they’re offering a range of Away luggage in bold new colors and combinations, exclusively designed for the shop. The shop features a curation of over 250 smart and stylish travel essentials including travel guides by Monocle, travel-size apothecary from goop and Grown Alchemist, packable totes from Baggu, travel tech,…

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Bernadette Peters one night only at Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
January 14, 2019

Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes back acclaimed actress of stage and screen Bernadette Peters for one night only on January 26, at 8 p.m. A three-time Tony Award® recipient who most recently starred as Dolly Gallagher Levi in the Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly!, Peters will perform a medley of Broadway songs including selections by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim and many more.   Single tickets start at $49 and are now available online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa or by calling 714.556-2787. For inquiries about group ticket savings of…

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Art Lessons in The wild Classes

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By Greer Wylder
January 11, 2019

The Dana Wharf Whale Watching and the Wyland Foundation have announced the details for the 2019 Wyland Dolphin and Whale Adventures, “Art Lessons in the Wild” children’s art program inside the Dana Pride’s spacious salon in Dana Point. The program begins January 26, and continues every Saturday through April 29. Children will have an opportunity to learn from the legendary marine life artist Wyland how the ocean’s marine life has inspired him, and partake in an art lesson from Wyland via a video feed. “When I first saw a whale in the wild it was magnificent,” Wyland says. “The experience inspired…

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Daphne’s debuts Za’atar Shrimp Bowl

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By Greer Wylder
January 11, 2019

Daphne's, the fresh and wholesome Greek fast casual eatery just introduced the Za'atar Shrimp Bowl to their menu at all three Orange County locations. Available now through March 31, the bowl ($12.99) features a house made fresh herb za'atar-crusted shrimp skewer over a bed of organic mixed greens with roasted vegetables, seasoned basmati rice, tzatziki sauce, and served with warm za'atar pita bread. You can also enjoy specialty salads, flatbread pizzas, pita sandwiches and grilled meats and seafood complemented by flavorful sides such as a spicy Fire Feta®dip, roasted veggies, and tabouli. All salads are freshly prepared to order, kabobs…

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Sunday Musicale at Newport Beach Public Library

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By Greer Wylder
January 10, 2019

Newport Beach Public Library will kick off the new year with a Sunday Musicale on Sunday, January 13 at 3 p.m. featuring ACE Trio with Shannon Canchola on flute, Ryan Glass on clarinet and Jason Stoll, playing the piano. ACE Trio is a Los Angeles based classical modern ensemble rapidly distinguishing itself as one of the newest leading groups of its generation. Admission is free. Seating is first-come, first-serve, based on room capacity. Sunday Musicales are funded by generous donations from the Friends of the Library. For more information, please contact the Library at 949.717.3800, option 2, or visit the…

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