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Soka Performing Arts Center presents the Royal Scottish National Orchestra

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By Greer Wylder
March 28, 2019

Soka Performing Arts Center presents the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) with world-renowned pianist Olga Kern on Wednesday, April 3, at 8 p.m. Founded in 1981, the RSNO is Scotland’s national symphonic ensemble and one of the country’s five National Performing Companies. The orchestra will perform the US premiere of Paul Chihara’s A Matter of Honor, inspired by the words and actions leading up to the forced relocation of Japanese-American citizens during WWII; Rachmaninoff – Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini; and Prokofiev – Symphony No. 5. Tickets are $60 and are now available online at performingarts.soka.edu, at the Box…

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grand opening Coast2Coast Art Gallery

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By Greer Wylder
March 27, 2019

Join the grand opening Coast2Coast Art Gallery in Laguna Beach on Thursday, March 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a night of art, food from Harley Laguna Beach, drinks, and entertainment. Featuring Carolyn Chingros' bold and vibrant work, one lucky attendee will be taking home one of her signature pieces at the end of the night.   662 South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. Coast2CoastartLaguna@gmail.com

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SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER WELCOMES DELFEAYO MARSALIS

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By Greer Wylder
March 27, 2019

Soka Performing Arts Center welcomes Grammy Award-winner Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra on Saturday, April 6 at 8 p.m. Under the direction of trombonist Delfeao Marsalis and anchored by the Dirty Dozen Brass Band founder Roger Lewis on baritone saxophone, the Uptown Jazz Orchestra (UJO) swings with confidence and soul. Their repertoire ranges from New Orleans street band songs, swing, bebop and the blues to modern and contemporary jazz, always giving listeners a wide-ranging musical experience. Tickets are $50 and are now available online at performingarts.soka.edu, at the Box Office at 1 University Drive in Aliso Viejo or…

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Volunteers Needed At NB Film Fest

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By Greer Wylder
March 26, 2019

Looking to give back to the community in a fun way? The Newport Beach Film Festival seeks enthusiastic film lovers to volunteer for Orange County’s annual celebration of cinema. The 20th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival runs April 25-May 2. Volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in several aspects of the festival. Volunteer positions include guest relations, merchandise sales, theater ushering, and office reception. 3/27 - Wednesday - at NBFF office - 6:30 p.m. 4/6   - Saturday - at Newport Coast Community Center - 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. 4/8   - Tuesday - at NBFF office - 6:30…

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OC-based Keto-Friendly Sweets

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By Greer Wylder
March 26, 2019

For anyone following a ketogenic lifestyle, there’s Nui Foods, the creators of Keto Kookie are offering various keto-friendly snacks, including their extremely popular Keto Kookies. The first inspiration for the Keto Kookie began with founder Juan Altamirano’s love of baking. At the age of 8 this Santa Ana-native baked his very first cake and instantly found his passion. At 17 he enrolled in culinary school and specialized in baking and pastry making. Since then he’s been consistently moving up the culinary ladder throughout Orange County. With his passion and for baking and necessary understanding of scientific ratios to create something…

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