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Fashion Island’s Tree Lighting Ceremony

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By Greer Wylder
November 14, 2018

You can join Fashion Island's Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17 at 6 p.m. in the Neiman Marcus - Bloomingdale's Courtyard. Hosted by Stephen "tWitch" Boss and Allison Holker, enjoy a 25-minute live musical show by The Young Americans, a visit from Santa, a magical snowfall, and, of course, the highly-anticipated lighting of the tree! Seating can be "reserved" starting at 7 a.m. each event day. Blankets and small lawn chairs (no more than 6 inches from the seat to the ground) are permitted. First come, first served to seat (as of 7 a.m). Chairs/blankets must be removed after…

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Highway 1, Connecting Communities Art Show

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By Greer Wylder
November 13, 2018

Attention art lovers and locals: We’re excited to announce the opening of Highway 1 on Nov. 15 to Nov. 18 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Boathouse Co. Showroom in Costa Mesa, presented by The Joy Rose and RVCA. Thanks to Newport-Mesa locals Cody Parole, Joe Suzuki, Ross Shwartz, and Joey Duffy III for producing and curating this wonderful display of group art with contemporary, minimal, abstract, surf/skate, tattoo, graffiti and more known as Highway 1. This show flawlessly embodies the essence of the lifestyle of the California Coast and is a must see. Highway 1 provides a platform…

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Miguel’s Jr. Limited Time Burrito and Horchata Special

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By Greer Wylder
November 13, 2018

Starting today through December 24, Miguel’s Jr. is offering guests the chance to enjoy an Original Burrito for $5 and homemade horchata for $1. Famous for their signature burritos, Miguel’s Jr.’s Original Burrito (Since 1975) is made with refried beans, Spanish rice, real cheddar cheese and your choice of shredded chicken, shredded beef or marinated chile verde pork. Carne Asada Original Burritos will also be available for $6. The Original Burrito pairs perfectly with Miguel’s Jr. homemade horchata, made with 100% all-natural pure cane sugar. Both recipes are Founder Mary Vasquez’s original family recipes, inspired by her childhood in Central…

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“Deck The Halls” at Bracken’s Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
November 12, 2018

You’re invited to join Bracken’s Kitchen on Thursday, Nov. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. for a fun and casual evening of great food and friends in a live kitchen setting to help them “Deck The Halls” and usher in the holidays. They’ve assembled a stellar lineup of Chefs for the benefit event that will help raise funds to feed more people in need. You can wander from kitchen to kitchen sampling signature dishes from: Master Baker Dean Kim, OC Baking Company. Chef Hugo Bolanos, Wolfgang Puck at the Hotel Bel Air. Chef Andrew Gruel, Slapfish, Two Birds and Butterleaf.…

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Thrive Dining Meal Service Tasting

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By Greer Wylder
November 12, 2018

For November, National Alzheimers Disease Awareness Month and this holiday season, everyone will have a seat at the table! Thrive Dining invites healthcare professionals, caregivers and family members with loved ones who are cognitively or physically challenged, to experience Watermark's "Thrive Dining" meal service tasting events at The Fountains at Sea Bluffs in Dana Point on Thursday, November 15 and December 13 at 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. You can join local Watermark Chefs for a complimentary lunch, featuring traditional and "Thrive Dining" meal comparison tastings, Chef presentations and to view a brief demonstration of "Thrive Dining" preparation. Guests will…

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