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LIBRARY LIVE with Jonathan Bloom

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By Greer Wylder
November 05, 2018

In the U.S. alone, 40% of food is wasted each year, while at the same time 15% of the population goes hungry. The Library Live speaker series at the Newport Beach Public Library will feature two key experts on food waste and hunger, Jonathan Bloom will and Bill Bracken on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. Jonathan Bloom has been researching this increasing trend in food waste for the past 13 years. His first published book, American Wasteland, sheds light on the history, culture, and mindset of food waste while exploring eco-friendly and sustainable-food movements. Exciting new trends will be shared that…

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OCMA Celebrates New Temporary Space With Open House

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By Greer Wylder
November 02, 2018

The Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) will host a special community open house to celebrate the opening of OCMAEXPAND-SANTA ANA on Saturday, Nov. 3. The free event will feature artist talks, performances, live music, and food trucks as the museum welcomes guests to experience its new temporary space at South Coast Plaza Village. Exhibiting artists Rodrigo Valenzuela, Mariángeles Soto-Díaz, Valentina Jager, Alan Nakagawa, and Kathryn Garcia will offer talks and performances. OCMA’s Open House will also feature performances from VENEER and The Aquadolls, presented in association with Burger Records, and visits from The Taco Cartel and Il Caccia Caffé.…

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LAGUNA COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN OPENs THE SHORELINE PROJECT

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By Greer Wylder
November 02, 2018

Laguna College of Art and Design students will join California artist Elizabeth Turk in co-curating and installing The Shoreline Project at LCAD Gallery. The LCAD Gallery exhibition will reveal Turk’s extensive creative process that will lead up to the Shoreline Project, a public performance of 1,000 volunteers holding LED-illuminated umbrellas. The performers will converge at sunset Saturday, Nov. 3 on the shoreline of Laguna Beach’s Main Beach. Spectators are welcome to watch and experience the event. Turk is a celebrated sculptor who works in marble, bronze, iron, glass, and porcelain and is also an accomplished photographer and videographer. Turk’s works…

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27th Annual Snow Carnival, Surfside Sports

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By Greer Wylder
November 01, 2018

Surfside Sports in Costa Mesa presents its 27th annual Snow Carnival in Saturday, Nov. 3 starting at 9 a.m. It’s a great time to stock up on snow gear and get deals up to 50% off. The huge storewide sale includes preseason merchandise, giveaways, and you can meet the pros, too. Surfside Sports is at 233 East 17th St. in Costa Mesa. 949.645.4624.

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INAUGURAL MARCH OF DIMES INLAND EMPIRE SIGNATURE CHEFS AUCTION

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By Greer Wylder
November 01, 2018

The inaugural March of Dimes Inland Empire Signature Chefs Auction will be celebrated on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at the Vellano Country Club at Chino Hills. The much-anticipated philanthropic dining event will raise critical funds to benefit March of Dimes’ mission to lead the fight for the health of all moms and babies. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with an extraordinary tasting of Inland Empire’s most desirable cuisine, prepared and served by culinary masters from top local establishments, followed by a seated dessert program and a rousing live auction, offering an opportunity to bid on insider packages and unique experiences.…

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