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Big Adventure Fest Nov. 3-4

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By Greer Wylder
October 31, 2018

Don’t miss the Big Adventure Fest – Music, Comedy, Cosplay, Gaming, Sci-Fi Fantasy, Comic-Con Festival at the OC Fair and Event Center on Nov. 3 – 4 from noon-10 p.m. The show features a live stage with Empire of the Sun, Modest Mouse, Phantogram, Cold War Kids, Echos, Nvdes, Allie X, and Party Nails. The comedy stage includes acts from Patton Oswalt, Jim Jefferies, Baron Vaughn, Emo Philips, Hari Knodabolu, Kristen Schaal, Maria Bamford, Natasha Leggero, Rhys Darby, Ron Funches – hosted by April Richardson & Marcella Arguello. The dance stage includes Bonnie X Clyde, Bro Safari, Chime, Ducky, Feed…

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QUARTERS FOR A CAUSE

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By Greer Wylder
October 31, 2018

You can help the Childhelp Orange County Wings Chapter change children’s lives, one quarter at a time! The “Kids Helping Kids” event is being held Sunday, Nov. 4 from 2 to 5 p.m at the City of Newport Beach Civic Center, in support of the programs and services provided by Childhelp to abused and at-risk children. The afternoon will include a delicious snack bar as well as an auction using only quarters to bid – you could walk away with an amazing prize for mere cents! $25 per ticket (tickets purchased in advance of the event will receive a $5.00 bag of…

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Discover Daily Rituals

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By Greer Wylder
October 30, 2018

Rituals just opened near the Koi Pond at Fashion Island, and you can come in to discover a combination of home, body and skincare products inspired by ancient eastern traditions of Asian cultures. I love the Advent Calendar that Rituals offers that comes beautifully wrapped and can be delivered to your doorstep for free. There’s an extensive collection of luxurious yet affordable items and great gift sets, perfect for any occasion for him and her. Spend $50 and receive a luxury Eau de parfum for free for him or her, crafted by the world's best perfumers. Rituals is at Fashion…

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Summerhill Ltd. One Stop Shopping for Entertaining and Gifts

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By Greer Wylder
October 30, 2018

Now that the holiday entertaining and gift-giving season is right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about celebrations, entertaining and gift giving. One of my favorite finds for interesting gifts that you won’t see elsewhere is at Summerhill Ltd. in Old Towne Orange. Owner Denise Jochec is always on the lookout for beautiful tabletop pieces, art, silver, crystal stemware, porcelain and jewelry boxes that make great gifts. She even travels to Paris to find the best in French antiques and brings them back to her showroom with a hidden cellar below filled with even more treasures. For entertaining,…

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Chie’s Freedom Wing’s for Breast Cancer Research

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By Greer Wylder
October 29, 2018

Sisters and co-founders of contemporary art and lifestyle brand, Oliver Gal have a long history of fighting breast cancer. Now, in support of their cousin, Chie who was recently diagnosed, Oliver Gal created a custom art piece, Chie's Freedom Wings as a tribute to those who’ve lost their battle to breast cancer and to those who are fighting and inspiring others every day. During the month of October, 10% of proceeds of Chie's Freedom Wings will go to The Basser Center for BRCA, the first comprehensive center for the research, treatment, and prevention of BRCA-related cancers The price is $100.

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