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2018 Toyota Summer Concert Series

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By Greer Wylder
April 03, 2018

The OC Fair has added more shows to the 2018 Toyota Summer Concert Series at the Pacific Amphitheatre, plus a special post-Fair show. Retro Futura will feature a trip back to the ‘80s on July 26, and Earth, Wind & Fire will take the stage on July 27. Stray Cats with The Paladins will take the stage for a post-Fair show on Aug. 17. Tickets for these shows go on sale Saturday, March 31. Known as "America's Premier ‘80s Concert Tour," Retro Futura will feature Belinda Carlisle, ABC, Modern English, Tony Lewis from The Outfield, Kajagoogoo’s Limahl and Bow Wow…

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Side Deal’s Vinyl Venture Concert

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By Greer Wylder
April 02, 2018

Side Deal is getting ready to release its first album, and you can help by attending a special one night only Vinyl Venture concert at Campus Jax in Newport Beach on Saturday, April 7 at 6 p.m. The Newport Beach local band is made up of four accomplished musicians and friends performing to rekindle a love of music. Charlie Colin, a founding member of Train, Stan Frazier founding member of Sugar Ray, and Joel & Scott Owen, founding members of PawnShop kings are working on their first vinyl release. VIP Admission costs $75 per person, or $500 per booth and…

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experience the blooms of wildflower season

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By Greer Wylder
April 02, 2018

Connect with the local lands and spot blooming wildflowers on the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks by registering for programs in the City of Irvine, City of Newport Beach, and OC Parks. All programs on the Landmarks are free with required pre-registration, which closes 4 p.m. the day prior to each activity. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. You can click the activities below to register for a free program and experience the blooms of wildflower season. It’s Harvest Time! Collect Wildflower Seeds at the Native Seed Farm is a reoccurring program at the Native Seed Farm.…

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Carol Neblett (1946-2017) A Celebration of Life

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By Greer Wylder
April 01, 2018

On Sunday, April 8 Celebrate the life of one of opera’s brightest lights, soprano Carol Neblett, at Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University. The FREE event includes performances by colleagues and students, remembrances, and videos from her impressive career. The tall, striking soprano made her Carnegie Hall debut at 19 and landed her first major opera role as Musetta in La Bohème with the New York City Opera in 1969. In 1976, she sang the title role in Tosca alongside Pavarotti at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. It was a role she would perform more than 300 times. “There never was a moment when…

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Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana Easter Specials

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By Greer Wylder
March 30, 2018

Celebrate Easter with a delicious Italian-style Easter Brunch at Angelina's Pizzeria Napoletana- Irvine. Specials on the menu include Agnello scottadito, Lamb lollipops,  favetta, roasted carrots and grapes; and Tagliatelle ai Funghi, handmade tagliatelle, morel mushrooms, and thyme; Aragosta Alla Catalana, a Lobster salad with arugula, tomatoes, and burrata. They source the best Italian ingredients, along with a hand built Stefano Ferrara wood-burning ovens—as premium as you can get. There’s no doubt the pizzas are some of the best in Orange County. Angelina’s is a chic and intimate spot to go for excellent starters, salads, handmade pasta, from-scratch sauces and delicious…

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