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TAILGATE AT HOME or out on the Town

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By Greer Wylder
January 31, 2018

With the big game coming up, consider time-saving and tasty ways to celebrate at home with Super Bowl party packs to go, or celebrate out at local eateries offering Super Bowl specials. Our top picks: Acapulco is offering Super Bowl Party Packs: Trays serve 4-6: $20 Guacamole and Chips, $20 Chicken Taquitos, $20 Spinach con Queso, $20 Picadillo Bean Dip, $20 Alitas Mexicanas, $20 Mini Chimichangas, $10 Chips and Salsa. Burrito Box ($8 per person, 10-person minimum) choose Chicken, Picadillo, Beef Machaca, Chicken Machaca or Carnitas. Plus…Free Chips and Salsa when you purchase three $20 trays Sunday. 1262 Bristol Street,…

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Exquisite Gemstone Facial at The Spa at Pelican Hill

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By Greer Wylder
January 31, 2018

The Spa at Pelican Hill was recently voted “#1 Spa in California” by Conde Nast Traveler magazine and received Forbes Five-Star rating for its sixth consecutive year. This heaven on earth respite offers 22 treatment rooms, women’s and men’s Acqua Colonnades, relaxation lounges, fitness center, wellness classes, personal training, salon, day packages, Balanced Wellness Retreats, spa cuisine and a boutique. You have to experience it, to believe it. Just for the winter, they’ve added an 80-minute Exquisite Gemstone Facial. It will rejuvenate your skin, leaving it visibly lifted, revitalized and luminous. It features gemstone-infused aromatherapy oils that exude tranquility and activate…

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International Frozen Yogurt Day = Free FroYo

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By Greer Wylder
January 30, 2018

Yogurtland celebrates the seventh annual International Frozen Yogurt Day on Tuesday, Feb. 6. Enjoy free frozen yogurt, ice cream and toppings from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at all locations. This year, Yogurtland’s celebration of dessert creativity will include two new handcrafted flavors made with Hershey’s: Chocolate Malt Ball Ice Cream made with Whoppers- This tasty treat combines delicious real Whoppers, cocoa and malt powder to serve up a creamy ice cream. Similar to the chocolate covered malt ball with a yummy malt center, this flavor leads with delectable malt and is followed by notes of milk chocolate. Chocolate Wafer Bar Frozen…

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Winter Escape Deal to Sonoma’s Wine Country

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By Greer Wylder
January 30, 2018

Madrona Manor, Sonoma County’s grand estate in an elegant and extraordinary vineyard setting is offering a winter escape deal. “Breaking in the New Year” includes a complimentary night stay. Book two nights and get the third night free, weekends included. The package also includes a bottle of sparkling wine and chocolates upon arrival. It’s available now through March 31. Madrona Manor was built as a private residence in 1881. It’s located in the hills above the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County surrounded by eight acres of wooded and landscaped grounds.  With 22 beautifully appointed guestrooms and suites, Madrona Manor…

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Kinky Boots Returns to Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
January 30, 2018

KINKY BOOTS, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein and Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, February 6 – 11. This wildly popular and powerhouse theatrical work – now in its fifth year on Broadway –brings impressive performances by first-rate performers. Leading the tour will be Lance Bordelon as Charlie Price, Jos N. Banks as Lola, Sydney Patrick as Lauren, Adam du Plessis as Don, Hayley Lampart as Nicola, and John Anker Bow as George. Brandon Alberto, Eric Stanton Betts, Derek Brazeau, Tyler Jent, Tony Tillman, and Ernest Terrelle…

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