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Anatomy of the Piano (for beginners)

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By Greer Wylder
January 10, 2018

In Anatomy of the Piano (for beginners) coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Feb. 17-18, Will asks Father Christmas for a spaceship, but he gets a piano instead. As he tries to work out how he might use it to reach the moon, Will is drawn into a fantastic pianistic adventure that takes him to a cave where he meets Johann Sebastian Bach, is introduced to an ill-tempered Ludwig von Beethoven and jams with ‘Fats’ Waller. With music, humor and fascinating stories about the piano and legendary composers and musicians who used it to create glorious music, Will…

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Sway, the All Natural Deodorant That Works

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By Greer Wylder
January 09, 2018

We just discovered SWAY Deodorant, an all-natural deodorant that works! There’s no stain or residue, it’s long lasting and it’s formulated with a special blend of organic, raw apple cider vinegar, fine essential oils, and natural ingredients. SWAY has a unique pH value that helps to restore and maintain the acid mantle of the underarm skin. Conventional deodorants can be filled with chemicals! SWAY is committed to helping you eliminate yet another unnecessary chemical-laden product from your daily routine. There’s a Sway underarm detox deodorant for men and women, as well as a starter kit for men and women that includes…

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Cheddar, Downton Abbey-Style

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By Greer Wylder
January 09, 2018

For cheddar aficionados and those who would love to experience England in true Downton Abbey-fashion, Cheese Journeys is headed to Britain for a nine-day tour to explore all the culinary sensations that London, Somerset, and Devon have to offer. Cheese Journeys will immerse cheese enthusiasts in British culinary culture as they travel from the capital city to England’s southwest cheese-producing regions from May 3 – 12, to encounter renowned cheesemakers and affineurs, including the iconic “cheddar families”: Montgomery, Quicke, and Westcombe, which have been perfecting their craft for centuries.  The adventure begins in London, visiting Neal’s Yard Dairy, one of Europe’s most…

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Fashionista’s Fave Tent Sale

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By Greer Wylder
January 08, 2018

Stop by Michael Nusskern at Harbor View Shopping Center on Wednesday, Jan. 10 through Tuesday, Jan. 16 and save up to 75% on gorgeous designer collections, including Isabel Marant, Dodo Bar Or, LOYD/FORD, Plein Sud, and more. Michael Nusskern specializes in unique and fabulous fashion-forward pieces from all over the world. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday to Sunday. 1630 San Miguel Drive in Newport Beach. 949.759.9900.

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Let’s Run Irvine!

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By Greer Wylder
January 08, 2018

Kick off your healthy resolutions by running (or walking) in the 27th Annual Kaiser Permanente Southern California Half Marathon and 5K this Saturday, January 13 in the Woodbridge community of Irvine. Races start at 8 a.m. for the 5K and Half Marathon, followed at 10 a.m. with a Kids Run for eighth graders and younger.  All races will start and finish on Barranca Parkway (between Creek and Lake Street in Irvine. The course is flat, and covers paved roads around neighborhoods and recreational areas of Irvine. The Southern California Half Marathon and 5K is a well-marked, supervised and scenic course;…

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