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Free Costa Mesa Art Event: 95+ Artists + Live Entertainment + more!

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By Greer Wylder
November 06, 2017

Mark your calendar for Costa Mesa’s premier art event - ARTventure 2017, a fusion of the Arts and Entertainment! For the 3rd consecutive year, this popular, family-friendly, 2-day cultural art event will take place on November 10-11th at SOCO and the OC Mix in Costa Mesa. ARTventure 2017 will showcase a Juried Art show by 95+ local artists in various mediums. Over 200 artworks will be displayed and many will be available for purchase. The event will also feature entertainment performances, demonstrations, and interactive activities from all art disciplines.  Friday, November 10 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Join…

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Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen in Irvine Debuts Sunday Brunch

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By Greer Wylder
November 03, 2017

Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen is raising the bar on Sunday brunch at their new location at The Market Place in Irvine. A popular feature at the original Brea Downtown location, the champagne brunch is now available every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., offering live Latin music, signature dishes, bottomless mimosas and award-winning margaritas in a lively atmosphere. Standouts on the brunch menu include the braised short rib chilaquiles with lightly fried corn tortillas, sauteed with red and green bell peppers, white onion, pasillas garlic and sour cream, covered in cheese and topped with 2 poached eggs and tomatillo…

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Surfside Sports 26th Annual Snow Carnival

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By Greer Wylder
November 03, 2017

Surfside Sports in Costa Mesa presents its 26th Annual Snow Carnival on Saturday, Nov. 4 starting at 9 a.m. It’s a huge storewide sale with a pre-season sale, raffles, giveaways and a day to meet the pros. Surfside Sports carries thousands of snow related products from the best brands on the market including Burton, Patagonia, Neff, Jones, Lib Tech, Dakine, Dragon, GNU, Coal, Celtek, Bern, Anon and many more. Surfside Sports is at 233 E. 17th Street in Costa Mesa. 949.645.4624.

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Students of the Year

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By Greer Wylder
November 02, 2017

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Students of the Year is an exciting leadership development and philanthropy program in which high school students participate in a fundraising competition from February to April, 2018 to benefit LLS. Every dollar raised counts as one vote. The candidates/teams who raise the most money at the end of the 7-week competition earn the title Student(s) of the Year. ​For motivated high school students, this program ensures they stand out among their peers when engaging with colleges and/or future employers. Through guidance and mentoring from experienced professionals at LLS they will make a real impact in…

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Library Live Literary Series


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By Greer Wylder
November 02, 2017

Thanks to the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation, Library Live presents the prominent literary figures in fiction and non-fiction, as well as emerging talent, and their recent publications. All are invited to attend the upcoming Library Live programs, presented by the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation. Tickets are required, as space is limited. William Finnegan – Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. William Finnegan is a staff writer at The New Yorker. He will speak about Barbarian Days, his 2016
Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir. More than just a recounting of great waves discovered and ridden, it is a story of family, friendships,…

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