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Introducing Leslie Paige Jewelry at Broken English

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By Greer Wylder
October 30, 2017

Broken English at Lido Marina Village is the place to find a curated mix of contemporary and vintage jewelry. You can join Broken English on Thursday, Nov. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. for a night of drinks, small bites and charity in celebration of the new Leslie Paige Jewelry collection. 10% of the proceeds from the event will go to the Orange County Family Justice Foundation and Orangewood Foundation. And, one lucky guest will win a Leslie Paige piece through a raffle. Former SoCal-based pastry chef Leslie McElroy of Leslie Paige Jewelry made the transition from creating artistic edible…

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Scout & Molly’s New to Westcliff Plaza

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By Greer Wylder
October 27, 2017

Scout & Molly’s, the new women’s fashion boutique brings a personal shopping experience to Westcliff Plaza in Newport Beach. Brother-sister duo Heather Halterman Wharton and Michael Halterman specialize in a one-of-a-kind array of stylish clothing and accessories, and select apparel and accents to complement every individual style. Heather Wharton and Michael Halterman grew up in Glendora, but frequently visited Newport Beach, where they spent time at the local shops. Heather currently lives in Glendora and has worked in post-production as a resource manager for the past 10 years and has always had a passion for fashion. Michael lives in Orange…

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A Music Experience You’ll Never Forget

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By Greer Wylder
October 27, 2017

The Philharmonic Society presents the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra on Monday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. The special event is part of the Elizabeth & Henry Segerstrom Select Series sponsored by Elizabeth Segerstrom. Widely acclaimed as a force in classical music, Grammy Award-winning music director and conductor Valery Gergiev leads the renowned Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra—christened “Russia’s musical crown jewel” by the New York Times—in an evening of Strauss and Tchaikovsky.   For tickets and more information, visit philharmonicsociety.org. 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa.

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Dunkin’ Donuts First CA Drive-Thru Only

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By Greer Wylder
October 26, 2017

Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, is celebrating the grand opening of California’s first drive-thru only location in Lake Forest on Saturday, October 28 at 4:30 a.m. The restaurant, located at 23771 El Toro Road, will serve Dunkin’ Donuts’ full menu of signature items including fresh brewed coffee, Cold Brew, lattes, macchiato, delicious baked goods, sandwiches and Frozen Dunkin’ Coffee. On Saturday, October 28, the first 500 customers who purchase a box of a dozen donuts will receive a free refillable Dunkin’ Donuts tumbler. Following the official ribbon cutting, Dunkin’ Donuts will present a $1,000…

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Grand Opening Julianne and George Argyros Plaza and the Center for Dance and Innovation

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By Greer Wylder
October 26, 2017

Segerstrom Center for the Arts celebrates the grand opening of the Michael Maltzan-designed Julianne and George Argyros Plaza and the Center for Dance and Innovation on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. At 7 p.m., you won’t want to miss music by popular California-based bands Orgōne and Monophonics and an incredible, gravity-defying performance by BANDALOOP dancing across the wall of Segerstrom Hall above the new Argyros Stage. The Argyros Plaza and CDI have transformed the Center’s campus and created flexible outdoor spaces for performances, community events, international festivals, pre-show dining and picnicking. Segerstrom Center is continuing its…

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