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Lido Theater Celebrates the Season with Holiday Classic It’s a Wonderful Life

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By Greer Wylder
December 16, 2017

Ring in the holidays by enjoying the classic film, It’s a Wonderful Life at the Lido Theater in Newport Beach, Friday, Dec. 15 through Thursday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m. nightly, with additional 1 p.m. matinees on Sat., Dec. 16 and Sun., Dec. 17. Also, on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m., moviegoers can visit with Santa, and enjoy carolers and complimentary hot cocoa before the movie starting at 7 p.m. Harkening back to the Golden Age of Hollywood, the Lido Theater is the perfect setting to enjoy the award-winning Frank Capra movie that has become a holiday favorite over…

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WINTER WONDERLAND AT UNION MARKET TUSTIN

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By Greer Wylder
December 15, 2017

Union Market Tustin at the District will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. Families are invited to enjoy free Santa photos, live music and complimentary tastings from foodie-favorites such as Milk Box, The Kroft, The Dirty Cookie, Churned Creamery and Portola Coffee. The weather forecast might even call for magical “snowfall” outside that evening. Be sure to have your smartphones ready to capture flurries of “snowfall” every 15 minutes in the courtyard just outside Union Market. Inside Union Market, Portola Coffee will be offering free hot cocoa to kids and nearby,…

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Mixed Bakery Pop-Up Bake Sale

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By Greer Wylder
December 14, 2017

For the sweetest holidays, you’ll want to stop by Mixed Bakery’s Pop-Up Shop at West Elm at South Coast Plaza on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 1 to 6 p.m. The bake sale will feature Mixed Bakery’s award-winning cookies, brownies, lemon bars, crostata, saucisson and more! West Elm is at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

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Hollywood Hotel Holiday Package

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By Greer Wylder
December 13, 2017

Hollywood Hotel, the centrally-located hotel where all the action begins in Hollywood, is celebrating the joyous season by offering guests insider access to the city’s best holiday attractions through an exclusive holiday package. Hollywood Hotel’s holiday package includes the following for guests who book overnight stays during December directly via the Hollywood Hotel website: ---Weekly dramatic readings of classic holiday stories, including The Night Before Christmas and Polar Express, in the hotel’s recently remodeled courtyard on Thursdays at 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. ---Special holiday cocktail The Poinsettia will be available in the Ballroom. ---Universal Studios Day Passes to experience the…

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Soco Holiday

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By Greer Wylder
December 13, 2017

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! You’re invited to celebrate the holiday season at SOCO and The OC Mix in Costa Mesa this Sunday, Dec. 17 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring your family and friends to enjoy free, family-friendly days filled with photos with Santa, a festive photo booth, live music, and a Nutcracker Storytime with Christmas Carol sing-a-long from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will also be face painting and a craft activity provided by Granola Babies. Complimentary gift-wrapping will be available for holiday shoppers for a suggested donation to benefit Chuck Jones Center for Creativity. Also, enjoy pop-ups…

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