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Taste of Santa Ana

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By Greer Wylder
September 27, 2017

Orange County’s center for culinary creativity is pulling out the stops this fall for Taste of Santa Ana on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 5 to 9 p.m. at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana.  It’s an all-you-can-eat food party! All tickets include unlimited samples and tastings from more than 40 restaurants, craft breweries, and distilleries, live music by the bands “Cold Duck” and “Soto Band,” games, photo booth and more! Choose from two ticket options: A $25 General Admission ticket gets all-you-can-eat access and beverage tastings. $65 VIP tickets score a private VIP area with a fully stocked open bar, BBQ…

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The Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin Debut at Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
September 26, 2017

One of China’s most acclaimed acrobatic troupes, The Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin Debut at Segerstrom Center  are coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for the first time on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 2 and 8 p.m. For their Center debut, the award-winning company of more than 100 martial artists and acrobats will perform the stunning new production: China Soul. The program is accompanied by traditional Chinese music and features incredible feats of balance, juggling, acrobatics, kung fu and more. We are giving away a pair of tickets to Saturday’s performance at 8 p.m. Please leave a comment…

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GEN SILENT”: DOCUMENTARY SHEDDING LIGHT ON DISCRIMINATION FACED BY LGBT SENIORS

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By Greer Wylder
September 26, 2017

Alzheimer’s Association collaborated with Laguna Beach Seniors to screen “Gen Silent”, the critically acclaimed documentary by award-winning filmmaker Stu Maddux, follows the stories of six lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender seniors as they age in a healthcare system that can at times be hostile. A free screening of the film will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27 at The Susi Q Senior Center in Laguna Beach. A panel discussion with local advocates will follow the film. Panelists include: Sarah Kasman, Executive Director of Shanti OC; Peg Corley, Executive Director of LGBT Center OC;  Larry Ricci, Founder of…

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Daniel Patterson celebrates The Art of Flavor at Taco María

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By Greer Wylder
September 22, 2017

On Saturday, Sept. 23, Taco María welcomes one of chef/owner Carlos Salgado’s greatest mentors, Daniel Patterson, for his first guest chef event in Orange County. Salgado and Patterson will collaborate on a five-course menu inspired by Daniel Patterson’s newly released The Art of Flavor (a cooking primer co-authored with perfumer Mandy Aftel) and the chefs’ time together at Coi. Tickets (available via Resy) for the $200 per person dinner will include a copy of The Art of Flavor, beverage pairings, tax and gratuity. All ticket sales are final. Daniel Patterson is the Oakland-based chef and restaurateur behind Alta Group, which…

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Evening of Excellence for Youth Employment Services

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By Greer Wylder
September 22, 2017

Join An Evening of Excellence for Youth Employment Service (YES) on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Promenade & Gardens in Costa Mesa. The event raises funds that directly support our community’s youth. YES’s mission is to teach youth and young adults the skills needed to secure and maintain meaningful employment, and to offer programs that help young people improve their employability, career choices and quality of life. The event will celebrate two outstanding Orange County business mentors – Kristin Williams from Ultra Mobile and Patricia Aguilar from McDonald’s Newport Beach -- for their ongoing commitment…

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