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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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The Dirty Cookie BOGO for Bracken’s Kitchen

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By Greer Wylder
September 21, 2017

Stop by our favorite The Dirty Cookie at Union Market at The District in Tustin on Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 for a special BOGO, buy-one-get-one on Chocolate Chip Cookie Shots. All profits will go to Bracken’s Kitchen—to help feed those who need it most the highest quality, nutritious meals available. The Dirty Cookie is a unique bakery providing gourmet cookies shaped like shot glasses and filled with milk. thedirtycookieoc.com Open noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. The Dirty Cookie is at 2493 Park Ave.…

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Hurricane Relief Brunch at Andrei’s Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails

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By Greer Wylder
September 21, 2017

Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails is giving back this Saturday, Sept. 23 by donating 100% of bottomless mimosa sales as well as 25% of proceeds from brunch and dinner sales to The American Red Cross Hurricane Relief fund. Andrei's is no stranger to giving back as the Irvine restaurant itself donates 100% of the restaurant’s net profits to The Andrei Foundation, an organization that supports a number of local and national charities.  Executive Chef Porfirio Gomez just debuted his new Saturday Brunch menu this past weekend, with standout dishes such as Pork Belly Frittata, Crabs Benedict, Crème Brule French Toast, and most importantly, the…

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