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Beethoven Reigns Supreme at Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
April 06, 2017

Beethoven's beautiful works will the theme of the show, when pianist Wu Han, violinist Philip Setzer and cellist David Finckel return to Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Saturday, April 8 in Samueli Theater for a special two-concert series performing the maestro’s complete six piano trios. The program follows Beethoven’s life and career chronologically, allowing listeners to explore the composer’s emotional and musical evolution. The first concert takes place at 4 p.m., and will include: Trio in E-flat Major, Opus 1 No. 1; Trio in G Major, Opus 1 No. 2 and Trio in C minor, Opus 1 No. 3.…

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The BEAST FEAST| Pig at Cucina Enoteca Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
April 05, 2017

When it comes whole animal butchery, Executive Chef Joe Magnanelli of CUCINA enoteca Newport Beach is going all out with a new menu of carnivorous cuisine for his upcoming PIG-themed BEAST FEAST dinner on Thursday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m.  The second sit-down in the Beast Feast dinner series caters to adventurous foodies and locavores while avoiding food waste and taking into account spring seasonality using smartly-sourced fruits and veggies. The CRUSTACEAN (June 29) and GOAT (October 12) dinners will follow this same credo to round out the year. BEAST FEAST DINNER SERIES | PIG on April 6 at 6:30 p.m. Head Cheese with 8 min egg + pickle + smoked tomato brodo + crisp taro.…

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National Burrito Day At Del Taco is Epic

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By Greer Wylder
April 05, 2017

If you haven’t yet tried Del Taco’s newest Huevos Rancheros Epic Burrito, you might want to go for it on National Burrito Day on Thursday, April 6.  The Huevos Rancheros Burrito, weighing in over a pound is Del Taco’s biggest breakfast burrito yet, and it’s only $4.99. In celebration on National Burrito Day, if you’re a member of Del Taco’s raving fan e-club, you’ll receive a coupon for a “Free Medium Drink with the Purchase of any Epic Burrito” to satisfy your thirst, too. If you aren’t already a member, you can sign up at Deltaco.com/Ravingfan. With 9 Epics to…

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Spring into Summer Art Show for St. Jude’s

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By Greer Wylder
April 04, 2017

Fusion Academy, a revolutionary private school that's educating children in a nontraditional, one-to-one academic environment, will be hosting their annual Spring into Summer Art Show on Thursday, April 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at their Mission Viejo campus. From original sketches to expressive photography, you can experience incredible artwork created by talented Fusion Academy students while watching live student performances. And, Fusion Academy will be holding a silent auction where proceeds will directly benefit  St. Jude’s Medical Center, one of Southern California's most respected and technologically advanced hospitals. Fusion Academy is at 23456 Madero, Suite 140 in Mission Viejo.…

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Alzheimer’s Association OC Open House and Celebration

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By Greer Wylder
April 03, 2017

You can join the Alzheimer's Association, Orange County Chapter staff, for an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Celebration on Thursday, April 6 from 5 to 8 p.m. at their new space in Orange. Enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres and ribbon-cutting at 5 p.m., followed by two programs: 10 Ways to Love Your Brain at 5:45 p.m. You’ll discover key lifestyle habits that growing evidence indicates reduced the risk of cognitive decline. And, at 6:45 p.m. Know the 10 Signs, learn 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and find out how to recognize these signs. RSVP to Alex Zeroski at amzeroski@alz.org, or…

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