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34th Annual Spirit Run at Fashion Island

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By Greer Wylder
March 09, 2017

The annual Newport-Mesa Spirit Run is celebrating its 34th year of bringing fitness and fun to adults and children, while supporting local schools. It will be held on Sunday, March 12, at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. The Spirit Run includes seven adult races (5k, 10k, 15k, elite mile, sub elite, open mile, and dog mile), and eight youth races (5k, six 1/4 to 1-mile races, and Toddler Trot). Spirit Run also offers a 5k Family Walk. In between races, participants and spectators will enjoy a Youth & Fitness Expo. The expo offers live music, a pancake breakfast and other…

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Dive into Madewell and Tavik

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By Greer Wylder
March 09, 2017

Madewell at South Coast Plaza is the perfect place to get a jump on summer wear. They’re hosting a Tavik Pop-up shop this weekend featuring Spring 2017 Swimwear and apparel styles available on Madewell.com, plus select styles from Summer 2017 Collection before it officially launches! You can also enjoy beverages and bites from Union Wine Company and Suja Juice. The Madewell x Tavik Pop-up shop is happening Saturday, March 11 from 2 to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, March 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. Special offers include a limited edition TAVIK pin with any TAVIK purchase, and if you purchase…

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World Premiere of ‘Whipped Cream’ at Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
March 08, 2017

In honor of South Coast Plaza’s 50th anniversary celebration, Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the World Premiere of American Ballet Theatre’s new production of Whipped Cream, choreographed by ABT artist in residence Alexei Ratmansky, with sets and costumes by pop-surrealist Mark Ryden. Opening night on Wednesday, March 15 is also the 50th anniversary of South Coast Plaza. There will be seven performances running from March 15 – 19, in Segerstrom Hall. Whipped Cream will then go on to the Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center in NYC. Whipped Cream is based on Schlagobers, a two-act ballet with libretto and score by…

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Inspire: Women in Business Speaker Series

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By Greer Wylder
March 07, 2017

You can attend a valuable and inspiring luncheon, the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce’s “Women in Leadership Speaker Series” hosted at the Pacific Club in Newport Beach on Thursday, March 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cheryl Osborn, President and Founder of Casco Contractors, Inc., a commercial General Contractor based in Irvine. will be the guest speaker. She’s a pioneer in the male-dominated construction industry. This speaker series was created by women for women. It’s giving both men and women an opportunity to hear from those who have turned boundaries into success. Cheryl will talk about being a woman…

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Pancakes with Purpose

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By Greer Wylder
March 07, 2017

It’s National Pancake Day and the best day to visit IHOP Restaurants for a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes to raise awareness and funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and other local causes. For every delicious short stack of buttermilk pancakes served on National Pancake Day, guests are invited to leave a voluntary donation to benefit their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. In honor of the 12th anniversary of National Pancake Day, IHOP Restaurants are on a mission to stack up donations to reach a goal of $3.5 million for local children’s hospitals. Visit www.ihoppancakeday.com for more information. Local IHOP…

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