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Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina’s new art program

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By Greer Wylder
February 28, 2017

Art enthusiasts have a new spot to see inspiring works from internationally acclaimed artists. Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina just partnered with San Diego-based dealer Alexander Salazar on art exhibitions in the North Tower. The inaugural exhibition debuts on Thursday, March 2 and showcases Humanity, a new series of 10 works by local Abstract Expressionist painter Walter Redondo. Created to express how humankind unites, whether deliberately or by life's design, Redondo envisions a world where it is safe to express the ideas, thoughts and personal experiences that lead to relationships and community. On view through September 2, the exhibition speaks…

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Santa Ana Sites Presents Perla Batalla’s House of Cohen  

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By Greer Wylder
February 28, 2017

Grammy nominated singer-songwriter and longtime back up vocalist for Leonard Cohen, Perla Batalla will perform on Saturday, March 4 at 10 p.m. at Church of the Messiah. The 8 p.m. show is sold out. Presented by Santa Ana Sites and produced in association with the Boca de Oro: Art & Literature Fringe Festival and Church of the Messiah in Santa Ana, Batalla brings her powerful voice to the oldest operating church in Orange County. The concert will feature Batalla performing selections from Cohen’s incredible songbook as she pays homage to the late icon. Set in the beautiful Church of the…

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Orange County Restaurant Week Launch Party

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By Greer Wylder
February 27, 2017

Orange County's most celebrated culinary event, the highly anticipated OC Restaurant Week Launch Party on Saturday, March 4 at Irvine Marriott will kick off the ninth year of Orange County Restaurant Week from March 5-11. Tickets are on sale for the kick off to OC Restaurant Week, the “FIRST BITES” Launch Party on Saturday, March 4 at Irvine Marriott.  Guests attending the launch party will have the opportunity to experience an array of “first bites” prepared by a variety of OC Restaurant Week participating restaurants. Tickets for the event are available on OCRestaurantWeek.com. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend. There will also be a…

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Healthy and Delicious JSH Marina Cafe

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By Greer Wylder
February 27, 2017

The new JSH Marina Café at Lido Marina Village is our new favorite spot for healthy, organic and delicious eating. You can stop by anytime throughout the day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for smash, bowls, eggs, soups, broths, and breads from Bread Artisan Bakers, and pastries from Crema Café in Seal Beach. They proudly serve Common Room Roasters coffee and Juice Served Here’s shots, tonics, shakes, juices and smoothies. Our favorites include Avocado Smash with radish, lemon, olive oil and chili served on multigrain levain; Tomato Smash with ricotta, jalapeno and cucumber; Market Frittata with egg whites, seasonal…

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Rainy Days Special at Surf & Sand Resort

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By Greer Wylder
February 26, 2017

One of our favorite waterfront hotels in Orange County, the Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach is offering a new Rainy Day Stay Package for anyone with rainy day blues. Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach offers breathtaking views of the Pacific, luxurious accommodations, coastal cuisine at Splashes, and an award-winning spa and more. Its current Rainy Day special includes an in-room kit complete with: In-room movie, a cozy throw, Surf & Sand Resort playing cards, Chef Ron Fougeray’s gourmet sweet or savory popcorn and Hot Toddy cocktail for two. You can stay dry with complimentary valet parking,…

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