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Scottish Fest USA

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By Greer Wylder
May 27, 2016

The 84th annual Scottish Fest USA will be celebrated on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the OC Fair & Event Center. It features hundreds of bagpipers and drummers, Scottish and Irish food and vendors, Scottish clans, Highland dancing, Scottish athletes and the 3DMAW Marine Corps Band. General admission costs $18; Seniors (65+) $16; Children (4-13) $3; Military with ID Free; Children 3 & younger are free. Parking is $8. OC Fair & Event Center (Enter at Gate 3 off Fairview Rd or Gate 4 off Arlington Drive.

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“Extra Extra! The New York ‘Newsies’

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By Greer Wylder
May 26, 2016

The New York "Newsies" are taking over the stage at the Segerstrom Center! Greer's Girl Roxanne Elhachem got an exclusive interview with two of the stars of Disney's "Newsies" to get the latest scoop about the production. You can watch the video here. Disney's Newsies will be at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts May 17th to May 29th! Don't miss it.​

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The Collection by Casa Teresa

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By Greer Wylder
May 26, 2016

Casa Teresa is celebrating the opening of its namesake resale boutique in Orange today. The Collection by Casa Teresa will offer financial support to Casa Teresa and will giving residents valuable work and customer service experience. The shop is in a charming 1905 Victorian bungalow and it’s been renovated with the customer in mind.  “We are looking forward to serving the community and our residents with a lovely – and very affordable - place to shop,” said Yvonne Lopez, store manager.  “A local supporter purchased the property to help Casa Teresa create a consistent revenue stream and provide meaningful work experience…

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The Epic Burrito

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By Greer Wylder
May 25, 2016

OC based Del Taco, our favorite Mexican fast food chain just expanded its popular Epic Burrito line and debuted the Bacon Ranch Chicken Avocado Epic Burrito, filled with fresh sliced avocado, fresh grilled marinated chicken and crispy bacon. As an added bonus, Del Taco is giving a free medium-sized drink with the purchase of any Epic Burrito through June 9, 2016. Del Taco’s new Bacon Ranch Chicken Avocado Epic Burrito, is stuffed with six slices of fresh Hass avocado, 4.5 ounces of fresh grilled marinated chicken, crispy hickory smoked bacon, creamy ranch sauce, seasoned black beans and fresca lime rice…

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Books on Broadway

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By Greer Wylder
May 25, 2016

We’re sad to see the tiny indie used bookstore, Books on Broadway in Costa Mesa closing soon. All paperbacks are $1; hardcover books are $2. A small selection of kids books are 50 cents. It carries novels, classics, biographies, modern literature, self-help and history. There’s also large selection of old and new romance novels. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. 143 Broadway Ave. Costa Mesa. 949.645.0529.

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