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“Strip Down” Summer at V Palm Springs Hotel

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By Greer Wylder
May 16, 2016

Just in time to escape June gloom, the V Palm Springs Hotel is offering a “Strip Down” Summer Promotion through Sept 22. The hotel will be taking 25% off best available rates on guest rooms (each boasting outdoor space with relaxing swings). And, also take 25% off food and drinks at Elixir, the poolside bar, which serves Asian-Fusion BBQ fare from New York-based Blank Slate Group (with one time child prodigy chef Greg Grossman at the helm). The hotel is further revitalizing South Palm Springs following a $15 million dollar re-imagination of the former property. And, if you book for 2 nights or more, you can relax a…

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Springtime Brunch At The Rooftop Lounge

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By Greer Wylder
May 16, 2016

Laguna Beach's most popular and lively rooftop restaurant, The Rooftop Lounge, offers weekly Sunday Brunch, boasting hand-muddled mojitos, California casual fare, panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and is dog friendly! Located atop the La Casa del Camino Hotel, Rooftop Lounge's brunch menu is offered every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Highlights from the menu include Lobster Frittata, Huevos Rancheros, Eggs Benedict Florentine and the American Scramble with bacon and sausage, potatoes on the side. 1289 S. Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. 949.497.2446.

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Gray Malin Booksigning

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By Greer Wylder
May 13, 2016

The Soul Project in Laguna Beach, an apparel company with a purpose, is celebrating Gray Malin as he signs copy of his first book, “Beaches” on Saturday, May 14 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Malin is a fine art photographer known for his aerial views of beaches and landscapes around the world. RSVP at info@soulproject.com The Soul Project offers unique apparel items featuring Soul Place graphics from local artists and gives $1 from every item to local kids and environmental charities. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The Soul Project is…

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ENC Spring Faire & Butterfly House Opening

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By Greer Wylder
May 13, 2016

Join the fun at the Environmental Nature Center’s 11th Annual Spring Faire and Butterfly House opening on Sunday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.—it’s OC’s only butterfly house! You can savor the OC with delicious food from local restaurants like Damasq Cafe, Rita’s Ice Custard Happiness, Kean Coffee, Sensitive Sweets, Pie-Not, Paige’s Cake Pops, Jan’s Health Bar, and the Alley.  There will be a youth art exhibit, native plants for sale that attract butterflies and birds to your own yard.  Kids can try face painting or henna tattoos, play nature games, and see a live bird of prey presentation…

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Golden Chef Series May 21 at Irvine Spectrum

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By Greer Wylder
May 13, 2016

The next Golden Chef Series—al fresco chef demos---from the Golden Foodies leading up to the 2016 Golden Foodie Awards on Sept. 25 at Fairmont Newport Beach, is coming up on Saturday, May 21 at 2 p.m. at the Irvine Spectrum near the Big Wheel.  The series hosted by Wing Lam of Wahoo's, features Irvine Spectrum chefs and eateries demonstrating how to prepare their signature dishes. They will be cooking on world-class kitchens by Fisher & Paykel and DCS. Guests can enjoy a VIP seat to watch the experience for $25 per person with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Golden…

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