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Petit Pot Makes Its Sweet Debut in OC

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By Greer Wylder
April 08, 2016

San Francisco based Petit Pot and their delicious Pot de Crème French desserts are available for the first time in Southern California at select Whole Foods Markets starting this week. Naturally gluten-free, certified organic and locally produced with wholesome ingredients, Petit Pot’s Pot de Crème are sweet, velvety like crème with the consistency of custard. They are a delicious, single-serve treat. Petit Pots come in reusable glass jars and are available in five flavors – Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Lemon Curd, and Strawberry Cream. You can taste them at Whole Foods Market Irvine on Saturday, April 9 from 11…

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The Los Angeles Times 21st annual Festival of Books

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By Greer Wylder
April 08, 2016

The Los Angeles Times 21st annual Festival of Books on Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10 is a free weekend-long celebration of ideas, creativity and the written word. The largest literary festival in America features more than 500 authors, celebrities, musicians, artists and chefs will lead conversations, live performances and demonstrations throughout the weekend. It’s located in the Downtown Arts and Education Corridor, adjacent to Exposition Park. Thought leaders, personalities and experts scheduled to appear include: Buzz Aldrin, Kwame Alexander, Reza Aslan, Lidia Bastianich, Zac Brewer, T.C. Boyle, Alexander Chee, Nate Corddry, Taye Diggs, Duff Goldman, Juan Felipe Herrera,…

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Necessary Supplies Needed OC Rescue Mission

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By Greer Wylder
April 07, 2016

The Orange County Rescue Mission is in dire need of necessary supplies and materials for its record number of formerly homeless children and their families currently living at the Village of Hope, its Orange County transitional living facility. The Rescue Mission currently houses more than 56 families and a total of 103 children, which places the mission at its highest capacity of children and families since its inception in 2008. The Orange County Rescue Mission is asking the local community to donate items that can help provide these basic necessities for families and their children, including: pack and play crib…

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Luckiest Girl Alive Author at NB Public Library

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By Greer Wylder
April 07, 2016

For all the fans of Gone Girl, don’t miss Jessica Knoll who will speak about her latest novel Luckiest Girl Alive this upcoming Sunday, April 10 at 3 p.m. at the Newport Beach Public Library. The film rights to Luckiest Girl Alive have been acquired by Lionsgate with Reese Witherspoon and Bruna Papandrea, producing under their Pacific Standard company.  Jessica just received a coveted Edgar Award nomination for Best First Novel. Tickets (which include a copy of her book) are $25 for Library Foundation members or $30 for general admission. Visit nbplfoundation.org for more information.

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Revelations Celebrations at SCFTA with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre

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By Greer Wylder
April 06, 2016

This past Sunday, the Segerstrom Center brought the community together for the Revelations Celebrations! with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. Roxanne Elhachem went to the free public event to see the community get their dance moves on with the Alvin Ailey Educators right before the Dance company returns to the Segerstrom from April 6 -10. You can watch here.

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