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ABT’s ‘Giselle’ Returns to Segerstrom Center This Summer

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By Greer Wylder
July 16, 2025

Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes the return of American Ballet Theatre’s Giselle this summer, marking the company’s first Orange County summer engagement in more than 15 years. The beloved classic will be performed five times July 24–27, 2025. Tickets are available now at scfta.org.Staged by Kevin McKenzie with choreography after Jean Coralli, Jules Perrot and Marius Petipa, and set to music by Adolphe Adam, Giselle is a two-act ballet that explores themes of unrequited love, heartbreak, and redemption. The timeless story follows a young peasant girl who falls for a nobleman disguised as a villager. When his betrayal is…

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Hotel del Coronado Unveils Restored Victorian Building

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By Greer Wylder
July 16, 2025

The iconic Hotel del Coronado has completed the restoration of its legendary Victorian building, marking the final chapter in a $550 million revitalization led by Blackstone Real Estate.The transformation includes refreshed Victorian guest rooms, updated event spaces—including the historic Crown Room—and the return of the hotel’s original garden courtyard, complete with the recreated Naiad Queen Fountain.Two new dining destinations also debuted: Veranda, a coastal California concept inspired by the hotel’s original wraparound porch, and Nobu Del Coronado, blending Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature cuisine with oceanfront views and modern elegance.This milestone caps off years of enhancements across the property, from new…

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Bardega to Open in Laguna Hills with Bodega-Style Market and Custom Cocktails

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By Greer Wylder
July 07, 2025

Bardega, a new neighborhood bar and market, is set to open in Laguna Hills in late summer 2025. The concept, created by longtime friends and local entrepreneurs Cory Danger and Matt Sharp, blends a laid-back lounge with a chef-driven kitchen, bottle shop, and bodega-style market.Guests can expect a customizable cocktail experience featuring non-alcoholic, low-ABV, and full-spirit options, alongside local beer and standout wines. Bardega’s menu will highlight elevated comfort food with modern twists, available for dine-in or takeaway.Cory Danger, known for co-producing MUSINK and founding Golden Crown Barber Shop, and Matt Sharp, a hospitality consultant and owner of multiple beverage-focused…

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Fit Bodies by Amanda Marks 15th Anniversary With Pop-Up Celebration

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By Greer Wylder
July 04, 2025

Fit Bodies by Amanda is celebrating 15 incredible years with a special Anniversary Pop-Up Event on Sunday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at the studio in Irvine.The morning kicks off with a 30-minute bootcamp-style workout led by founder Amanda, followed by a curated pop-up experience featuring local small business vendors and raffle giveaways.Whether you're a longtime client or new to Fit Bodies, this is a great opportunity to connect, move your body, and support local OC businesses. Bring a friend—or a few—and join the fun. New faces are welcome!Tickets are available at fitbodiesbyamanda.com/event.17821 Sky Park Circle, Suite J,…

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Puesto Debuts Protein-Packed Bowls and Summer Specials

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By Greer Wylder
July 04, 2025

Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar, an award-winning Southern California favorite with deep Mexico City roots, is debuting a new lineup of bold, protein-packed bowls just in time for summer. Available at all three Orange County locations—in Irvine Spectrum, Park Place Irvine, and Anaheim—these fresh additions highlight Puesto’s modern approach to classic Mexican comfort food.Crafted by Executive Chef Raul Casillas, the new bowls are served with herb lime rice, black beans, and sweet summer corn, and spotlight premium ingredients like short rib birria, filet mignon, al pastor chicken, and Mexican shrimp. Alongside the bowls, Puesto is rolling out two seasonal…

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