Greer's Blog

thelabann

Big Changes Underway at Eclectic LAB Anti-Mall

Image
By Greer Wylder
February 07, 2025

The LAB Anti-Mall, celebrating over 30 years at its Bristol Street location in South Coast Metro, is gearing up for exciting changes. As of February 1, its longtime anchor tenant, Urban Outfitters, has departed the property, making way for renovations that will welcome new tenants.Linda Sadeghi, original owner, shared:"When we sought Urban as our anchor many years ago, it was for their first store in OC, and they were privately owned. Thirty years later, they are now an international public conglomerate with over 700 stores worldwide. No longer quite the 'local entrepreneur' that we built our business to support."(Note: The…

Continue Reading
lidooscarss

Oscar Night Cinema Series at The Lido Theater

Image
By Greer Wylder
February 07, 2025

The iconic, recently restored Lido Theater in Newport Beach proudly presents its Oscar Night Cinema Series, a tribute to past Academy Award-winning films that have left a lasting mark on audiences and critics alike. This special series features an outstanding lineup of Best Picture winners, leading up to the 2025 Academy Awards with screenings on select evenings at 7 p.m. through Friday, February 28.Featured Films Include:Tuesday, February 11, 2025: The King’s SpeechFriday, February 14, 2025: TitanicMonday, February 17, 2025: Chariots of FireWednesday, February 19, 2025: BraveheartFriday, February 28, 2025: Forrest GumpThe Lido Theater – 3459 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA…

Continue Reading
fashionistasss

FASHIONISTAS 2025: Orange County Center for Contemporary Art (OCCCA)

Image
By Greer Wylder
February 07, 2025

FASHIONISTAS 2025 is on view now through March 22, 2025, at the Orange County Center for Contemporary Art. This bold exhibition celebrates fashion’s power to provoke, inspire, and challenge the status quo. Fashion takes center stage as a force that defies convention, rejects mediocrity, and pushes back against bad taste with unapologetic creativity.With an irresistible energy, FASHIONISTAS 2025 explores fashion as ‘street theater,’ inspiring artists to break boundaries and spark conversation. The exhibition features a dynamic range of works, including text, symbols, posters, placards, video, photography, paintings, sculpture, functional objects, installations, and new media projects.The public is invited to the…

Continue Reading
womenswellness

Women’s Wellness Retreat

Image
By Greer Wylder
February 05, 2025

An afternoon dedicated to relaxation and renewal is coming to Lake Mission Viejo Clubhouse on Sunday, March 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. This special retreat, guided by Marlene Hutchinson, is designed to help you unwind, recharge, and reconnect with yourself.The experience begins with a calming meditation, followed by a gentle yoga session to ease the body and mind. Afterward, enjoy an aromatic tea ceremony before settling into the deeply soothing vibrations of a crystal bowl sound bath.Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, towel, or blanket, along with water and snacks. A cozy blanket and any personal props…

Continue Reading
brennanscppp

The Musicians of Bremen Live! Premieres at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Image
By Greer Wylder
February 02, 2025

On February 8, 2025, Segerstrom Center for the Arts will host the world premiere of The Musicians of Bremen Live!, a vibrant new family production inspired by Grimm’s Fairy Tale. This co-production between Segerstrom Center and Cahoots NI, the acclaimed Northern Irish theater company known for creating captivating productions for children and families, brings a fresh take on a timeless story.Set in the American Southwest, The Musicians of Bremen Live! follows four animals on an epic journey across the desert as they pursue their dream of becoming a famous musical band. The story celebrates imagination, adventure, and the power of…

Continue Reading