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SAVORY HOLIDAY MENU AND CELEBRATION COCKTAILS at The Yard House

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By Greer Wylder
December 11, 2015

The Yard House, the award-winning restaurant known for its creative cuisine, extensive draft beer selection and innovative crafted cocktails, just celebrated its 19th anniversary this week! The original Yard House opened at Long Beach’s Shoreline Village in 1996. And, it’s the perfect place to celebrate with a new holiday menu and celebration cocktails available through January 3 at all Yard House locations. Special offerings created by Executive Chef Carlito Jocson for the holidays include: Maui Pineapple Chicken, marinated for two days in a bath of soy sauce, garlic, ginger and brown sugar then grilled with fresh pineapple and served with…

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“Sharing the Spirit Holiday Party”

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By Greer Wylder
December 10, 2015

Six hundred underprivileged Orange County children will experience some holiday cheer at a Christmas party just for them at Santa’s Village at South Coast Plaza on Friday, December 11 at 9 p.m. “Sharing the Spirit Holiday Party” is co‐hosted by Festival of Children Foundation and The Happiness Project for boys and girls, ages 3‐16, from shelters and motels in Anaheim, Garden Grove, Orange, Tustin and Santa Ana, and charities from Thomas House, Our Small World Foster Family Shelter, Mercy House, Project Hope Alliance, Project Believe Illumination and Project Access Each child will be matched with a volunteer who will accompany…

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Seed Welcomes Home Seed Home

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By Greer Wylder
December 10, 2015

Seed Peoples Market, the eco-friendly department store at the Camp in Costa Mesa, just debuted its own furniture shop, Home Seed Home. On the mezzanine, inside the Seed store, discover a curated array of one-of-a-kind home furnishings such as new and recycled pieces, ethnic fabrics and handcrafted items. All items are for sale, including art installations on the walls as well as consignment pieces by local furniture craftsmen. On the main level of Seed, it’s a great time to get in some holiday shopping for the entire family. Choose from a Patagonia clothing department, shoes and accessories selection, camping and…

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From The Dressing Room with ‘The Nutcracker’

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By Greer Wylder
December 09, 2015

Greer's Girl Kelley Moody visits the American Ballet Theater William J. Gillepsie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a rehearsal of 'The Nutcracker,' which will dazzle audiences from December 10-20. You can watch here. This show will feature young dancers from the school as well as a full cast from the American Ballet Theater. This performance was created by Alexei Ratmansky and also features sets and costumes from Richard Hudson, from Broadway's "The Lion King." In this ballet, we see the world through young Clara's eyes as she follows her nutcracker toy on a magical adventure into dream…

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Time to Get Festive at Lili Claspe

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By Greer Wylder
December 09, 2015

Shoppers are invited to a festive holiday party at Lili Claspe at The OC Mix in Costa Mesa on Thursday, December 10 from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. to get the perfect gift for the fashionista on their lists! DJ Sam Blacky will be spinning lively tunes, while renowned mixologist Gabrielle Dion will be shaking up craft cocktails. Guests will enjoy 25% off the entire store, plus 10% off new fine jewelry. 3313 Hyland Avenue in Costa Mesa.

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