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Mama’s On 39 turns 5

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By Greer Wylder
May 09, 2016

In honor of its five-year anniversary, restaurant Mama’s on 39 in Huntington Beach will be selling Thrifty Ice Cream scoops for only 5 cents on Wednesday, May 11. Established in 2011, Mama’s on 39 has developed a reputation for serving home style cooking and generous portions, as well as giving back to the community. Since it opened, Mama’s on 39 has allowed worthwhile groups and organizations to use them as a resource for fundraising purposes and donations. It's donated more than $75,000 for local charities and schools. Mama’s on 39 offers a cozy ambiance, unique menu selections and daily specials.…

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Modern Pop New Flavors and Expansion

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By Greer Wylder
May 09, 2016

Craving something sweet and low in sugar? Laguna Beach based Modern Pop is a Southern California inspired foods brand that’s committed to “Put Fruit First." Modern Pop frozen fruit bars only contain four ingredients—and they are launching new flavors including: Strawberry Lemonade (strawberries, lime juice and organic agave and water), Raspberry Pomegranate (raspberries, pomegranate juice, lime juice, organic agave and water) and Pineapple (pineapple, lime juice, organic agave and water). Now, they are even easier to find since they expanding into select Costco’s in LA and OC and will soon be in about 60 natural grocery stores: Whole Foods, Bristol…

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NB Film Fest “Nobody Walks in LA” Director Q&A

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By Greer Wylder
May 09, 2016

Last week “Nobody Walks in LA,” a film written and directed by Jesse Shapiro won the Audience Award at the 17th annual Newport Beach Film Festival. The feature film follows two longtime friends who put their lives on hold for one day to mull over their pasts and decide their future while walking around Los Angeles. Both characters challenged each other to point out their favorite and least favorite places in the city. We were fortunate enough to ask Shapiro a few questions about what it took to make this film and his love for Los Angeles. 1. What was…

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Blown Away Beauty Bar Moms Event

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By Greer Wylder
May 06, 2016

Give the gift a day of beauty, sipping and shopping to your mom at the Blown Away Beauty Bar and Bohemian Mama's Mother’s Day event on Saturday, May 7 in Laguna Niguel from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.   Attendees can shop the Bohemian Mama On The Go Truck for boho-luxe fashion and decor for women and children, enjoy the flavors of local eateries, and sip on fantastic wines and bubbly while taking advantage of professional services offered by Blown Away Beauty Bar and Dr. Lorrie Klein--free mini-consult from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Blown Away Beauty Bar is…

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Santa Ana Sites + Irvine Barclay Theatre Present DakhaBrakha

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By Greer Wylder
May 06, 2016

Internationally acclaimed folk-punk quartet DakhaBrakha will perform on Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m., at the historic Yost Theater for a concert presented by Santa Ana Sites in association with Irvine Barclay Theatre. Both organizations are proud to welcome DakhaBrakha to downtown Santa Ana, where the multi-instrumentalists will channel the time-honored sounds of their homeland into a modern, reinvented form of Eastern European roots rock. Based out of Kiev, the Ukrainian musicians have received rave reviews from Rolling Stone and NPR for their riveting sound. Their full-bodied harmonies and skilled instrumentation are spiked with off-kilter chants and syncopated drumbeats—it makes for an unforgettable experience for all. DakhaBrakha incorporates free spirited harmonies,…

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