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“The Red that Colored the World”

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By Greer Wylder
January 05, 2016

History buffs and art enthusiasts won’t want to miss Bowers Museum’s latest exhibition, “The Red That Colored the World,” on display through February 21. It tells incredible story of the cochineal bug used for centuries in the Americas, and then discovered in 16th-century Mexico by Hernán Cortés and other Spanish conquistadores. The bug’s juice was found to create a red dye unparalleled by any other in nature; it changed art, science, fashion, and history forever. The dye fueled global economics as it was harvested by the natives of Mexico, and exported globally to China, Africa, and Europe. It was more…

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Introducing “21 Days of Nekter”

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By Greer Wylder
January 04, 2016

Need motivation to eat well for the New Year? Nekter Juice Bar’s “21 Days of Nekter” is an easy way to start a new habit of healthy living by adding Nekter juices or smoothies into your daily routine over a 21-to 30-day period. Nekter Juice Bar just reduced the priced the “21 Days of Nekter” program to $99! The cost of the 21 juices or smoothies (16 oz.) would normally run $124.95.  Simply purchase their “21 Days of Nekter” card online at nekterjuicebar.com, and then present the card at purchase at any of Nekter’s locations for 21 juices or smoothies…

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Let’s Run Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
January 04, 2016

You can start the New Year on the right track with fitness and health. You can sign up for one of SoCal’s most popular half marathons on Saturday, Jan. 9 when the 25th Annual Kaiser Permanente Southern California Half Marathon and 5K returns to the Woodbridge community of Irvine. For the first time, they’ve added an 18 Mile Run to help those training for the LA and other early spring marathons.  You can check out the Half Marathon/18 Mile Course map. Races start at 8 a.m. for the 5K, Half Marathon, 18-mile run followed at 10 a.m. with a Kids…

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Brio Brings the Best in New Year Prix Fixe Menus

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By Greer Wylder
December 29, 2015

Celebrate the start of the New Year in a delicious and low-key way at BRIO Tuscan Grille at Irvine Spectrum. They are offering a New Year three-course prix fixe menu available December 31 through January 2.   The limited-time menu includes crisp salads, delicious soups, a savory entrée and luscious desserts. Brio’s serving up favorite selections such as a Caesar salad with brioche croutons; lobster bisque with sautéed shrimp garnish; crab and shrimp crusted mahi mahi; strip steak with black pepper shrimp; crème brulee with vanilla bean and caramelized sugar; and a caramel mascarpone cheesecake with anglaise sauce, and vanilla…

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“Legend of the Giant Killers” Lido Theatre Screening

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By Greer Wylder
December 23, 2015

On Saturday, December 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lido Theater, “Legend of the Giant Killers” will screen, a documentary film made by two OC natives and Newport Harbor High alumni, Alex Crawford and Riley Hayes. It's the story of how one game can define a season and how one season can define the culture of the game—1967 Oregon State football team and their legacy. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., movie screens at 7:30 p.m. No host bar. Immediately following the film, there will a Q&A with Alex Crawford and Riley Hayes. There will also be limited edition merchandise for…

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