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HomeGoods Opens in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
October 15, 2015

HomeGoods, the off-price store dedicated to home fashions, will open a new store at Woodbury Town Center in Irvine on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 8 a.m. It will offer an ever-changing selection of high-quality home fashions at prices generally 20% to 60% below department and specialty store prices. Be one of the first 1,000 shoppers at the Irvine location and receive a free reusable HomeGoods shopping bag. HomeGoods offerings include furniture, rugs, lamps, kitchen and dining, bedding and bath, kids décor, toys, pet, storage and much more. Open 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8…

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Tea With Tata Harper at ROOTS the Beauty Underground

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By Greer Wylder
October 14, 2015

Tata Harper, founder of 100% natural and non-toxic skincare line Tata Harper Skincare, will be making a special guest appearance at ROOTS the Beauty Underground on Thursday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. Guest will be treated to a one-on-one personalized beauty and skincare consultation with Tata Harper and be pampered to mini facials by a Tata Harper team member with products specially suggested by Tata.  After, guest will get their makeup touched up by the beauty experts at ROOTS the Beauty Underground.  Before leaving they’ll receive a much coveted gift bag filled with several items from Tata Harper,…

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CHEF MICHAEL MINA HOSTS SALVADOR DALI-INSPIRED DINNER AT STONEHILL TAVERN

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By Greer Wylder
October 14, 2015

Stonehill Tavern at The St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point will host a one-of-a-kind Dali-inspired dining experience with a wine reception followed by a food and art pairing on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Guests of this intimate evening will have the chance to mingle with Chef Michael Mina at a wine reception, view original Dali art on loan from Galerie Moderne and indulge in Chef Raj Dixit’s artful five-course menu with wine pairings inspired by the drama and marvel of Dali’s original color wood engravings. Sommelier at Stonehill Tavern, Paul Coker, will be pairing distinctive wines for…

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The Orange County International Auto Show

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By Greer Wylder
October 13, 2015

The Orange County International Auto Show will take over the Anaheim Convention Center on Thursday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 18 with more than 500 new model cars on display. You can take an up-close look at the latest cars, trucks, crossovers, SUVs, vans and all that is new in the automotive world. You can check out the Toyota FT-1 Concept to the McLaren 570S, as well as cars from nearly 35 manufacturers, 100-plus test drives, ultra-high-end exotics, an off-road test track, alternative fuel options, and fun for kids.   New models to look out for include the McLaren 570S,…

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Yappy Howl-O-Ween

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By Greer Wylder
October 12, 2015

Dogs can take part in fun Halloween festivities too at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel’s Howl-O-Ween seasonal Yappy Hour celebration on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 4 to 7 p.m. You can dress up your pup in their favorite costume. A panel of judges will determine which dog will take home the prize in the costume categories of Dynamic Duo, Most Creative, Cute and Cuddly and, of course, Best in Show. First place prize in each category is a hand-painted dog bowl by Debby Carman of Faux Paws Productions. Cost to enter the costume contest is $10 per canine. Proceeds will benefit…

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