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OC Fashion Week’s Couture Designers

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By Greer Wylder
February 17, 2015

At the upcoming Haute Couture night for the OC Fashion Week on Thursday, March 5, the featured Couture Designers will be Dawn Sunflower, Afelda and Lactrodectus. Here’s a bit of background info on the designers. Dawn Nguyen. From the outset, Dawn has been known for her classic elegant styles, and luxurious cuts. Her vision is to turn delicate good quality fabrics to fashion with a single moment that will transform a women’s body into art. Her sophisticated designs are movements toward Hollywood Glamour, flattering women’s expressions of beauty and unique sexiness. Her new boutique, Dawn Sunflower is located in Corona Del Mar.…

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Dr. Nancy Silverberg Grand Re-Opening Open House

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By Greer Wylder
February 16, 2015

One of Orange County's top cosmetic dermatologists, Dr. Nancy Silverberg is hosting an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 2 to 6 p.m. to celebrate 30 years in Newport Beach. Registered attendees will enjoy appetizers, receive a gift bag and can learn about the latest dermatology treatments in the Silverberg’s newly remodeled offices. Founded by husband and wife team Dr. Nancy Silverberg, board certified dermatologist, and Dr. Larry Silverberg, board certified internist, the Newport Beach practice has served thousands of area residents over the past 30 years. Dr. Nancy Silverberg will be demonstrating a “photo simulator” to show patients…

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Presidents’ Day Happy Hour at Paul Martin’s

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By Greer Wylder
February 16, 2015

Paul Martin’s American Grill at the Irvine Spectrum is celebrating Presidents’ Day with an all day Happy Hour. You can stop by any time today for a $13 burger, a beer, plus fries combo or drinks and small plates starting at just $5. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. 534 Spectrum Center Drive in Irvine. 949.453.1144.

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Secrets of the Golden Throne of King Tut

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By Greer Wylder
February 13, 2015

One of the foremost King Tut expert Egyptologists, Dr. Nicholas Reeves will be at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana on Saturday, February 14 at 1:30 p.m. for a free presentation about the mysteries and symbolism of objects found in King Tut's Tomb. Reeves will give a glimpse of ancient Egyptian politics centered around the throne. He is the author of "Akhenaten: Egypt's False Prophet", "The Complete Tutankhamun", and his fieldwork in the Valley of the Kings led to the discovery of an undisturbed funerary chamber in 2000. Bowers Museum is at 2002 N. Main St. in Santa Ana.

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Falafels and Hummus on Wheels

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By Greer Wylder
February 12, 2015

Falasophy is a new food truck that’s getting tons of buzz for its delicious made from scratch falafel sandwiches, hummus bowls, salads and specialties like Lebanese cheese taquitos, stuffed grape leaves, and Plato’s salad bowl with organic quinoa salad, kale tabouli salad, house made hummus, avocado topped with falafel. Everything is vegetarian and mostly vegan. Founder Rashad Moumneh, began his career in the food industry at Taco Bell in marketing and operations, and then went on to international  expansion of Argo Tea, a tea café based in Chicago. He's passionate about cooking and good food. You can experience Falasophy’s tasty foods…

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