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Shop Patchwork With Dad

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By Greer Wylder
June 11, 2014

Shop local and be more creative with your dad this Sunday. Treat him to an Orange County original event, the Patchwork Show in Santa Ana from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2nd & Sycamore in Downtown Santa Ana Artists’ Village.   The one-day event showcases emerging local artists, crafters and designers alongside artisan food, DIY craft workshops and indie music. The outdoor show features clothing for men, women and kids, handbags, accessories, jewelry, art, ceramics, garden finds, home goods, plushies, crochet and knit items, pet gear, kits and patterns, bath and body goodies and more! Founders Delilah Snell and…

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Fashion Meets Charity to end Leukemia & Lymphoma

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By Greer Wylder
June 10, 2014

Fashion meets charity at the 4th Annual Gala and Fashion Show for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Essex Skyline in Santa Ana. The event will feature a luxury lingerie, swimwear and a ready-to-wear fashion show headlined by La Perla Lingerie, Max Mara, HUGO by Hugo Boss and Baccarat jewelry); as well as ten of Orange County’s top executive chefs from Charlie Palmer, ANQI, Season’s 52, Scott’s Restaurant and Bar, and others providing gourmet bites, desserts, sparkling wine and signature cocktails. Chairman of the Angels, Dennis Kuhl, will be the speaker on…

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Pipeline to a Cure

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By Greer Wylder
June 09, 2014

The seventh annual Pipeline to a Cure gala will take place at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 19. Join Laird Hamilton, Dave Kalama, and Jamie Mitchell, other athletes, musicians and surf industry giants to celebrate the amazing benefits that surfing brings to the CF community. This year’s Emily’s Heroes honoree will be the Hennessy Family. Jerry and Cheri Hennessy and their family have supported the Cystic Fibrosis cause, helping to raise millions of dollars for research to find a cure.   A co-founder of BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. Hennessy helped build the…

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Historic Volleyball at The Deck

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By Greer Wylder
June 06, 2014

The Deck On Laguna Beach will be sponsoring the 59th annual Laguna Open on Saturday and Sunday which means the world’s best volleyball players will be gathering at the Deck before, during, and after the games. Guests can enjoy oceanfront dining and handcrafted cocktails while having one of the best views of the action. On Saturday at sundown, the Deck will host a post-tournament Men’s Open party in their beachside bungalows where guests can meet competing athletes while enjoying food, cocktails, and music. The Deck on Laguna Beach is at 627 Sleepy Hollow Lane, between the Pacific Edge Hotel and…

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Cloth & Metal’s Grand Re-Opening Party at SOCO Collection

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By Greer Wylder
June 04, 2014

You’re invited to celebrate Cloth & Metal’s grand re-opening on Sunday, June 8 from noon to 4 p.m. The specialty men's retailer, which offers the latest in men’s apparel, accessories, and audio electronics has doubled the size of their OC Mix headquarters to include an expanded assortment of today’s top brands, a new collection of vintage Rolex and Omega watches, and an on-site headphone bar.  Vintage watch expert Jacek Kozubek of San Francisco’s world-famous H.Q. Milton will also be on hand showcasing his special finds that will be joining the store’s already impressive selection plus receive free ear impressions provided by Ultimate Ears…

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