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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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Lasting Love Gift Valentine’s Gift With Purchase

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By Greer Wylder
February 09, 2015

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, MKCollab.com is offering a ‘Double the Love’ promo, just spend $50 or more and get a complimentary Lasting Love Necklace worth $89. You can get your gift with purchase until Saturday, February 14 or until supplies last! At MKCollab.com you can shop for affordably priced, but high-end-design-inspired collections for women called the Marisa Kenson Collection. You can choose from stylish denim, dresses, skirts, tops, jackets and coats, active wear, shorts and even jewelry.

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Babette’s Cocktails and Valentine’s Celebrations

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By Greer Wylder
February 06, 2015

Next week, Babette’s at Newport Coast, the East Coast-born New American eatery is planning a special Fords Gin cocktail event on Tuesday, February 10 and on Saturday, February 14, you can order off the regular menu and there will be romance -inspired cocktails and a few special dishes for Valentine’s Day. On Tuesday, Dushan Zaric of The 86 Company will be joining Babette's to discuss all things Fords Gin. Fords cocktails will be flowing, and it’s best to call to reserve a seat. Babette’s Fords evening cocktail menu includes a Fords Martini with Fords Gin, Noilly Pratt Dry Vermouth, Reagan's No.6 Orange…

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Room & Board Open House and Giveaway

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By Greer Wylder
February 04, 2015

Room & Board South Coast Plaza Village is hosting a special open house weekend on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.to showcase their 2015 collection of beautifully designed, American-made furniture and accessories. You can discover modern design inspired sofas and chairs to dining options and kids' furniture. Also, stop by for complimentary refreshments from SusieCakes and enter for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card to Room & Board. And in honor of Room & Board's new 2015 Collection, they're giving away their best-selling Lars chair, handcrafted in Vermont using…

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