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Spend Saturday at A Slow Market

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By Greer Wylder
March 31, 2023

A Slow Market Pop-Up curated by The Great Love Club is based on sustainability, local, organic, and whole. Shop from 20 small local businesses this Saturday, April 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at A Slow Market Pop-Up at The Lab in Costa Mesa. Choose from jewelry, apothecary, vintage, skincare, nutrition, ceramics, grocery, and candles. There will also be FREE drop-in wellness sessions during the market that include Pilates, yoga, acupuncture, sound healing, energy clearing, astrology, and guided journaling. Sign up for sessions here.FREE Beverages to enjoy at the market include Vina, De La Calle – Tepache, and Better Booch.Organic food…

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Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet at Soka Performing Arts Center

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By Greer Wylder
March 29, 2023

Amazing performances happen when arts organizations collaborate: two-time Grammy-nominated pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet returns to Orange County on Sunday, April 2nd in a co-presented performance with Soka Performing Arts Center and Philharmonic Society of Orange County (PSOC). This performance highlights Soka Performing Arts Center’s last concert this season in partnership with PSOC and hints at what is in store for next year.Widely regarded as “the most soulful of players” (Gramophone), Grammy-nominated pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet possesses a depth and natural charisma that has made him one of today’s most sought-after soloists. The French pianist is celebrated for his musical interpretations of a…

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Free Art in the Park Event at Crystal Cove

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By Greer Wylder
March 29, 2023

Crystal Cove Conservancy and Crystal Cove State Park welcome the return of Art in the Park to the Crystal Cove Historic District on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. After a 3-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Art in the Park will offer a day of art and culture for all ages featuring a variety of activities including yoga on the beach, guitar lessons, basket weaving, watercolor and squid ink painting, jewelry making and more.   The day-long celebration will also include an Arts & Crafts Bazaar, where guests can shop a selection of fine art paintings, candles, sea…

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Easter Brunch at Las Brisas Laguna Beach

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By Greer Wylder
March 26, 2023

Las Brisas, the iconic cliffside restaurant with views of the Laguna Beach coastline, has planned a delicious three-course Easter Brunch for $95 per person from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., coffee and juices are included. Bottomless mimosas and bloody marys can be added on for an additional $17 per person. There will also be a two-course kid’s menu available for $25. Highlights include: To Start: Fresh Seasonal Fruit and Pan DulceFirst Course: Smoked Salmon Tostada: Crema, Pickled Red Onions, Capers, ChivesBlack Bean & Mango Tostada: Sweet Mango Salsa, Black Beans, Serrano Chile, AvocadoEntrée:French Toast: Seasonal Fruit, Cacao Nibs, Toasted Macadamia Nuts, Tangerine ButterCrab…

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Hilton Anaheim Introduces 2 ‘Bold Beverages from Bold Women’ for Women’s History Month

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By Greer Wylder
March 24, 2023

In honor of March being Women’s History Month, the premier Hilton resort launched a nationwide campaign, “Bold Beverages from Bold Women,” featuring cocktails from prominent female distillers at all of its Hilton properties. This year, Hilton Anaheim has chosen Assistant Distiller Lexie Phillips of Jack Daniel’s Distillery and introduced two special cocktails to its new Spring Cocktail menu– the Ginger Mint Julep and Blackberry Collins featuring Jack Daniel’s Whiskey. Created by Hilton, these cocktail recipes contain whiskey created by Lexie Phillips. The Ginger Mint Julep features Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, orange juice, ginger-mint syrup while the Blackberry Collins includes Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, lemon juice, simple…

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