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Pacific Symphony’s Wavelength Festival of Music

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By Greer Wylder
August 18, 2013

For the first time, the Pacific Symphony will bring a creative symphonic experience with the debut of Wavelength Festival of Music at Pacific Amphitheatre Aug. 22 - 25. The inaugural festival mixes contemporary and classical music at four outdoor summer concerts showcasing a wide range of artists and music styles. Concert festivities start at 5 p.m. on the concourse followed by main stage performances beginning after 6 p.m. Tickets range in price from $25 to $95 and are currently on sale through Ticketmaster.com. VIP Packages are also available. For more information, visit wavelengthfestival.org. Thursday, Aug. 22 5 p.m. – Josh…

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And the Nominees for the Week 1 of the 2013 Golden Foodie Awards are…

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By Greer Wylder
August 12, 2013

The Nominees for the 2013 Golden Foodie Awards are: Mexican - Where do you get the best Mexican food? Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen Matador Cantina Sol Cocina Vegetarian - Where do you go to get your favorite vegetarian cuisine? 118 Degrees Seabirds True Foods Kitchen Pizza - An all time favorite. What restaurant or chef makes the best pizza? Il Dolce Fuoco Pizzeria Napoletana Pizzeria Ortica Beer - What restaurant or bar offers the best beer line up? Hopscotch Provisions Market Slater's 50/50 American Cuisine - Whether it’s Classic or New American Cuisine, who makes the best? Bistango The Ranch…

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ShopHarpers.com Launch Party

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By Greer Wylder
August 11, 2013

Please join Erica Thomas, a fixture of the Orange County fashion scene and owner/founder of such popular boutiques as Erica Dee, Erica Dee Men’s, Erica Dee Kid’s, and now Harper’s in Corona del Mar as she celebrates her foray into online shopping with ShopHarpers.com on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. At the e-Commerce launch party co-hosted by Beth Jones of B. Jones Style and yours truly you can enjoy foods from Veggie Grill, Juice Mixers by Ritual Wellness, and Skinny Girl cocktails. Harper’s is at 2610 East Coast Highway in Corona Del Mar.  

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‘Sister Act’ at Segerstrom Center for Arts

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By Greer Wylder
August 05, 2013

Broadway’s beloved musical comedy smash hit, “Sister Act” is coming to Segerstrom Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Aug. 6 through Sunday, Aug. 18! Featuring original music by eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken, “Sister Act” follows Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva who witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look— a convent.  Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. Single tickets start at $20 and are available online at  SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600…

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OC Weekday Farmers’ Markets

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By Greer Wylder
August 05, 2013

Missed out on Orange County’s fantastic farmers' markets this weekend? No worries. There are mid-week farmers' markets throughout the county, just none on Monday that we’ve heard of. You can shop from farmers selling fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some even with fish, meat, cheese, breads, baked goods, specialty foods, and flowers. Here’s the Tuesday through Friday list: Tuesday Brea E. Birch St and S. Brea Blvd. Open 4 to 8 p.m. Huntington Beach Surf City Nights is a Weekly Street Fair and Certified Farmers Market Open 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Orange Irvine Regional Park. I Irvine Park Road, Orange.…

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