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In Admiration of Henry T. Segerstrom

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By Greer Wylder
March 04, 2015

From day one of this publication nine years ago, and really for 14 years prior, when I wrote a retail and dining column for the Daily Pilot, I have one person to thank for providing nonstop material to cover: Henry T. Segerstrom. He single handedly brought culture and commerce to Orange County like no other. He was instrumental in transforming Orange County to a world-class arts and shopping destination. It’s been reported in the LA Times that more than 22 million visitors a year come to South Coast Plaza; it currently boasts about 280 stores with $1.7 billion in annual…

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ExplorOcean Explores Perth Canyon

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By Greer Wylder
March 02, 2015

At ExplorOcean in Newport Beach you can join a team of scientists via a live chat as they journey to the bottom of the sea to conduct cutting-edge underwater research missions. The opportunity is part of ExplorOcean’s renowned “Lecture Series” on Thursday, March 5 from 4 to 7 p.m.  It’s a chance to be part of a world-first expedition, backed by Google’s billionaire Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt and his wife Wendy, in an effort to unlock the secrets of the Perth Canyon, an undersea gorge, ExplorOcean will be hosting Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Communications Manager, Carlie Wiener.  Wiener will connect live…

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Drown your skin in moisture Hydrafacial

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By Greer Wylder
February 24, 2015

We love one of the most popular results driven facials, the HydraFacial offered at Refreshed Aesthetic Surgery in Aliso Viejo. It’s an ultra modern way of delivering antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid to your skin through an exclusive fusion process. With instant results--no discomfort or downtime--your skin will be cleansed, exfoliated, extracted, and hydrated. With specific serums, they can address skin issues like sun damage, acne, enlarged pores, brown spots, skin tones, and fine lines and wrinkles. And get this: you’ll be done in 30 minutes while your skin will look and feel healthy and refreshed. Their office is easy…

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Tomatomania! at Roger’s Gardens

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By Greer Wylder
February 23, 2015

Roger’s Gardens will be hosting Tomatomania!, a three-day extravaganza of all things tomatoes from Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 8. It’s deemed the world’s largest (and most fun) tomato seedling sale with classes and workshops so that you can become a tomato expert. Roger’s Gardens will have an incredible selection of more than 150 varieties of heirloom and hybrid tomatoes, and you can meet expert growers, find fertilizers, plant ties, stakes and everything needed for the perfect tomato season. The first class starts Friday at 3 p.m. with Your Guide to Perfect Home Grown Tomatoes with Scott Daigre. It’s…

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Twilight Tasting for Charity

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By Greer Wylder
February 23, 2015

For anyone who has experienced a Taste of Brews event, now there’s an upscale version dubbed Twilight Tasting returning to the impressive Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana on Saturday, March 7 from 5 to 10 p.m. Attendees can experience an evening featuring “unlimited” tastes of premium craft beers, hard ciders, wines and culinary delights all benefiting Make-A-Wish Orange County/Inland Empire, The Little Red Dog, Ocean Education Outreach and 1st Marine Division.    Twilight Tasting brings the latest award-winning and limited edition offerings from two dozen craft breweries such as Beach City and Four Sons in Huntington Beach and Barley Forge…

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