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Wine Knot?

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By Greer Wylder
March 11, 2013

Wine enthusiasts can attend the 3rd Annual Wine Knot tasting celebrated on Saturday, March 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Huntington Harbour Yacht Club in Huntington Beach. This year, proceeds will benefit The American Heart Association Go Red For Women. Passports to tasting include three to five tastings at each of 10 stations; a logo embossed wine glass; live music by Eric Kufs; fine foods from Posh; silent auction with packages ranging from hotel and spa packages, golf memberships, vacation getaways, fine wine and more. Passports cost $65 before March 20 and will be $70 at the door,…

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Dog Gone Clean

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By Greer Wylder
March 11, 2013

We were the least likely candidates to become enthralled with a dog, until our family adopted Lola last spring at the OC Humane Society in Huntington Beach. She’s a one-year-old black lab/cocker mix who has brought us more happiness than we ever expected. And we’re thrilled that we found out about Dogtails-Dog Shampoo, a gentle shampoo made with essential oils founded by Ali Lazar, a former fashion stylist to the stars at Barneys New York and Orange County native. The exclusive Dogtails shampoo is gentle, free of harsh chemicals, and it helps restore natural shine. Lola is living proof that…

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Free OC Music Awards Party!

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By Greer Wylder
March 08, 2013

We can’t wait for the OC Music Awards celebration on Saturday night at the City National Grove of Anaheim. There are just a few tickets left so hurry and get them, the show always sells out. You can still attend a free VIP pre-awards show party from 6 to 9 p.m. on tonight at Orange Coast Fiat in Costa Mesa. The World Famous KROQ and OC Music Awards invite you enjoy complimentary Wahoo’s Fish Tacos, a special Bud Light bar, free swag courtesy of Ernie Ball, OCMA, and KROQ, and a special performance from 2012 OC Music Awards Best Live…

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Whale of a Weekend

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By Greer Wylder
February 28, 2013

Join the 42nd annual Dana Point Festival of Whales celebrated over two weekends, March 2-3 and 9-10. The event celebrates the return of the once-endangered California Gray, and it brings more than 100,000 visitors from around the world hoping to catch a glimpse of the migrating whales. If you want to see them it’s best to visit the Headlands Conservation Park that includes a public trail system spreading over 3 miles and linking all the parks and viewing spots. For a detailed list of events such as arts and culture, clam chowder cook-off, BBQ’s, concert, races, classic car show, fishing…

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An Evening of the Arts

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By Greer Wylder
February 26, 2013

An Evening with MANCINI is a must attend benefit gala in support of the Philharmonic Society of Orange County on Saturday, March 2, at 6 p.m. at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Samueli Theater. Chaired by Marta Bhathal and Marsha Anderson, An Evening with MANCINI is a musical tribute to legendary Academy Award-winning film composer Henry Mancini, best known for iconic works such as “Moon River” from the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, “Days of Wine and Roses” and the jazz-idiom theme to The Pink Panther film series. Party attendees will enjoy a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, followed by an elegant dinner catered by Patina, and will be treated…

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