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‘Pieces of Sky’ Book Signing

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By Greer Wylder
May 27, 2013

One of our favorite local boutiques, LuLu Too in Costa Mesa, is hosting book signing event Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.  Noelle Cablay, a Newport Beach resident, wife, and mother of three boys wrote a memoir, “Pieces of Sky” where she shares her personal and often times painful journey through childhood where she suffered neglect, abuse and poverty. Through her unforgettable story she found the power to overcome it. During the book signing take 20% off all merchandise. LuLu Too is at 333 E. 17Th St. in Costa Mesa. 

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B&W Tequila Alacran

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By Greer Wylder
May 27, 2013

When it comes to stocking tequila at home for margaritas, on the rocks or simply neat, then consider Autentico Tequila Alacran, in a black matte bottle founded in Mexico City. The company has only been around for three years, but its high quality agave products are already popular at fine restaurants, hotels, bars and the most exclusive and sexiest lounges in New York including Cipriani, Provocateur, The Darby, Serafina, and LAVO. It’s newest product, Mezcal Alacran comes in a white matte bottle and has a sophisticated, impressive smoky flavor. It’s produced in small batches and is said to be the…

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James Beard Benefit at AnQi

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By Greer Wylder
May 23, 2013

t was a Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner co-chaired by Elizabeth An, Cheryl Holden, Soogie Kang and Britt Meyer like no other when 170 foodies and friends gathered at AnQi by Crustacean at South Coast Plaza. Guests experienced an extraordinary six course menu by acclaimed Guest Chef Daniel Rose, owner of Spring restaurant in Paris, created with Master Chef Helene An and Chef de Cuisine Ron Lee. The sold-out event resulted in a donation-- doubled by Elizabeth An--to support the James Beard Foundation's educational outreach,  along with funding a local AnQi scholarship at the Art Institute of California Orange…

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The Intergalactic Nemesis Giveaway

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By Greer Wylder
May 20, 2013

We’re giving away two tickets to the live-action graphic novel “The Intergalactic Nemesis Book One: Target Earth” at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. The tickets are good for the performance Friday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. Expect a one-of-a-kind whirlwind show with radio drama and more than 1,000 hand-drawn vivid comic book images displayed on a giant screen as three actors play all the parts and one Foley artist and one keyboardist perform all sound effects and music. To enter, simply subscribe to Greer's OC and enter code "Segerstrom." The performance was featured on NPR’s All Things…

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As You Like It!

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By Greer Wylder
May 20, 2013

Pack a picnic and enjoy Shakespeare in a free outdoor theatre performance of “As You Like” at Concordia University Irvine at 4:30 p.m. on May 25-27 and June 1-2. Concordia’s professional theatre company, Looseleaf Theatre Co. will perform the classic Shakespeare play staged in the late 1960s with Mad Men suits and hippies, singing and a professional wrestling match. Performances at 4:30 p.m. May 25, 26, 27 and June 1, 2. Concordia University Irvine's Nelson Amphitheatre is at 1530 Concordia West in Irvine.

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