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Special Recognition at OC Music Awards

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By Greer Wylder
February 10, 2013

Two special presentations at the OC Music Awards celebration on Saturday, March 9 will be the Orange County Impact Award honoring a renowned local band or artist for their impact on the music scene in Orange County, and The Lifetime Achievement Award given to an individual who made a significant presence in the music community. This year’s recipients will be given to Lit for the OC Impact honor, and to Carl St. Clair for the Lifetime Achievement award. Lit helped put American alternative rock on the map in the ’90s and continues to remain true to their artistic expression, as…

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SusieCakes is Sweet on Valentine’s

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By Greer Wylder
February 10, 2013

SusieCakes bakery is celebrating Valentine’s Day on a sweet note with specials and treats for at its Newport Beach store. SusieGrams is a sweet treat with a personalized love note to be delivered to that special someone on Valentine’s Day. Pricing begins at $17, and varies depending on delivery location (must be ordered by Wednesday.)  Other Valentine’s treats include a Susie’s Cupid Cake –a heart-shaped, four-layer red velvet cake customized and tailored for two – $36. The Perfect Proposal-- design a cupcake or cake with a ring to be baked into. Price per cupcake is $3; cake pricing begins at…

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Beauty Night at Xpecting Boutique

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By Greer Wylder
February 07, 2013

Xpecting Boutique is teaming up with the Junior League of Orange County to bring to you a night of shopping, beauty, refreshments and over $1,300 in giveaways. Stop by the store Friday between 4 to 7 p.m. for a night of fun! Come shop this unique boutique that celebrates pregnancy with maternity and non-maternity lines so that mothers-to-be do not have to sacrifice style because of an ever-changing size.  Clients can find trends for all trimesters from a variety of designers. Family and baby shower friends alike will be inspired by the rare selection of maternity must-haves, strollers and baby…

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Savory and Spicy Gifts

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By Greer Wylder
February 07, 2013

For the cook in your life, you can get even more creative on Valentine’s Day by selecting a custom box of Savory Spice Shop favorites like fresh ground spices, Savory Spice Shop’s Loco Cocoa set with five cocoas, gift set with four spiced sugars, or a gift pack of rubs perfect for barbecuing. Laura Shute owns the two Orange County Savory Spice Shop stores – at Corona del Mar Plaza in Newport Beach and OC Mart in Costa Mesa – and she and her knowledgeable staff can helping you select the perfect spices.  Savory Spice Shop features more than 400…

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Pacific Coast Wine Festival

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By Greer Wylder
February 05, 2013

Wine benefits music education at one of the most decadent wine festivals of the year on Saturday at 5 p.m. at the newly renovated Island Hotel in Newport Beach. The Pacific Coast Wine Festival is a fantastic evening of first-class wine tastings, a delicious wine-paired feast and a silent and live auction of rare wines like eight bottles of a new release from Screaming Eagle, and exceptional experiences like two weekend getaways in a Ferrari and a Maserati. Proceeds will benefit the Pacific Symphony. For the first time, renowned wine aficionados will play hosts as Master Sommelier Michael Jordon brings…

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