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Designer Garage Sale

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By Greer Wylder
November 04, 2011

For one day only, you can save big on top-quality interior design items including home furnishings, art and accessories in Newport Beach. The Designer Flea Market is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cove. Confirmed designers include Steve Jones of Bettershelter, Amanda Malson and Jolene Huitt of Domicile Interior Design, Vanessa De Vargas of Turquoise, Jim Olarte The Modern Beachcomber, Jeff Trenschel, Corey Gash Artisan Craftsman, Natalie Umbert of Atelier Natalie Umbert, Keri Shrimpton of Keri Shrimpton Design, Sabina Vavra of Madison West Interiors, Molly Wood of Molly Wood Garden Design, Julie Thigpen of Modern Chic Home, Typhanie Peterson of Typhanie Peterson Design and Brittany…

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Music Power!

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By Greer Wylder
November 02, 2011

Newport Beach-based Coalition Duchenne presents Music Power at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. featuring incredible OC bands and musicians who have performed with Santana, Alicia Keyes, Jordin Sparks, Ne Yo, Jonas Brothers, U2 and more to raise awareness for Duchenne is progressive muscle wasting disease that affects boys--one in 3,500 worldwide are diagnosed. It is often fatal by age 20. Dusty Brandom, the 18-year-old son of Coalition Duchenne founder Catherine Jayasuriya, is hosting the event. Brandom was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at age 10 and has inspired musicians to join in the…

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Holiday Pairings!

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By Greer Wylder
November 01, 2011

Turn to UC Irvine to help with the holiday season. Its extension class in wine education called “Holiday Pairing of Food and Wine” can make your feast and holiday parties even more memorable. The two-session course beginning Monday, Nov. 7 from 7 to 10 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 14 from 7 to 10 p.m. teaches you how to choose wines for your holiday meals. Learn about the options in pairing domestic, international and sparkling wines with foods normally served at home or at a party. Find out more about the course here. For more information, contact Stephanie Fix, at 949.824.0325. unexArts@uci.edu.…

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CHOC Follies!

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By Greer Wylder
November 01, 2011

Here’s your chance to perform live on stage while raising funds for Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Auditions for CHOC Follies are underway Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach. CHOC Follies 15th annual original musical is called “Christina and the Crystal Ball, a Cinderella Story for the Social Net Set.” It’s a modern spoof on the classic fairy tale. Since its inception in 1997, CHOC Follies has netted more than $5 million dollars for the hospital. Cast members don’t have to have singing and dancing experience. Auditions will be at The Island Hotel (free valet…

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Walk with Me!

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By Greer Wylder
October 31, 2011

You can help find a cure for type 1 diabetes. On Sunday, Nov. 6,  I will be walking at UC Irvine along with more than 5,000 people in Orange County and a half million nationwide to raise funding for research in the fight against type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is not caused by obesity, overeating or a lack of exercise; it is an autoimmune disease that can strike anyone at anytime. Insulin keeps people with type 1 diabetes alive, but it is not a cure. Fatal complications caused by the disease include kidney failure, blindness, amputation, heart attack, and…

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