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Escape to Glen Ivy Hot Springs

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By Greer Wylder
January 30, 2012

Escape Orange County for a day of pampering and relaxation at the renowned Glen Ivy Hot Springs in Corona. It’s an oasis covering 11 lavish acres, with 15 different experiences to indulge in throughout the day. Glen Ivy boasts natural hot spring mineral baths, a saline pool, an underground cavern, a red clay mud bath, massage areas in private wooded outdoor rooms and much more. There’s even Café Sole that serves delicious Mediterranean cuisine prepared with organic ingredients. Each month, Glen Ivy unveils a new treatment ideal for the season. For February, enjoy a Rose Hydration Facial using natural organic plant-based…

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OC Music Tuesday

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By Greer Wylder
January 30, 2012

Support local musicians on Tuesday by attending the free and always inspiring OC Music Awards Showcase Best Live Band show at the Tiki Bar in Costa Mesa. The line-up of acts starts with Red 9 performing at 8 p.m., Slime Kings at 8:45 p.m. (pictured above), Snakebit Drifters at 9:30 p.m., Death Hymn Number 9 at 10:15 p.m. and Railroad to Alaska at 11 p.m. The showcase series continues every Tuesday through Feb. 14 with shows at The District at Tustin Legacy, The Slidebar, Malone’s, Tiki Bar, Continental Room, and Constellation Room. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and you must be…

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A Complete Living Experience

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By Greer Wylder
January 27, 2012

Apartment living near UC Irvine and the neighborhood University Center just became even more attractive now that the Irvine Company completed the transformation of all seven communities in the University Collection. The enhancement includes expanded gyms; a project center with an industrial-sized printer, drafting table and computers; a new study hall area with a Smartboard and private study room; an activities center with flat-screen TVs, pool and shuffleboard tables, iPod docking stations and a kitchen. Wi-Fi is also available in common areas - all the essentials whether you're a recent graduate or looking for a unique living experience. For the first…

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Women Helping Women

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By Greer Wylder
January 27, 2012

Pick up bargains on casual clothing and accessories on sale Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon in support of Women Helping Women (WHW). Most items are priced from $2 to $10. Jeans cost only $5; tops cost $4; and shoes cost just $5. You can shop guilt free as all proceeds go towards WHW that provides employment support services to empower disadvantaged men, women and teens in reaching economic self-sufficiency. The sale is at 1800 E. McFadden Ave. Suite 1A in Santa Ana. 

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Vintage Moss and New Rock

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By Greer Wylder
January 24, 2012

We just discovered a must-know about boutique in a budding part of Long Beach. The new Moss & Rock specializes in new and vintage clothing for men and women and accessories. Owner, Cat Madrid-Barone styles clients with new and vintage styles, and she carries updated vintage items that have been re-made with modern cuts and fits, making pieces more wearable. (Men’s selection is mostly new clothing.) Some of Moss & Rock’s exclusive designer brands include DiLascia’s Bakery, Land Of Apparel, Civil Society, Unico, Andrew Christian, For Love & Lemons, Redux/Ritual, NeonBrunette Vintage and Little Dirt Road. Moss & Rock is…

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