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Mixing Up Phase 2!

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By Greer Wylder
January 20, 2012

OC Mart Mix is a chic retail destination in Costa Mesa, within the South Coast Collection that just keeps getting better each day. And now, it’s expanding and celebrating the opening of its Phase II Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. Stop by to shop, eat, drink and greet new store owners at Organic to Green, Savory Spice Shop, Bauble, K Cee Boutique, Heirlooms and Hardware, Smocking Birds, The Pantry and Eva’s Trunk. You can even enter to win a basket full of goodies. Just RSVP at yes@theweddingpantry.com. OC Mart Mix is a marketplace for gourmet foods, coffee and wine…

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Free Popcorn!

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By Greer Wylder
January 17, 2012

Free popcorn will be popping for all shoppers at the Orange County Market Place in Costa Mesa Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in honor of its 5th Annual National Popcorn Day Celebration Weekend. And Kaptain Kernel will be performing from 10 a.m. to noon with his popcorn hi-jinks turning kernels into popcorn from his magic bag, followed by a nine foot stilt walking popcorn bag from noon to 2 p.m. At The Orange County Market Place nearly 1,000 vendors offer a great mix of merchandise and services at terrific values. Choose from produce, gourmet foods to…

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Outstanding Authors!

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By Greer Wylder
January 17, 2012

The Newport Beach Central Library continues its outstanding authors program, giving locals a chance to meet and hear speakers share their extraordinary stories and work. Next up in the program meet National Geographic photographer and author Peter McBride of “The Colorado River: Flowing through Conflict” on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. He will be sharing his incredible documentary work on the Colorado River with a stunning slide show  and a lecture. Seating is limited to 200. Parking is available at Central Library or across the street in the Corporate Plaza lot. A suggested donation cost $10. Other highlights from…

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Still Life with Wood

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By Greer Wylder
January 13, 2012

Skateboarders and fine art photography enthusiasts will love the current “Still Life with wood” show at AR4T Gallery in Laguna Beach through Sunday, Jan. 22. The show features spectacular skateboarding shots from Grant Brittain, Dave Swift, Miki Vuckovich, Jon Humphries, James Cassimus, and Attiba Jefferson. All photographs are signed and framed and  more affordable images are available from each participating photographer. Open 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. AR4T Gallery is at 210 North Coast Hwy. in Laguna Beach.  

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Fashion Forecast: Be at AnQi Tonight!

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By Greer Wylder
January 11, 2012

Join Toni & Guy Hair Academy tonight for an evening of fashion forecasting and cocktails at AnQi by Crustacean at South Coast Plaza starting at 9 p.m. The Academy presents an interactive show of avant-garde hair designs of cutting edge styles and contemporary cuts, while you enjoy enjoy AnQi's signature cocktails and late night bites. RSVP to melissal@houseofan.com or call 714.557.5679. AnQi, adjacent to Bloomingdale’s is at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

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