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New Year*s in Dana Point!

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By Greer Wylder
December 13, 2011

There's no better way to ring in the new year than on the gorgeous shores of Dana Point.  Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa has three great spots for to celebrate the start of 2012. Celebrate the new year with an incredible five-course meal at the award-winning Vue Restaurant prepared by Chef Erasmo Rodriguez. The special menu will feature the freshest ingredients with California flair. You can choose from indoor or outdoor seating to take in the gorgeous scenery between 5 and 10 p.m. and a children's menu is available if you want to bring the entire family. Cost is…

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OC White Christmas!

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By Greer Wylder
December 12, 2011

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” has come to the stage at Segerstrom Center for the Arts through Jan. 1, 2012. The show promises to be a joy filled experience for the whole family. “White Christmas” is a tale of two showbiz friends putting on a Christmas show in a Vermont inn, who find romance with two sisters in the process. The musical is non-stop dance, romance and merriment, not to mention classic songs including “Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep,” “Happy Holiday,” “Sisters,” “Blue Skies,” and the unforgettable title song, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is offering a 25% military discount with prices as low…

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Dinosaur Jr. in OC!

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By Greer Wylder
December 09, 2011

Orange County Dinosaur Jr. fans are in for a treat! On Monday the alternative rock band is making its Segerstrom Center's debut as part of the special Indie Band Series. The setlist features all of your favorite songs from Dinosaur Jr.'s classic album Bug.  Before the set begins, the audience gets a chance to take part in an interactive question and answer session with the band and rocker Henry Rollins.  A set from Pierced Arrows kicks off the evening at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for general admission on the main floor and $50 for the VIP loft.   Segerstrom Center…

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Motherload Sale!

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By Greer Wylder
December 07, 2011

Get ready for the Riviera Paddlesurf’s Motherload sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in San Clemente. Stop by for the best holiday parking lot sample sale featuring stand up paddleboards and accessories from Riviera Paddlesurf; snowboards and gear from Flow Snowboarding; apparel from Stella & Dot, Bloq Generation, Hinano, Independent Trading, and Saltwater Society. Other participating vendors include EFX Performance Jen Optics, Capo Beach Watercraft, and coffee from Zebra House Coffee, and Kona Brewing Co., as well as foods from Rasta Taco. The lot is at 1341 Calle Avanzado in San Clemente. 

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Locally Delicious!

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By Greer Wylder
December 06, 2011

Join Avanti Café Thursday for a special community agriculture dinner and celebrate the winter harvest with live music, art and prizes. The five course prix-fixe dinner includes raw, vegan and vegetarian fusion cuisine with two seatings at 6:30 or 8:30 p.m. Avanti has teamed up with the Palmo Project, and it’s a chance for you to meet local farmers and learn more about their mission of planning sustainable events to support a plant based lifestyle. The cost is $35 per person. Purchase tickets at Avanti Cafe or online at palmoproject.com/events. Avanti Café is at  259 E 17th St. in Costa Mesa. 949.548.2224.

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