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Hello Yuko

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By Greer Wylder
September 06, 2012

Fans of Hello Kitty can meet Yuko Yamaguchi, in person Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at South Coast Plaza. She’s the designer behind Sanrio’s Hello Kitty and she’ll be at Project Playhouse’s Hello Kitty playhouse to celebrate the event and sign autographs and have pictures taken with fans. Project Playhouse is a part of the 11th Annual Festival of Children going on at South Coast Plaza through Sept. 30. More than 100 stage and activities are taking place to enchant both children and adults, and help raise awareness and funds for children’s charities. South Coast Plaza is at 3333 Bristol…

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Golden Dine Out Nominees

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By Greer Wylder
September 05, 2012

Congratulations are in order for the final top 3 nominees in the Golden Dine Out categories! The winners will be announced at the Golden Foodie Awards on Sept. 30 at the Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach. And the nominees are... Best Seafood Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach and Tustin. House of Big Fish and Ice Cold Beer in Laguna Beach. Scott's Restaurant and Bar in Costa Mesa. Most Delicious Dessert Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen in Anaheim for their Double Chocolate Bread Pudding. Savannah Chop House in Laguna Niguel for their Tres Leches Cake. The Matador Cantina in Fullerton for their Cookie Fundido.…

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Summer Film Series Continues

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By Greer Wylder
September 04, 2012

Cinema Orange Summer Film Series continues Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with the screening of the documentary, “Design & Thinking” at the Orange County Museum of Art in Newport Beach. The film takes an inside look at how corporations, entrepreneurs, change-makers and designers react to fundamental changes in society.  The film screens at sunset, approximately 8 p.m., and the Flip Truck will be onsite from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Cinema Orange, an off-shoot of the Newport Beach Film Festival spotlights indie films about art, architecture, innovators and culture shapers. Films are free with admission to the museurm. 850 San Clemente Drive in Newport Beach. 949.759.1122

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Fashion’s Night Out Kicks Off

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By Greer Wylder
September 04, 2012

Fashion’s Night Out is taking off at Saks Fifth Avenue South Coast Plaza on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. Hosted by Dream Guild of JDRF Orange County you can enjoy a killer evening of fashion filled with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, runway show, interactive photo lounge, beauty bars and tons of fabulous giveaways to support JDRF. 10% of evening sales will go towards JDRF. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Quattro. To RSVP, call 714.540.3233, ext. 210.

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Style Week is Coming

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By Greer Wylder
August 31, 2012

Next week’s festivities at Style Week Orange County won’t just be about fashions, on Wednesday a Restaurant Rave will be celebrated at Irvine Spectrum Center. The second annual food frenzy combines entertaining cooking demos from Chef Jamie Gwen, and complimentary tastes from casual and fine dining restaurants.  Beginning at 7 p.m. at the Giant Wheel Court, enjoy samples from Paul Martin’s American Grill, Dave & Buster’s, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, The Veggie Grill, and more. You can make the evening a food tour, starting with honey glazed walnut shrimp at Capital Dim Sum – Seafood– Bar, or order some classic pizza and pasta at  Pizza Kitchen, or a…

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