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31 Bits Trunk Show

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By Greer Wylder
July 15, 2011

This Saturday at SEED People's Mart 31 Bits is hosting a trunk show for their Haven line from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Greer's OC loves the socially-minded Costa Mesa based business that provides an income for women living in Northern Uganda. With incredible new pieces like the Gypsy ring that includes paper beads and trinkets sewn into soft leather and the colorful Mosaic necklace, the small, grassroots company in run by just five girls who take turns going back and forth to Uganda overseeing the program they created. 31 bits offers Ugandan women educational training, financial training and get…

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Renegade Craft Fair

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By Greer Wylder
July 15, 2011

As if there aren't enough temptations to brave Carmegeddon, the 3rd Annual Renegade Craft Fair is descending on Los Angeles State Historical Park this weekend. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day you can enjoy the free event, complete with food trucks, beer, crafts and creativity everywhere. Probably not the best choice for your school-aged children, but the event will also feature the debut of Mischief Brigade! Mishief Brigade was co-founded by an OC native and two college friends who love the adorable, heavily armed, red cup swigging teddy bears that define the new company. Complete with hand-printed American…

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Bastille Day Traditions in OC!

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By Greer Wylder
July 13, 2011

Pascal Epicerie or Tradition by Pascal are also celebrating Bastille Day in Newport Beach. The casual epicerie and wine shop is offering Bastille Day wine and French appetizer tasting from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Wine tasting costs $5 per glass, and $5 per appetizer. The evening includes live music, intro to French class, and drawings for Pascal prizes. Tradition by Pascal is serving a five-course dinner with wine pairing Saturday from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at just $68 per person. 1000 Bristol St. North in Newport Beach. 949.263.9400.

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Eclectic Apparel

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By Greer Wylder
July 12, 2011

Check out Greer’s story on Paula Hanson in this month’s issue of Riviera Magazine.  Inspired by international fashions, Newport Beach’s Paula Hanson is a source for eclectic apparel that you can’t find anywhere. Paula Hanson is at 1827 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach. 949.515.3811.

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I Left My Heart in OC

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By Greer Wylder
July 12, 2011

"I Left My Heart: A salute to the music of Tony Bennett" is running at the Laguna Playhouse through Aug. 21. The tribute show consists of 40 songs recorded by Bennett, including popular favorites like “Because of You,” “Stranger in Paradise,” “The Best Is Yet To Come,” “When Will the Bells Ring for Me,” and his biggest hit, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” Laguna Playhouse at Moulton Theater is at 606 Laguna Canyon Rd., Laguna Beach. For performance dates, times and tickets sales call 949.497.ARTS (2787) or visit www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

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