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Pac Fest Pre-Party

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By Greer Wylder
August 02, 2012

Join C.A.M.M. that brings progressive and modern film, art and music events to Orange County Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Pacific Festival Pre Party at South Coast Plaza Village in Santa Ana for live performances by Gardens and Villa, Mr. Little Jeans and Wildcat! Wildcat! At sundown, CAMM will also project "A Southern California Retrospective, Through the Eyes of its Creators" 1965-present. It’s a visual showcase of hand picked photography, cinematography, and statements from international pros in skate, surf, snow, design, architecture, and music. The show sums up all that is So Cal culture. Purchase tickets online…

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Ride with JDRF

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By Greer Wylder
August 02, 2012

Cycling enthusiasts can make a difference by joining JDRF’s Ride Program that raises monies needed to fund research for better treatments and a cure for diabetes. Want to know learn more about the JDRF Ride program that also helps you reach a personal training goal by participating in a destination cycling experience?  Join a group of cyclists on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Surf City Cyclery in Newport Beach for a coffee meeting and short and easy get acquainted ride.  All skills are welcome for a recreation ride (approximately 30 miles) through Costa Mesa,  Back Bay and…

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Adios El Torito Grill

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By Greer Wylder
July 31, 2012

We are sorry to see El Torito Grill in Fashion Island closing after 26 years of great food and memories. Their last day of operation is Tuesday. So if you can get in today or Tuesday for one last warmer of fresh tortillas with sweet honey butter, salsa and smoky salsa, enchiladas topped with pickled tangy red onions and  signature green rice and black beans you should. Also, don’t forget a Grill Margarita or a glass of chilled Herradura Anejo. At Fashion Island 951 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. 949.640.2875

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Come and Enjoy the Theatre

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By Greer Wylder
July 30, 2012

Enjoy dining, entertainment and comedy at the Encore Dinner Theatre & Club in Tustin. Formerly called the Curtain Call Dinner Theatre, the venue was the first movie theatre in Tustin that opened in 1959. The Encore Dinner Theatre & Club transformation has included a remodel, gourmet menu, fresh décor, a dining room with retractable chandeliers, a full bar, a lobby lounge, and more. There really isn’t anything quite like it in Orange County, a dinner house with professionally-produced Broadway musicals, stand-up comedy acts, and live entertainment. (It’s also available for business meetings, gala dinners, and other private events.) The focus…

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Battle of the Bands!

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By Greer Wylder
July 26, 2012

Saturday marks the return of Orange County's greatest battle of the bands, Music for a Cure’s Rock it OC! at the District in Tustin. The competition for young musicians (ages 5 to 17 years) brings the five finalists together who have shared a home video of their band (solo artist) performing one song to [url=http://www.vimeo.com/musicforacure]http://www.vimeo.com/musicforacure[/url] to perform a free concert from 4 to 6 p.m. at The District Stage at the District in Tustin. The winning artist will receive sponsored production of a music video and professional recording for one song. Murphy Karges, bass player for Sugar Ray, will coach…

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