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British I Do in OC

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By Greer Wylder
April 22, 2011

von Hemert Interiors will be hosting its own royal wedding event on Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. at its Costa Mesa gallery with hors d’oeuvres by Bluewater Grill, cocktails and an opportunity drawing for a Union Jack silk clutch with glass beads and Swarovski crystals by designer Joanna Lhuillier (pictured above). The festive evening will celebrate the royal nuptials with British-inspired décor and furnishings, as well as informal modeling of evening gowns by Oday Shakar, and estate jewelry from Mona Lee Nesseth Estate, and custom jewelry with DeYoung Collection.  Costa Mesa-based Christopher Garren will be creating a replica of…

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He Says He Can Help

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By Greer Wylder
April 22, 2011

I’m usually not big on psychics. But to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, you can join psychic Bill Philipps at a special reading Tuesday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Laguna Playhouse in Laguna Beach. At just 26 years old, he’s considered one of the world’s youngest psychics and says he specializes in helping people deal with the grief of losing loved ones. Tickets cost $40. Tickets can be purchased online here. Laguna Playhouse is at 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.

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Watch the OCC Garden Grow!

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By Greer Wylder
April 22, 2011

The students at Orange Coast College Horticulture Department have been busy growing vegetable seedlings and flowering pots so that you plant a beautiful spring garden. Support school programs by visiting OCC’s annual spring plant sale continuing the next three Fridays: today through May 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Horticulture Garden Nursery near the Adams parking lot. More than 2,500 plants will be on sale including heirloom tomatoes, bell and chili peppers, squash, cucumbers, basil and 14-inch parsley bowls, as well as beautiful scaevolas, mixed-color baskets, geraniums, and hydrangeas. Orange Coast College is located at 2701 Fairview…

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Are You An OC Expert?

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By Greer Wylder
April 20, 2011

Know where the best place in Orange County is to find pizza, a must-go arts district, or the best place to chill? You can give your picks on what’s new, now and next in fashion, food, style, arts and culture online at 944’s annual voting forum at 944.com/picks. Voting will end on May 6, and the results will come out in 944 Picks Issue arriving in June.

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Calling All Denim Experts!

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By Greer Wylder
April 20, 2011

Consider yourself a denim aficionado? American Rag Cie at Fashion Island just debuted its World Denim Bar featuring an unrivaled selection of denim. The bar boasts more than 85 brands and more than 1,000 styles. Choose from Levi’s, RRL, J Brand, Earnest Sewn, AG, Genetic, Nudie, Acne and Rag & Bone and many more. You can join the celebration of the World Denim Bar grand opening Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. You can enjoy cocktails, tapas, and crepes from Café Beau Soleil, and music from DJ Michael Bassler and acoustic jams from Simes and Saxman Dan. Bring in an…

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