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Rock it OC!

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By Greer Wylder
June 14, 2011

If you’re a kid in band, here’s an opportunity you don’t want to pass up. Young bands (members ages 5 to 17 years old) can compete in the first Music for A Cure’s Rock It OC, a battle of the bands, by submitting video entries by Friday. Finalists will play a 15-minute live set during the July 17 concert from 2 to 4 p.m. at South Coast Plaza’s Garden Terrace. The winning band will get a chance to make a professional music video and record one song. What’s even better, the contest will raise money for Music for A Cure’s…

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Beauty Buffs Rejoice!

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By Greer Wylder
June 13, 2011

Beauty buffs love the excusive Inglot Cosmetics store at Fashion Island. The European based beauty giant just launched a new 40-color palette of eye shadows called the Freedom System, as well as a new matte collection of colors. The days of searching for the perfect palette of shadows is over. Now you can create the perfect look with a tremendous selection of hues. Inglot was put on the map more than 25 years ago, when a young chemist, named Wojtek Inglot created a line of  cosmetics based on top quality formulas, materials, at a great value. Inglot continues to develop…

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Legacy of Isamu Noguchi!

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By Greer Wylder
June 10, 2011

Put this down a for must-attend event this weekend. It’s opening night, Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m., for the first exhibition in California to focus on the legacy of Japanese-American artist and designer Isamu Noguchi. Laguna Art Museum will also be paying tribute to Henry T. Segerstom who commissioned Noguchi to build the South Coast Plaza sculpture garden California Scenario thiry years ago. The event will not only be featuring Noguchi's incredible body of work, but many people who worked with Noguchi during the early 1980s while he was in Southern California. To attend, you must become a member…

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Nicole Vaughn CD Release Party

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By Greer Wylder
June 08, 2011

Don't think you'll get enough of OC songstress Nicole Vaughn tomorrow night at the Launch Party for Educating Jack and Milly: One Cookie At A Time? You're in luck because Nicole Vaughn & Her Lovely Band is having the release show for "Say It" at La Cave Friday night. Supported by I Hate You Just Kidding, Jeramiah Red, Foxxhound and DJ Velvet Touch providing the "mood music," the night promises to be an evening of great music. The show starts at 10 p.m. and you must be 21 or over to attend. And the best part (besides the awesome music)?…

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Scotch for Dad!

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By Greer Wylder
June 07, 2011

Treat your dad to an early Father’s Day scotch tasting event at OC Wine Mart. Special guest Ray Pearson, a single malt scotch expert, will be in store Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. for a presentation and tasting. It costs just $35 per person for a flight of six fine scotch whiskies with cheese and crackers. During the event, if you purchase any scotch whiskies, receive 10% off. Space is limited to the first 30 RSVP’s email julie@ocwinemartshop.com or call 714.785.5451. OC Wine Mart is at 2272 Michelson Blvd. in Irvine.

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