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OC Screens “Coyote County Loser”

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By Greer Wylder
October 25, 2010

Two Orange County residents, producer Jacob Roebuck and director Jason Naumann are bringing “Coyote County Loser” to Triangle Square Cinemas tonight and Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. for a special engagement. Their independent romantic comedy caught some good festival attention including best comedy at Breckenridge Film Festival and it’s being released on DVD December 21. Film supporters, friends and really anyone can catch the screening. Theater and ticket info here. 1870 Harbor Blvd. in Costa Mesa. 949.650.4300.

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The Haunting at Heritage Hill

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By Greer Wylder
October 21, 2010

You can go back in time to 19th century Saddleback Valley at Orange County’s first historical park, Heritage Hill in Lake Forest. It’s beloved for its seasonally inspired, festive events throughout the fall and winter. It just doesn’t get much better for an ideal backdrop for holiday inspiration than four fully restored and furnished historic buildings on four acres of manicured. And tonight and Saturday Heritage Hill is going all out with Halloween festivities. At the return of the annual Haunt at Heritage Hill from 5 to 10 p.m. tonight dare to enter the “Back Woods” Scare Zone, the Haunted…

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Human Options Fall Luncheon with Leslie Morgan Steiner

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By Greer Wylder
October 20, 2010

Human Options’ annual fall fundraiser luncheon is happening tomorrow at noon at the Balboa Bay Club featuring Leslie Morgan Steiner, author of the New York Times best-seller, “Crazy Love.” Leslie will tell her terrifying journey of true love turned violent and how she escaped and rebuilt her life. All proceeds from the event will support Human Options’ mission to help battered women, their families and the community break the cycle of domestic violence. Bring gently used shoes, handbags and accessories to the event for the organization’s Classy Seconds boutique in Costa Mesa and you’ll be eligible for a drawing to…

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UFC Fight of the Year!

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By Greer Wylder
October 18, 2010

The Ultimate Fighting Championship series returns to Anaheim at the Honda Center Saturday at 5 p.m. for the biggest fight of the year: UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez. Reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar referred to as the baddest man on the plant will attempt to successfully defend his title for a third-consecutive time, this time against unbeaten Cain Velasquez, who is looking to take Lesnar’s belt, live from the Honda Center. The much anticipated fight card also features the light heavyweight match-up between the so-called “Huntington Beach Bad Boy” Tito Ortiz and his former “The Ultimate Fighter” protégé, Matt…

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Academy Award-winner Mira Sorvino honored at Anaheim International Film Festival!

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By Greer Wylder
October 15, 2010

This great news just came in—two more special honorees were added to the inaugural Anaheim International Film Festival awards night celebration on Saturday! Academy Award-winner Mira Sorvino will be receiving the first Anaheim Film Honors Spotlight Award; along with the big-hearted Bruno Serato, owner of Anaheim White House and philanthropist. Mira Sorvino will be receiving the award for her work and performance on Jon Gunn’s “Like Dandelion Dust,” which will screen at UltraStar Cinemas at Anaheim GardenWalk on Saturday at 4 p.m. Serato will receive the AIFF Humanitarian Award for his extraordinary contributions to the Anaheim/Orange County community. For more…

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