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Dinner with Dave?

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By Greer Wylder
March 09, 2010

Stop by Memphis at the Santora in Santa Ana, Wed, March 10 at 9 p.m. or Wed., March 24 at 9 p.m. for a night of friends, food, and great music. Dinner with Dave, a special ongoing event (second and fourth Wednesday of the month) features chef Dave Mau of The Re{treat, along with Cody Requejo from The Spa in Costa Mesa preparing a free light dinner and bringing you some great local music. Big Bad Wold will be playing a stripped down acoustic set. (It’s a fairly new band formed with former members of Modern Subject.) DJ starts and…

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Buckle Up!

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By Greer Wylder
March 08, 2010

Frankie and Julie is an OC based business run by two best friends who love fashion, art and belts. They hand make artistic belt buckles with cool designs—art deco, Asian, floral, maps, even custom designs. They also offer genuine leather belts (sold separately) for unique, wearable art. And if you order now through Wednesday you can save 20% on minimum orders of $75 or more. Just enter code SPRING. Not available with sale items or custom orders.

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A Must-See Film for Parents

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By Greer Wylder
March 02, 2010

As a mom of four boys, I definitely want to see the screening of a controversial new documentary, “Race to Nowhere: The Dark Side of America’s Achievement Culture” this Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Studio at Sage Hill. “Race to Nowhere” chronicles the pressures American schoolchildren and their teachers face in our achievement-obsessed education system and culture. The film has generated tremendous buzz through screenings at public and private schools across the US. Friday night’s screening is open to the public and will be followed by a discussion with the Director, Vicki Abeles. Tickets are expected to sell out in…

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OC’s Own Pizzeria Mozza, Oh My!

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By Greer Wylder
February 24, 2010

You read this here first (or most likely the LA Weekly) and this is BIG news: Nancy Silverton, Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich are opening a Pizzeria Mozza in Newport Beach. This is thrilling news for die-hard fans of LA’s Pizzeria Mozza who think nothing of driving some 50 miles for incredible pizza; Sunday night’s superb lasagna; and out of this world white beans alla Toscana with extra virgin olive oil and saba. Now the dream is real. Apparently, the trio signed a lease at the former Dolce Ristorante at 800 West Coast Highway in Newport Beach. Not yet sure…

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Horseback Riding Helping Disabilities

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By Greer Wylder
February 24, 2010

OC is home to one of the largest therapeutic riding centers in the country, The J. F. Shea Therapeutic Riding Center in San Juan Capistrano—and it’s celebrating its newly renovation Thursday from 4 to 6: 30 p.m. The center is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities through horse-related programs. 26284 Oso Road in San Juan Capistrano. RSVP by e-mailing development@sheacenter.org or calling 949-240-8441, ext. 109. www.sheacenter.org

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