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Pinch Me! A free concert!

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By Greer Wylder
November 06, 2009

Join Pinch Me! band’s free courtyard concert at Muldoon’s Celtic Bar and Pub in Newport Beach Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. The semi-unplugged show promises to be a great event complete with live music, wonderful food and more. Muldoon’s Celtic Bar and Pub at 202 Newport Center Drive, Newport Center. And the Newport Beach-based band will also be performing at the Orange County Walk Now for Autism Saturday, Nov.14 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Walk Now for Autism is a family-friendly event with face painting, tattoos, costumed characters, and more. The walk generates much needed funds for autism research…

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You want to be an OC star?

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By Greer Wylder
November 04, 2009

Tonight you can audition for CHOC Follies XIII “The Wizard of OC”, a benefit show for CHOC Children’s. And please, this is not the time to argue that you’re not talented, the CHOC Follies Motto: “If you can talk, you can sing; if you can walk, you can dance!” And you have plenty of time to rehearse, the musical debuts April 1-3, 2010 at The Robert B. Moore Theatre at Orange Coast College. Auditions will be held today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Island Hotel, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. (Free valet parking). Here’s what you need…

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Farrell’s Is Back, Sweeter than Ever!

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By Greer Wylder
November 02, 2009

For those of you who can’t remember (or weren’t born yet?) Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour, it’s been closed for at least 20 years, now you can see what all of the hype is about. It’s making its return to OC Wednesday at Mission Viejo! Farrell’s is an old-fashioned ice cream parlor complete with sit-down dining, and popular candies. Seating is first-come, first serve basis. As of Jan. 1, 2010 Farrell’s will debut party packages in its private room for groups of 20 to 45. Open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday;…

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Sample Holiday Treats at Blackmarket Bakery

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By Greer Wylder
November 02, 2009

This is turning out to be a busy week, but I suggest you pencil this in. Blackmarket Bakery is having a Holiday Open House on Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m.! You can have a great time and enjoy delicious samples from its holiday menu! Chef Rachel Chef Rachel Marie Klemek and her team are baking seasonally inspired tarts, bread pudding and gingerbread, as well as the new Cabernet Wine Brownie. Blackmarket Bakery, 17941 Sky Park Circle Ste. E. in Irvine. 949.852.4609.

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Halloween Is a Zoo This Year!

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By Greer Wylder
October 26, 2009

Come in costume and spend Halloween trick or treating with the animals of the OC Zoo on Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include crafts for kids, face painting, and for children 12 years & under, trick-or-treating and a scavenger hunt! The first 100 children (ages 12 & under) in costume receive a free gift. Zoo animals receive treat-filled pumpkins throughout the day. More info, call Marcy at 714.973.6846. Free with zoo admission ($2 per person, ages 2 & under free). Irvine Park entry $5 per car. Orange County Zoo at 1 Irvine Park Road in Orange.…

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