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The Ranch at Laguna Beach Introduces Ceramic Collaboration With Isa Carr

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By Greer Wylder
May 13, 2025

The Ranch at Laguna Beach has launched a special collaboration with local ceramics artist Isa Carr, just in time for the debut of the new spring menu at Harvest.Carr’s handcrafted ceramics—plates, bowls, and more—are now part of the dining experience at Harvest. Inspired by the coastal beauty of Laguna Beach, each piece reflects The Ranch’s commitment to artistry, sustainability and a deep sense of place, honoring the property’s authentic roots and the town’s rich artistic heritage. Carr’s focus on sustainable practices also complements The Ranch’s ongoing green initiatives.The Ranch at Laguna Beach is located at 31106 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach.…

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LAWineFest 2025 – Celebrating 20 Years of Wine, Community, and Fun

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By Greer Wylder
May 12, 2025

This year’s LAWineFest, taking place May 31 and June 1 along the waterfront at the Harry Bridges Memorial Park in Long Beach, marks two decades of bringing wine lovers together for a weekend of tastings, education, and entertainment, and to celebrate the Fest is celebrating the milestone with tons of incredible opportunities to taste something special, and win incredible prizes. A Greer’s OC pro tip: Snag your VIP Garden tickets for Sunday June 1 to get a chance to experience the super exclusive La Crema Nine Barrel tasting in The Garden. La Crema produces only nine barrels of these incredible wines,…

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Bowers Museum Celebrates $500,000 Lead Gift for Terracotta Warriors Exhibition

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By Greer Wylder
May 09, 2025

With just four weeks to go before the opening of World of the Terracotta Warriors: New Archaeological Discoveries in Shaanxi in the 21st Century, Bowers Museum announces a transformational $500,000 gift from Charles and Ling Zhang. Their generous contribution anchors a wave of support for the exhibition, which opens May 24, 2025.Lead support for the exhibition also comes from Southern China Airlines, South Coast Plaza, PNC Bank, East West Bank, the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, and Huaxie Int’l Fine Art Freight Service Co., Ltd.Curated by Bowers Chief Curator Dr. Tianlong Jiao, World of the Terracotta Warriors features…

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Celebrate Mother’s Day with Brunch, Flamenco, and Champagne at Café Sevilla

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By Greer Wylder
May 07, 2025

Celebrate Mom in style at Cafe Sevilla on Sunday, May 11. Enjoy brunch and bottomless mimosas from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with live Latin music, plus a complimentary glass of champagne for all moms. The regular dinner menu will also be available all day.Cafe Sevilla is also hosting two special ticketed shows on Mother’s Day.The Mother’s Day Flamenco and Champagne Brunch includes a two-part flamenco performance and a three-course Spanish brunch featuring avocado toast, Breakfast Meat Paella, and Basque cheesecake. All moms will receive a complimentary glass of champagne. Tickets are $85 per person. Doors open at noon, and…

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UCI Opera and Symphony Present Puccini’s Suor Angelica at Irvine Barclay Theatre

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By Greer Wylder
May 06, 2025

Experience the emotional power of Puccini’s Suor Angelica as UCI Opera and UCI Symphony bring a modern, staged production to the Irvine Barclay Theatre on Saturday, May 10, at 8 p.m.Set in a 17th-century Tuscan convent, Suor Angelica tells the heartbreaking story of Sister Angelica, a noble-born nun who has spent seven years behind convent walls after bearing an illegitimate child. When her steely aunt finally arrives with devastating news, the opera builds to one of Puccini’s most shattering revelations—culminating in a transcendent finale of tragedy and redemption. Through Puccini’s luminous score, this one-act masterpiece delivers a stirring tale of maternal love,…

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