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NB Film Fest Presents The World Premiere of Birth of Endless Summer

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By Greer Wylder
October 18, 2021

At the Newport Beach Film Festival, Laguna Beach-based production company Curtis Birch, Inc. and San Clemente, non-profit, Surfing Heritage and Culture Center present the World Premiere of the feature documentary Birth of The Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis on Tuesday, October 26 at 5 p.m. at the New Port Theater in Corona del Mar, and Thursday, October 28 at 5:30 p.m. at THE LOT. The film will screen in the Festival’s Action Sports Film Series. A filmmaker Q&A with director Richard Yelland and Dick Metz will follow the screenings. Birth of The Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis tells the…

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Q &A with Kristin Chenoweth

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By Greer Wylder
October 18, 2021

Kristin Chenoweth originated the role of Glinda the Good Witch in Broadway’s smash hit Wicked and is an Emmy and Tony Award winner. She’s also returning to Segerstrom Center for the Arts for a one-night-only event, on October 23, at 7:30 p.m. She offers an evening highlighted by songs from her most recent album, For The Girls, a heartfelt tribute to the great female singers throughout history, particularly some of Kristin’s heroes and friends. She’ll be performing personally charged interpretations of classic songs identified with such iconic artists as Barbra Streisand, Leslie Gore, Linda Ronstadt, Dinah Washington, Dolly Parton, and more.Despite her…

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The Reimagined 50th Anniversary Tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

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By Greer Wylder
October 15, 2021

In an exclusive Southern California engagement, Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the reimagined 50th Anniversary tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR following critically acclaimed, sold-out engagements in the UK for eight performances only November 9-14. Tickets for the 2017 Olivier awarding-winning production from Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre are on sale at scfta.org. Featuring lyrics and music by Emmy, GRAMMY, Oscar and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, the North American tour of this iconic musical is helmed by acclaimed director Timothy Sheader and cutting-edge choreographer Drew McOnie.Aaron LaVigne leads the show as Jesus, joined by James T. Justis as Judas and Jenna Rubaii as…

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Annual Free Kids’ Fishing Derby Returns to Mile Square Regional Park

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By Greer Wylder
October 15, 2021

The much-anticipated annual Kids’ Fishing Derby at the North Lake at Mile Square Regional Park returns on Saturday, Oct. 16. Register for the free event from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and enjoy the derby from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.The North Lake will be stocked with more than 1,000 pounds of catfish for kids ages 6 to 15 to try and catch. Prizes and trophies will be awarded for different age groups and the participant with the overall winning catch of the day will get their name inscribed on the legendary Mile Square Park Fishing Derby Trophy. There will be…

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Unique Dessert Decorating Studio with a ‘Sprinkle’ of ASL

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By Greer Wylder
October 13, 2021

The Sweet Hand, a unique new do-it-yourself dessert decorating studio that also offers a sprinkle of ASL (American Sign Language) has opened at Mercantile West in Ladera Ranch. Owned by Ladera Ranch resident Abigail Longo, The Sweet Hand welcomes walk-in customers who wish to decorate desserts, along with host classes, events, and private parties. Longo, who is Deaf and previously taught Deaf children, will offer classes for students of all ages. Parents of Deaf or hard-of-hearing children can take ASL classes for free, and The Sweet Hand will also offer ASL Story Time every other Tuesday for children. The Sweet Hand provides…

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