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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Holiday Happenings

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By Greer Wylder
December 10, 2021

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club brings the SoCal magic of the winter and holiday season to guests, lighting up the lawn with a festive Christmas tree and offering enchanting activities for all! The AAA Five-Diamond resort will host seasonally-inspired Christmas dinners at their dining venues:AVEO Table + Bar (Dec. 24 | 5-9 p.m. & Dec. 25 | 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.): Holiday menu highlights include burrata & kabocha squash, pistachio-crusted Colorado lamb rack, and caramelized banana chocolate Yule log (served a la carte).Bourbon Steak Orange County (Dec. 25 | 4-9 p.m.): Exquisite holiday menu highlights include Tai snapper Crudo,…

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Driftwood Kitchen & The Deck on Laguna’s “Shake & Stir” Fundraiser

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By Greer Wylder
December 08, 2021

The Deck on Laguna Beach and Driftwood Kitchen will host their inaugural Shake & Stir fundraising event on Sunday, December 12 from noon to 5 p.m. to benefit Highgate Charitable Foundation. The event is a combined effort with The Bungalows at Pacific Edge Hotel, The Pacific Edge Hotel, Mosaic Hotel, Maison Hotel, The Westin Long Beach, and Hotel Figueroa. Guests will have the unique opportunity to experience a variety of champagne, sparkling wines, craft cocktails, and coastal cuisine, all while enjoying panoramic ocean views from the oceanfront restaurants. Executive Chef Rainer Schwarz and his team will prepare delicious tastes from The Deck, Driftwood Kitchen, and Hendrix Restaurant & Bar.…

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The Spiritual Gangster Warehouse Sale

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By Greer Wylder
December 07, 2021

Calling all yogis, athletes, artists, and musicians!  The Spiritual Gangster Warehouse Sale is coming to Santa Ana on December 9 -12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Save up on your favorite styles from collections that encourage the high vibration practices of living in gratitude, giving back, and choosing kindness.Tickets (FREE) are required for each customer over the age of 15 years old.Limit only (1) ticket per customer. Customers who purchase more than one ticket (for different dates/times) will forfeit all tickets.You will have (1) hour to shop beginning from the start time listed on your ticket. (eg. 10 a.m.…

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Making A Positive Impact This Holiday Season

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By Greer Wylder
December 06, 2021

Looking to give back this holiday season? Here are some local nonprofits that are offering  opportunities to get involved and make a positive impact this holiday seasonBUILD A FUTUREBeyond Blindness (formerly Blind Children's Learning Center) empowers children with visual impairments and other disabilities to achieve their fullest potential. The organization helps prepare kids for a life of independence through early intervention, education and family support.Donations can support life-changing essential services and specialized education to children with visual impairments and other disabilities. It allows them to reach new milestones, from typing their first Braille word to navigating the playground independently for the first time. Holiday…

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American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

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By Greer Wylder
December 02, 2021

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is bringing back its popular holiday tradition - American Ballet Theatre’s captivating production of The Nutcracker.  Co-presented by the Center and ABT with choreography by ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky, The Nutcracker is the beloved holiday story based on The Nutcracker and the King of Mice written by E.T.A. Hoffmann and set to a magical score by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky.In its annual holiday engagement, American Ballet Theatre will give 12 performances between December 10 through December 19, in Segerstrom Hall.  This year marks the 6th time that The Center has presented ABT’s The Nutcracker,…

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