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Seconds at PCH Food Week Returns to 2ND & PCH

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By Greer Wylder
September 16, 2025

2ND & PCH, Long Beach’s premier outdoor shopping center, will host the return of Seconds at PCH, a 10-day food series from Sept. 19 to 29 that highlights the flavors of the center’s restaurants.The celebration continues Thursday, Sept. 25, with the Food Week Bash, which coincides with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and the grand finale of the Beachside Beats Fest concert series. Guests can enjoy the high-energy sounds of Gabrielito y La Verdad Salsa Band from 6 to 9 p.m.The Food Week Bash is a ticketed, 21-and-older event featuring complimentary food and beverage tastings from The Bungalow, Ola…

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Tastemakers of Orange County Returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts

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By Greer Wylder
September 16, 2025

The Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA) will host the return of its Tastemakers of Orange County on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa.The culinary celebration will showcase the rich and diverse flavors of Asian and Pacific Islander cuisine, created by more than two dozen of Orange County’s top chefs. Guests will enjoy exclusive, all-you-can-eat dishes in a lively outdoor setting, while supporting OCAPICA programs in mental health, youth development, housing assistance, policy education, and anti-Asian racism initiatives.2025 Tastemaker…

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Pacific Wine & Food Classic Returns September 20

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By Greer Wylder
September 16, 2025

Let your taste buds wander and your weekend come alive at the 2025 Pacific Wine & Food Classic on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort. Known for its spectacular setting and unmatched culinary talent, this award-winning event invites food and wine lovers to sip, savor and celebrate by the bay.The one-day festival features bold wines, inventive cocktails and irresistible bites from Southern California’s top chefs and restaurants. Guests will enjoy a beachside experience filled with unforgettable flavors, live coastal energy and curated indulgence, all steps away from the bay.This year’s lineup includes bold bites from acclaimed restaurants; a…

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The Market Place Opening Celebration

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By Greer Wylder
September 15, 2025

The Market Place, a longtime favorite in Orange County for shopping, dining and family fun, is ushering in a new era with an Opening Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 1 to 6 p.m.The popular center will debut its newly expanded lawn and common area, a modern open-air gathering space designed for the Tustin and Irvine communities. The refreshed destination offers a place to connect, relax and enjoy a wide range of dining options and culinary experiences.The free community event will feature tastings, entertainment and a ribbon cutting with local leaders. Highlights include:Signature tastings, light bites and specialty drinks from…

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Segerstrom Center Welcomes Yearlong Karon Davis Installation

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By Greer Wylder
September 12, 2025

Segerstrom Center for the Arts will welcome Curtain Call, a yearlong installation of a major sculpture by acclaimed artist Karon Davis, beginning in fall 2025. The work, on loan from Salon94, reflects Davis’s signature style of hauntingly beautiful life-sized plaster figures that capture the fragility, resilience and struggle of the ballerina body.The installation pays tribute to the dancers who perform on the Center’s stages and to themes deeply connected to the art of dance. Its arrival coincides with the Center’s 2025–26 Dance Season and honors the legacy of Henry Segerstrom, whose vision was to make world-class art, both visual and…

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