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Celebrate the 32nd Annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort

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By Greer Wylder
November 23, 2022

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort will kick off the holiday season with the 32nd Annual Lighting of the Bay opening night celebration featuring a full schedule of festivities on Friday, November 25 from 4-9 p.m. The resort’s nightly bay lighting will continue through New Year’s Day. On opening night enjoy live musical performances, stocking decorating, holiday photo booths, and more. Santa will take center stage at dusk as he flips the magic switch to illuminate the bay with more than fifty floating holiday decorations and Christmas trees. Once the bay is aglow, children will have the opportunity to meet and take photos with…

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Experience The Disrict’s Wonderfest of Lights this Season!

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By Greer Wylder
November 18, 2022

Experience the Magic of the Holidays at The District’s Wonderfest of Lights this Season!DECEMBER 2 – JANUARY 1Hourly from 6-9 p.m. | AMC CourtyardWonderfest Dancing Light ExperienceBring the family to The District’s 1st Annual NIGHTLY Light Show featuring an array of colorful lights that dance to your favorite holiday music. Showtimes at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. & 9 p.m.No RSVP is required, grab your favorite hot drink or dessert and join us in the AMC Courtyard to watch the show! Free for all to enjoy.DECEMBER 1 – JANUARY 1Participating RestaurantsWinter Cocktail TourEnjoy the flavors of the season from…

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David Foster and Katharine McPhee Foster Fundraiser Concert in OC

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By Greer Wylder
November 18, 2022

On Sunday, December 11, The Gray Academy is hosting a festive holiday fundraiser at the Hyatt Newport Beach with cocktail hour, local vendors, plus performances by musical guests David Foster and Katharine McPhee Foster! The event starts at 4 p.m. with a cocktail hour and holiday boutique with jewelry from Mama Bijoux, Backhouse candles, Skout Interior Design, and more! Next, you’ll enjoy an intimate musical performance by David Foster and Katharine McPhee Foster, featuring tunes from their upcoming holiday album.This event is in support of Orange County families working to bring the wonderful program at The Gray Academy — a school in…

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Cheferbly Brings Private Chefs and Caterers into the Spotlight in Orange County

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By Greer Wylder
November 16, 2022

For the first time ever, you can easily book a private chef for a home party, or pop up through Cheferbly.  The new private dining reservation platform for private chefs and caterers, just launched in Southern California. Founded by Orange County native Kevin Kim, the web-based platform is designed to democratize and demystify private dining while simultaneously propelling private chefs and caterers into the spotlight. Cheferbly’s mission is to provide a space that empowers consumers to explore and discover unique pop-ups and private dining possibilities, much like they would search for restaurant reservations on platforms like OpenTable or Tock. Cheferbly is a simplified…

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Postino WineCafé Opening First West Coast Location in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
November 16, 2022

Postino WineCafé, the eclectic, community-driven, all-day wine bar, and restaurant is opening its first location in California. Coming December 12th in Irvine’s newest mixed-use dining and retail destination, Park Place. Postino will offer a delectable food menu, a carefully curated and thoughtfully sourced beverage program, and warm hospitality enhanced with unique décor.  Postino WineCafé is known for its signature wine program, which features boutique and novel finds that appeal to the most well-versed aficionado, with equal attention paid to offering approachable, gulpable favorites for wine lovers of all types. The brand’s award-winning, proprietary wine program is curated by advanced sommelier…

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