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Winter Fest OC

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By Greer Wylder
December 20, 2018

Winter Fest OC is Southern California’s largest winter experience and returns to the OC Fair & Event Center December 20 – January 6 with 40,000 square feet of new attractions, plus back-by-popular-demand activities. Winter Fest will debut its fourth consecutive year with new entertainment, new seasonal food and beverages and so much more. Here’s what’s new this year: SoCal Dicken’s Village - Take a trip down memory lane with holidays past, present, and future. Decorate Christmas cookies, listen to holiday storytelling, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus (through Christmas Eve), take a pony ride, and visit the new Victorian holiday shops. Candy and…

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Magnificent Light Displays at Happy Harbor Days

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By Greer Wylder
December 19, 2018

The magic of the holiday spirit is shining brightly at Dana Point Harbor this festive season. Now through January 6, gather friends and family for a stroll throughout Dana Point Harbor to experience the magnificent light displays and “Happy Harbor Days.” The vibrant light displays are free to enjoy and feature intricate themed light creations including Candy Cane Lane; the “Merry Kiss Me” arch, lighted trees, and much more. During the festive season, Dana Point Harbor offers several dining options including fine and casual dining, coffee shops, and niche eateries. Filled with picturesque harbor views and beautiful sunsets, enjoy dining,…

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Locally Brewed Rich Elixers Arrives in OC

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2018

Rich Elixirs was founded by Jesse and Brooke Rich, a husband and wife team who are bringing fresh organic kombucha and healthy and satisfying craft ginger beer to SOCO and The OCMix. For the past five years, Jesse Rich has researched and studied kombucha. This has allowed him to reach a perfect level of ferment and create a beautiful balance of C02 to carbonate their Kombucha, giving it a crisp and clean taste. They put passion into every aspect of the brewing, bottling, and selling process. Choose from rotating season flavors that can include Apple Cranberry & Cinnamon Kombucha; Ginger…

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Festival Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker Ballet

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By Greer Wylder
December 17, 2018

Create holiday memories for your family by sharing the magic of the cherished classic, The Nutcracker, Festival Ballet Theatre’s breathtaking, family-friendly production on Friday, Dec. 21, Saturday, Dec. 22, Sunday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 24. The show features vibrant scenery and dazzling costumes, which make this age-old tradition, sparkle like new. Get swept away by Tchaikovsky’s iconic score as the Sugar Plum Fairy, the heroine Clara and a cast of hundreds take you on a magical journey to mystical lands. This traditional full-length production is choreographed and directed by Festival Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Director, Salwa Rizkalla, and features world-renowned…

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Rollin’ In the Sweets

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By Greer Wylder
December 14, 2018

Orange County's first Thai-style rolled ice cream shop, Rollin’ Creamery will celebrate the grand opening of its second location in Westminster on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. Its original location is in Fountain Valley. Enjoy free ice cream for the first 25 and a free drink for the first 100 guests. The rolled ice cream is a tricky endeavor to make and fun to watch. The ice cream mixture is poured onto an ultra-cold pan, and then when it forms into ice cream, it’s rolled into sections. The entire process takes just about four minutes. Each rolled ice cream…

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