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Winter Fest OC | SoCal’s Ultimate Winter Experience

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By Greer Wylder
December 21, 2017

Winter Fest OC, Southern California’s largest winter experience, returns to the OC Fair & Event Center with its Opening Night Celebration on Winter Solstice on Thursday, Dec. 21 from 5 to 11 p.m. This year’s wonderland of wintry fun features an all-new Alpine Village area with OC’s largest snow play and slide area with real snow blown in daily, plus a stroll-through Festival of Lights display with three new themes: the North Pole, Christmas Under the Sea and Celebration Town U.S.A., and a 100’ animated tunnel.   Winter Fest OC is held December 21 – January 7. Be sure to…

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A Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert

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By Greer Wylder
December 20, 2017

Celebrate the arrival of 2018 in style with A Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. You’ll be enchanted by the romance of operetta, the glamour of ballroom dance and the beauty of ballet. Inspired by the tradition of Vienna’s beloved New Year’s Concert, this celebration blends acclaimed European singers and dancers with a full orchestra for a rich cultural experience that will leave you longing to join them on the dance floor. The musical program weaves highlights from The Merry Widow, Die Fledermaus, and The Gypsy Princess with energetic overtures, Strauss waltzes (of course…

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Chef Inspired | Modern American | Asian Cuisine

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By Greer Wylder
December 19, 2017

The new Tru Grits is a must for anyone who loves chef-inspired modern American Asian cuisine. It’s inside the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Anaheim. Executive chef Theresa Lin Cheng and the super-talented chef Jonathan Hua start from scratch every day with fresh, seasonal and local ingredients that come straight from their dedicated farmers in Bakersfield, and on-site vegetable garden. Executive chef Theresa has written 16 Chinese cookbooks and is a widely celebrated Taiwanese chef. Her extensive achievements include her role as the executive food stylist for Eat Drink Man Woman, an Oscar-nominated film, and having served as the catering director…

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Surfers Healing Surfboard Auction at Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2017

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is celebrating 10 years of raising funds in support of children with autism through the annual Holiday Surfboard Auction. Honoring the resort’s Community Footprints commitment to supporting worthy causes, the seasonal event supports Surfers Healing, the original surf camp benefiting children with autism. The Holiday Surfboard Auction showcases a selection of hand-painted surfboards from various artists that are displayed at the resort and auctioned off to benefit Surfers Healing. Donated surfboards include works by such artists as Dana Louise Kirkpatrick, Jessy Nite, Lorin Fleming, marine life artist Wyland, Alison Mosshart (lead vocalist for the indie rock…

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The Fullest is here to save Christmas!

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By Greer Wylder
December 15, 2017

The Fullest, a contemporary culture publication celebrates its first annual Holiday Market at Seven-Degrees in Laguna Beach on Sunday, Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to help their readers pick out the perfect gift. The Fullest Holiday Market is a perfect one-stop-shop for any last-minute shoppers who want to find quality and unique items such as organic skincare, clothing, accessories, jewelry, essential oils, ceramics, crystals, pantry items, coffee and much more! The Fullest is a digital and print publication bridging wellness and contemporary culture. Their Pop-Up Shop is located in Laguna Beach at 353 N. Coast Highway and…

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