Run The OC! The 12th Annual OC Marathon

By Greer Wylder

April 25, 2016

You can experience the beauty of Orange County by running the 12th annual U.S. Bank OC Marathon, Half Marathon or Wahoo's OC 5k on Sunday, May 1. Register online, or at the Health & Fitness Expo on Marathon weekend beginning Friday, April 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa. The two-day Health & Fitness Expo showcases national brands and state of the art footwear and training technology.  The challenging Full Marathon on Sunday, May 1 starts at 5:30 a.m. in front of…

What Does It Take to Be a NB Film Fest Juror?

By Greer Wylder

April 22, 2016

Weekend Events Are Heating Up At SOCO!

By Greer Wylder

April 21, 2016

The weather is heating up, and so are SOCO and The OC Mix! This month, Orange County's destination for inspiration is bringing a fresh line-up of fun and family-friendly events to enjoy throughout the spring season. Read on for the inside scoop on what's coming soon, and for a complete list of events click here. We'll see you soon at SOCO! LORD OF THE STRINGS CONCERT Sunday, April 24, 2 PM, LCA Wine Join SOCO for the next installment of Lord of the Strings at LCA Wine this Sunday, April 24. Delight in an afternoon of knock-out musical performances by award-winning…

The Taste of Huntington Beach - 80 Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries

By Greer Wylder

April 20, 2016

The annual Taste of Huntington Beach will feature food, drinks, live music and fun on Sunday, April 24 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex. More than 80 restaurants, wineries and breweries will be participating, and for the first time Food Network’s Simon Majumdar will be joining as a celebrity judge. The Taste of Huntington Beach is presented by The Friends of the Children's Library and proceeds benefit the Children's Department of the Huntington Beach Public Library. Live music will be provided by local favorites Chris Farmer Duo (Chris was the former musical director of the…

Acclaimed Chef Pascal Olhats Q&A and Debut Film at Newport Beach Film Festival

By Greer Wylder

April 19, 2016

Prominent chef Pascal Olhats talked to us about what it feels like to be the subject of a biopic debuting at the Newport Beach Film Festival. “La Tradition," chronicles Chef Olhats’ influence on the fine dining scene in Orange County---he'll walk the red carpet on Saturday, April 23 at 11:15 a.m. at Island Cinema. The documentary is a touching, informative and humorous look at Olhats’ rise to culinary fame through the food he crafted, the people he worked with, and the challenges he faced. The film is named after La Tradition, Olhats’ first fine dining restaurant in Newport Beach that…