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Segerstrom Center Unveils 2023-2024 Season: Dance, Headliners, & Conversations

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By Greer Wylder
September 26, 2023

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is delighted to announce an extraordinary lineup of captivating dance performances, mesmerizing headliner shows, and engaging conversations that will leave audiences inspired and enthralled. Returning by popular demand, these series genres offer an immersive experience through season ticket subscriptions. Featuring a mix of beloved favorites and exciting new productions, the upcoming engagements promise unforgettable moments for audiences of all ages.The Dance series continues on November 4th and 5th, 2023, Turn It Out with Tiler Peck will take the stage. Vanity Fair hails Tiler Peck as "The most magical dancer of our time." As the principal…

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Aria Kitchen: A Fusion of Mexican and Persian Flavors in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
September 22, 2023

Aria Kitchen, a fresh addition to Irvine's culinary scene, beautifully blends Mexican and Persian cuisines. Founded by sisters Mahta and Anahita Ariarad, second-generation restaurateurs deeply rooted in the Irvine community, this fusion concept pays homage to their Persian heritage while embracing their love for Mexican flavors.The Ariarad sisters' journey in the restaurant industry began in their father’s renowned Super Irvine, a market dedicated to sourcing Persian and international ingredients since 1996. After the closing of Super Irvine in 2022, the sisters continued their culinary venture, drawing from their family's heirloom recipes and their years of involvement in the market.At Aria…

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The 2023 Newport Beach Film Festival Opening & Closing Night

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By Greer Wylder
September 21, 2023

The highly anticipated 2023 Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) has just revealed exciting details about its upcoming edition. Kicking off on Thursday, October 12, the festival's opening night will feature the Los Angeles Times Envelope screening of "The Absence of Eden," directed by Marco Perego and starring the talented Zoe Saldaña. This event will take place at Edwards Big Newport.Continuing the cinematic journey, the festival will conclude on Thursday, October 19, at the Port Theatre, showcasing Focus Features' "The Holdovers," directed by the esteemed Alexander Payne. It's the 24th edition of this renowned film festival, promising an extraordinary in-person experience from…

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The Ecology Center’s Fall 2023 Community Table Dinner Series

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By Greer Wylder
September 20, 2023

The Ecology Center, situated on a 28-acre Regenerative Organic Certified™ farm and education center in San Juan Capistrano, has recently unveiled its Fall 2023 Community Table dinner series. Scheduled for every Friday between September 29 and November 3, starting at 6 p.m., these gatherings offer a splendid opportunity for guests to savor a starlit, multicourse dinner in the brisk autumn air. The featured meals are carefully crafted by renowned guest chefs, incorporating ingredients sourced from The Ecology Center's own farm and prepared over an open flame, creating an intimate and communal dining experience.Each dinner is limited to 72 guests, providing…

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SAVOR Newport Beach 2023 Honors OC Legends

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By Greer Wylder
September 19, 2023

On Saturday, September 23, 2023, The Literacy Project will host SAVOR Newport Beach 2023, an exquisite evening event. This Napa-style outdoor experience will feature a luxurious vintage and exotic car exhibition set against the expansive backdrop of Newport Beach Country Club. Attendees can also explore a captivating garden showcasing an art collection curated by Ethos Gallery. The talented Fashion Illustrator Kristine Steiner will be on hand to create stylish portraits of the guests. The culinary expertise of Chef Pascal Olhats and the wines from Zotovich Vineyard and Winery will elevate the farm-to-table dining experience under the September night sky. To keep…

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