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41st Annual California Cool Art Auction, Benefit & Bash

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By Greer Wylder
March 03, 2023

Join Laguna Art Museum for an unforgettable night during a signature auction and benefit as they celebrate 41 years of connecting artists, collectors, and the community. The museum’s largest fundraiser of the year has been reimagined to offer the preeminent California Cool experience, with a creative California-inspired culinary and cocktail experience, a special performance by musical guest and Laguna local, Grammy-nominated, Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats, an artistic photo opportunity on the red carpet with photographer Tony Pinto and the chance to meet many of California’s most notable artists supporting the museum and participating in the auction. For those who cannot…

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OC Restaurant Week Celebrates 15 Years—March 5 -11

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By Greer Wylder
March 01, 2023

Orange County Restaurant Week, an entire week dedicated to celebrating local restaurants, returns on Sunday, March 5 through Saturday, March 11. This year’s event will highlight more than 150 restaurants that have thoughtfully crafted menus and cocktails designed to showcase Orange County’s diverse dining options. Diners will have an opportunity to partake in a variety of Prix-Fixe Menus ranging from $15 to $45; romance-infused Date Night Menus; and thoughtfully curated Luxe Menus for indulgent experiences. Guests are invited to celebrate 15 years of OC Restaurant Week with premium wines from San Simeon, specially created Desserts, and Cocktails of Restaurant Week featuring Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Grey Goose Vodka, El Tesoro Tequila, and Licor 43. This year’s 15th anniversary…

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MEAN GIRLS Coming to Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
February 26, 2023

The producers of MEAN GIRLS - the record-breaking new musical comedy produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman, and Paramount Pictures based on the hit film - are bringing the First National Tour coming to Orange County at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The show will be playing in Segerstrom Hall from March 7 – 19, 2023.MEAN GIRLS features a book by nine-time Emmy Award® winner Tina Fey, based on her screenplay for the film, music by three-time Emmy Award® winner Jeff Richmond; and lyrics by two-time Tony Award® nominee Nell Benjamin. Tony Award® winner Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs.MEAN GIRLS opened…

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First Hot-and-Crispy Taquito Restaurant Opens In Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
February 22, 2023

Roll-Em-Up Taquitos has become a phenomenon, with its hand-rolled taquitos, pan-fried in a proprietary giant cast iron pan, until crispy and golden brown.The story of Roll-Em-Up Taquitos is simple and began in the home of the Usrey family, where father (Ron) and son (Ryan) fell in love with Mama Karen’s famous beef taquitos. The Usrey family, including patriarch Ron, always talked about opening their taquitos-only eatery, but unfortunately, Mama Karen passed before that dream became a reality. Fast-forward to today, they are “Blastin Reggae” and opened the first Roll-Em-Up Taquitos in Chino Hills, in 2019, where they sold an average of…

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Dine Out Long Beach Restaurant & Cocktail Week

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By Greer Wylder
February 15, 2023

 The 8th annual Dine Out Long Beach, Restaurant & Cocktail Week begins February 18 and continues through February 28 at nearly 50 restaurants throughout the city. Special menus starting at $10 are featured for breakfast, lunch, plates, and dinner with small plates coupled with wine pairings, beer flights, and handcrafted cocktails. Visit dineoutlongbeach.com for restaurant listings and menus.5 Reasons You’ll Want to Check Out this Year’s Dine Out Long Beach: 1. SOMETHING FOR EVERY PERSON AND EVERY PALATELong Beach is a melting pot of cuisines and Dine Out Long Beach is proof. Enjoy Peruvian favorites from Aji Peruvian, Chinese from the…

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