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Santa Barbara Vintners Festival Returns for 38th Year

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By Greer Wylder
October 04, 2022

One of California’s most highly anticipated events, the Santa Barbara Vintners Festival, returns for its 38th year on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. The first wine festival ever held in Santa Barbara County, the Vintners Festival will take place at the Old Mission Santa Inés in Solvang, featuring more than 50 wineries and gourmet offerings from over 20 regional chefs, restaurants, and food producers.Visitors can meet winemakers and winery owners to learn first-hand why Santa Barbara County was named 2021 Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Guests can also enjoy samples of the region’s best…

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The Orange County Museum of Art’s New Home Opens Oct. 8

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By Greer Wylder
October 03, 2022

The inaugural programming at the Orange County Museum of Art’s new home located on the Segerstrom Center for the Arts will include the highly anticipated return of the California Biennial, a diverse array of exhibitions, including a survey of artist Fred Eversley, a special project about landscape architect Peter Walker, a monumental outdoor sculpture by Sanford Biggers, and an exhibition drawn from OCMA’s expansive collection that marks the museum’s 60th anniversary and pays homage to the women who founded the museum. OCMA opens its building designed by Morphosis under the direction of Pritzker Prizewinning architect Thom Mayne and Partner-in-Charge Brandon Welling,…

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Pacific Airshow Thundering into Huntington Beach With Jaw-Dropping Lineup of Performances

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By Greer Wylder
September 28, 2022

The 2022 Pacific Airshow (September 30 – October 2) will feature a lineup of world-renowned military aviators and civilian performers. Now in its sixth year, the three-day spectacle is redefining the airshow experience, annually attracting 3 million live spectators, with millions more expected to view Hulu’s LIVE broadcast on Saturday, October 1. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, celebrating the branch’s 75th Anniversary, are joined by the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs and U.S. Army Golden Knights precision parachute teams, among others. Civilian performances include BlackFly all-electric fixed-wing, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle, representing the future of urban air mobility, the Red…

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Orange County Children’s Book Festival LIVE!

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By Greer Wylder
September 26, 2022

An annual family tradition is back and it’s better than ever! After two years of being virtual, the 19th annual Orange County Children’s Book Festival (2022) is going LIVE at Orange Coast College on Sunday, October 2, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. It features a spectacular lineup for all Southern California families! In addition to its usual lineup of 60 authors, 15 studio artists, 80 exhibitors and big stage entertainment, this October’s lineup includes:Two trend-setting fashion icons will be interviewed on the Main Entertainment Stage, about their own children’s books: Paul Frank with his popular culture icons such as his Julius the Monkey Casual Wear and Kheris Rogers, now…

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Pacific Wine & Food Classic Presents New Curated Tasting Experiences

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By Greer Wylder
September 26, 2022

Pacific Wine & Food Classic presents exciting new tasting experiences to accompany an extensive lineup of chefs, restaurants, and wineries set to participate in the fourth annual epicurean event. Named one of USA Today’s list of 10 Best Food Festivals in the country, Pacific Wine & Food Classic invites guests to bask in the California sunshine to sample bites from the region’s top chefs, taste delectable wine pairings and refreshing libations in Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort's serene seaside landscape from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, October 1.The sun-splashed event begins with a welcome cocktail made with Licor 43 upon entering, and a pour…

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