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Backhausdance Presents ‘Garden Flow’ at Sherman Library & Gardens 

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By Greer Wylder
September 29, 2021

For one night in October, Sherman Gardens will be filled with music, light, and dance.  Backhausdance, Orange County’s critically acclaimed contemporary dance company, will perform Garden Flow, a site-specific dance performance inspired by a month-long residency in Sherman Gardens. “Backhausdance is thrilled to create and premiere “Garden Flow” utilizing the landscape of the Sherman Gardens as our inspiration. Garden Flow is a multisensory, personal experience that will infuse the rhythm, presence, colors, and beauty of the gardens with the dancers’ fluidity and deeply human and emotional artistic qualities,” said Jennifer Backhaus, artistic director and founder of Backhausdance.Guests are invited to watch…

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Mercado Modern Unveils Fall Cocktail Program

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By Greer Wylder
September 27, 2021

Mercado Modern has unveiled a new fall cocktail program highlighting its extensive list of specialty Mexican spirits, including mezcal, tequila, whiskey, corn liqueurs, and select pisco. The drinks are brought to life with authentic Mexican ingredients like chamoy, jamaica, maracuya, tamarind, and purple corn. Its new lineup of inventive libations aims at taking guests on a flavorful journey through the different regions of Mexico.Founded by Jose Cerrudo and Chef Fernando Franco in 2016, Mercado Modern is a contemporary Mexican restaurant and agave spirits-driven bar in the heart of downtown Santa Ana. In 2020, the restaurant earned a nod from the Michelin…

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Suenos, a Latin American Inspired Kitchen & Bar Opens In Laguna Beach

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By Greer Wylder
September 24, 2021

Sueños is a new Latin American-inspired restaurant and bar in the heart of downtown Laguna Beach. Located just steps from the sand, the restaurant will debut dishes that blend and borrow the ingredients and influences from across Latin American culture, from the coastline of Mexico, to the mountainous regions of Peru.Sueños represents a years-long dream for husband-and-wife restaurateurs Jose Gutierrez and Kay Ayazi. The duo has opened several eateries in Orange County together, including Costa, a contemporary Peruvian kitchen in Costa Mesa. As first-generation Americans who come from families of entrepreneurs, they aim to show their children just how possible and powerful…

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Solstice, A Seasonally Driven, Ingredient Forward Restaurant Concept Opening in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
September 22, 2021

Solstice, a new seasonally-driven restaurant concept, is coming to The Boardwalk in Irvine in the fall. Centrally located at the intersection of Jamboree and Dupont in Irvine, Solstice will offer a thoughtfully prepared menu driven by seasonally curated dishes that spotlight ingredients harvested at the peak of their season sourced from the best-growing regions, farms, and producers across the country. Culinary Director Chef Demetrio Zavala, who also oversees the restaurant’s second location in Newtown, Pennsylvania, is responsible for developing the menu and curating Solstice’s ingredients from around the country. Zavala has competed in and won several Food Network TV competitions, including “Chopped: Grudge…

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Musco Center Opens 2021-22 Season with High-Energy Latin Fusion Outdoor Concert

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By Greer Wylder
September 20, 2021

Musco Center PresentsOzomatli with La Misa NegraAitken Arts PlazaSaturday, September 25, 2021 Gates 2 p.m.; La Misa Negra 3 p.m.; Ozomatli 4:30 p.m.“Ozomatli is more than a band. They represent our diverse culture.” - Mikey Jayy; Where Music Meets the SoulAfro-Latin rhythms, reggae, hip hop, rock, and cumbia collide in the musical fusion created by high-energy, socially-conscious bands Ozomatli and La Misa Negra. Ozomatli, a Grammy Award-winning Southern California favorite, and openers La Misa Negra from Oakland, perform groovy, beat-based dance music with the ease of reggae and the boldness of punk rock, a joyful concoction that makes everyone feel at…

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