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Pacific Symphony Opens 47th Season with Rachmaninoff and Sibelius

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By Greer Wylder
September 08, 2025

Pacific Symphony launches its 47th season with “Rachmaninoff & Sibelius,” bringing together two late-Romantic masterworks and two acclaimed guest artists.French conductor Ludovic Morlot, music director of the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra and conductor emeritus of the Seattle Symphony, leads the orchestra in Rachmaninoff’s beloved Piano Concerto No. 2 and Sibelius’ sweeping Symphony No. 1. Pianist Alessio Bax, praised by Gramophone as “among the most remarkable young pianists now before the public,” joins for the concerto.Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, written in 1900-01 after the failure of his First Symphony, restored the composer’s confidence and became one of the most celebrated works…

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Roger’s Gardens Celebrates 50 Years with Halloween Boutique, Midnight Market

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By Greer Wylder
September 08, 2025

Roger’s Gardens is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the return of its legendary Halloween Boutique, one of the most anticipated seasonal events in Southern California. Drawing more than 100,000 visitors each year, the boutique transforms the store into an immersive, theatrical shopping destination filled with collectible décor and seasonal treasures.This year’s theme, Midnight Market, is brought to life by Head Merchant Hedda Staines, Holiday & Home Décor Buyer Crystal Pittman, and the visual merchandising team. Together they’ve created seven vignettes that capture the spirit of a mysterious after-dark bazaar, where enchanting botanicals, eerie curiosities, and hauntingly beautiful décor invite guests…

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An Evening at The Lido Theater to Benefit the John Wayne Cancer Foundation

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By Greer Wylder
August 24, 2025

River Jetty Restaurant Group will host a special fundraising event on Aug. 28 at The Lido Theater in support of the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. The evening will feature a screening of True Grit, with food by A Restaurant Chef Roberto Gomez and A Market Chef Shelly Register, drinks, themed cocktails, and both silent and live auctions.Doors open at 5 p.m., the live auction begins at 6:30 p.m., and the film starts at 7 p.m.John Wayne Movie Week ScheduleAug. 26 – The Searchers (7 p.m.)Aug. 27 – The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (7 p.m.)Aug. 28 – True Grit Fundraiser…

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Seafolly Opens First U.S. Flagship in Corona del Mar

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By Greer Wylder
August 20, 2025

Iconic Australian swimwear brand Seafolly has opened its first U.S. flagship store in Corona del Mar.Located in Corona del Mar Plaza at 932 Avocado Ave., the boutique reflects the brand’s Australian beach heritage that has inspired women since 1975. Known for stylish swimwear and resort pieces, Seafolly has stores across Australia and Singapore and is carried in the U.S. at Everything But Water, Revolve and Nordstrom.Corona del Mar was chosen for its coastal location, vibrant shopping district and proximity to the beach, making it a natural fit for Seafolly’s first American store.Open 10 a.m.– 6 p.m. Monday to Sunday.   932 Avocado…

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Stone Groove Stillhouse Brings World’s First Audio Distillery to Anaheim

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By Greer Wylder
August 16, 2025

Stone Groove Stillhouse, known as the world’s first and only audio stillhouse, has officially opened at the historic MAKE Building in Anaheim.The innovative concept fuses music and spirits through a patent-pending Musically Mastered™ process, which uses sonic energy from different music genres to influence how spirits interact with wood, ultimately shaping their flavor.From Jazz Fusion American Single Malt to Classic Rock Rye Whiskey, each spirit reflects its musical roots.“Stone Groove showcases our passion for music, spirits, cocktails, and food in a first-of-its-kind distillery pub and restaurant,” said Jeff Duggan, who co-owns Stone Groove with his wife, Christa.The name is a…

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