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Preparing for a Successful College Experience

By Greer Wylder

August 09, 2021

It’s no doubt that college planning and the application process can be a daunting endeavor that not all students can take on themselves. And not every parent has the skills, tools, or time to be able to help guide their children. Throw COVID into the mix and it gets even more complex. To the rescue is Meena Kapur, founder of Vision College Prep, who has the skills and expertise to navigate students starting from high school through the application process. Meena, a mother of 2 sons, has been a professional college counselor for the past four years. She studied at UCLA’s…

Enter to Win! Iconic California-Based Sandals and Shoes

By Greer Wylder

August 06, 2021

Discover iconic footwear at California Sole and walk out with the happiest feet in the Downtown Disney District! If you’re staying active and walking a lot, you know that comfortable shoes and sandals matter. I discovered California Sole at Downtown Disney and there really isn’t anything like it in Orange County. They’ve curated the best California-based footwear brands and styles for the entire family. You can either opt for self-serve shoe shopping or ask for help. The staff is super knowledgeable and helpful. They carry Vans, Sanuk, Reef, Olukai, Rainbow, and Havaianas footwear. And they offer must-have accessories such as Hemlock Hat…

The Pacific Airshow is Back!

By Greer Wylder

August 04, 2021

Fans can look forward to another great year of world-class aerobatics and supersonic military jets at the family-friendly, patriotic Pacific Airshow. Premium Airshow tickets are on sale now for the 2021 show, taking place Oct. 1 - 3 over the beautiful Pacific Ocean in Huntington Beach.This year’s show is set to be the best one yet and will feature the U.S. Navy Blue Angels celebrating their 75th anniversary season and flying new F/A-18 Super Hornets, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds celebrating their 50th anniversary, Captain Kristin “BEO” Wolfe leading the U.S. Air Force ACC F-35 Lightning II Demo squad, the U.S.…

The Deets on Huntington Beach House & Sand Box Beach Essentials

By Greer Wylder

August 02, 2021

Widely celebrated as “Surf City” and home to the annual U.S. Open of Surfing, Huntington State Beach’s newest dining destination, The Huntington Beach House, and a first-of-its-kind beach-friendly recreation hub, The Sand Box Beach Essentials are now open! A landmark partnership between Prjkt Restaurant Group and the California State Park System, the two new concepts begin the second phase of a complete concession transformation of these Southern California State beaches. The contract comes five years after Prjkt Restaurant Group enhanced Bolsa Chica State Beach concessions in 2016. Led by creator Alicia Whitney and her team at Prjkt Concessions, these are the…

Irvine Barclay Theatre Announces Return of Live Performances

By Greer Wylder

July 29, 2021

As live performances return to venues throughout Southern California, Irvine Barclay Theatre will kick off a new season on September 9 with an array of renowned artists including country chart-topping trio The Gatlin Brothers; multi-Grammy-winning jazz artist Pat Metheny; internationally-acclaimed song stylist Michael Feinstein; and author and social commentator Fran Lebowitz.Irvine Barclay Theatre has been busy during the past 14 months of downtime. The theater installed new seats and carpet in the auditorium, as well as upgraded its HVAC system and air-handlers to use hospital-grade filters throughout the building. Tickets go are on sale at thebarclay.org for the following shows, with…

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Preparing for a Successful College Experience

Enter to Win! Iconic California-Based Sandals and Shoes

The Pacific Airshow is Back!

The Deets on Huntington Beach House & Sand Box Beach Essentials

Irvine Barclay Theatre Announces Return of Live Performances