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Spring at Irvine Barclay Theatre: A Season of Music, Dance, and Conversation

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By Greer Wylder
March 11, 2025

Irvine Barclay Theatre welcomes spring with an outstanding lineup of performances, featuring award-winning musicians, renowned dance companies, and thought-provoking speakers. This season includes jazz and Celtic music, contemporary dance, ballet, and an evening with acclaimed author Amy Tan.Upcoming PerformancesLaissez Les Bon Temps Rouler – A Trip to New OrleansSaturday, March 15, 2025 | 8 p.m.The Barclay Jazz & Beyond Orchestra returns for a Mardi Gras–inspired jazz celebration, featuring a 19-piece big band led by Shelly Berg, with drummer Herlin Riley and special guest soloists. Expect a night of contemporary second-line music and fresh takes on classic jazz standards. Tickets range…

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Deli Nerds Brings High-Quality, Clean Eating to Costa Mesa

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By Greer Wylder
March 09, 2025

Deli Nerds, a woman-owned fast-casual restaurant in Costa Mesa, is making clean, high-quality meals more accessible to the community. The menu features gourmet sliders, fresh wraps, and hearty salads, all crafted with grass-fed meats, farmers’ market produce, and house-made sauces—without inflammatory seed oils. Beyond serving food, Deli Nerds is creating a gathering space and offering catering for corporate and social events.Born out of necessity during the COVID era, Deli Nerds was founded on the idea that convenience shouldn’t come at the expense of quality. With home cooking becoming a daily challenge and takeout options often lacking in nutrition, the need…

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Discover Endless Summer Fun at the Summer Opportunities Jamboree!

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By Greer Wylder
March 05, 2025

Plan your family’s summer schedule as Parenting OC Magazine returns to The District at Tustin Legacy for a free, family-friendly fair featuring 50 exhibitors from summer camps, sports programs, family fun centers, and summer learning programs. Set in the heart of Orange County at this unique entertainment and dining destination, the event offers an exciting day for families to explore summer opportunities.The Summer Opportunities Jamboree takes place on March 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment on stage, including performances by School of Rock and the Tustin School Honor Chorus. Meet princesses and superheroes from Creative…

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Golf For A Cause: Join ‘18 For The Elephants’ and Support Conservation Efforts

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By Greer Wylder
March 04, 2025

As African elephants face increasing threats to their survival, Laguna Beach Philanthropist Oracle Maureen is presenting the inaugural “18 For The Elephants” charity golf tournament, sponsored by Angels Among Us Foundation and benefitting the charity Over and Above Africa. Set for April 10, 2025, at Pelican Hill Golf Club, the event aims to rally Southern California in support of critical conservation efforts for these endangered animals.Special Connection to Orange CountyKerry David, founder of Over and Above Africa, is also the producer of "Breaking Their Silence: Women on the Frontline of the Poaching War," which held its World Premiere at the…

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Now Open: CasaDamí – An Intimate European Café & Wine Bar in Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
March 02, 2025

CasaDamí, an intimate café and wine bar, is now open at the newly renovated Peninsula Village in Newport Beach. Created by partners Camilla Caremoli and Dave Shah, CasaDamí offers a refined European-inspired experience, blending coastal charm with timeless elegance.Stepping into CasaDamí feels like escaping to a charming European hideaway. Guests are welcomed by a stunning 15-seat bar crafted from Italian marble, elegant white oak flooring in a herringbone pattern, and plush banquette seating framed by a custom wood panel arch. Outside, a spacious patio draped with florals inspired by the Italian countryside provides an idyllic spot for alfresco dining.By day,…

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