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A Film Festival Putting Neurodivergent Talent Front and Center

By Greer Wylder

April 12, 2026

Blu Star Productions is launching the inaugural Blu Star Film Festival on Saturday, May 2 at The Frida Cinema, with in-person screenings scheduled from 3 to 11 p.m. The festival will also stream online, extending its reach well beyond the theater.The event features the work of eight Southern California production studios made up entirely of neurodivergent adults, many on the autism spectrum. These filmmakers are paid and credited for their work, but their films are often only seen within their own studio communities. This festival changes that, bringing their work to a broader audience in a shared, public setting.Founded by…

A Mother’s Day Gathering with Costa Mesa History

By Greer Wylder

April 08, 2026

The Costa Mesa Historical Society is celebrating its 60th year with a special Mother’s Day brunch and speaker program that brings the community together around the stories that define Costa Mesa.On Sunday, May 10, guests are invited to gather at the Norma Hertzog Community Center for an afternoon featuring local journalist, Greer’s OC founder and author of Born in OC, Greer Wylder.The presentation will highlight the artists, entrepreneurs and visionaries who have shaped Orange County, sharing the kinds of stories that continue to inspire and connect this community.More than a brunch, this is a meaningful way to celebrate mothers, grandmothers…

Floral Park Home & Garden Tour Returns April 25–26

By Greer Wylder

April 05, 2026

On Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, 2026, the Historic Floral Park Neighborhood Association presents the 33rd Annual Floral Park Home & Garden Tour, a beloved spring tradition that celebrates the charm and character of one of Orange County’s most distinctive neighborhoods.Tucked inside Floral Park, often described as Orange County’s “best kept secret,” gracious homes from the 1920s through the 1950s will once again open their doors to visitors. Sunlit porches, gleaming wood floors, and beautifully tended gardens set the scene for a stroll through decades of classic Southern California architecture and design.Beyond the homes, the weekend includes plenty…

Burritos for a Cause at Dog Haus

By Greer Wylder

March 28, 2026

National Burrito Day is all about bold flavors and great deals, and this year Dog Haus is adding a giveback component.On Thursday, April 2, Haus Rewards members can redeem an Access Pass for a Haus Burrito for $3, with 100% of proceeds benefiting No Kid Hungry in the fight against childhood hunger.The Haus Burrito, from Dog Haus’ Bad-Ass Breakfast Burritos virtual brand, includes three sunny-side-up eggs, smoked bacon, white American cheese, crispy tater tots, caramelized onions and spicy mayo, all wrapped in a flour tortilla and grilled.Guests who redeem the $3 burrito will also receive a BOGO reward for Bad-Ass…

Napa in Newport Expands to Three-Day Wine Weekend for CureDuchenne

By Greer Wylder

March 09, 2026

CureDuchenne’s annual Napa in Newport fundraiser returns March 20 to 22 as an expanded, three-day celebration at Pendry Newport Beach, bringing some of Napa Valley’s most sought-after wineries to the coast. The elevated weekend experience pairs world-class wine and dining with a mission to support research, care and advocacy for those living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.The weekend opens Friday with intimate vintner dinners hosted by Peter Michael Winery and Simon Family Estate. Saturday’s black-tie gala includes a grand tasting with more than 25 premier Napa wineries, followed by a multi-course dinner by Chef Colin Bedford of Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire…