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Beach, Brews & BBQ!

By Greer Wylder

October 12, 2022

The seventh Annual Beach, Brews, and BBQ returns to the beautiful Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort on Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 1-6 p.m.!The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Orange County Chapter’s Beach, Brews, and BBQ is by far the tastiest charity event of the season, featuring unlimited samples of handcrafted beers, the best BBQ in town, live entertainment, and auctions to win amazing items. Eat, drink, dance the day away with live entertainment from The Droppers, and bid on unique silent and live auction items. Come on out and find out why this event has earned its reputation as the craft beer event of…

SIP & SHUCK Fundraiser Returns to Laguna

By Greer Wylder

October 06, 2022

The Deck on Laguna Beach, Driftwood Kitchen and Hendrix Restaurant & Bar, together with The Bungalows at Pacific Edge Hotel, is bringing back its popular SIP & SHUCK fundraiser on Sunday, October 9 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This event, the 8th beachside soiree to benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Orange County, gives guests the unique opportunity to experience a variety of hand-shucked oysters, champagne, sparkling wines, spirits, and more from around the world, all while enjoying panoramic ocean views. Executive Chef Rainer Schwarz and his team will prepare delicious tastes from The Deck, Driftwood Kitchen, and Hendrix. The event will include beverages from Ketel One, Grey Goose, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Nolet’s Gin, Casamigos…

Orange County Children’s Book Festival LIVE!

By Greer Wylder

September 26, 2022

An annual family tradition is back and it’s better than ever! After two years of being virtual, the 19th annual Orange County Children’s Book Festival (2022) is going LIVE at Orange Coast College on Sunday, October 2, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. It features a spectacular lineup for all Southern California families! In addition to its usual lineup of 60 authors, 15 studio artists, 80 exhibitors and big stage entertainment, this October’s lineup includes:Two trend-setting fashion icons will be interviewed on the Main Entertainment Stage, about their own children’s books: Paul Frank with his popular culture icons such as his Julius the Monkey Casual Wear and Kheris Rogers, now…

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Casa Romantica Celebrates Surf and Beach Culture, ‘Endless Summer’

By Greer Wylder

September 26, 2022

Summer never ends this Fall! Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens, a nonprofit Southern California cultural center and arts destination, is celebrating Orange County and Southern California surf culture with its latest theme, Endless Summer. The first of four themes in the Casa Captivating Fall and Winter Season, Endless Summer has activities for all ages to enjoy; from a beach clean-up, jazz dance series, art exhibition, concerts, and more! Endless Summer will kick off with an official opening reception on Thursday, September 29 at 6 p.m., where three Southern California artists will debut their collections curated for the Endless Summer art exhibition. For…

Khan Saab Launches Fundraiser to Help Pakistan Flood Relief

By Greer Wylder

September 13, 2022

Khan Saab Desi Craft Kitchen, a Michelin Bib Gourmand award winning 100% Halal eatery in Fullerton, has launched a fundraiser to support Pakistan flood relief, as more than one-third of the country is underwater. Every Tuesday, now through October 15th, the restaurant is donating 15% of all sales to help the victims, which have already numbered over 33 million people. Founder and executive chef Imran “Ali” Mookhi is a Pakistani immigrant himself, who came to the United States with the goal of elevating traditional Indian, Pakistani and Afghan cuisine alongside his team, many of whom are also immigrants of the Desi region. Innovative menu highlights…