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Barnes & Noble Returned to Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

October 24, 2026

In case you missed it, Barnes & Noble opened a new flagship store at South Coast Plaza in August, bringing the bookseller back to Costa Mesa.The 27,000-square-foot space sits on the upper level of the mall and revives bookselling in a location that once housed Borders and, more recently, Sports Chalet. Inside, shoppers will find an extensive selection of books, exclusive gifts, a curated collection of toys and games, vinyl records, a newsstand and more.The store also features a Barnes & Noble Café with an outdoor patio and sweeping views, a nice spot to settle in with a new read.For…

Ambitious Ales Brings Its Award-Winning Craft Beer to Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

October 20, 2026

Beer lovers in Orange County, mark your calendars. Ambitious Ales, the Long Beach craft brewery known for its handcrafted lineup and small-batch and seasonal releases, is opening its first OC location at The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa on Oct. 24 and 25.Opening weekend runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Expect a full tap list, limited-edition merchandise and DJs spinning vinyl. Smoked & Salted Barbecue will be on hand with food Saturday, and Hamburgers Nice takes over Sunday.The brewery and tasting room will have indoor and outdoor seating, and families and…

Foodie Heaven at The CAMP in Costa Mesa this Fall

By Greer Wylder

October 13, 2026

Costa Mesa’s signature community dining experience is back for a Fall Edition on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6-9 p.m. Hosted by small local businesses at The CAMP, Community Dinner is an immersive foodie event where you can sit back and enjoy course after course of delicious food.Take your seat at the elegant farm tables and soak in the ambiance of The CAMP’s Courtyard, set to a special soundtrack curated by DJ Crisanto Santa Ana. With more than a decade of experience setting the tone, Crisanto knows exactly how to make you feel at home with your community.In the beautifully decorated…

Gaby Moreno Brings Her Bilingual Sound to Musco Center

By Greer Wylder

October 13, 2026

Musco Center for the Arts welcomes Grammy and Latin Grammy winning artist Gaby Moreno to the stage on Friday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m. for a night Billboard has called "nothing short of mesmerizing."Moreno is a singer-songwriter and producer whose warm, soulful sound moves effortlessly between English and Spanish. Since leaving her native Guatemala for Los Angeles, she has released nine albums and built an impressive list of honors, including a 2024 Grammy for best Latin pop album for "X Mí (Vol. 1)," Grammy nominations for "Alegoría" and "Ilusión," and two Latin Grammy Awards. A defining voice in modern Americana,…

Jerry Douglas Brings His Band’s Genre-Bending Sound to Musco Center

By Greer Wylder

October 12, 2026

Musco Center welcomes Dobro master Jerry Douglas and his band to the stage on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. for an evening that stretches far beyond bluegrass's traditional borders.The New York Times has called Douglas "Dobro's matchless contemporary master," and it's easy to see why. A 14-time Grammy winner, he has produced more than 100 albums and appeared on over 1,600 studio recordings. He's a longtime member of Alison Krauss & Union Station, co-bandleader of the Transatlantic Sessions in the United Kingdom, and founder of the Grammy-winning bluegrass supergroup The Earls of Leicester. On top of all that, he…