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Family Holiday Celebration This Saturday at The District

By Greer Wylder

December 01, 2025

The District at Tustin Legacy will host its Holiday Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 6, from noon to 2 p.m. inviting the community to enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly festivities. Guests can take photos with Santa and friends, take part in crafts, and visit face painters and balloon twisters.New this year, kids and families can hop aboard a magical Holiday Train ride through The Promenade and around the fountain. Cheerful holiday decor will fill the shopping center, and guests are encouraged to stay and shop for the season.The Promenade at The District at Tustin Legacy2437 Park Ave., Tustin.

Pouring Joy: Blue Hummingbird Welcomes Its Newest Café

By Greer Wylder

November 30, 2025

Blue Hummingbird Coffee is expanding in Orange County with the opening of its fifth local café at Irvine Company Office Properties Jamboree Center. The grand opening celebration takes place Wednesday, Dec. 3, all day at 1 Park Plaza, Suite 165, Irvine.Guests will enjoy Blue Hummingbird’s signature handcrafted drinks, including seasonal favorites like the Cinnamon Roll Latte and its signature Blue Hummingbird Latte made with house-made pandan syrup and blue spirulina. The menu also features a wide selection of breakfast and lunch items, from fresh pastries and breakfast burritos to favorites like turkey bacon club sandwiches and a bacon cheeseburger.In the…

Coastal Holiday Magic at Paséa

By Greer Wylder

November 28, 2025

The holidays are just around the corner and Paséa Hotel & Spa is filled with festive experiences and local flavor. Conveniently located in the heart of Huntington Beach, Paséa becomes a holiday hub for locals each winter, bringing seasonal energy and coastal charm to Southern California.From family traditions to festive nights out, it is where the community comes together to celebrate the season.Experience holiday magic with events including:Holiday Igloos (Now through Jan. 11)Cozy up in a private igloo overlooking the Pacific and sip seasonal cocktails under the stars. These limited-time, poolside domes offer a fireside escape perfect for date nights,…

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American Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Returns to Segerstrom Hall

By Greer Wylder

November 27, 2025

American Ballet Theatre’s beloved production of The Nutcracker returns to Segerstrom Hall December 11–21, 2025, accompanied by Pacific Symphony, for its 10th season at the Center.Praised by the Los Angeles Times as “ravishing and clever enough to inspire multiple viewings” and called “jaw-droppingly beautiful” by the Orange County Register, this holiday favorite features choreography by Alexei Ratmansky, one of today’s most celebrated choreographers. The production dazzles with stunning sets and costumes by Tony Award winner Richard Hudson and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score performed live by Pacific Symphony.The story follows young Clara, who receives a nutcracker doll at her family’s Christmas party.…

A New Chapter for Lido House in Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

November 26, 2025

Lido House is introducing enhancements that bring even more character and coastal charm to the property.The first reveal is The Glass House, a 540-square-foot, light-filled venue that opened this summer on the Newport Lawn. Designed to connect indoor and outdoor spaces, it features floor-to-ceiling windows, modern architectural lines, and a bright, airy setting ideal for intimate weddings, celebrations, creative pop-ups, private dinners, and small corporate events.Also new is The Boardwalk, a 900-square-foot breakout and meeting venue that blends coastal style with smart functionality. Just steps from the Boathouse Ballroom, The Boardwalk gives planners a versatile space for strategy meetings, small-group…