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World-Class Training Returns: Sunday Master Class Series at ABT Gillespie School

By Greer Wylder

March 20, 2025

The American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center for the Arts is bringing back its Sunday Master Class Series, offering young dancers an exclusive opportunity to refine their skills with world-class instructors. Designed for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 10 and up with a strong classical ballet foundation, the series provides expert training across multiple disciplines.Esteemed instructors include Gillian Murphy (Principal Dancer, ABT), Ethan Stiefel (former ABT Principal Dancer and artistic director), Alberto Blanco (Sarasota Ballet), Eric Tamm (former ABT dancer, Principal Faculty at Gillespie School), Susan Brooker (Artistic Director, Gillespie School), and Sarah Jones (Associate Director,…

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Hosts Fintastic Fun for National Mermaid Day

By Greer Wylder

March 20, 2025

This National Mermaid Day, guests are invited to dive into a magical undersea adventure at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, a resort known for its year-round mermaid experiences.On Saturday, March 29, the property will celebrate National Mermaid Day with an entire afternoon of mermaid-themed activities, enchantment and fintastic moments for guests of all ages.The festivities begin at 12:30 p.m. with a Mermaid Meet & Greet, where children can meet the hotel’s three enchanting mermaids in person. At 1 p.m., little ones ages 5 and under can join the Mini Mermaid Parent & Me class, choosing a tail from the Treasure Chest…

Spring Dining Experiences at Patina Restaurant Group in Downtown Disney

By Greer Wylder

March 19, 2025

With spring just around the corner, Patina Restaurant Group’s three signature restaurants in the Downtown Disney District—Italian favorite Naples Ristorante e Bar and Paseo and Céntrico, the elevated Mexican dining concepts led by Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán—are celebrating the season alongside the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. From culinary demonstrations to an evening with Chef Gaytán himself, food lovers in Orange County and beyond can experience these special spring events:Experiencias de Paseo: Crudo & Tequila April 9)Led by Paseo’s Executive Chef Rudy Lopez, guests will enjoy a culinary demonstration featuring the stories behind Kanpachi Crudo, the classic appetizer…

San Pedro Fish Market Hosts Special Fundraiser for the Western Flyer’s Return

By Greer Wylder

March 18, 2025

San Pedro Fish Market is celebrating the return of the legendary Western Flyer to the Port of Long Beach with a one-day fundraising initiative. On Saturday, March 22, 2025, the iconic waterfront restaurant will offer the special "Fisherman’s Wharf Tray," with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Western Flyer Foundation in support of its mission to promote ocean education, sustainability, and marine literacy.The Western Flyer, the historic fishing boat made famous by John Steinbeck’s The Log from the Sea of Cortez, has been transformed into a floating classroom to inspire future generations of ocean stewards. As part of the Western Flyer…

Tickets for LAWineFest 2025 Are Now on Sale!

By Greer Wylder

March 17, 2025

LAWineFest returns for its 20th anniversary with two days of incredible wine tasting, live music, delicious food trucks, and boutique shopping on May 31 and June 1 at Harry Bridges Memorial Park in Long Beach. As L.A. County’s largest wine-focused event, it brings together wine lovers of all levels to sip and explore wines from around the world—all while supporting the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club.Enjoy unlimited tastings of award-winning wines, craft brews, kombucha, and more. Upgrade to VIP for exclusive access to the Hotel Maya & Jackson Family Wines VIP Garden, where you’ll find rare boutique wineries +…