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Shin-Sen-Gumi Celebrates 30 Years w/ Japanese Foodie/Cultural Festival

By Greer Wylder

September 02, 2022

Shin-Sen-Gumi celebrates its 30th anniversary with an incredible Japanese cultural experience from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on September 3 at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. Known for hosting fun events throughout the year, the most important to Shin-Sen-Gumi is its Summer Festival, when special guests and entertainers are flown in from Japan to showcase the island culture.This year is extremely special as Shin-Sen-Gumi celebrates three decades of providing traditional Japanese cuisine throughout Southern California – and beyond, through its online meal kits. Guests will be able to join in the fun for just $1 – with all admission proceeds going…

Labor Day Weekend Summer Fun at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort

By Greer Wylder

August 31, 2022

This Labor Day weekend at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, summer fun continues with aquatic adventures, live entertainment and family-friendly experiences Friday, September 2 through Monday, September 5.Experience Tunes at the Dunes on Saturday, September 3 featuring live entertainment and good ol’ fashioned rock ‘n roll by The Dreamboats, a variety of delicious food trucks, and a full bar with cocktails, beer, and wine. Bring beach chairs and floats to enjoy the music from the beach or the water, and dance to the music in front of the stage!All weekend long, soak up every last drop of summer on the water…

Luxury Shopping Event at Balboa Bay Resort

By Greer Wylder

August 31, 2022

This Sunday, September 4 from 12-3 p.m., fashion styling agency Ressource is hosting a trunk show at Balboa Bay Resort with a range of luxury goods from Moda Operandi, the online luxury fashion retailer. The pop-up shopping event is open to the public and will feature over 40 of the most coveted seasonal designer pieces all in one place, featuring brands Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, The Row, Amina Muaddi, Sporty & Rich, and more.The shopping event is located in the Commodore Room at Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, and will be hosted by Ressource’s founder Madison Taber. Light…

Grape Stomps and Live Tunes at South Coast Winery

By Greer Wylder

August 29, 2022

In September South Coast Winery Resort and Spa, recently named as a fifth-time award winner of the Golden State Winery of the Year by the California State Fair in the California Commercial Wine Competition, will be celebrating its contribution to California's excellent, world-famous, varied and diverse wine production during California Wine Month. As part of this tribute, it is hosting lots-of-fun, two-person team Grape Stomp sessions in its spacious Vintner’s Garden on select Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in September. The resort will also present five outdoor, live music performances during the month – from jazz to rock. And guests can imbibe on…

Alton Brown Live: Beyond The Eats – The Holiday Variant at Segerstrom Center

By Greer Wylder

August 22, 2022

Television personality, author, and Food Network and Netflix star Alton Brown will be bringing Alton Brown Live: Beyond The Eats – The Holiday Variant tour at Segerstrom Center For The Arts during the holiday season. Brown originated the live culinary variety show with his “Edible Inevitable,” “Eat Your Science,” and “Beyond The Eats” tours that have performed in 200-plus cities with more than 550,000 fans in attendance. His latest production arrives at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on December 20 and mixes together science, music, food, and festive fun into two hours of pure entertainment. Tickets are on sale at altonbrownlive.com.Tickets for…