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Cozy Earth’s Biggest Sale Comes to Corona del Mar

By Greer Wylder

August 23, 2026

Cozy Earth's biggest sale of the year is here, and this time it's happening in person, not just online.This Labor Day, shop the retailer's storewide sale at one of its three California stores, including the Corona del Mar location right here in Orange County. From Aug. 26 to Sept. 3, save 25% storewide. From Sept. 4 to 8, that jumps to 30% off storewide, and on Labor Day itself, Sept. 7, shoppers get 30% off storewide and 35% off bundles of three or more, on best-selling sheets, loungewear, socks and more.Find Cozy Earth at 256 26th St. #101 in Santa Monica's…

Marriott Irvine Spectrum Offers Shuttle Pass for Daisy Chain Fields Festival

By Greer Wylder

August 23, 2026

If you're headed to the Daisy Chain Fields Festival at Great Park on Saturday, Aug. 29, here's a way to skip the parking headache.Marriott Irvine Spectrum is selling a Festival Shuttle Pass through Eventbrite that lets guests park at the hotel and ride a shuttle straight to the festival grounds, no navigating event lots required.The pass includes:Round-trip shuttle service between the hotel and Great ParkHotel valet parking for the day (no overnight parking)Shuttle service running until about 90 minutes after the festival wrapsOne drink ticket to use at the hotelA welcome goody bag with festival-day surprisesThe festival runs from 10…

Pacific Wine & Food Classic Returns to Newport Beach in September

By Greer Wylder

August 20, 2026

One of Southern California's most beloved culinary events is back, and it's stepping into an exciting new chapter. The Pacific Wine & Food Classic returns Saturday, Sept. 12, to Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort in Newport Beach.This year's festival is produced under the leadership of Tricia Cook, a longtime member of the event team who has helped shape it since day one and has now taken the reins. Cook brings a deep understanding of the event's legacy along with a fresh vision for where it's headed, and she's committed to keeping the elevated food, wine and hospitality experience that has made…

Righteous Brothers to Headline Charity Concerts at Lido Theater

By Greer Wylder

August 20, 2026

The Righteous Brothers, Bill Medley and Bucky Heard, will take the stage at the Lido Theater on Thursday, Sept. 10, and Friday, Sept. 11, for the inaugural Lido Legacy Live benefit concerts. Proceeds will support the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Scholarship Program and Friends of OASIS Senior Center in Newport Beach.Both nights begin at 6 p.m. with a reception along the Lido Walk, next to the theater at Via Lido Plaza. The Cannery, Lido House, Byblos Mediterranean Grill and ZPizza will provide light bites, and The Cannery will handle cocktails. A live auction will offer a meet and greet with…

Dream Glow Festival Returns to Celebrate the Beauty of Chinese Culture

By Greer Wylder

August 18, 2026

This holiday season, Dream Glow Festival returns to Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine, bringing even more dazzling lantern displays and authentic Chinese cultural experiences to Southern California. Running nightly from November 5 through December 30, the festival invites visitors to immerse themselves in a spectacular celebration where ancient traditions meet breathtaking artistry. Created in partnership with Wcreative, Dream Glow Festival will feature more than 1,000 handcrafted illuminated lanterns, designed and built by skilled artisans from China. Inspired by the renowned lantern-making heritage of Zigong, these larger-than-life displays transform the park into a glowing world of vibrant colors, legendary creatures, seasonal scenes,…