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Sea of Sunflowers Bloom at The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

By Greer Wylder

May 02, 2023

If you're looking for a beautiful and unique outdoor experience this May, head over to The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. With the arrival of May comes the peak bloom of 50 acres of beautiful ranunculus, as well as the stunning 5-acre Sea of Sunflowers.The Sea of Sunflowers patch features sunflowers of all colors, shapes, and sizes and is included in the price of entry. Visitors can hop on a brand-new Tractor Wagon Ride and get dropped off right in the heart of this sunflower sanctuary. Some sunflowers are as big as small moons, while others tower over 12 feet…

Free Tickets to the Innovative Thinkers Forum IV this Friday!

By Greer Wylder

May 01, 2023

Join Team Kids and UCI in empowering the next generation of leaders at the Innovative Thinkers Forum IV this Friday, May 5th! And the best part? Free tickets are available for the virtual or in-person event held at the Cove at UCI from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.The Innovative Thinkers Forum IV will showcase a diverse range of speakers, including entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and business and community leaders, who will share their experiences and insights on how to empower and inspire youth. You can check out the full list of speakers on the Team Kids event website.The event's agenda will include…

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Presents the L.A. Dance Project Romeo & Juliet Suite

By Greer Wylder

May 01, 2023

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the American premiere of L.A. Dance Project’s Romeo & Juliet Suite choreographed by Benjamin Millepied to music by Sergei Prokofiev for three performances May 12-13 in Segerstrom Hall. Tickets are now on sale at scfta.org.With his dazzling new production, Millepied offers a contemporary vision of Prokofiev’s masterpiece Romeo & Juliet – a mythical take through a modern and original prism further embellished by its beautiful music. The choreographer navigates between cinema, dance, and theatre, reinterpreting Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers as young adults in an urban environment where social norms prevent them from living out their love story.On…

The Bungalow Long Beach Celebrates its Grand Opening

By Greer Wylder

May 01, 2023

Hospitality veteran Brent Bolthouse is excited to unveil his latest venture, The Bungalow Long Beach, in May. The Bungalow, which already has locations in Santa Monica and Huntington Beach, will bring its signature energy and sense of community to Long Beach.The Grand Opening event on May 13 promises to be unforgettable, with a rare all-vinyl DJ set from Anderson .Paak, the three-time Grammy Award-winner. Guests can sip on specialty cocktails from .Paak's own SelvaRey Rum while they dance the night away.Before the grand opening, there will be a soft-opening preview weekend from May 5-7, where guests can get a taste…

Experience Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Historical Park

By Greer Wylder

May 01, 2023

The annual Rancho Days Fiesta returns to Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest on Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The celebration of the history of the rancho and Native American cultures offers a family-friendly atmosphere through hands-on activities, music, dancing, and more. This free event celebrates the history of the rancho and Native American cultures through hands-on activities, music, dancing, and more in a family-friendly atmosphere. Rancho Days Fiesta will feature activities for all ages including exhibitors, vibrant performances, crafts, piñata breaking, and more. Folklórico and Native American dancing will be showcased, along with Charro horse riding and…