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Get Ready to Unwind: The Mindfulness Expo is Coming to Anaheim

By Greer Wylder

April 26, 2023

The Mindfulness Expo is back in Anaheim at the Anaheim Convention Center on April 29 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.! The Mindfulness Expo is an all-encompassing day for the mind-body-spirit with classes, workshops, and exhibitors focusing on mindfulness and wellness. Everyone can learn and grow with a variety of topics, including fitness, nutrition, and spirituality. Schedule highlights include:Classroom-style workshops in mindfulness and wellness by leading expertsExhibitors showcasing their products and services Several different classes are offered every hour, including:Food and Mood: Dietary approaches to making the mind calm, alert, and balancedGenerational Healing®: Healing your Ancestors and FamilyThe 5:1 Mindset: Creating powerful mental health habits in under…

Backhausdance: Garden Flow at Sherman Gardens

By Greer Wylder

April 24, 2023

Sherman Library & Gardens welcomes the return of Backhausdance, a magical evening in the garden on Saturday, April 29, and Sunday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. The evening will begin with a drinks reception on the beautiful patio followed by a stunning dance performance throughout the garden. The dancers will be exploring the garden with their characteristic powerful, athletic dance; emotional storytelling, and whimsical, humorous glimpses at the human experience.This dazzling event follows the success of Garden Flow 2021 and will be a sell-out. They only have 200 tickets available for each night so book early.Exclusive ticket pre-sale and VIP…

Wild Strawberry Celebrates Its Second Location in Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

April 21, 2023

For the past 12 years, Wild Strawberry Cafe in Newport Beach has been a locals' favorite European-style café in the Newport Center neighborhood. Now, owners Natasha and Alex will celebrate the opening of their second location, in the Fashion Island area at 610 Newport Center Drive. On Tuesday, April 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. stop by the Wild Strawberry Kiosk and enjoy complimentary food, coffee, gift certificates, games, and music by Jerome Dean. “The timing is perfect to open a second location,” Natasha said. “The energy, good, vibes, the partnership, and location are just what I was looking for.”…

Margarita Crawl Returns April 23-29

By Greer Wylder

April 20, 2023

SoCal’s favorite cocktail event, Margarita Crawl, will return Sunday, April 23 through Saturday, April 29. Presented by Tequila Herradura, the weeklong event will take place at participating restaurants throughout the region to celebrate the margarita, considered to be the most popular cocktail in America.“The Margarita is a noble cocktail that balances tangy, salty, and sweet to create something special, and during this week, restaurants will utilize Herradura and their own flair to create unique, noteworthy libations,” said Pamela Waitt, president of the Orange County Restaurant Association, which produces Margarita Crawl. “This is the perfect opportunity for diners throughout the southland to explore restaurants, sip margaritas and…

Music, Movies, Mayhem & Miracles: The Recovered Life of Paul Williams at Soka University

By Greer Wylder

April 20, 2023

Legendary singer and songwriter, Paul Williams will be performing at Soka Performing Arts Center on Sunday, April 30th at 3 p.m. Paul Williams is one of the most beloved and respected music creators in the world today. Williams is a lyricist and composer who has won an Oscar Award, three Grammy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, an Ivor Novello International Award, and earned induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, Williams’ timeless classics range from “We’ve Only Just Begun”, “You and Me Against the World” and “The Rainbow Connection” to “Touch” and “Beyond” on Daft Punk’s chart-topping Album of the Year, Random…