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California Wine Festival Returns to Dana Point - April 14-15

By Greer Wylder

March 31, 2023

Southern California’s premier wine festival event producer, California Wine Festival, returns to Dana Point for two days of oceanside tasting events on Friday, April 14, and Saturday, April 15. Guests will be able to experience offerings from winemaking regions across California, paired with diverse food selections from many of Orange County’s finest dining establishments while experiencing lifestyle exhibitors, live entertainment, and sweeping coastal views. Amid panoramic Pacific Ocean vistas at a new location of Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, Friday evening kicks off with a Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting, a special experience for wine connoisseurs. A sparkling wine reception commences the…

Spend Saturday at A Slow Market

By Greer Wylder

March 31, 2023

A Slow Market Pop-Up curated by The Great Love Club is based on sustainability, local, organic, and whole. Shop from 20 small local businesses this Saturday, April 1 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at A Slow Market Pop-Up at The Lab in Costa Mesa. Choose from jewelry, apothecary, vintage, skincare, nutrition, ceramics, grocery, and candles. There will also be FREE drop-in wellness sessions during the market that include Pilates, yoga, acupuncture, sound healing, energy clearing, astrology, and guided journaling. Sign up for sessions here.FREE Beverages to enjoy at the market include Vina, De La Calle – Tepache, and Better Booch.Organic food…

Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet at Soka Performing Arts Center

By Greer Wylder

March 29, 2023

Amazing performances happen when arts organizations collaborate: two-time Grammy-nominated pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet returns to Orange County on Sunday, April 2nd in a co-presented performance with Soka Performing Arts Center and Philharmonic Society of Orange County (PSOC). This performance highlights Soka Performing Arts Center’s last concert this season in partnership with PSOC and hints at what is in store for next year.Widely regarded as “the most soulful of players” (Gramophone), Grammy-nominated pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet possesses a depth and natural charisma that has made him one of today’s most sought-after soloists. The French pianist is celebrated for his musical interpretations of a…

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Celebrate Spring at Roger’s Gardens!

By Greer Wylder

March 29, 2023

Join Roger’s Gardens every weekend to discover artistic garden displays and experience interactive demonstrations. The gardens will inspire you to create a beautiful landscape and connect to nature. Embrace the season by celebrating beautiful environments, nature, habitats, and sustainable living while learning how to bring beauty into your garden and home.Experience artistic garden displays and interactive demonstrations.Learn a new topic every weekend: Herb Festival, Supporting Wildlife & Habitat, Rose Gardening, Celebrating Earth Day, and Peppermania.Connect with their experts to discover specialty plants, gardening best practices andentertaining and gifting inspirations.Decorate with unique statement pieces.Create your happy place by bringing nature and beauty into your garden and home.THEMED WEEKEND EVENTS & SCHEDULE: • March 31 – April 2: Herb Festival• April 8: Supporting Wildlife &…

Free Art in the Park Event at Crystal Cove

By Greer Wylder

March 29, 2023

Crystal Cove Conservancy and Crystal Cove State Park welcome the return of Art in the Park to the Crystal Cove Historic District on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. After a 3-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Art in the Park will offer a day of art and culture for all ages featuring a variety of activities including yoga on the beach, guitar lessons, basket weaving, watercolor and squid ink painting, jewelry making and more. The day-long celebration will also include an Arts & Crafts Bazaar, where guests can shop a selection of fine art paintings, candles, sea…