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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…

Sip & Stroll at The District Tustin Spring Madness Night Market!

By Greer Wylder

April 18, 2023

Sip and stroll at The District at Tustin Legacy’s next monthly Night Market, SPRING MADNESS, on Thursday, April 20 from 5-9 p.m.! Enjoy an Alice-in-Wonderland-themed evening where the promenade will come alive with live music, social games, local artists, and a beer garden by the OC Tap Truck. Walk around with family, and friends or enjoy a date night together, and explore all the market has to offer—all while sipping on a refreshing cold one! This event is free to attend.And, in celebration of Earth Day, The District Tustin is kicking off a weekly Farmer’s Market on Sunday, April 23rd from 9…

Earth Day Celebration: Storytime & Beach Cleanup with Project O

By Greer Wylder

April 17, 2023

Join the Laguna Art Museum and Project O on Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m. in celebration of Earth Day. Rich German, founder of Project O, will kick off the celebration with a story time read-aloud of My Friend Earth by Patricia MacLachlan, followed by a presentation and book signing of German's book, Blue Laguna. The event will close with a group beach cleanup. All supplies for the cleanup will be provided, but feel free to bring your own work gloves. Please wear appropriate clothes and shoes for beach cleanup. More information can be found at this link.Advance tickets recommended.Youth 12 & Under:…