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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…

Newport Dunes Hosts Beyond Blindness Beeper Easter Egg Hunt April 1

By Greer Wylder

March 26, 2023

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is pleased to welcome Beyond Blindness students back to the resort for a special sensory Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Having partnered with Newport Dunes to host the unique Easter egg hunt for more than 15 years, the Orange County-based nonprofit whose mission is to empower children with visual impairments and other disabilities to achieve their fullest potential will bring 350 of its students—ages one to 17 years old—to the Grand Gazebo and soft grassy lawn area for a sensory egg hunt featuring special beeping eggs donated by OC…

Pure Barre OC 14 Year Anniversary Party

By Greer Wylder

March 23, 2023

Pure Barre Newport Beach, Irvine, Mission Viejo and Huntington Beach celebrate 14 years of bringing Barre to the OC. On Saturday, March 25 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy free classes at the studios to celebrate with raffle’s each hour from local and corporate vendors. Vendors include Beauty Counter, Perfect Bar, Suja, Koral, Beauty and Fashion giveaways from Nux, Tavi, 33threads, Beyond Yoga, and more. Gifts from Perfect Bar, Neen Bakes, Territory Foods, Beauty with a Mission, Mantra Bands, Facial Lounge, Purps, Suja, Arbonne, OC Soccer, Compass, Yoga 6, Stretch Lab, nanny.com, The Aesthetic Retreat, Beak Brain Institute, Chef Clau’s Bread,…