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Bracken’s Kitchen Hungry Games 5.0

By Greer Wylder

August 17, 2022

For the fifth year, BRACKEN’S KITCHEN is excited to host its signature culinary event benefiting the less fortunate and food insecure in Southern California. This year’s edition, THE HUNGRY GAMES 5.0 is bigger than ever before.It will feature talented, local chefs creating their trademark dishes and competing in the organization’s very own 9,000-square-foot kitchen in Garden Grove on Thursday, September 8, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pinch Me! band will also be returning to play some incredible live music again.Bracken’s Kitchen welcomes a variety of Southern California's top chefs including Master Baker Dean Kim - OC Baking, Chef Michael Rossi - Zéytoon…

Get Your Summer Soul Glow-Up!

By Greer Wylder

August 16, 2022

Wide Awakenings and Chai Mommas have curated an enlightening Summer Soul Glow, a day retreat of yoga, meditation, sound healing, cacao ceremony, reiki healing, plant-based goodies, chai, local artisans & amazing women on Saturday, August 27 from 1 p.m.– 6 p.m. at the magical MacDonald Farm in Orange County. This mini-retreat promises to leave guests with a glowing soul and a full heart through the following:Yoga by Nirja Parikh (40 mins)Meditation by Puja ShahSound Bath + Cacao Ceremony by Maria MartinezReiki Healing by Christina Dent HandPlant-Based Baked Goodies by Meads Green Door CafeIndian-Inspired Appetizers by Maast OCSpice Girl Sauces Hot Sauce…

Summer Garden Party at Sherman Library & Gardens

By Greer Wylder

August 15, 2022

Sherman Library & Gardens’ Volunteer Association presents a Summer Garden Party fundraiser taking place throughout Sherman Gardens’ 2.2-acre botanical gardens in Corona del Mar on Saturday, August 27, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.At the Summer Garden Party guests will enjoy: Artists in the Garden- Painting and selling their original artwork ‘Inspired by Nature’– Summer Art Exhibit of flora and fauna as interpreted by internationally acclaimed mosaicist Irina Charny Garden Party Hat Contest – Meet the judges! A professional stylist from South Coast Plaza, the editor of Orange Coast magazine, and the owner of Recycled Rags in Corona del Mar will pick the winners! Prizes for Best Garden-Themed Hat,…

The 80th Annual Nisei Week Returns to Little Tokyo

By Greer Wylder

August 15, 2022

Celebrate Japanese and Japanese American heritage and traditions during the 80th annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival, one of Los Angeles’ largest Japanese cultural experiences, taking place through Sunday, August 21.As one of the nation’s longest-running multi-weekend ethnic festivals, Nisei Week pays homage to those who blazed the trail for Japanese-American tradition within the vibrant city of Los Angeles during two weekends of free, family-friendly cultural events, interactive activities, live music, and more. Pioneer Luncheon & Spirit AwardsWednesday, August 17, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Double Tree by HiltonA gathering to honor our friends and leaders in the Southern California Japanese American…

Bristol Farms’ Upcoming Hatch Chile Season

By Greer Wylder

August 12, 2022

Hatch Heads can rejoice because it’s that time of year again for the Hatch Chile and Bristol Farms annual Hatch Chile Festival, starting on August 13. As the summer heats up, the premiere Southern California gourmet grocer will really bring the heat, offering fresh Hatch Chilies, a variety of Hatch grocery items, Hatch-flavored meats and seafood, freshly prepared foods all with Hatch Chiles, and a live roasting event that will take place outside the Newport Beach location on September 3. These special chilies are grown in the New Mexico desert, which provides a unique growing climate where they thrive in…