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Megan Hilty at Irvine Barclay Theatre

By Greer Wylder

April 13, 2023

Megan Hilty, the beloved star of stage and screen will be performing at Irvine Barclay Theatre on Thursday, April 20, at 8 p.m. Hilty is known worldwide as the seasoned triple-threat, Ivy Lynn, in the NBC hit Smash. She wowed audiences with her portrayal of Glinda in Wicked, and was the first to perform the role of Doralee Rhodes in Broadway’s 9 to 5: The Musical. Megan received a Tony Award nomination for her performance as Brooke Ashton in the delightful comedy, Noises Off. Most recently, she starred as Patsy Cline in Lifetime’s original movie Patsy & Loretta, earning a Critics Choice Award…

Michelin-Recognized Ox + Anchor Hosts Winemaker Dinner with Award-Winning Paul Lato

By Greer Wylder

April 12, 2023

Ox + Anchor, the Michelin-recognized modern steakhouse helmed by renowned Chef Ryan Fancher and located within the luxury, boutique property Hotel San Luis Obispo, has partnered with award-winning winemaker Paul Lato of Paul Lato Wines to present a world-class winemaker dinner at the restaurant on Tuesday, April 25 at 6 pm. Paul Lato’s story is as exceptional as his wines. Born in Poland, he was a successful sommelier in Toronto, but harbored a dream of becoming a winemaker. After short stints working for Jim Clendenen, proprietor of famed California Pinot pioneer Au Bon Climat, and as a cellar-rat at Bien Nacido, Lato began making…

Floral Park’s 30th Annual Home & Garden Tour

By Greer Wylder

April 12, 2023

Join Orange County's "Best Kept Secret" which presents vintage homes from the 1920s through the 1950s for public viewing at Floral Park's 30th Annual Home & Garden Tour. The Floral Park Neighborhood Association (FPNA) will host this fantastic tour Saturday and Sunday, April 29-30.In addition to a selection of vintage homes, there will be lovely gardens to enjoy, a vintage automobile display, food from local restaurants, a wine and beer garden, and a wealth of shopping along the "Street of Treasures!"Tour Hours: Saturday (4/29) and Sunday (4/30) – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wine Garden Hours: Saturday – 11 a.m. to…

SoCal’s Premier Garden Show at South Coast Plaza

By Greer Wylder

April 10, 2023

During the 33rd Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show at South Coast Plaza April 20-23, discover 35 unique plant and garden vendors, eight inspiring display gardens, a dramatic 25-foot centerpiece, and this year’s stunning Fleurs de Villes Voyage–a unique exhibit showcasing fresh floral installations inspired by stories from around the world.Highlights of the Southern California Garden Show will include:A diverse selection of dozens of botanical vendors offering unique and collectible plants for sale, as well as nonprofits and horticultural organizations with insights and information.A stunning floral centerpiece 25 feet high featuring lovely and whimsical depictions of California state animals, insects,…

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Presents Hairspray

By Greer Wylder

April 07, 2023

HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon is coming to Costa Mesa. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play from April 18 – 30, 2023.Tickets start at $29 and are available online at SCFTA.org, at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa, or by calling (714) 556-2787. For inquiries about group ticket discounts for 10 or more, call the Group Services office at (714) 755-0236. Tickets are also available for a special LGBTQ+ Night celebration on Sunday, April 23 that offers a pre-show reception at Outpost Kitchen…