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OC Restaurant Week Celebrates 15 Years—March 5 -11

By Greer Wylder

March 01, 2023

Orange County Restaurant Week, an entire week dedicated to celebrating local restaurants, returns on Sunday, March 5 through Saturday, March 11. This year’s event will highlight more than 150 restaurants that have thoughtfully crafted menus and cocktails designed to showcase Orange County’s diverse dining options. Diners will have an opportunity to partake in a variety of Prix-Fixe Menus ranging from $15 to $45; romance-infused Date Night Menus; and thoughtfully curated Luxe Menus for indulgent experiences. Guests are invited to celebrate 15 years of OC Restaurant Week with premium wines from San Simeon, specially created Desserts, and Cocktails of Restaurant Week featuring Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Grey Goose Vodka, El Tesoro Tequila, and Licor 43. This year’s 15th anniversary…

MEAN GIRLS Coming to Segerstrom Center

By Greer Wylder

February 26, 2023

The producers of MEAN GIRLS - the record-breaking new musical comedy produced by Lorne Michaels, Stuart Thompson, Sonia Friedman, and Paramount Pictures based on the hit film - are bringing the First National Tour coming to Orange County at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. The show will be playing in Segerstrom Hall from March 7 – 19, 2023.MEAN GIRLS features a book by nine-time Emmy Award® winner Tina Fey, based on her screenplay for the film, music by three-time Emmy Award® winner Jeff Richmond; and lyrics by two-time Tony Award® nominee Nell Benjamin. Tony Award® winner Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs.MEAN GIRLS opened…

Beyond Blindness Annual Vision Beyond Sight 2023 Gala!

By Greer Wylder

February 22, 2023

Join Beyond Blindness on Saturday, March 11th at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin for the Vision Beyond Sight Gala -- a truly unforgettable evening to raise funds for the nonprofit's innovative programs that build bright futures for Orange County children with visual impairments and other disabilities, and their families. Held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the evening will include an incredible performance from Emmy-nominated actor, singer, entertainer, and author Tom Sullivan (who himself is blind), as well as a unique dining in-the-dark experience, wine tasting, memorable keynote speakers, and much more.Tickets for the gala are on sale until February…

Childhelp Orange County’s 37th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon

By Greer Wylder

February 20, 2023

Childhelp Orange County Chapter will host its 37th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon sponsored by South Coast Plaza at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach on March 17th, 2023. The event Co-Chairs, Patti Edwards, Patricia Ford, and Pam Pharris anticipate welcoming approximately 300 guests for an afternoon of fashion, fun, and friendship as they raise funds for the prevention of childhood neglect and abuse. The Children’s Friend Award, which is given each year to a person who has demonstrated their love, compassion, and dedication to abused and neglected children, will be awarded to actor, singer, and musician John Stamos and his wife Caitlin. …

Disney’s Frozen at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

By Greer Wylder

February 15, 2023

From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Disney’s Frozen, the Tony® - nominated Best Musical, premiere engagement runs at Segerstrom Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts through Sunday, February 19, 2023. In Costa Mesa, Frozen plays Tuesdays through Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sundays at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. VIP Ticket Packages, which include prime seat locations and VIP Fan Pack, are also available. Orders for groups of 10 or more may be placed by calling SCFTA Group (714) 755-0236.Disney’s Frozen tickets are available at scfta.org, or by calling 714-556-2787 and at the…