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Santa Barbara Vintners Festival Returns for 38th Year

By Greer Wylder

October 04, 2022

One of California’s most highly anticipated events, the Santa Barbara Vintners Festival, returns for its 38th year on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. The first wine festival ever held in Santa Barbara County, the Vintners Festival will take place at the Old Mission Santa Inés in Solvang, featuring more than 50 wineries and gourmet offerings from over 20 regional chefs, restaurants, and food producers.Visitors can meet winemakers and winery owners to learn first-hand why Santa Barbara County was named 2021 Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Guests can also enjoy samples of the region’s best…

Discovery Cube’s First-Ever Pumpkin Palooza Festival

By Greer Wylder

October 03, 2022

The not-so-frightful "Pumpkin Palooza" festivities begin on Thursday, Oct. 6, and run through Monday, Oct. 31, with a host of new, spellbinding science activities for kids of all ages. Open Thursday – Sunday, guests should plan for a howling good time as the new festival features some of the most scientifically silly Halloween activities conjured up in the lab, including:The Pumpkin Palooza Dance Party – A 30-minute, interactive dance party that includes a giant 20 ft. projection-mapped DJ named "Jack-o-Lynn" spinning some of today's most popular dance hits.Ride Boo's Bumper Cars – Caution! Little ghosts and goblins will be flying…

The Orange County Museum of Art’s New Home Opens Oct. 8

By Greer Wylder

October 03, 2022

The inaugural programming at the Orange County Museum of Art’s new home located on the Segerstrom Center for the Arts will include the highly anticipated return of the California Biennial, a diverse array of exhibitions, including a survey of artist Fred Eversley, a special project about landscape architect Peter Walker, a monumental outdoor sculpture by Sanford Biggers, and an exhibition drawn from OCMA’s expansive collection that marks the museum’s 60th anniversary and pays homage to the women who founded the museum. OCMA opens its building designed by Morphosis under the direction of Pritzker Prizewinning architect Thom Mayne and Partner-in-Charge Brandon Welling,…

Lido Program Returns to Lido Village Books!

By Greer Wylder

September 28, 2022

The wildly popular Little Lido Program is back at Lido Village Books in Lido Marina Village, Newport Beach! Kick off your day with your preschooler or toddler with a stimulating and fun morning at Lido Village Books from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.They are returning in full swing on October 6 to celebrate National Dinosaur History month. There will be storytime, craft time, and more! RSVP at lido-village-books-tickets to secure your spot before 9 a.m. on October 5! Lido Village Books at Lido Marina Village at 3424 Via Lido, #103 in Newport Beach.

Outdoor Concert Series Rock 2ND & PCH

By Greer Wylder

September 28, 2022

2ND & PCH, Long Beach’s premier outdoor shopping center presents the Rock 2ND & PCH concert series Thursdays, October 6th, 13th, and 27th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The three-part series features headlining acts from top Southern California tribute bands playing iconic hits from artists including Bruno Mars, Fleetwood Mac and Journey. Concerts are complimentary to the community and will be performed on stage along Seaport Way.The entire concert series lineup includes: October 6th: Twisted Gypsy Twisted Gypsy celebrates and reinvents the timeless music of the legendary Fleetwood Mac. With their stellar harmonies, high-energy and fun stage banter, the tribute band transports audiences…