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Irvine Barclay Theatre Announces Return of Live Performances

By Greer Wylder

July 29, 2021

As live performances return to venues throughout Southern California, Irvine Barclay Theatre will kick off a new season on September 9 with an array of renowned artists including country chart-topping trio The Gatlin Brothers; multi-Grammy-winning jazz artist Pat Metheny; internationally-acclaimed song stylist Michael Feinstein; and author and social commentator Fran Lebowitz.Irvine Barclay Theatre has been busy during the past 14 months of downtime. The theater installed new seats and carpet in the auditorium, as well as upgraded its HVAC system and air-handlers to use hospital-grade filters throughout the building. Tickets go are on sale at thebarclay.org for the following shows, with…

NFL Chargers Training Camp

By Greer Wylder

July 28, 2021

The NFL team, the LA Chargers, return to Costa Mesa at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex and welcome fans to visit training camp and the fan fest area on one of 15 practice days beginning today. The camp is open to the public free of charge and fans must register online in advance to attend. As in previous years, fans will need to pre-register for their free tickets. More information on availability and access can be found at chargers.com/camp. All covered seating and observation space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, after a one-year hiatus, the Bolts will once…

Cruisin’ on a Sunday Afternoon, a Celebration of Classic Cars and Cocktails

By Greer Wylder

July 27, 2021

Steel Magnolias, an all-volunteer Long Beach-based organization whose main recipient is the Stramski Children’s Developmental Center at Millers Children’s and Women’s Hospital, will host its annual Signature Event in person on August 15 from 4-7 p.m. at a private and exclusive location. Tickets are now on sale for Cruisin’ on a Sunday Afternoon, a Celebration of Classic Cars and Cocktails and are $125 general admission or $200 for a VIP ticket and can be purchased at thesteelmagnolias.org. Cruisin’ on a Sunday Afternoon pays homage to Southern California’s car culture with a static display of more than 120 restored automobiles that span the decades, from…

California Fresh Exhibit debuts OC Fair

By Greer Wylder

July 26, 2021

For the first time ever, The OC Fair debuts the California Fresh Exhibit: Celebrating the Bounty of Our Counties.This special exhibit is aimed at educating consumers and highlighting the state’s diverse specialty crops.At the exhibit, you can experience and learn:Everything from almonds and strawberries to ornamental plants.Play the County Bounty Treasure Hunt augmented reality (AR) game – Discover the state’s varied array of agriculture! Just look for the signs with the California Bear and use the QR code to get started or download the app (Apple or Google) Coloring sheet for kids – Dress the California Bear for a trip to the OC Fair!…

Bracken’s Kitchen Presents the Hungry Games 4.0

By Greer Wylder

July 26, 2021

For the fourth year, Bracken’s Kitchen will celebrate its signature culinary event benefiting the less fortunate and food insecure in Southern California. This year’s edition, THE HUNGRY GAMES 4.0 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 9, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the culinary competition, participate in silent and live auctions and learn more about the great work to which Bracken’s Kitchen is devoted. Bracken’s Kitchen welcomes a variety of Southern California's top chefs including…