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Dr. J’s Natural and PCA BioScience Unveiled ‘The Science of PCA’

By Greer Wylder

October 08, 2021

Renowned medical researcher and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Lanny Johnson and clinical pharmacist Dr. Jacqueline Nguyen just celebrated “Dr. J’s Natural and PCA BioScience Present The Science of Protocatechuate (PCA),” held at AnQi Bistro at South Coast Plaza.At the gala, Dr. Johnson, who traveled from his home in Michigan for the event, and Orange County-based Dr. Nguyen introduced the powerful science behind PCA (protocatechuic acid). Made of natural ingredients, Dr. Johnson holds 18 US Patents that are backed by credible, evidence-based science. The medical literature and research disclose that PCA has many potential health and wellness benefits, including anti-aging, antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidant,…

46th Annual ENC Fall Faire & Pumpkin Patch!

By Greer Wylder

October 06, 2021

Come check out the 2021 Fall Faire and Pumpkin Patch! On October 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Environmental Nature Center will be hosting its annual Fall Faire, featuring crafts, games, pony rides, a petting zoo, entertainment at our Fire Circle Stage, a pumpkin patch, and food from local OC restaurants in its Savor OC Showcase. Find out more about being a restaurant sponsor here. For more Fall Faire info, click here. NEW THIS YEAR: Pumpkin Patch Pre-Sales!ENC Members! Register HERE to get early bird access to the ENC Fall Faire Pumpkin Patch! Pick up your pumpkin(s) – proceeds support the ENC and ENC Nature…

A Festive Fall at Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano

By Greer Wylder

October 03, 2021

Now that fall has arrived, and cooler weather graces the charming inland town of San Juan Capistrano, Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano has plenty planned to welcome the season ahead: Trick or Treat SJC: Stop by El Café Real on October 31 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. as little ones pick up candy and adults opt for lite bites or a tapas menu complete with short rib sliders, mac and cheese croquettes, special la Colombe craft drink specials, and more. Catch a free festive movie in the courtyard and spooky decorations amidst the olive grove. No reservations are required. First come first serve.Day of…

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Presents B a l l e t X

By Greer Wylder

October 03, 2021

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company BalletX, led by Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox, in its SCFTA debut on Saturday, October 16 at 7:30 pm. BalletX, whose dancers were named “among America’s best” by The New York Times, commissions choreographers from around the world to create dance that is “fresh, inclusive, and connects to what people want” (Philadelphia Citizen) while “positioning Philadelphia on the cutting edge of contemporary ballet” (The Dance Journal).The Center program includes “Increasing” (2014) choreographed by Mathew Neenan to the music of Franz Schubert; “Napoleon/Napoleon” (2018) choreographed by Cayetano Soto to music by Aram Khachaturian, Vivaldi,…

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Backhausdance Presents ‘Garden Flow’ at Sherman Library & Gardens

By Greer Wylder

September 29, 2021

For one night in October, Sherman Gardens will be filled with music, light, and dance. Backhausdance, Orange County’s critically acclaimed contemporary dance company, will perform Garden Flow, a site-specific dance performance inspired by a month-long residency in Sherman Gardens. “Backhausdance is thrilled to create and premiere “Garden Flow” utilizing the landscape of the Sherman Gardens as our inspiration. Garden Flow is a multisensory, personal experience that will infuse the rhythm, presence, colors, and beauty of the gardens with the dancers’ fluidity and deeply human and emotional artistic qualities,” said Jennifer Backhaus, artistic director and founder of Backhausdance.Guests are invited to watch…