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9th Annual Harvest Moon Celebration Returns with ‘Boots and Bling’ at Tanaka Farms”

By Greer Wylder

August 19, 2024

Solutions for Urban Agriculture (SFUA) presents the 9th Annual Harvest Moon Celebration on Friday, September 20, 2024. This year’s theme, “Boots and Bling,” offers an evening of gratitude and celebration. The event marks the end of a productive year for SFUA, honoring the bountiful harvests and the support of the community.Over the past five years, SFUA's farms have produced over 7 million pounds of fresh produce, thanks to the dedication of more than 7,000 volunteers. Contributions have funded essential labor, seeds, equipment, and educational outreach, driving significant progress in the fight against nutrition insecurity.The celebration will take place at Tanaka…

Hungry Games 7.0: A Culinary Showdown for a Cause

By Greer Wylder

August 18, 2024

Join Bracken’s Kitchen for an exciting evening of fierce competition between renowned local chefs, where attendees have the opportunity to act as judges! Guests can look forward to beautiful dishes, small bites, sweets, beer, wine, live music, and excellent auction items. Mark your calendars for the Hungry Games 7.0 event, benefiting neighbors in need.Date: September 12thTime: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ishLocation: 13941 Nautilus Drive, Garden Grove, CA 92843This annual fundraiser will be hosted at Bracken’s Kitchen commercial kitchen in Garden Grove on Thursday, September 12th, 2024, with doors opening at 5:30 PM. Popular local chefs will compete for the…

Two Nights of Unforgettable Jazz with the John Pizzarelli Quartet

By Greer Wylder

August 15, 2024

Get ready for a memorable evening as Grammy Award winner John Pizzarelli and his trio returns for their 11th spectacular appearance at the Sunset Jazz Series at Bistango Restaurant in Irvine on August 20 and 21.The Boston Globe praises Pizzarelli's vocals and guitar playing for "reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz." A celebrated bandleader and solo artist, Pizzarelli has recorded with artists such as Natalie Cole, Kristin Chenoweth, Rosemary Clooney, Ruby Braff, and Buddy DeFranco. His television appearances include The Tonight Show, Conan, David Letterman, and other popular shows. Recognized as one of the foremost contemporary interpreters of…

Hilton Anaheim launches ‘Young at Art’ Exhibit w/ Art from OC High Schoolers

By Greer Wylder

August 14, 2024

Orange County's largest hotel, Hilton Anaheim, has just launched the second installment of their Canvas Conversations art series. Titled "Young at Art," this exhibit will run through September 3rd and showcases work by talented young artists aged 13-18 from Orange County. In collaboration with the Orange Community Arts Guild (OCAG), the series aims to enhance the guest experience at Hilton Anaheim by immersing visitors in local culture. The artworks, including paintings, sculptures, digital art, mixed media, and more, will be displayed throughout the hotel.Curator and local artist Britt Samuels, who brought this concept to Hilton Anaheim, aims to celebrate Anaheim's vibrant…

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Experience the Magic: Mrs. Doubtfire Takes the Stage at Segerstrom Center This Fall!

By Greer Wylder

August 14, 2024

Get ready for an unforgettable theatrical experience—tickets for the highly anticipated engagement of Mrs. Doubtfire at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa, running from September 24 to October 6, 2024, are now on sale!The beloved Scottish nanny is making her way to Costa Mesa! Rob McClure will reprise his Tony-nominated Broadway role in this internationally acclaimed musical, praised by critics as “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and a “feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Directed by four-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Zaks, Mrs. Doubtfire brings to life the humorous and heartfelt story of…