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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Holiday Happenings

By Greer Wylder

December 10, 2021

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club brings the SoCal magic of the winter and holiday season to guests, lighting up the lawn with a festive Christmas tree and offering enchanting activities for all! The AAA Five-Diamond resort will host seasonally-inspired Christmas dinners at their dining venues:AVEO Table + Bar (Dec. 24 | 5-9 p.m. & Dec. 25 | 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.): Holiday menu highlights include burrata & kabocha squash, pistachio-crusted Colorado lamb rack, and caramelized banana chocolate Yule log (served a la carte).Bourbon Steak Orange County (Dec. 25 | 4-9 p.m.): Exquisite holiday menu highlights include Tai snapper Crudo,…

Driftwood Kitchen & The Deck on Laguna’s “Shake & Stir” Fundraiser

By Greer Wylder

December 08, 2021

The Deck on Laguna Beach and Driftwood Kitchen will host their inaugural Shake & Stir fundraising event on Sunday, December 12 from noon to 5 p.m. to benefit Highgate Charitable Foundation. The event is a combined effort with The Bungalows at Pacific Edge Hotel, The Pacific Edge Hotel, Mosaic Hotel, Maison Hotel, The Westin Long Beach, and Hotel Figueroa. Guests will have the unique opportunity to experience a variety of champagne, sparkling wines, craft cocktails, and coastal cuisine, all while enjoying panoramic ocean views from the oceanfront restaurants. Executive Chef Rainer Schwarz and his team will prepare delicious tastes from The Deck, Driftwood Kitchen, and Hendrix Restaurant & Bar.…

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort’s 31st Annual Lighting of the Bay Continues through New Year’s Day

By Greer Wylder

December 08, 2021

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort's 31st annual Lighting of the Bay begins at dusk and continues through New Year’s Day. In honor of the holiday season, the serene, waveless bay will transform each evening into a vibrant winter wonderland featuring more than fifty lighted Christmas trees and holiday decorations.Bring blankets to bundle up or keep warm around a beach bonfire while roasting marshmallows for s’mores. Newport Dunes’ public fire pits are available on a first-come basis and s’mores kits can be purchased from Newport Dunes’ onsite market. On Friday and Saturday evenings, cocktails and food are available from Moe B’s Munchies Beachfront Grill for family…

Celebrate the 113th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade at a Special Fundraiser Dinner

By Greer Wylder

December 06, 2021

The Sons of the American Legion in Newport Beach will be hosting a special fundraiser during the annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade.This is a rare opportunity to attend a holiday event at the American Legion-Squadron 291, which is typically open to “members only.”The festivities kick off Wednesday, December 15th and run through Sunday, December 19th, 2021. There will be over 200 boats and ships artfully decorated and dressed for the holidays. It is truly an evening of fun for the entire family. Make your reservations now! Proceeds benefit their Veterans Programs throughout the year.This year's theme is a Hawaiian Christmas...Mele Kalikimaka– Hawaiian…

American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

By Greer Wylder

December 02, 2021

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is bringing back its popular holiday tradition - American Ballet Theatre’s captivating production of The Nutcracker. Co-presented by the Center and ABT with choreography by ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky, The Nutcracker is the beloved holiday story based on The Nutcracker and the King of Mice written by E.T.A. Hoffmann and set to a magical score by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky.In its annual holiday engagement, American Ballet Theatre will give 12 performances between December 10 through December 19, in Segerstrom Hall. This year marks the 6th time that The Center has presented ABT’s The Nutcracker,…