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Bernadette Peters At Segerstrom Center for the Arts!

By Greer Wylder

September 06, 2022

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents Bernadette Peters on Thursday, September 29 at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Throughout her illustrious career, Bernadette Peters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage, on film, and television, on recordings, and in concert. Bernadette has been awarded three Tony Awards, a Drama Desk Award, a Golden Globe, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Tickets are now on sale at scfta.org.She will perform songs from her storied Broadway career along with her Grammy Award-winning and nominated albums, and standards, Rodgers & Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim, among others. Best…

Casa Romantica Celebrate 95 Years of Art, Culture, and Community

By Greer Wylder

August 19, 2022

Recognized as the home of Ole Hanson, Founder of the city of San Clemente, Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens is a Southern California major cultural institution and arts destination that will celebrate 95 years of honoring art, culture, and community this September. Celebrations will take place all month long amongst the stunning Casa Romantica estate and gardens overlooking the beautiful San Clemente Pier. Featuring special programming including Endless Summer art exhibits and events, the 20th Annual Toast to the Casa gala, free family activities, live music, coffee concerts, dance classes, art workshops, and more, there is something for everyone to enjoy at…

Get Your Summer Soul Glow-Up!

By Greer Wylder

August 16, 2022

Wide Awakenings and Chai Mommas have curated an enlightening Summer Soul Glow, a day retreat of yoga, meditation, sound healing, cacao ceremony, reiki healing, plant-based goodies, chai, local artisans & amazing women on Saturday, August 27 from 1 p.m.– 6 p.m. at the magical MacDonald Farm in Orange County. This mini-retreat promises to leave guests with a glowing soul and a full heart through the following:Yoga by Nirja Parikh (40 mins)Meditation by Puja ShahSound Bath + Cacao Ceremony by Maria MartinezReiki Healing by Christina Dent HandPlant-Based Baked Goodies by Meads Green Door CafeIndian-Inspired Appetizers by Maast OCSpice Girl Sauces Hot Sauce…

The 80th Annual Nisei Week Returns to Little Tokyo

By Greer Wylder

August 15, 2022

Celebrate Japanese and Japanese American heritage and traditions during the 80th annual Nisei Week Japanese Festival, one of Los Angeles’ largest Japanese cultural experiences, taking place through Sunday, August 21.As one of the nation’s longest-running multi-weekend ethnic festivals, Nisei Week pays homage to those who blazed the trail for Japanese-American tradition within the vibrant city of Los Angeles during two weekends of free, family-friendly cultural events, interactive activities, live music, and more. Pioneer Luncheon & Spirit AwardsWednesday, August 17, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Double Tree by HiltonA gathering to honor our friends and leaders in the Southern California Japanese American…

Bristol Farms’ Upcoming Hatch Chile Season

By Greer Wylder

August 12, 2022

Hatch Heads can rejoice because it’s that time of year again for the Hatch Chile and Bristol Farms annual Hatch Chile Festival, starting on August 13. As the summer heats up, the premiere Southern California gourmet grocer will really bring the heat, offering fresh Hatch Chilies, a variety of Hatch grocery items, Hatch-flavored meats and seafood, freshly prepared foods all with Hatch Chiles, and a live roasting event that will take place outside the Newport Beach location on September 3. These special chilies are grown in the New Mexico desert, which provides a unique growing climate where they thrive in…