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Irvine’s Newest Farm Is Ready for Harvest: Malaia’s Microgreens

By Greer Wylder

November 09, 2022

Malaia’s Microgreens, Orange County’s newest hydroponic farm, will be ready for its first harvest in November. Founded by young entrepreneurs Malaia Martinez, 22, and Jaebin Yoo, 22, the specialty farm grows over 50 varieties of organic microgreens, edible flowers, and specialty herbs at their state-of-the-art indoor hydroponic lab in Irvine.Malaia’s Microgreens is reinventing traditional agriculture with an innovative approach to sustainable farming. Equipped with rows of tall shelves illuminated by bright grow lights, their hydroponic system looks nothing like a traditional farm. Built with scalable sustainability in mind, their farm is 90% more water efficient than traditional farms producing the…

Inaugural MILPA MUSIC FESTIVAL at The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano

By Greer Wylder

November 07, 2022

Celebrate the inaugural 2-day MILPA MUSIC FESTIVAL on Nov. 12 from 3 p.m.- 9:30 p.m., Nov. 13 from 1 pm.-.7 p.m., at The Ecology Center’s world-class, regenerative organic farm in South Orange County (San Juan Capistrano), highlighting the sites, sounds, and flavors of the Milpa season: corn, beans & squash. Featuring 18 local bands, local craft drinks, and very-local food – grown just a stone's throw from the music stage.“Milpa” is the ten-thousand-year-old tradition of intercropping corn, beans, and squash – the original regenerative organic agriculture. The first annual Milpa Music Festival will focus on the rhythm of the earth (and…

Pure Salt x Tirzah Holiday Collection Launch Party

By Greer Wylder

November 07, 2022

Celebrate the season with Pure Salt with Tirzah International's launch of its holiday collaboration on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Pure Salt Store in Newport Beach. Tirzah President Kirsten Dickerson will join Pure Salt co-founders Aly Morford & Leigh Lincoln for a Q&A about supporting women-led organizations and empowering marginalized women around the world, as well as cocktails and shopping with a purpose. See the Pure Salt x Tirzah Holiday Collection online here.Pure Salt Interiors, the Newport Beach-based interior design studio, and Shoppe known for its clean, coastal, and naturally-inspired designs, is proud to announce its first rug…

Collective2one9, Orange County’s Newest, Unique Shopping Experience

By Greer Wylder

November 04, 2022

Located in the heart of DTSA, Collective2one9 will bring a new and innovative shopping hub to the Orange County community with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, November 5. A project that has been in the works for years and gone through numerous iterations after being delayed by the pandemic and construction on the long-awaited Santa Ana Streetcar, the collective connects with its resident city and urban environment by hosting a carefully curated mix of vendors.“The goal of Collective2one9 is to provide brick-and-mortar opportunities to small businesses looking for a cool, walkable area that represents their brands. Collective 2one9 offers…

Attention Bag Lovers: Hammittland

By Greer Wylder

November 02, 2022

Join Hammitt at a Candyland-themed event just in time for the holidays on Saturday, November 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., as they present a selection of specially priced Retiring Styles - in a whimsically imagined Hammittland. Watch as Manhattan Village's outdoor plaza transforms into a sweet shopping and entertainment destination that's fit for handbag lovers and eager gifters alike. Whether you pick up a one-of-a-kind sample for 40% off or sip on fresh frosé, there's a bit of festive fun for the whole crew. Be sure to bring a friend - this is set to be a record-breaking party. Plaza at Manhattan…