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Celebrate Summer at 2ND & PCH with Outdoor Events July and August

By Greer Wylder

July 08, 2021

2ND & PCH, Long Beach’s open air coastal retail, dining and lifestyle center invites the community to soak up summer with a number of complimentary outdoor experiences in July and August, including the launch of a new music series. The Sounds of Summer music series brings live musical performances from an eclectic mix of Southern California artists and genres every Tuesday evening 6 pm to 8 p.m. through August 24th. The series kicks off with an acoustic set from Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Tom Norman. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Tom’s musical style is influenced by the soulful sounds of Otis…

Plant-O-Rama Returns to Sherman Library & Gardens

By Greer Wylder

July 06, 2021

Sherman Library & Gardens is bringing back the Plant-O-Rama plant sale! This retro-event, which debuted in 1972 and continued through 1980, returns to Sherman Gardens on Saturday & Sunday, July 17 & 18. The two-day sale will feature plants and plant experts from these participating plant societies: Los Angeles International Fern Society, Saddleback Valley Bromeliad Society, SoCal Hibiscus Society and Newport Harbor Orchid Society.Former Gardens Director, Wade Roberts started the event in 1972 as a fundraiser for the Sherman Foundation. At the time, former Horticulture Manager John Bishop managed the nursery at the Sherman Foundation Experimental Center in Dana Point. “People always asked us if…

The OC Fair “Time for Fun” July 16 – Aug. 15

By Greer Wylder

July 06, 2021

It's here and then it's gone – the ultimate summer pop-up party! The OC Fair is running this year from July 16-Aug. 15 and the theme is "Time for Fun!" Entertainment is coming back and the OC Fair is bringing it – in Pacific Amphitheatre, in The Hangar, on community stages, and throughout the fairgrounds.It's time to make plans now. With limited daily capacity, days could sell out. The same is true for the concert lineups.One of the best deals around is free same-day OC Fair admission with tickets purchased for fair time shows in Pacific Amphitheatre and The Hangar. This year's…

2ND & PCH Announces New Tenants

By Greer Wylder

May 26, 2021

2ND & PCH, Long Beach’s premier openair coastal retail, dining and lifestyle center is excited to welcome eleven new tenants. Throughout the pandemic, the center continues to establish itself as an acclaimed retail and culinary development as well as a desirable social hub and gathering place for the community to enjoy. The latest lifestyle services, retailers and restaurants will include:Active Culture CaféBrixtonCompass Real Estate (now open)Dan Modern ChineseFire WingsJinya Ramen BarOne Medical (now open)PalapaSunglass HutThe Shoal’sTocaya OrganicaIn addition to the new tenants, Seaport Way continues to be closed to vehicular traffic through the summer providing additional common area seating and unique…

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The Lexus LaceUp Running Series

By Greer Wylder

August 30, 2016

The Lexus LaceUp Running Series kicks off the season on Saturday, Sept. 3 in Orange County with a Marathon Relay, 10k, 5k and Kid’s 1k at Irvine’s Mike Ward Community Park on a fast and flat running path under shaded trees.In association with the Lexus brand, every runner in the series is treated like a VIP through a high-quality experience, with scenic running courses with chip timing, real-time results, a tech shirt, free race photos, a high-quality finisher’s medal for every runner, a Sierra Nevada beer toast and local food-truck brunch.5k starts at 7 a.m., 10k starts at 7:05 a.m., relay at 6:45 a.m.…