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We know you don’t need a reason to shop at SoCo – OC’s destination for food, fashion, and design inspiration. But, just in case, we’ll give you five calendar-worthy events to whet your appetite for all things delicious, beautiful, and fun! So, get out your calendar, and follow the link below to save the dates for next Thursday, May 18 through Saturday, May 20.  We’ll see you at SoCo!

Clear your calendars! Call in sick, play hooky, but don’t cancel that lunch date, since you can dine at SoCo and The OC Mix! We’ll see you next Thursday, May 18 through Saturday, May 20 at SoCo for this all-star line-up of fun, informative, and inspiring events that are FREE and open to the public!

Do you dream of Eames?
Don’t miss the Eames Event at Design Within Reach!
Thursday, May 16 from 6 to 8 p.m.

You're invited to Design Within Reach at SoCo (the largest Design Within Reach showroom in the world!) for a special presentation from Eames Demetrios, the grandson of famed design duo Charles and Ray Eames and Chairman of The Eames Foundation. Demetrios will be discussing the importance of preservation and the restoration of the famous Eames House in Los Angeles, the Foundation’s upcoming projects, and will answer questions. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to clee@dwr.com by May 13. For more information please visit www.dwr.com

Top outdoor living designer is yours for the day
Join Brown Jordan’s Steve Elton for free consultations
Saturday, May 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Visit the world’s first-ever open-to-the-public Brown Jordan outdoor furnishings showroom at SoCo on Saturday, May 18 for free consultation from the expert on outdoor living!  Steve Elton, Brown Jordan's Chief Brand Officer, will be in studio all day to help you design your outdoor living space with classic Brown Jordan furnishings. Light refreshments will be served and purchases made during the event will be 10% off. No need to RSVP – see you there!

Taste and Learn Your Way From Bries to Blues!
Surfas Culinary District Hosts “Cheese Talk”
Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join the Surfas Cheese Expert, Catherine Thornton, as she gives you an introductory peek into the creamy, smelly, and mouthwatering world of cheese! Discover why Humboldt Fog looks like a slice of cake and why the French cheese, Epoisses, is banned from Paris' metro. Taste and learn your way from bries to blues, aged to alpine cheeses, and how different animals impart different characteristics to cheese. Bloomy, washed, mouthy, piquant, nutty, stinky and blue… come talk cheese! No RSVP necessary, but be sure to arrive early as seating is limited.

From breakfast in bed to roasted chicken
Savor delicious flavors with Jenn-Air at Fixtures Living
Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m.
The expert culinary team at Fixtures Living is using renowned Jenn-Air products to make everything from breakfast in bed to roasted chicken on Saturdays in May. Each Saturday’s daily demo (held at 2pm) will cover a wide range of tips, tricks, and techniques designed to make all of your favorite dishes. Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 11 or Saturday, May 18 at 2pm and plan to be at Fixtures Living – there will be plenty to learn and plenty to eat! For more information please visit www.facebook.com/FixturesLiving or call 949.429.0800.

April showers bring May flowers!
Rolling Greens hosts flower arranging class
Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m.
Famous for its Learn + Craft series, Rolling Greens will host one of its most popular classes on Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m: Flower Arranging. In this fun, interactive class, you’ll learn how to make gorgeous flower arrangements with Rolling Greens experts. A materials fee of $40 includes everything you’ll need - fresh flowers, a large mason jar, and use of tools. Rolling Green’s Learn + Craft classes fill up fast, so make sure you RSVP today by emailing events@rg-ca.com.

Moms Love MaxMara!

When it comes to Mother’s Day shopping, why not consider some beautiful timeless fashions for your special mom at MaxMara South Coast Plaza? Pre-collection pieces have arrived in great tonal colors, lots of prints and silks. Even mom-to-be Kate Middleton is loving her MaxMara wrap dress, and your mom would adore the Italian fashion house too.

Does your mom love scarves? MaxMara is the queen of scarves, from silk, cashmere and a modal blend with silk; each one is classic and affordable. We love the tunic V-neck pantsuit in fuchsia, with cuff sleeves; it’s 98% wool and a tad bit of spandex for comfort. This is a great transitional piece; it’s fun, vibrant and wrinkle free.

Moms love shoes. And at MaxMara there are spring and summer fashionable platforms; classic pumps, flats in an array of colors: yellow, coral, orange and patent leathers.

And remember the Italian fashion house is home to the iconic coat that’s both elegant and simple, and would look great on any mom. We can’t leave out bags. The Margaux bag is a fave with celebs such as Katie Holmes; it features minimalist lines and sophisticated shapes. It’s known as the bag favored by busy women who adore fashion.
Margaux comes in two sizes, and different luxe materials and colors.

Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
MaxMara is in the Jewel Court, level 1, at South Coast Plaza. 714.754.7900 or email MaxMaraSCP@cfstores.com