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Read MoreFestival Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker
Festival Ballet Theatre’s family-friendly breathtaking production features superb colorful scenery and dazzling costumes, which make this age-old tradition sparkle like new. Be swept away by Tchaikovsky’s iconic score as the Sugar Plum Fairy, our heroine Clara, and a cast of hundreds take you on a magical journey to mystical lands. This full-length traditional production is choreographed and directed by Festival Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Director, Salwa Rizkalla, and features world-renowned guest artists, FBT’s professional company dancers, and exceptional young talent from across the Southland. Guests Artists Include: Tara Ghassemieh Luiz, Festival Ballet Theatre Vitor Luiz, Former San Francisco Ballet Saturday, December 7 at 7pm Sunday, December 8 at 1pm Beckanne Sisk, Ballet West Chase O’Connell, Ballet West Friday, December 13 at 7pm Saturday, December 14 at 2pm & 7pm Sunday, December 15 at 1pm & 6pm Maria Kochetkova, Former San Francisco Ballet Vitor Luiz, Former San Francisco Ballet Friday, December 20 at 7pm Saturday, December 21 at 2pm & 7pm Sunday, December 22 at 1pm Tara Ghassemieh Luiz, Festival Ballet Theatre Vitor Luiz, Former San Francisco Ballet Sunday, December 22 at 6pm Jeraldine Mendoza, Joffrey Ballet Dylan Gutierrez, Joffrey Ballet Monday, December 23 at 6pm Tuesday, December 24 at 11am *Guest artists may be subject to change About Festival Ballet Theatre Festival Ballet Theatre is a nonprofit organization founded in 1988 by Salwa Rizkalla. Its mission is to enrich Orange County’s artistic and economic vitality, to inspire love and appreciation for dance, and to invigorate ballet by: • Presenting a season of exhilarating classical and contemporary performances, • Providing a nurturing environment for dancers and choreographers, • Offering stimulating educational outreach programs. For more information, visit www.festivalballet.org. About Salwa Rizkalla Artistic Director Salwa Rizkalla has served the Orange County community for over 30 years by presenting excellence in dance performance through Festival Ballet Theatre, and providing top-tier classical ballet training at Southland Ballet Academy. During her professional dancing career, Ms. Rizkalla graced the stage in leading roles in well-known classical ballets as well as contemporary pieces. She had the privilege of working under the direction of world-renowned choreographers Leonid Lavrovsky and Serge Lifar. As a young dancer, Ms. Rizkalla trained in the Russian Vaganova method and studied with Russian ballet masters. As the culmination of her training, Ms. Rizkalla completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ballet Pedagogy. She established Southland Ballet Academy in 1983 and debuted Festival Ballet Theatre in 1988. In addition to teaching and directing, Ms. Rizkalla...
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Read More2019 Orange County Thanksgiving Dining Guide
From the heart of Orange County to the easy breezy coast, Orange County has some of the most delicious Thanksgiving offerings available in Southern California. Montage Laguna Beach Resort brings four times the fun with a four-course tasting menu in The Loft, brunch and dinner at Studio and its annual Masterpiece Celebration in the Grand Ballroom. Just a little north in Laguna Beach, Selanne Steak Tavern’s patrons will savor a three-course spread. At Hotel Irvine, diners can select indoor Thanksgiving dining at EATS Kitchen & Bar or outdoor family fun and dining in The Backyard. And to round out the festivities, Fashion Island Hotel’s Oak Grill will serve a holiday buffet for the entire family. Montage Laguna Beach 30801 Coast Highway Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 715-6420 Thanksgiving Day at The Loft Thursday, November 28, from 12 to 9 p.m. The culinary team is creating a celebratory Four-Course Thanksgiving Holiday Tasting Menu with a choice of seasonal appetizers including Butternut Squash-Fuji Apple Soup and entrees like Diestel Ranch Turkey with all the fixings and California Black Cod with chili-sesame glaze. A special holiday children’s menu is available. $135 for adults; $50 for children (ages four to 12 years), plus tax and gratuity. Thanksgiving at Studio: Four-Course Holiday Brunch and Four-Course Dinner Menu Thursday, November 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for brunch; 5 to 9 p.m. for dinner At award-winning signature restaurant, Studio, a four-course brunch offering Duck Liver Parfait, Dungeness Crab Hash, Niman Ranch Filet Mignon and other bountiful seasonal holiday selections will be served. Studio’s Thanksgiving dinner menu will delight diners with Hamachi Crudo, Cinderella Pumpkin Soup, Mary’s Farm Turkey Breast with accompaniments and Cranberry Dulcey Pot de Crème. Brunch pricing: $160 for adults (includes a glass of champagne); $50 for children (ages four to 12 years). Dinner pricing: $155 for the holiday tasting menu, plus tax and gratuity; the customary à la carte menu will be available. Montage Laguna Beach Grand Ballroom Masterpiece Thanksgiving Celebration Thursday, November 28, from 12 to 6 p.m. This Masterpiece Celebration features a magnificent multi-station holiday buffet to suit and please families and friends of all ages. An amazing array of starters and salads, “Plateau De Fruits De Mer,” sushi, breakfast selections, roasted meats, accompaniments and desserts will be showcased, along with live music, a complimentary Piper Heidsieck champagne toast and complimentary family photographs to save the fond memories of the day. $180 for adults; $50 for children (ages four...
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Read More2019 Chinese Lantern Festival
This November, the Chinese Lantern Festival returns for the holiday season to the Pomona Fairplex with its brand-new illuminated production themed “Blooming Seasons”. Bigger and brighter stunning lanterns, up to 30 feet high, include an 85-foot-wide lantern arch, 100-yard-long breathtaking Ceramic Chinese Dragon, along with ridable “mythical creatures” children’s rides — all on display from the Glade to Lagoon at Fairplex Pomona (1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA 91768) from Thursday, November 21 – Sunday, January 5, 2020. Inspired by the art of Chinese lantern making, dating back 2,000 years ago, guests will experience a vibrant light show with mixed-media lanterns. Throughout the hillside, brilliant lanterns depicting the Amazon Jungle, fruit tree groves, peach blossoms, maple leaves, poppies, cactuses, squirrels, foxes, and more. Each lantern is made of modern materials and eco-friendly technology with brilliantly-lit colored LED lightbulbs, musical enhancements and sound effects, plus visual moving parts to create larger-than-life imaginative shapes. The Magical Chinese Lantern Festival features Mythical creature rides for children Food and concessions Authentic live Chinese folk musical concert and traditional dance show Holiday displays, including your photo taken with lantern Santa Claus Folk art souvenir booths Tickets Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate at www.ChineseLanternFestival.com for $13-$27. Gates open from 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. with the last admission at 9:20 p.m. Fairplex parking is $12. Follow along at @ChineseLanternFest on Instagram, Facebook.com/chineselanternfestival and #ChineseLanternFestival Dates Magical Chinese Lantern Festival by Hanart Culture Thursdays – Sundays from November 21- December 15, 2019 Nightly December 19, 2019 -January 5, 2020, Including Holidays 5:30pm-10:00pm Location Fairplex at Pomona – 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona, CA...
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Read More6th Annual Festival of Trees
Sponsored Celebrate the holidays this year by starting a tradition of hope and giving with South County Outreach. This year, families are invited to participate in an extraordinary event called the Festival of Trees. The Festival of Trees is to help raise awareness and funds for the housing programs at South County Outreach. At South County Outreach, they have provided over 10,493 nights of shelter to working poor and homeless families in 2018. During the event, beautifully decorated trees will be displayed at Park Place Irvine from November 16th through December 6th. Guests are invited to come and admire the beautiful trees and bid on their favorite tree to bring home and enjoy during the holiday season. We are encouraging families to bring their children to admire the beautiful trees and help raise awareness of the work that South County Outreach does in our community. Share pictures from the event with their friends and family on social media by using the hashtag #FestivalofTrees. After visiting the viewing of the trees, plan a date night to come back for the auction where you can bid on your favorite tree to bring home this holiday season. Festival of Trees Reception and Tree Auction Tree Display: November 18 – December 6, 2019 Reception and Tree Auction: December 6, 2019 at 6:30pm Location Park Place Irvine 3347 Michelson Drive Irvine, Ca 92612 Tickets Please RSVP for the auction and reception by November 26th online. About South County Outreach For the past 29 years, South County Outreach (originally Saddleback Community Outreach), has been a leader in the fight to end hunger and homelessness in Orange County. We believe that helping people help themselves is the most effective way to build a self-sustaining community. Through the implementation of programs like our Transitional Housing Program, which puts a roof over the heads of 17 households every year, along with our Food Pantry, which distributes over 800,000 lbs of food and keeps nearly 2,500 children fed each year, South County Outreach is doing what we do best—housing hope and ending hunger, together. In fact, volunteers are an enormous part of our success; we have over a thousand unique volunteers donate their time for us throughout the year, along with 200 regularly scheduled weekly volunteers. Even though our name may have changed, we still rally behind the strength of community. Together, we do make an...
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Read MoreDisney On Ice: Mickey’s Search Party
Create unforgettable memories and become part of the story when Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party comes to Southern California this holiday season! This brand-new immersive ice skating experience brings the magic closer to fans than ever before through engaging elements that take place on the ice, in the air and in the seats, as performer athleticism mixes with acrobatic and aerial stunts to bring skating skills to new heights. An exciting participatory adventure told through multi-leveled performances that immerse fans into the fantastic worlds of Disney-Pixar’s Coco, Frozen, Moana, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid, this all-new show will be skating into the Southland playing L.A, Anaheim, Long Beach and Ontario from December 12th – January 5th! Embark on a quest with Mickey Mouse and pals as they follow Captain Hook’s treasure map for clues to find Tinker Bell after he attempts to capture her magic. Journey across the Marigold Bridge with Miguel from Disney-Pixar’s Coco into the magnificent and mystical Land of the Dead and discover a vibrantly colorful performance with skeletons atop sway poles dancing over the audience in a beautiful cultural celebration of family. Travel to the wintry world of Arendelle and sing along with Elsa as video projection creates a kaleidoscope of crystals to help build her ice palace. Witness Belle lift into the sky as the enchanted chandelier comes to life high over the ice for onlookers seated above and below. Board the Jolly Roger and laugh hysterically as the hilarious pirates flip, tumble, and twist on air tracks, stilts and more in an effort to showcase their talents for Captain Hook. Sail away with Moana on her daring voyage across the ocean and bravely encounter the fiery wrath of Te Ka. And make memories with your whole family during Aladdin, Toy Story and The Little Mermaid as the search party becomes an all-out magical celebration! Join this magical search and help look for clues to unlock an epic journey when Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party delivers an unforgettable experience with your family! Los Angeles When Thursday, December 12 – Sunday, December 15 Thursday, December 12 7:30 PM Friday, December 13 7:30 PM Saturday, December 14 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM Sunday, December 15 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM Where STAPLES Center 1111 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90015 Tickets Ticket prices start at $15! Discount Opening Night tickets available for...
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Read MoreDavio’s Wine Dinner with Peter Michael Winery
Join Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse in Irvine for a culinary wine tour of Peter Michael Winery in Sonoma. Taste along with guest host Jeff Ehrlich from one the most respected vineyards in the country. Designed for oenophiles of all levels, the five course dinner with wine pairings will feature regionally inspired foods prepared by Executive Chef Istvan Toth such as Butter Poached Lobster Tails, Confit Leeks, Caviar Mousse and Brandt Beef Eye of Ribeye, Petite Potato Fondant, Charred Caulilini, Truffle Au Jus. Sir Peter started Peter Michael Winery in 1983 with a singular vision: to make wine in the terroir-driven tradition of Burgundy and Bordeaux, under the California sun and in California soil. Today, they make fifteen wines in four varietal categories. All but one are estate-grown in their mountainside vineyards, and all are crafted by hand and in limited production. Peter Michael Winery is guided by the patience that good wine requires and love and respect for the land. These are the values that shape everything they do. This intimate journey will be hosted by Jeff Ehrlich, Manager, Direct to Consumer at Peter Michael Winery. Jeff has been with Peter Michael Winery since 2010 working his way from a tasting room host at Niebaum-Coppola to now overseeing various responsibilities including consumer relations, wine releases to name a few at one of the most prestigious wineries in the world. A biologist by training, Jeff obtained his Ph.D. in Environmental Medicine, employed in the Corporate world as a toxicologist for Amoco Oil Company concentrating on projects involving solar power, vitamin enhanced food products, and carbon fiber-based products ranging from materials in tennis rackets to the Stealth bomber. Still, it was his true passion for food and wine that resulted in a career change which ultimately brought him to find his ultimate calling. The wine dinner will be held at Davio’s Irvine on Friday, November 8th, 2019. For $250 per guest (excluding tax and gratuity), guests will be treated to a five course dinner paired with carefully selected wines to accompany their dining experience. Menu Primo Butter Poached Lobster Tails Confit Leeks, Caviar Mousse 2017 ‘L’Après Midi’ Estate Sauvignon Blanc Secondo Sunchoke Mousseline, Brooks Cherries Sacramento Green Asparagus Smoked Forest Mushrooms, Candied Almonds 2016 ‘Mon Plaisir’ Estate Chardonnay Farinaceo Duck Liver Casoncelli Aceto Balsámico 2016 ‘Ma Danseuse’ Estate Pinot Noir Carne del Giorno Brandt Beef Eye of Ribeye Petite Potato Fondant, Charred Caulilini Truffle Au Jus 2015 ‘Au Paradis’ Estate Cabernet...
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Read MoreDay out with Thomas: The Steam Tour 2019 + Giveaway
All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to join him and his best friend Percy for a day of engaging activities and fun adventures at Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019. Children are invited to spend a day with their friend Thomas when the #1 Engine and Percy pulls into Southern California Railway Museum on November 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th and 11th. Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019 is presented by Mattel. This fun-filled event offers children and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, and pose for photos on-site with his best friend Percy, stars of the popular Thomas & Friends™ series. In addition, they will meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including toy play, photo ops, and more. The tour, now in its 24th year, will make 37 stops across the U.S. and Canada and is expected to welcome nearly one million passengers in 2019. Event Details · 25-minute (approximate) ride with a talking Thomas the Tank Engine · Meet & Greet with Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway · Thomas & Friends Imagination Station featuring a variety of activities · All-new “Ask an Engineer” booth, where several kids can talk to an engineer and learn about trains and working on the rails. · A ‘Passport to Adventures’ booklet for children to track their journey at the event and receive a special prize upon completion. · Thomas & Friends-themed activities including toy play, photo ops, and more Dates November 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th & 11th Times 9am to 5pm Location Southern California Railway Museum 2201 S A St, Perris, CA 92570 Tickets Tickets for Day Out With Thomas: The Steam Team Tour 2019 are on sale now and available by calling Ticketweb toll-free at 866-468-7630, or by visiting online. Ticket prices are $25 plus tax for ages 2 and up (service charges and fee may apply). Giveaway Enter to win 4 tickets to a Day out with Thomas. Tickets are valid for Sunday, November 3rd at 3:00pm. Enter to win by leaving a comment below. Earn an extra entry by leaving a comment on our Facebook post, sharing the Facebook post with a friend and by tagging your friends in the Facebook post. We will pick one random winner tomorrow, October 29th at 4pm. Good...
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Read MoreDelFrescoPure Family Fun Night Giveaway
Sponsored One of my favorite things to do with my children is to cook a healthy dinner and then spend the rest of the evening play board games together. I learned that one of my favorite produce companies, DelFrescoPure, was hosting a family game night giveaway. When I discovered the news, I couldn’t wait to share it with all of you. I try to grow most of my fruits and vegetables in our backyard garden. But, I still need to rely on trustworthy companies to purchase high-quality produce for our family meals. I was recently introduced to DelFrescoPure, and I love everything about their company. First, I love that they are located in Canada. Next to Mexico, Canada is one of my favorite places to visit. The people, the scenery, and the culture is something that I feel everyone loves about the country. Second, I love how they are growing produce for families. DelFrescoPure Produce Variety They are known for Heirloom, Yes!Berries, Ombra, Mini Crunchers (mini cucumbers, English seedless cucumbers, Sweettreats (mini peppers), and living lettuce/microgreens. Until learning about DelFrescoPure, I used to drive to a small farm stand in San Juan Capistrano to get my microgreens. They are so healthy, packed full of nutrients, and kids love them. Now, I also have the option of getting them from DelFrescoPure. One thing that makes DelFrescoPure stand-out from other companies is their Yes!Berries. They are North America’s only certified pesticide-free strawberries!! They are picked at the peak of the berries growth, providing optimal flavor with every bite. DelFrescoPure Living Cube Another fantastic thing is that DelFrescoPure grows living lettuce, living basil, and microgreens all year in The Living Cube. It is a self-contained, climate-controlled growing system. It is environmentally sustainable, has no pesticides, reduced freshwater consumption, and provides consistent year-round output. How incredible is that? 2019 Fresh Summit We are thrilled to have the opportunity to learn more about DelFrescoPure at the upcoming PMA (Produce Marking Association) 2019 Fresh Summit International Convention & Expo! The expo is October 18th-19th at the Anaheim Convention Center. Del Fresco Pure will be located at booth #2259! During the event, we will be sharing our experience on Instagram. We will taste the highly-acclaimed Yes!Berries with ice cream while at the DelFrescoPure booth. If your family has plans to attend the event this year, I recommend stopping by their booth for a taste. GIVEAWAY Winners will receive a price pack from DelFrescoPure® containing 5 board/card...
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Sponsored Do you have someone in your life that loves photography and adventure? Then the DJI Global Mavic Mini from Best Buy makes for the perfect holiday gift. This drone has everything you could ever want out of a drone and more. It’s not too early to start finding the ideal tech holiday gifts, and this is guaranteed to be at the top of your loved one’s list. Create Smooth, Vivid Shots Stabilized Gimbal Camera Transform any moment into...
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You’re Invited: Oak Walk Model Home Grand Opening Event
Sponsored Is your family looking for the perfect forever home? If so, you’re not going to want to miss the grand opening celebration of Oak Walk in Los Alamitos on Saturday, November 9th. The all-new home community features 50 new contemporary townhomes in a family-centric neighborhood. Los Alamitos is a hidden gem with an award-winning school district. Plus, the community is close for those parents who commute to Los Angeles, Long Beach, or Orange County. The homes feature up...
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Counting Down the Days Until OC Children’s Holiday Business Fair
This is the third in a series of posts following the path of two young entrepreneurs, 7-year-old Johnny and his 11-year-old sister, Cali, as they prepare to produce, market and sell jalapeno poppers at the OC Children’s Holiday Business Fair, which will be held at Orange County Rescue Mission’s Village of Hope on Saturday, November 2, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. The Fair will feature unique booths hosted by students from local elementary and middle schools as well...
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Spooky Duck Donuts
We visited as a guest of the venue It’s Halloween, and the perfect time to surprise your kids with a delightful treat. The Spooky Donuts box at Duck Donuts is a wonderful treat to get anyone in the Halloween spirit, from watching the production line to devouring the scrumptious creations. The kids loved the doughnut-making process to watching each doughnut being hand-dipped in a specific icing flavor and finished off with unique toppings. The donuts were the perfect temperature...
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Wireless Earbuds that Deliver on Sound, Quality and Comfort
Sponsored Are you a music or sports lover that plays or watches events once a week and LOVES an awesome sound experience? Are you a traveler that needs to have a high-quality sound experience for your tech? The JLab #1 True Wireless Air Family features three new models to give you true wireless earbuds that deliver on sound, quality and comfort. Meet the new squad, perfect fit for any lifestyle. The wireless earbuds are priced to fit most budgets...
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Davio’s Wine Dinner with Peter Michael Winery
Join Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse in Irvine for a culinary wine tour of Peter Michael Winery in Sonoma. Taste along with guest host Jeff Ehrlich from one the most respected vineyards in the country. Designed for oenophiles of all levels, the five course dinner with wine pairings will feature regionally inspired foods prepared by Executive Chef Istvan Toth such as Butter Poached Lobster Tails, Confit Leeks, Caviar Mousse and Brandt Beef Eye of Ribeye, Petite Potato Fondant, Charred Caulilini,...
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Fresh by Design: It’s Refrigeration, Reinvented
Sponsored Are you looking to remodel your home kitchen? If this is true, the new All-New Bosch Counter-Depth Refrigerators Campaign at Best Buy may be right for you. The revolutionary FarmFresh System™ combines four innovative technologies to keep your food fresh up to 3x longer, for less food wasted. With the refrigerator, you can organize your fridge in new ways. FlexBar™ creates extra space in your refrigerator – it’s the perfect home for wine bottles, condiment jars, eggs, and...
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