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UVSA Tet Festival at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa

Posted on February 10, 2014 | 10:52am

The Tet Festival of Southern California is recognized as the world’s Tet Festival outside of Vietnam.  This year, the annual event was held at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa.  The three-day festival is a grand celebration of Vietnamese culture and draws over 100,000 people throughout the weekend.

Tet Festival

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The Mixing Glass Opening at The OC Mix in Costa Mesa

Posted on January 31, 2014 | 10:09am

Craft cocktail lovers rejoice because The Mixing Glass, OC’s first specialty cocktail retail store is now open in Costa Mesa.  With an array of quality tools, vintage barware and specialty bitters, syrups and more, every aspiring cocktail aficionado in Southern California can get all of the gear they need to hone and perfect their craft (cocktails) at home.

The Mixing Glass Mix It Up

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The Year of the Horse at South Coast Plaza

Posted on January 24, 2014 | 11:37am

You don’t have to travel to China to celebrate the Lunar New Year.  With a variety of festive events including live entertainment, exhibits, prizes and more, all you have to do is visit South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa to commemorate the Year of the Horse.  This year will be the fifth consecutive year that South Coast Plaza celebrates the Lunar New Year by incorporating dazzling Chinese displays throughout the shopping center, with many individual retailers offering shopping specials.

Dancers Perform for the Year of the Horse at South Coast Plaza

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Off Center Festival 2014 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Posted on January 20, 2014 | 12:45pm

The Off Center Festival  – fresh works for adventurous audiences – brings an incredible array of innovative performing artists to the stage at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa.  The third annual Off Center Festival continues to be a showcase of creative talent with fresh works from up-and-coming artists and established performers alike.

Off Center Festival 2014

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Pacific Symphony 2014-2015 Season Announcement at SCFTA

Posted on January 17, 2014 | 11:26am

The Pacific Symphony announced its 2014-2015 season last night in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall with an evening of special guests, musical toasts and a few inspiring words from music director Carl St. Clair.

Carl St Clair SCFTA

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