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Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee Preview

Posted on April 10, 2013 | 10:37am

To eat a doughnut from Sidecar Doughnuts and Coffee is to taste a culinary pinnacle rarely met by the beloved morning treat.  The doughnuts give both a physical and emotional satisfaction.  Each doughnut is made from scratch with only the freshest possible ingredients.  Combine the care that goes into each of the doughnuts with Chef Brooke Des Prez’s mastery of baking and you get incredible treats that have been creating a crescendo of buzz for months.

Huckleberry Doughnuts

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2013-2014 Season at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Posted on April 9, 2013 | 11:46am

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is the focal point for all performing arts in Orange County.  From Broadway shows to dance, jazz, opera, cabaret and child oriented performances, SCFTA is a world-class venue to experience the power of live theater productions.

The 2013-2014 season was recently announced and, as always, SCFTA will be home to the very best in performing arts featuring several award-winning productions.  The Broadway series features Evita, The Wizard of Oz, Jersey Boys, Ghost the Musical, ONCE and the highly regarded, gut-busting comedy The Book of Mormon.

Images courtesy of SCFTA

Image courtesy of SCFTA

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ECOmmunity at the LAB and the CAMP

Posted on April 8, 2013 | 10:02am

ECOmmunity, an earth day celebration at the LAB and the CAMP, featured live music, eco-friendly vendors, raffles, prizes, sustainable living information and more.  As people strolled through the SoBeCa district and shops, they stopped to chat with the specialty vendors.  Some gathered information, others opted for face paint, while many just found a seat and enjoyed the warm spring sun.

ECOmmunity Sign

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Bug Stock 2013 at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa

Posted on April 1, 2013 | 9:35am

The 2013 K-Earth 101 Bug Stock rolled into the OC Fair & Event Center this weekend.  Thousands of classic Volkswagens were on display for guests as the  Orange County Marketplace was abuzz with the sound of revving engines and friendly banter.

Bug Stock 2013

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Designer Franco Sarto Visits Nordstrom at South Coast Plaza

Posted on March 22, 2013 | 1:20pm

Designer Franco Sarto, whose namesake shoes are sold world-wide, made a personal appearance at Nordstrom at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa to introduce his new Spring 2013 collection.

Franco Sarto

Sarto was all smiles as he met with fans of his work.  With two models wearing his shoes, an interpreter and a collection of sketches, Sarto shook hands, answered questions and signed autographs for fans.  He effortlessly signed his famous sketches as he engaged with fans and passersby. Read More

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