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Memorial Day Weekend in Costa Mesa
Memorial Day is a federal holiday dedicated to remembering the men and women who died during their service in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday was formerly known as Decoration Day and started after the Civil War to commemorate Union and Confederate soldiers.
While Memorial Day’s origins are somber, the long weekend has also come to represent something joyous – the unofficial beginning of summer. Many people use the three day weekend to enjoy the warm weather at the beach, barbecues in the park or watching fireworks. While all three of those activities are well worth it during the holiday weekend, there are some great events this Memorial Day Weekend in Costa Mesa that don’t require charcoal. Read More
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Bobby Flay Book Signing at South Coast Plaza
Food Network star, restaurateur and chef Bobby Flay was at Williams-Sonoma in South Coast Plaza to sign copies of his book “Barbecue Addiction.”
Flay signed books, posed for photos and offered words of thanks and encouragement to fans starting at 11 am. Prior to the book signing, fans lined the corridors of South Coast Plaza outside of the Williams-Sonoma store for a chance to meet the master chef.
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Spring Garden Show at South Coast Plaza
The Spring Garden Show, in its 24th year at South Coast Plaza, featured breathtaking gardens on display, over 70 vendors, speakers, events and more. This year’s theme was “The Garden As Art,” and by the beauty the displays, event participants certainly stayed true to the theme. The show is held at South Coast Plaza in the Crate and Barrel/Macy’s Home Store Wing every April during regular SCP operating hours.
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Travel in Style Fashion Show at South Coast Plaza
Capella Hotels and Alaska Airlines teamed up with Saks South Coast Plaza to present the “Travel in Style” fashion show last night, and Travel Costa Mesa got an exclusive invitation to see spring’s latest arrivals.
Displaying the newest spring trends from top designers, the show was fun and lively, offering guests the opportunity to mingle with Saks, Alaska Airlines and Capella Hotels representatives. Saks served cocktails and delicious appetizers were provided by AnQi by Crustacean.
Eli Tahari floral print blouse and Piazza Sempione lemon zest capri pant.
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March SoBeCa District ARTwalk in Costa Mesa
On the last Tuesday of each month the SoBeCa district in Costa Mesa turns into an open-house of art, live performances and entertainment. The main hubs of the SoBeCa district, an acronym meaning South On Bristol, Entertainment, Arts, Culture, are the progressive shopping centers the LAB and the CAMP.
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