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National Doughnut Day

Posted on June 6, 2013 | 11:00am

If you’re anything like us, you’re already planning tomorrow’s meals.  With so many incredible eateries, there is never a shortage of great food and dining destinations in Costa Mesa.  You’re on your own to make plans for lunch and dinner, but leave the breakfast decision to us!

In honor of the delicious holiday, National Doughnut Day, Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee decided it would be the perfect day to unveil an all-new flavor – Peach Cobbler with Corn Thyme Crumb.

Peach Cobbler Doughnut from Sidecar

Image courtesy of Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee

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June Performances at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa

Posted on May 30, 2013 | 11:46am

June is going to be an electrifying month at Segerstrom Center for the Arts with appearances by comedy and musical legends as well as the return of some old favorites and one highly regarded premiere.

Headlining the month of June is the musical based on the hit movie and amazing true story that inspired it, Catch Me If You Can.  The Broadway musical tells the story of Frank W. Abagnale, Jr., a runaway teenager who received millions of dollars from forged checks and successfully posed as a doctor, pilot and other high profile professions.  Catch Me If You Can has received rave reviews and will make its Orange County premiere at SCFTA on June 25 during its limited run.  There will be a shows each day until June 30.  For show times and ticketing information, click here.  For a chance to win tickets to the show, enter the Center’s Instagram contest by taking a photo at their exhibit at Macy’s South Coast Plaza.  See the details here.

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2013 Arts Teach Showcase at Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Posted on May 22, 2013 | 12:37pm

The 2013 Arts Teach Showcase was held at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa today.  The showcase is an annual event hosted by the Center and enables local school representatives a unique opportunity to see artists perform, then meet with the artists and other art educators.

Aman Dance Educators

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The 2013 Anatolian Festival in Costa Mesa

Posted on May 17, 2013 | 2:47pm

The Anatolian Festival marked its return to the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa for 2013 with hundreds of food and craft carts, exhibitions, live performances, music, cultural information, dancing and more!

Anatolian Festival

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Valenza Chocolatier Tasting in Costa Mesa

Posted on May 10, 2013 | 10:12am

Costa Mesa is home to an abundance of Orange County’s top restaurants and bakeries. However, the city of the arts’ food scene is about to get much sweeter with the addition of Valenza Chocolatier.

Valenza Turtle

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