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Acting Classes at South Coast Repertory
For all aspiring thespians with no acting experience, those looking to improve stage skills or future master troupers, South Coast Repertory offers acting courses to fit your needs. There are continuing education classes for adults, acting courses for kids and teens and audience enrichment seminars before selected shows at SCR.
The winter session for adult acting, playwriting and screenwriting classes begin January 14, 2013. Those who enroll before January 4, 2013 receive a $10 discount. For adults, SCR offers 8 acting classes ranging from the basic fundamentals of acting to advanced courses like acting for the camera and musical theatre. All acting and writing students are also eligible for $10 student rush tickets to Segerstrom and Argyros stage productions. Read More
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Snoopy House Returns to Costa Mesa City Hall
The Snoopy House Holiday Display returns once again to illuminate Costa Mesa City Hall during the holiday season. The elaborate display was an east side Costa Mesa neighborhood tradition for 44 years. Due to a home foreclosure in 2011, the Peanuts-themed display moved to the City Hall building at 77 Fair Drive, located across the street from the OC Fair & Event Center.
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Chef Thomas Keller Signs Copies of Bouchon Bakery at South Coast Plaza
Hundreds of people anxiously waited in line to meet renowned Chef Thomas Keller and his Executive Pastry Chef Sébastien Rouxel. The two famous chefs appeared at Williams-Sonoma at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa to sign copies of their new cookbook, Bouchon Bakery. It was their only book signing in Orange County. Read More
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Free Holiday Events in Costa Mesa
The holiday season has a tendency to quickly lighten your wallet. Between gift shopping and traveling to see friends and family, holidays can be expensive. Fortunately, there are some free winter events in the City of the Arts. Read More
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Craft Beer in Costa Mesa
Craft beer lovers are passionate about their beverages. From the process to consumption, little excites a true craft beer lover more than the perfectly brewed combination of water, malt, hops and yeast. Of course, there are many more adjuncts that add to the flavor, consistency and aroma, but the four main building blocks are the simplest amalgamation of what defines beer.
There is a vast amount of beer styles that are categorized based on numerous factors. Strength, color and ingredients all determine beer type, however, craft beers are not defined by their “style,” but by the brewery that produces the beer. Craft beers are essentially beers that are brewed by a small, independent brewery.
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