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Last night I went out with a girlfriend to celebrate a new job.  We did not leave the house until after 9:30.  She is European, so for her it is de rigeur.  For me quite unusual on a Wednesday night.  My husband was already in bed reading by the time I was out the door.  But what the heck we were celebrating.

She had gone to Pilates before coming over.  You ...

The Miley Cyrus (Hannah  Montana) fan club is suing the singer because their fan club membership did not get them the privilege they expected.  Fans thought they would be able to get priority access to concert tickets.  Not so.

Last week, Hannah had two sold out concerts in the Southern California area.  Fans complained that there are more members in the club than tickets that were available. Club membership is $29.95. The ...

Belmont Shores is a quaint neighborhood in Long Beach.  To the localss, 2nd street is the hub of all the activities.  There are some great restaurants and boutiques that are worth a visit.  

December 1st will host the annual Christmas parade. If you want a seat plan to arrive early and plop down your lawn chair.  You will be surprised at how early people start saving their spot on the sidewalk.  ...

Santa is coming to South Coast Plaza on November 16th at 4 p.m.  He is slightly hungry as with the high cost of gas the food train has not been able to make it to the North Pole.  He will be arriving with an ensemble of elves at the Jewelry Court.

All the children who have been good can join him for a parade.

Wonderland Bakery opened their second Orange County store two weeks ago at Crystal Court.  Wonderland Bakery conjures up images of freshly baked cookies and cupcakes, with tasty frostings.  Unfortunatly that is not what the store is.  It is more of a princess fairy bakery theme store.  If you want to purchase cute baking items for ...

Once the turkey has been stuffed and eaten it is time to start decorating the home for Christmas.  Often times craft fairs are the best place to start for inspiration and ideas with decorating your home.  There are plently of ideas and lots of help to get you started with the holiday decorating.  For those who do not have the time to make crafts there will be plently of already ...

Dress up your family and four legged creature are head over to the Costa Mesa Bark Park at Tewinkle Park off of Arlington to have you Christmas photo taken.  The Park group is taking photos that can be turned into address labels, Christmas cards or bumper stickers.

All proceeds will go towards the park.

Saturday November 10th from 10a.m. to 3 p.m.

New York City at Christmas is a magical place to be.  There is Times Square all lit up, Rockerfeller skating rink and the Rocketts.  

If you cannot make it to New York for Christmas or do not want to put on your galoshes and gloves you are in luck.  The Rocketts are coming to Segerstrom Hall from December 13-30 to put on their dazzling show.

Tickets range from $25-$75. 

Montreal, Canada's Cirque de Soliel will be coming to town on November 9th under the big tent.  Cirque de Soliel is the circus for adults, with artists that can contort their bodies in more poses than offerered in a yoga class.

Only a clown could imagine his own funeral as a joyous occaision which is what "Corteo" which is the theme of the circle.  In Italian a "cortege" is a joyous ...

In celebration of 25 years of RUBYMAGIC, Ruby's Diner is rolling back their prices to celebrate.  Remember back to 1982, big hair era and come enjoy a Ruby Burger with fries for $5.00  with fries.

Ruby's is located at 428 E. 17th Street Costa Mesa