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Saturday, January 17th, 2009

For the love of Nutella



February 5th marks the annual celebration of World Nutella Day. What is Nutella and World Nutella Day you ask? Nutella is a smooth hazelnut chocolate spread that can be eaten with almost anything. World Nutella Day originated by an ex-pat in Italy, Michelle and two of her friends to celebrate this wonderful delicious creation.
To participate in the celebration all you have ...

Tuesday, December 30th, 2008

National Popcorn Day



Only in the US do we have a day for everything and sure enough even popcorn has it's own day. I was sitting down reading the newspaper this morning when I learned that popcorn is celebration with National Popcorn Day on the same day we remember Martin Luther King.
To celebrate the day, the Orange County Fairgrounds will be paying homage to the American treat on January ...

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

Surf City Centennial



Huntington Beach is home to many of the Beach Boy songs, surfing and volleyball tournaments. Over the past few years there has been a rivalry been Huntington Beach and Santa Cruz as to which city is the original Surf City. With a population of about 200,000 it has grown into a major tourist destination. On February 17th the city will be celebrating its centennial. with a pier plaza ...

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

Sarah Brightman in Concert



Sarah Brightman will be playing at the Honda Center in Anaheim this Friday December 19th. Her concert Symphony promises to be a spectacular sound and light show. She will be debuting her new album A Winter Symphony. Tickets can be purchased from Ticketmaster and at the box office at the Honda Center.

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

Lighting of the Christmas Tree



Tonight The Grove in LA will be lighting their Christmas Tree at 7:30 p.m. I realize that LA is not Orange County and yes this means getting on the 405 and driving. However this Christmas Tree celebration will be well worth. The tree at The Grove stands at 110 feet-it is the largest tree in Los Angeles. There will be all sorts of entertainment and celebrations. ...

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Say Cheese at the Orange County Fair



The OC Fair has opened today with BB King kicking off with a performance tonight. The theme of this years fair is Say Cheese. The fair will run until August 3rd. and is open noon to midnight Tuesday through Sunday. Admission to the fair is $9.00 for adults and $5 for children 6 thru 12.
There will be concerts rides and plenty of fried food for all to ...

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

Sawdust Festival



The Sawdust Festival is an annual arts and crafts festival that has found its home in Laguna Beach for the past 40 years. Local artists display their photography, paintings, jewelry and crafts. For those that are bitten by the creativity bug-they can participate in workshops. The festival has daily entertainment.

Thursday, March 6th, 2008

Banff Film Festival movies to play at OCC



The Banff film festival is all about outdoor spoors.  This is an oppurtunity to watch flicks on outdoor adventures filmed in unique locations.  OCC will playing the top films for  the festival on March 19 at 7 p.m. at OCC Robert Moore Theater.

Tickets are $9 and can be purchased at www.occtickets.com or calling 714.432.5880

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

Easter Brunch with Ruff



When you think of Easter Brunch, images of the Easter Bunny with his ears  flopping around are probably what come to mind.  Here is an Easter Brunch that is fun, tasty, has cute adorable animals and is for a good cause.  Ruff is a dog. More specifically Ruff is Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends.

This brunch will be held March 23rd between 11 am and 2 pm at Tivoli Gardens in Laguna ...

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

Band from Led Zepplin Party Playing at Detroit Bar



Costa Mesa's own band paper Thin Walls will be taking to the stage tonight at The Detroit Bar.  The band had won a contest to play at the party following the Led Zeppelin reuion show in London in December.

The show will take the stage at 10 P.m. at 843 W. 19th Street. Costa Mesa tonight.

for more band information go to myspace.com/wearepaperthinwalls.