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Costa Mesa 60th Anniversary
Since its incorporation into Orange County in 1953, Costa Mesa, a city that was once known as Harper, has grown into the leader of the arts in OC. Although the City of the Arts is celebrating its 60th Anniversary June 28-30, the name change took place in 1920 when a local teacher won a contest to officially change the name of the city. Meaning “coastal tableland” in Spanish, Costa Mesa’s name refers to the city’s geographical features as a plateau near the ocean.
While there certainly aren’t many who remember the rural farming town of Harper, modern Costa Mesa has gained a reputation as the place to go to celebrate the art of the stage, dining and shopping.
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Nepenthia Beer Garden in Costa Mesa
Breweries, eateries, artists, musicians and more gathered in TeWinkle Park in Costa Mesa for the first ever Nepenthia Beer Garden. The idea of creating a “pop-up” beer garden for one afternoon with food, art and music was the inspiration of Bobby Navarro of 100 Eats and Inspire Artistic Minds.
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Craft Party at Purre
Purre Boutique, in collaboration with Creative Outlet Studios and The Makery, hosted a Craft Party last night at the CAMP. Guests were invited to come and make an anthropologie-inspired necklace during the night of social crafting.
The Craft Party was a great way for craft lovers to socialize and make something unique. As part of the Summer of Craft series, the necklace was just one of many different crafts offered. Each event is a new opportunity to create something original.
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National Doughnut Day
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.
Image courtesy of Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee
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National Cheese Day in Costa Mesa
June 4 is National Cheese Day and celebrating is easy – all you have to do is indulge in your favorite type of cheese!
Hundreds of different types of cheeses from many countries exist. With vast differences in shape, color, consistency, taste, smell and texture, there is a seemingly endless variety of cheese to choose from. In this regard, cheese has many parallels with wine. The ingredients, process, origin, use and other factors vary greatly. Like wine, cheese is equally as diverse and can certainly add to just about any meal.
Whether you are a cheese aficionado or just looking to expand your palate, the Cellar Cheese Shop at the OC Mix in Costa Mesa is a one-stop-shop for any and all of your cheese desires!
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