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People around the world are abuzz about the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton this week, and the timing just couldn’t be more perfect to celebrate “Brit Week” in Costa Mesa. BritWeek, the annual celebration of all things British in California, begins its Orange County events with a Royal Reception in South Coast Plaza’s Jewel Court on Saturday, April 30 at 5pm. This event requires an RSVP by April 26, but there is no charge to attend.  The next day’s event will roll into South Coast Plaza Sunday, May 1 from 1-4 PM with a display of iconic British cars and rousing musical entertainment courtesy of a 35-piece British band, along with scrumptious food, valuable prizes and more.  There is also no charge to attend this event.

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Macy’s Culinary Council, Chef MingTsai, will host a cooking demo and book signing at Macy’s South Coast Plaza location in Costa Mesa, CA.

Who/What: Macy’s Culinary Council chef Ming Tsai will demonstrate a few recipes from his new cookbook, Simply Ming One-Pot Meals: Quick, Healthy and Affordable Recipes. After the cooking demonstration, Mr. Tsai will sign will greet guests and sign copies of his book which can be purchased at Macy’s during the event. RSVP: Admission is $5, which will be donated to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. No reservations are required, but seating will be held on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating is limited to 200. Read More

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South Coast Plaza will celebrate the fall fashion season on Tuesday, October 5 with the launch of South Coast Plaza Style, a high-octane evening of fashion, beginning with a runway show in Jewel Court, followed by over 100 in-store events. The evening is in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and its charitable initiative Fashion Targets Breast Cancer®.

The event, from 6 pm to 10 pm, is part of a week of fall fashion at the shopping center that celebrates its portfolio of retail stores and restaurants. Read More

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South Coast Plaza is celebrating the 9th Annual Angelitos Card program with a launch party on Wednesday, October 13, 2010.  The evening of cocktails, fashion and shopping is open to the public and will take place in Jewel Court.  Attendees who purchase Angelitos Cards that day will enjoy 20% savings at participating stores all day and the participating stores will donate 10% of all purchases to Angelitos de Oro. Read More

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Who better to be crowned royalty than mom? On Sunday, May 9th from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m, the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa is hosting a regal-themed brunch celebration “Queen Mother for a Day”. All the royal appointments will be in place and mom will be treated in the utmost of sovereign style from the moment she exits her chariot.

The reign of each Mother begins as she is greeted by imperial trumpet revelers and escorted down the red carpet by royal palace guards. During this magnificent procession, each mother will receive a flower as a token of love and appreciation. The centerpiece of this majestic event will include a custom-built royal throne fit for a queen that will be constructed in the lobby of the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa. The throne will serve as a regal stage for families to enjoy a one-of-a-kind photo opportunity. Once atop the throne, mother will be presented with a bejeweled crown and scepter to complete the sovereign setting. After receiving the photo, mothers will then enjoy an exquisite and fun-filled brunch. Read More

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