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Barrett-Jackson is Returning to Costa Mesa in 2011!
Calling all collector car aficionados! Get ready to start your engines (or at least your car fantasies).
The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company LLC, host of “The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions™”, has announced plans to return to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa on June 24-26, 2011.
According to Barrett-Jackson officials, the inaugural edition of the auction drew more than 58,000 visitors and sold 395 cars for a total of more than $15 million when it debuted in Costa Mesa this past June.
Barrett-Jackson also helped raise more than $1 million for charity at the event and local hotels and restaurants reported increased business as a result of the auction coming to town. Read More
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THREAD Show Heads to Orange County on 2010 Independent Design Tour
THREAD Show, the multi-city shopping event promoting emerging designers and artists, is headed to Orange County as the next stop on its 2010 tour. In each market, THREAD will showcase 100 independent designers, as well as complementary music, art, food and entertainment. This year, THREAD is also adding a home section to the event, inviting independent designers of furniture, art and housewares to apply for the spring shows.
“There are loads of brilliant reasons we should all shop at THREAD,” explains Lara Matthews, founder of THREAD. “This is a unique opportunity to support independent designers, invest in your local economy and decrease your carbon footprint. But what I love the most about the designs I discover through THREAD is that they are not mass-produced and are made with a level of care and quality that I don’t find at most commercial retailers.” Read More
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Former Governor Mitt Romney Visits The Westin South Coast Plaza
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney recently visited The Westin South Coast Plaza to attend a luncheon at the hotel that was hosted by Claremont McKenna College. Romney thanked his supporters and autographed his recent book, “No Apology: The Case for American Greatness.”
Located in Costa Mesa, California, the extensively remodeled hotel is now more than ever a leading choice for meeting and event planners nationwide, savvy business travelers, as well as leisure guests seeking a sophisticated, yet relaxing experience. Read More
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Westin South Coast Plaza Ranked One of World’s Best Hotels on Expedia Insiders’ List!
Expedia® travelers have ranked The Westin South Coast Plaza among the world’s best hotels on this year’s Expedia Insiders’ Select(TR) list. The list formally recognizes individual hotels worldwide that consistently deliver excellent service, a great overall experience and a notable value.
“Delivering our guests superior service is a top priority at The Westin,” said Jennie Hoffman, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing. “We are pleased that our efforts have been acknowledged by Expedia travelers and look forward to maintaining our high level of service to future Expedia’s guests.”
The 2010 Expedia Insiders’ Select(TR) list is compiled based on the more than one million Traveler Opinions hotel reviews collected by Expedia, combined with a value rating and the local market expertise of more than 400 Expedia employees in local markets worldwide, resulting in an easy-to-browse list that provides travelers with a powerful way to find the perfect hotel using the trusted insight of other travelers like them. The list showcases the diverse selection of travel destinations and hotel properties. Read More
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South Coast Plaza Installs Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles
Actor and Environmental Activist Ed Begley, Jr. to attend Ribbon Cutting Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.
South Coast Plaza is the first shopping center in the United States to install state-of-the-art Coulomb Technologies electric vehicle charging stations. The ChargePoint® Networked Charging Stations are available for all customers of South Coast Plaza and will be unveiled during a ribbon cutting ceremony that is open to the public. The charging stations are located in the lower level parking structure by the Crate and Barrel Home Store at 3333 Bear Street. Read More
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