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The Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza
Each September marks the return of the Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. The festival was founded in 2002 with the goal to improve the lives of children by strengthening charities that serve them.
From September 7-29, South Coast Plaza will showcase over 75 charities with over 100 shows, activities and events. The Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza has been a celebrated event for 12 years. For the complete event schedule of all activities, appearances and performances, click here.
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Where to Eat for Father’s Day
Father’s Day, the annual celebration of dads everywhere is just a few days away. Each year on the third Sunday in June is the day dedicated to showing your appreciation for your father. The concept for the holiday was founded in 1910, but was not issued a presidential proclamation until 1966. Father’s Day became a permanent national holiday six year later in 1972.
Father’s Day has spread to many countries throughout the world and varies in celebratory customs. In the United States, the holiday is generally associated with giving your father a gift to show your appreciation and gathering for a meal.
As part of the new-look Avenue of the Arts, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, The Silver Trumpet Restaurant and Bar always serves delectable fare and unique cocktails. For Father’s Day, The Silver Trumpet has put together a menu featuring dad’s favorites. Enjoy a 16 oz. grilled porterhouse steak with a loaded baked potato and seasonal vegetables. Dad will also enjoy the half-price beers! Call 714.442.8593 for reservations.
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June Performances at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa
June is going to be an electrifying month at Segerstrom Center for the Arts with appearances by comedy and musical legends as well as the return of some old favorites and one highly regarded premiere.
Headlining the month of June is the musical based on the hit movie and amazing true story that inspired it, Catch Me If You Can. The Broadway musical tells the story of Frank W. Abagnale, Jr., a runaway teenager who received millions of dollars from forged checks and successfully posed as a doctor, pilot and other high profile professions. Catch Me If You Can has received rave reviews and will make its Orange County premiere at SCFTA on June 25 during its limited run. There will be a shows each day until June 30. For show times and ticketing information, click here. For a chance to win tickets to the show, enter the Center’s Instagram contest by taking a photo at their exhibit at Macy’s South Coast Plaza. See the details here.
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Memorial Day Weekend in Costa Mesa
Memorial Day is a federal holiday dedicated to remembering the men and women who died during their service in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday was formerly known as Decoration Day and started after the Civil War to commemorate Union and Confederate soldiers.
While Memorial Day’s origins are somber, the long weekend has also come to represent something joyous – the unofficial beginning of summer. Many people use the three day weekend to enjoy the warm weather at the beach, barbecues in the park or watching fireworks. While all three of those activities are well worth it during the holiday weekend, there are some great events this Memorial Day Weekend in Costa Mesa that don’t require charcoal. Read More
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Bobby Flay Book Signing at South Coast Plaza
Food Network star, restaurateur and chef Bobby Flay was at Williams-Sonoma in South Coast Plaza to sign copies of his book “Barbecue Addiction.”
Flay signed books, posed for photos and offered words of thanks and encouragement to fans starting at 11 am. Prior to the book signing, fans lined the corridors of South Coast Plaza outside of the Williams-Sonoma store for a chance to meet the master chef.
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