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Costa Mesa Restaurant Week at The Gypsy Den Cafe
Today is the first day of Costa Mesa Restaurant Week 2013. With 40 participating restaurants, there is an eatery to fit every budget and taste. If you love food and enjoy dining out, CMRW is the perfect time to visit an old favorite or try something new.
For the first meal of Costa Mesa Restaurant Week, I went to the Gypsy Den Café at the LAB anti-mall. The Gypsy Den is an eclectic and cozy restaurant/bakery/coffee shop.
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Book Lovers Day
Reading a book can be educational, entertaining and relaxing. A good book can open your imagination and change your perspective. Since the advent of the printing press, books have played a major role in shaping society. Today is Book Lovers Day, which serves as the perfect excuse to grab a book, find a quiet, cozy place and tuck into a good story.
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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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ECOmmunity at the LAB and the CAMP
ECOmmunity, an earth day celebration at the LAB and the CAMP, featured live music, eco-friendly vendors, raffles, prizes, sustainable living information and more. As people strolled through the SoBeCa district and shops, they stopped to chat with the specialty vendors. Some gathered information, others opted for face paint, while many just found a seat and enjoyed the warm spring sun.
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March SoBeCa District ARTwalk in Costa Mesa
On the last Tuesday of each month the SoBeCa district in Costa Mesa turns into an open-house of art, live performances and entertainment. The main hubs of the SoBeCa district, an acronym meaning South On Bristol, Entertainment, Arts, Culture, are the progressive shopping centers the LAB and the CAMP.
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