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Covenant Hills at Ladera Ranch Selected as host site for 2008 Art House next month....
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Covenant Hills at Ladera Ranch Selected as host site for 2008 Art House next month.... |
The prestigious, gated village of Covenant Hills in the South Orange County community of Ladera Ranch has been selected as the host site for The 2008 Art House.
The Art House, a stunning 8,143-square-foot French chateau-inspired residence located behind the gates of Covenant Hills, is the creative accomplishment of distinguished architect and builder Michael Schrock of Cuvee Estates based in Costa Mesa.
From September 13 through September 20, 2008, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), the public will be invited to tour The Art House where some of Orange County’s finest galleries will be displaying their collections of contemporary art, California Impressionism and Plein-Air, abstract art, sculptures, fine photography and more within each of the lavish rooms and custom-designed spaces found at The Art House. Among the galleries to be represented at The Art House are the following: Diana Ferrone Gallery, Assunta Fox Gallery, San Clemente Art Association, Space on Spurgeon, John L. Blom Custom Photography, Studio 7 Galleries, Lightopia Gallery, eMotion Portrait Studio, artist Maryana Espe-Wagor, artist Jan Merryfield, and artist Susan Marcley. Admission to The Art House will be priced at $10 per person.
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OC Ezine & Modadezza Present
OC Ezine & Modadezza Present
The "cb Coco Brazil" Bikini Giveaway
While school may be right around the corner, we here in the OC celebrate summer days long into September and sometimes October. So, the OC E-zine /OC Mom’s blog has teamed up with the folks at Modadezza to offer three lucky OC E-zine readers the opportunity to win a new cb Coco Brazil bikini from their Bahia Collection.
Always exciting, fresh and HOT, cb Coco Brazil bikinis combined the best of Brazilian style and colors with the fit and quality expected of North American brands. To see the all the cute styles to choose from go to << MORE >>
HEAT Ultra Lounge Brings an Upscale Club Experience to Orange County
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HEAT Ultra Lounge Brings an Upscale Club Experience to Orange County Want to feel like your on the OC-A-List? HEAT Ultra Lounge, a new bar and dance club now open in the Anaheim Gardenwalk, brings first-class Las Vegas-style nightlife to a new venue accessible to a broad geographical range. |
“This is nothing like anyone has seen in Orange County,” said Greg Daniels, HEAT’s bar manager. “We’re going to draw an upscale clientele, taking the club experience they’re used to and elevating it to a different level.”
While the convenient location will beckon both Los Angeles and South Orange County patrons, Daniels says the audiovisual equipment, plush décor and superior attention to detail in the 10,000-square-foot, 850-capacity establishment will delight world-class clubbers.
<< MORE >>Starry, Starry Night Charity Event
Starry, Starry Night Charity Event
On Thursday, September 11, Steve Anderson Photography and Gallery will be hosting 200 of Orange County’s most chic, see-and-be-seen philanthropists during the first-ever Starry, Starry Night event. Attendees will walk Orange County’s ultra-exclusive red carpet, sip signature cocktails, bid on celebrity and one-of-a-kind auction items, and mingle with some of the cast from “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” All proceeds will benefit Working Wardrobes, a non-profit organization that gets adults in crises back to work.
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Starry, Starry Night is the brain-child of Betsy Klein, partner of Steve Anderson Photography who took the idea to Marilen Coughenour, Board Chair for Working Wardrobes; and Jeana Keough, cast member of “The Real Housewives of Orange County.” Together, the three share a common thread of recognizing the value in developing the inner potential in people. “Steve, through his portraiture work, is able to tap into never-before-seen emotions and inner beauty of the person he is photographing, the person within the person, which give way to truly original pictures,” shares Klein. “Marilen and I met Jeana at a time when she was going through a personal transformation, learning to recognize her own inner beauty and potential within. |
We believe our connection was serendipitous and it only made sense that Starry, Starry Night should benefit Working Wardrobes, a nonprofit that helps at-risk adults recognize their inner potential by providing them with career skills to re-enter the workforce and regain their self-esteem.”
Keough—along with other cast members from the show— Coughenour and Klein have created an event that will entertain their guests and generate awareness of Working Wardrobes on a national level. The fundraiser will bring invaluable exposure for Working Wardrobes to a whole new audience and is especially timely as Working Wardrobes, looking to expand their efforts, has recently partnered with national companies and associations to help thousands more at-risk adults across the country get back to work.
ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF SANDRA HUTCHENS TO HOST ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND HARBOR CRUISE FOR “MAKE A WISH” FOUNDATION
Orange County Performing Arts Center to hold pre-performance theme
Guests Encouraged to Participate in Pre-Performance Theme Contests at Center’s Monday Movie Nights
Winners receive gift certificates to local restaurants and other gifts....
The Orange County Performing Arts Center will hold pre-performance theme contests prior to each screening in the Monday Movie Series. The series is completely free and offered in association with the Newport Beach Film Festival. This year the Center presents Easter Parade, starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire (July 14), Grease, starring Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta (July 21), The Muppet Movie, starring Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy (July 28) and Hairspray, starring John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer and Queen Latifah (August 4).
Gift certificates will be provided by either Ruby’s Diner or TerraNova Restaurant at the Wyndham Hotel. The Ruby’s certificates are good at any Ruby’s location. Contests include: Easter Parade: Best Easter Bonnet, Grease: Coolest Grease-inspired Costume, The Muppet Movie: Best Vocal Impersonations of Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, and Hairspray: Wildest Teased Hairdo.
The Monday Movie Series is alfresco on the Center’s community plaza with the films projected on the side of Segerstrom Hall. Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs or other easily portable items on which to sit, with set-up beginning at 5:30 p.m. Assorted candies, beverages and popcorn will be available for purchase. The Newport Beach Film Festival will present a collection of short animated films prior to the main feature, which will begin at dusk. Guests may bring their own snacks and picnic suppers, though barbecues and similar food preparation will not be permitted.
Last year’s Movie Mondays attracted hundreds of families and movie fans from all corners of Orange County as well as out-of-town guests from as far away as England and Australia. The Center’s open-air community plaza allows guests to experience the Center in an entirely new way and makes for a great family outing. And it’s all FREE.
For those of you who would like a little preview here you go:
Summer film features include:
Easter Parade – July 14
Grease – July 21
The Muppet Movie – July 28
Hairspray – August 4
See Schedule here: http://ocezine.com/2008/04/25/free-for-all-movie-mondays.aspx
The highly Anticipated Anaheim GardenWalk Opens To The public Saturday, June 14
The highly anticipated Grand Opening celebrating Anaheim GardenWalk’s completion is slated for Saturday, June 14th and Sunday June 15th. Although six of the premium restaurants have been open for a brief while, the grand opening reflects the addition of major and local retail stores, a food court and a future that holds The Movie Experience 14, which will feature an IMAX and a flagship AMF Bowling venue, 300 Anaheim Bowling & Entertainment Center, with food service of its own.
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<< MORE >>Summer of Love - 14 Ways to Grow the Soul this Summer
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Summer of Love
14 Ways to Grow the Soul this Summer
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FYI - Orangethorpe Avenue Railroad crossing Closed June 2 - 9
During construction, alternative east/west routes include Crowther Avenue, Chapman Avenue, Alta Vista Street, and Miraloma Avenue. Pursuant to Federal Law, train horns will sound throughout the day and night during construction activities to ensure the safety of BNSF workers.
Sign boards will be posted along Orangethorpe Avenue one week in advance to notify drivers about the closure ...<< MORE >>