March 20th, 2015 at 9:00 am
Brunch is one of those words you can’t say angry. Even thinking about it makes the mouth water, as pleasant notions of heaps of hearty food, good friends, and tasty beverages float through the imagination.
Picking the “best brunch” in Orange County might seem an impossible task, considering the wide variety of tastes and flavors available throughout the region, but there are a few eateries that truly stand out.
Give your taste buds a treat and discover for yourself if any of the following restaurants and cafes live up to their reputations:
March 19th, 2015 at 10:00 am
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Few things announce to the world that your city is a center of arts and culture like a first-class opera house. Spectacular buildings that are as much works of art as the performances they house are attractions everywhere from Sydney to Copenhagen to Vienna, and now Yuhang in China can add itself to this prestigious list.
Henning Larsen, the world-renowned architectural firm behind the Royal Danish Opera House and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building in Riyadh, has turned its considerable expertise toward designing the Yuhang Chinese Opera House. Featuring a design modeled around a unique geometric façade with a sloping roof, the proposed opera house will be the centerpiece of a cultural arts district, complete with two museums and an art school.
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March 19th, 2015 at 8:00 am
You don’t need to know the difference between a monkey flower and a coyote mint to know that “wildflower season” is upon us in Southern California. From now into May, countless uncultivated varieties greet the spring with bursts of color from the desert to the sea.
Knowing when and where to visit the seasonal blooms can be a challenge due to elevation and climate. One of the best sources is the Theodore Payne Wild Flower Hotline, founded 32 years ago as a weekly phone report but now offered only online. Reports with the latest sightings, photos, and directions are published weekly as Word and PDF files.
Below is a list of some of the more reliable places to view, photograph, and revel in the beauty of our region’s wildflowers. Some are an easy walk to get to, others can be a bit of a hike. To avoid monochromatic landscapes, check ahead before you put pedal to the metal to see the petals.
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March 18th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
What:
Join 30 breweries from around Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Northern California for a small, classy cask ale festival and chili festival in Anaheim. Attendees will receive unlimited 2- to 4-ounce cask pours, and Orange County chefs will prepare 12 chilies for tasting and judging. For a full list of chefs and breweries participating, head to the website.
Where:
Farmers Park
400 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
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March 17th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
What:
Ride the train, meet the bunny, and take part in an Easter egg hunt. This annual event takes place inside the Locomotive Loop, just behind the train station. The hunt includes eggs filed with candy, stickers, train tickets, and more. Kids are separated into age groups for each hunt. They can bring their own basket, and the park will have baskets available for purchase. Other activities include moon bounce, hayrides, cookie decorating, picture stands, carnival games, and face painting.
Where:
Irvine Park Railroad
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
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