February 11th, 2015 at 4:00 pm
What:
Registration is open for a new art workshop with a green twist. Simply step outside for inspiration. This workshop will focus on the art that is found in nature and how you can bring it to life. Subjects will range from succulents to wildflowers, and mediums will include watercolors, flower arranging, acrylic painting, collage, printmaking, and more.
Where:
Laguna Nursery
1370 S. Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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February 10th, 2015 at 4:00 pm
What:
Celebrate the rich diversity of African-American and African cultures at Aquarium of the Pacific’s 13th annual African-American Festival. The two-day event honoring Black History Month features live entertainment, arts and crafts, ethnic food, and other events the entire family can enjoy. Festival performers include Mardi Gras second-line dancers, hip-hop and break dancers, tap dancers, jazz musicians, interactive drum circles, West African dancers, and storytellers.
Save time to get immersed in the aquarium, whose admission price includes the festival both days.
Where:
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
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February 9th, 2015 at 4:00 pm
What:
The champagne will be flowing on this Valentine’s weekend two-hour yacht cruise from Hornblower Cruises & Events. Cupid’s Champagne Brunch includes a lavish buffet, sparkling cider soda, juice, coffee, and tea, surrounded by scenic coastal views of Newport Bay and a live solo musician. Inside the cabin or out on the decks, it’s a breezy way to dine, drink, and huddle with your honey as the world floats by.
Where:
Newport Beach Hornblower South
2431 W. Coast Highway
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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February 6th, 2015 at 9:30 am
Orange County has its fill of amusement parks, museums and upscale shopping malls for couples to enjoy. But when the time comes to get serious about the relationship, you might consider less-crowded places to unveil the ring box. Here are some creative ideas for starting a lifelong journey.
OC Helicopters
Maybe it’s not halfway to the moon, but proposing in the clouds on a custom flight by OC Helicopters is a good way to increase your odds. Select from a variety of flyovers such as Laguna Beach, county beaches, whale watching, or create your own adventure. If you’d rather get down on one knee, pop the question, land for a great dinner, and then fly off into the stars, there’s heli-dining with a stop at a leading O.C. restaurant. Canine companionship also is available: Ask the pilot to bring “Chief Pup in Charge” Max along as a lap dog.
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February 5th, 2015 at 12:00 pm
We’ve all been there at some point. Despite the weeks of cute little Cupids in the windows, and festive pink-and-red hearts everywhere, you glance at the calendar and the first tingles of adrenaline rush through your body: You’ve totally forgotten about Valentine’s Day. Whether it was work tying up your time, or the kids’ soccer practice crunching your schedule, or if you just plain old forgot about the holiday, don’t worry. There are plenty of ways for you to save the day and look like a hero or heroine with these last-minute (yet heartfelt) Valentine’s Day gifts: (more…)
