March 27th, 2015 at 9:00 am
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It’s that time of year again! Bring out the bunting, shine up the seats, and fire up the grills, because it’s time for Opening Day 2015–the day of the year when children of all ages drift on down to their local ballparks to celebrate the start of baseball season.
This offseason, the Angels spent $15 million to add Roberto Baldoquin to their starting lineup. Acquiring the 20-year-old Cuban shortstop was seen as quite the coup by many experts throughout the baseball world, for even though Baldoquin has yet to prove himself in the majors, the Angels were willing to pay a large tax on top of his salary, in addition to capping their salary options on any more international contracts for the next two years.
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March 25th, 2015 at 3:00 pm
Blue Water Music Festival takes over the Sawdust Art Festival grounds in Laguna Beach for two days. It’s one of the foremost music and arts festivals in Southern California, combining music with community involvement. More than 30 bands are scheduled on two stages, including Common Sense, Jack Miller, Sammie Jay, Pawnshop Kings, and Magnolia Memoir.
Where:
935 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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March 24th, 2015 at 3:00 pm
Celebrate the Japanese art form of bonsai at the 58th Annual Bonsai Show in San Marino. The event features more than 100 specimens created by bonsai masters. Bonsai is different from similar practices because it grows small trees from regular stock and seeds, and uses cultivation techniques (pruning, root reduction, potting, etc.) to produce the small trees that mimic the full-size trees.
Where:
The Huntington Brody Botanical Center
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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March 23rd, 2015 at 3:00 pm
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What:
Feld Entertainment Inc., the leading producer of touring live family entertainment, presents the much-anticipated “Marvel Universe LIVE!” In Orange County this month. The show features more than 25 Marvel characters, and brings to life the electrifying battle between Thor and his evil brother Loki. The Avengers, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Spider-Man and Wolverine, are just a few of the heroes that will battle to unite the Cosmic Cube before their foes can beat them to it and achieve world domination. The show features innovations in set design, aerial stunts, and pyrotechnics that will provide movie-style entertainment sure to excite the entire family. Some of the industry’s most talented stunt performers will bring your favorite characters to life, aided by never-before-seen arena mechanics. In addition to amazing special effects, the show incorporates multilevel aerial space performances that put the audience right in the middle of the show. Even those not familiar with the world of Marvel will be amazed by the dynamic performance.
Where:
Honda Center
2695 E Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806
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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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