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Celebrating with Calamari at Abalonetti Bar and Grill

While on our 10 year Anniversary getaway to Carmel by the Sea, our friends at the Hofsas House Hotel arranged a special dinner at a Monterey Bay restaurant, Abalonetti Bar and Grill. The Abalonetti Bar and Grill is located on Old Fisherman’s Wharf along the docks of Monterey Bay. Known for their calamari, the co-owner, …

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Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage, Coming to @SegerstromArts

For all you 80’s fans like me, who are in love with the now “classics”, one of my absolute favorite movies is coming to Segerstrom Hall from February 3 – 15, 2015. Be sure to get your tickets to the Orange County premiere of DIRTY DANCING – THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE.

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DIRTY DANCING – THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music featuring songs like “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) the Time of My Life.” It will certainly be a night to remember as audiences relive this classic move.

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Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, Rancho Santa Margarita

Movie Premier at the Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas in RSM | @CinepolisUSA

A post written on behalf of Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas by contributor Heather Skille

Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor! The odds were certainly in my favor when my friend and I were invited to see the premiere of Mockingjay: Part 1 at the Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas in Rancho Santa Margarita. As a HUGE Hunger Games fan, I was really excited to see the movie on opening night, and even more excited to see it at such an amazing movie theatre!

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Girls Night at Segerstrom Hall, Pippin

Girls Night Out With Pippin at Segerstrom Center | @SegerstromArts

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This week, since my Mom was in town from Las Vegas, I decided to take her out on a Mom/Daughter girls night out with Pippin at Segerstrom Center for opening night.

Selfie at Pippin, Segerstrom Center, Pippin The Musical

Pippin has finally returned to Broadway since it was live on stage 40 years ago. It is the story of a young prince who is on a journey to find some meaning in his life. When he comes to a cross road, he must choose between a simple, happy life or a life with 15 minutes of fame. 

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A Frightful Date Night at Knott’s Scary Farm | @Knotts #ScaryFarm

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The Hubster and I typically plan on a date night at least once a month. With our calendars so hectic right now, we typically just do dinner and catch up on our favorite shows at home – I know BORING! To kick off October and a month full of Halloween fun, Knott’s Scary Farm was the perfect venue for a special date night.

Scary Farm, Knott's Scary Farm, Date Night, Halloween Date Night

Halloween just so happens to be our favorite holiday. I absolutely love decorating the house and making a trip to all of the spookiest places throughout Southern California – Knott’s Scary Farm being my absolute favorite.

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Hollywood Haunted Sports, Kill houses, halloween, zombies

Adult Halloween Fun at Haunted Hollywood Sports |@HauntedHSP #HauntedHSP

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For all of you adventurous types who love fun interactive mazes and adrenaline pumping kill houses, Haunted Hollywood Sports is getting ready to entertain you this Halloween.

Hollywood Haunted Sports, Kill houses, halloween, zombies

Haunted Hollywood Sports is a terrifying Halloween event in Southern California based at Hollywood Sports Park, located in the city of Bellflower.

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A Classy Casual Date Night at SeaLegs Wine Bar in Huntington Beach | @SeaLegsWineBar

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Last night, Grammie was available to take the kids and The Hubster and I had a chance to relax at a deliciously unique and casual hang out in Huntington Beach called SeaLegs Wine Bar.

Sealegs Huntington Beach

SeaLegs Wine Bar is the creation of Alicia Whitney, originally an event coordinator in Las Vegas, who journaled detailed notes of a pairing/dining concept, with the help of a few partners and Chef Alexander Dale (whose family owns Newport Beach’s Villa Nova), is now a reality.

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A Valentine’s To Remember with Mixim Aboard The Queen Mary | @EhrmannUSA @TheQueenMary #MiximLove

Sponsored PostFor Valentine’s Day, the Hubster and I attended the launch celebration of the new MIXIM™ Greek Yogurt by  Ehrmann MIXIM™ at the “Love Boat” aboard the Queen Mary.

Mixim Love Boat Celebration

When we arrived to the Queen Mary, we were greated by representitives passing out samples of MIXIM in distinctive heart-shaped containers. The ladies were welcomed with a beautiful pink rose as well.  We stopped off for a quick photo then boarded the “Love Boat”.

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Celebrating With A Little Music And Dance At Chicago | @segerstromarts #allthatjazzoc #scfta

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As party of a pre-birthday celebration The Hubster took me out on a romantic date night and a show: Chicago, currently at Segerstrom Center.

Photo Credit: Paul Kolnik
Photo Credit: Paul Kolnik

CHICAGO, is truly a perfect show for a date night!  Especially with a cast of John O’Hurley and Paige Davis is Segerstrom Center for the Arts now through February 2, 2014.

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