10 Apr 2013
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Rower Esther Lofgren shares how to get an Olympic workout. By Somer Flaherty Esther Lofgren grew up in Newport Beach and is the daughter of elite rowers Christine Plapp Lofgren and Karl Lofgren. Her earliest memories include wearing a life vest and eating Cheerios as her parents rowed her around...
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01 Mar 2013
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Interior designer Courtney Ziething infuses big design into the smallest of spaces. By Somer Flaherty Courtney Ziething’s design education started early. A Newport Beach native, her father was a real estate agent and her mother an interior designer. “[My] playground was a construction site...
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27 Feb 2013
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Newport golf pro John Leonard is teaching the next generation to master the game on the fairway. By Somer Flaherty John Leonard’s father and grandfather were both PGA golf professionals, so it was no surprise that this Newport Beach Golf Course instructor picked up a club at 7 years old and was just...
Read more → 28 Nov 2012
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Unconventional workouts liven up fitness routines. - By Erin Vaughen | Photos By Phil Blair It’s that time of year—the season when the media and our waistlines remind us that we must make up for all the holiday treats we enjoyed in 2010. But this year, why not make your obligatory New Year’s...
Read more → 15 Nov 2012
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Fabulous Fashion Island Perfectly positioned in fabulous Fashion Island, this spot should be so hot!- By kedric francis | PHOTOS BY jody tiongco It’s one of those dining locations that should be a sure thing: a cool corner of Fashion Island next to the shiny new Nordstrom, with plenty of foot...
Read more → 12 Nov 2012
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Golden Foodie Award Winners The first ever Golden Foodie Awards celebration took place Sept. 30 at the Fairmont Newport Beach. Orange County restaurants, chefs, bloggers and mixologists were honored in 30 categories. Hosted by comedian Frances Dilorinzo, the lively awards show featured many celebrity...
Read more → 09 Nov 2012
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Crystal Cove Alliance’s Annual Gala Highlights Marine Conservation On Sept. 22, 450 guests showed their passion for marine preservation at CCA’s 10th annual gala at Crystal Cove State Park, where they enjoyed cocktails, a dinner prepared by executive chefs of the Resort at Pelican Hill, Montage...
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Pacific Symphony’s Opening Night Celebration Raises $180,000 for Programs On Sept. 20, more than 250 guests attended Festa di Firenze, the opening night celebration for the Pacific Symphony. The evening began at the Westin South Coast Plaza, where guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner and live music....
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The 13th Annual Orange County Arts Awards Celebrate Progress and Achievement in the Arts Artists and art lovers gathered on Sept. 18 to honor those who have enriched the cultural life of Orange County through the arts at the 13th Annual Orange County Arts Awards. With a reception and dinner held at Leatherby’s...
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RARE Gala Raises $500,000-plus for Global Genes Project More than 450 supporters walked the blue carpet at the first annual Tribute to Champions of Hope gala at the Balboa Bay Club on Sept. 27, presented by Global Genes | RARE Project. The estimated $500,000 raised at the event will help fund rare disease...
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