Oh Pigeon of Dana Point So purposefully So deliberately You strut through the crowd Of your insatiable kin Carnelian bead eyes Shine from an iridescent Blue and green head jerking this way and that Certain that I am Good for a snack And determined it will be yours You turn a deaf ear to my “shoos.” Oh Pigeon of Dana Point! You have been cruelly deceived By those who taught you. Not every abundant woman Has a bag of chips in her purse. The Universe Looks Upon Itself The Universe knows itself as the endless process regenerated in every birth…
Author: Rose Wright
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Newport Beach Jazz Festival! As the longest-running music festival in Orange County, the Newport Beach Jazz Festival is proud to announce that the special 25th Anniversary celebration has been rescheduled for the weekend of October 8–10, 2021 at the iconic Hyatt Regency Newport Beach! You deserve a weekend of world-class jazz, R&B, and soul music, gourmet food and drink, sophisticated shopping, and dancing ’til sundown at Newport Beach’s stunning back bay. The incredible lineup features Anthony Hamilton, Tower of Power, Sheila E., Damien Escobar, Lalah Hathaway, RnR ft. Rick Braun & Richard Elliot, Mindi…
La Ventura true gem in the heart of San Clemente, nestled only a half mile from the water. This event space is sophisticated, elegant and romantic, with its Spanish-Colonial Revival architecture. From the open air, exposed beam courtyard to the ballroom with soaring ceilings, this is a space that feels open and endless. Our immaculate Bridal Parlor is the perfect place for the Bride and her best girls to get ready for her special day. Spend the day in the Bridal Parlor sipping champagne and getting pampered – an experience sure to make any bride feel extra special on her…
Local Teen Chases His Olympic Dream Words by Don Toshach Photo by Kohjiro Kinno/Sports Illustrated Three summers ago, Dusty Henricksen worked at San Clemente’s own So Cal Surf Shop, earning some extra money while staying with his grandparents, Jimmy and Wendy Smith, who live in the city. Today at age 18, he is one of the most heralded young snowboarder in the world, having just placed second in the slopestyle event amongst 32 top pro snowboarders gathered for the 2020 Burton U.S. Open in Vail, Colorado. In 2018 Henricksen, now residing with his family in Mammoth Lakes, was named to…
An affordable permanent solution to wood, metal, and stucco-masonry applications! Don’t Replace it – Restore it with WRP! Wizzard Repair Product’s propitiatory EPA approved system permanently restores, rotted, faulty or damaged wood, metal, and stucco-masonry saving on project costs. BEFORE AND AFTER Owner and founder, Arnie Mazza started in the construction industry at the age of 16 working for a large framing contractor. In 1979, he became a licenced pest control operator and started a pest business. In 1986, he became a licensed general contractor license #b-493792. Over the years he performed repairs and replacement to structures due to damage…
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These artisan grilled cheese sandwiches are simple enough to make for a crowd and gourmet enough to wow your guests. Assemble them ahead, then griddle them when you’re ready to serve them hot and melty. INGREDIENTS 1 loaf rustic bread 3 cheeses (Muenster, Gruyere and white cheddar cheese 2 tomatoes (1 red / 1 yellow) 1 bunch arugula Extra virgin olive oil Sandwich spread (mayo, dijon, lemon) Salt and pepper Melted butter for brushing White balsamic vinegar PREPARATION • Trim the crusts off and slice the artisan bread. Slices should be thin, about 1/3 inch thick. You’ll need 16 slices…
INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 Spanish onion, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 5 cups chicken broth 1 (28-ounce) can whole/peeled tomatoes (with liquid) 3 parsley sprigs 3 fresh thyme sprigs 1 bay leaf 1 cup heavy cream 1 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper PREPARATION Heat the butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until crisp and most of the fat has rendered about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate…
by ET Russell Rick Herrick believes, “The California dream is real, but we need a state government that gets back to basics: using science to combat COVID, reducing homelessness, ending traffic gridlock, keeping housing affordable, and making sure our students get a world-class education. Our California dream is alive regardless of how hard Sacramento tries to hold it down. Together we can work to make this region of California the envy of all the others!” Teamwork plus hard work equals a successful outcome. Being confident in themselves and having a strong commitment to serving others has kept Rick and Cathy…