Musical Theater Academy of Orange County is a non-profit learning academy for youth in the performing arts. During these economic times MTA has been hit hard and a small group have begun a valiant effort to keep their doors open.
If you are looking for something to do with the whole family this weekend consider seeing Hello Dolly, with a teenage cast and a few college students. Many of the kids are from OCHSA (the high school of the arts). I hear you will not only love the show, you will feel good about where your money is going. Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $16; seniors and children $13.
The performance is at a 400 seat, state-of-the-art theater complex. The Rose Center Theater, 14140 All American Way in Westminster. 714.793.1150. Ticket info here.
Orange County Fare is a new cookbook featuring the very best recipes submitted and tested by Junior League members. It includes a tour of OC through photographs and insightful information. It’s also the very first “green” Junior League cookbook, made with 100% recycled paper. Proceeds from the sale of the book support the Junior League of Orange County. The book sells for $29.95, available at 20 specialty stores that you can find online or purchase here.
We Like It: Raw: Don’t miss RAW:Fullerton Thursday at 8 p.m. at OC’s newest hot spot, the Cherch Lounge! It’s a funky, fresh and innovative event to bring local artists to the public eye. Local artisans will feature their art in the geometric shaped and sunken rooms. Cherch features a 40-foot wall with video projection that engulfs the entire space! Fashion show, art/photo gallery, musical act, short film, awesome cosmetologists and an all around circus of local creativity. 101 S. Harbor Blvd at the corner of Commonwealth in Fullerton. You must RSVP to attend!
Sunday, Bloody, Sunday: DIY (Do-it-Yourself) Sunday Bloody Mary Brunch is happens every Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m at Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza. For $35 you can treat yourself to an appetizer, entrée, and unlimited Bloody Marys. Charlie Palmer’s provides the vodka; and you can master the art of the perfect Bloody Mary with their diverse fresh-market ingredients: heirloom cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, smoked chipotle purée, green olive tapenade, sun dried tomato pesto and much more. A la carte small plates and a 3-course prix fixe lunch ($26) are also available. Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza. 714.352.2525.
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