18th Annual Taste of Anaheim

Taste of Anaheim is a premier food and music festival which promotes Anaheim’s food and beverage industry as well as the City of Anaheim, while creating business development opportunities for a variety of Anaheim’s businesses.

Enjoy food from popular restaurants in Anaheim at the 18th annual Taste of Anaheim event on May 9th, 2013.  The event welcomes restaurants, bowling alleys, bakeries and much more from around Southern California at Anaheim GardenWalk for an evening full of food, drinks, music and fun.

ENJOY SAMPLINGS FROM (MORE TO BE ADDED):
- 300 Anaheim Bowling and Entertainment
- American Tavern (Hotel Menage)
- Bar Louie
- Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa (Booth A)
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa (Booth B)
- ESPN Zone
- Fire & Ice
- Hangar 24
- House of Blues
- La Brea Bakery
- Lucky Strike
- Mahatma Rice
- Marie Callender’s
- Noble Ale
- Rainforest Café
- Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
- Rubio’s
- Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
- Sally Ann Catering
- Slater’s 50/50
- The Catch
- The Melting Pot
- The Ranch Restaurant & Saloon
- UltraLuxe Anaheim Cinemas
- Dave & Buster’s
- OC Brewhouse
- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

TICKETS:
$35 Presale
$45 Door
Children under 5 are free!

SCHEDULE:
Food Tasting: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Silent Auction: 5:30pm-9:10pm

ENTERTAINMENT:
BOSTYX (Boston & Styx Tribute): 6pm
Aerorocks (Aerosmith Tribute): 7:30pm
DSB (Journey Tribute): 9pm

We have two tickets to give away! Comment below with which restaurant you’d most like to try at this year’s food festival, and on Thursday morning, May 9th at 9am, we’ll randomly elect a winner!

Heritage Hill Presents Rancho Days Fiesta Cinco de Mayo May 5

OC Parks and Heritage Hill Historical Park resent the annual Rancho Days Fiesta on Cinco de Mayo, Sunday, May 5.

Celebrating the 150^th anniversary of the historic Serrano Adobe, Rancho Days Fiesta explores what it was like to live in California in the mid-19^th century.

Experience the sights and sounds of the past through music, dance, crafts, food and first-person re-enactors.

Families can partake in hands-on activities that include adobe brick making, basket weaving, rope knotting and much more. Authentic horseback charros will perform.

Dance groups will demonstrate the movements and songs from the Mexican Rancho era, Native American and English settlers of the region. A piñata will break every 40 minutes with treats for the children in attendance.

All the historic buildings will be open for tours courtesy of Amigos de la Colina docents. Refreshments will be available for purchase and the SOHO Taco Truck will be serving on-site.

The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children.

Celebrate the legacy of early California with your family on Cinco de Mayo at Rancho Days Fiesta at Heritage Hill Historical Park.

Celebrate National Princess Week With Real Royalty

Celebrate National Princess Week in style! Bring your whole family with your prince or princess and come out to the Home Depot Center on April 28 to celebrate Queen’s Day. Queen’s Day is a traditional holiday in the Netherlands, celebrating their actual Queen Beatrix.

In Los Angeles, the Dutch community invites everyone to a fun family event with live music, traditional Dutch games, bouncy house, soccer tournaments, and a flea market. Queen Beatrix and Crown Prince Willem-Alexander will even be there to take family photos! Ok, it’s not the actual royalty, but they’re look-alikes and your kids will never know the difference.

Children and adults alike may come dressed up as princess (or prince) and queen. The Dutch national color is orange, so dress up in something orange and fun for your best shot to win the Miss Orange pageant. Anyone 12 years and older can be part of the contest and be crowned a Miss Orange. Being right next to Orange County, we think that’s perfect!

“Queen’s Day is a fun event to teach children about their heritage and another culture in a fun way,” says Jeff Keasberry, organizer of the United Netherlands Organizations. “As the United States is celebrating National Princess Week, why not come together as an international community and celebrate real royalty as we’re at it?”

Many Americans find their heritage in Europe and most of us are quite aware where our ancestors come from. Whether they came from the Netherlands, Great Britain, Sweden or Belgium, all these countries still today, have royal families. In the Netherlands, they even have three little princesses: Princess Amelia, Princess Alexia and Princess Ariana.

This year will be the last Queen’s Day because it’s the last year of Queen Beatrix’s reign. She will abdicate her reign to her son Willem-Alexander, who will be the Dutch King, along with Princess Maxima. Both will start their reign on April 30, so Queen’s Day 2013 really is a farewell to the outgoing Queen.

Tickets for this family-friendly event can be purchased at dutchqueensday.eventbrite.com. Tickets are currently on sale for just $10 per person (kids 12 and under are free). For more information on Queen’s Day, pictures and a program of the day, please visit www.dutch-day.com and like their Facebook page to follow the latest news of the event at www.facebook.com/dutchqueensday.

We are giving away a family pack of tickets — two adults and two children tickets — valued at $40. Leave a comment below sharing why you’d like to go to be entered to win. The winner will be chosen at noon on April 24th via random.org.

Hilton Anaheim Courts “Queen Mums” for Themed Mother’s Day Brunch

The enchantment of Merry Olde England will be on display at Hilton Anaheim when the hotel’s truly unique British-themed Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch returns Sunday, May 12.  Back again this year by popular demand, the brunch will be served in the hotel’s Mix Restaurant and Lounge from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. and promises to be as entertaining as it is scrumptious.

The majestic experience will begin when mothers arriving at the hotel are escorted down a red carpet by royal palace guards through the redesigned main lobby entrance adjacent to the lushly landscaped outdoor Grand Plaza with its sparkling fountains and river of lights. During this magnificent procession, each royal guest will receive a long-stemmed rose as a token of love and appreciation.

The centerpiece of this majestic event is a custom-built royal throne fit for a queen that will be in place in the lobby, where it will serve as a regal stage for moms and their families to enjoy a one-of-a-kind photo opportunity. Once seated on her throne, each mom will be asked to don a bejeweled crown and hold a scepter to complete the sovereign setting.

In keeping with the royal theme, the exquisite brunch will feature traditional items like honey baked ham with crusty brown sugar glaze, as well as some of the Queen’s favorites, including quiche and scones.  There will also be a children’s menu.

Prizes will be awarded for the best Fascinators (hats) worn by the moms between noon and 3 p.m. Three drawings will be held for complimentary stays at La Quinta Resort & Club in Palm Springs, the Arizona Biltmore, and Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel.

Facebook users are invited to participate in an online promotion entitled “Queen for a Day” that asks them to write in 1,000 characters or less why their mom or wife deserves to be treated like a queen.  First prize is a weekend getaway for Mother’s Day at the hotel that includes a spa treatment for her and bunch for the immediate family. The winner will be selected by Hilton Anaheim and announced on Friday May 3. All entrants will receive a coupon for Mix.

Promotional partners include MomsLA.com, LosAngelesstory.com, OC Foodies / OC Restaurant Week, MadHungryWoman.com, OCMomblog.com, OCMomTV, Let’sPlayOC.com, Trekaroo.com and PBS So Cal.

After brunch, guests will be invited to enjoy a complimentary ride in an authentic horse-drawn carriage where they can enjoy the romantic sound of clip-clopping hooves on the pavement as the carriage glides along Convention Way not far from Orange County’s beloved Sleeping Beauty Castle at the Disneyland Resort.

The British-themed Mother’s Day brunch is the brainchild of the hotel’s General Manager, Shaun Robinson, who hails from Liverpool in the U.K. “We look forward to honoring all of the mothers who will be our special guests and know they will have an experience they will long remember,” said Robinson.

Mother’s Day was first celebrated in Great Britain in the 17th century as Mothering Sunday, much before the custom began in the U.S.  Today, Mother’s Day is celebrated there as it is here with children paying tribute to their mothers and grandmothers, thanking them for all their love and support.

For reservations, visit the dining section of the Hilton Anaheim website to book your reservation via OpenTable.com. The cost is $49 per adult guest and $52 with sparkling wine service.  The cost for children 12 and under is $22. Tax and gratuity are not included. Complimentary valet parking is offered to all brunch guests.

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Pelican Hill Announces Third Annual Festa Dell’Autunno Weekend

The Resort at Pelican Hill^®, Newport Beach’s only Five-Star resort, presents its third annual Festa dell’Autunno, an autumn festival that brings the traditions of Italy to  Southern California’s own Tuscan seaside village. Over the first weekend of autumn, September 20-22, visiting guests and locals will experience authentic Italian cuisine, live entertainment, art and children’s activities.

“We invite Resort guests and local guests to gather under the California sun, amid olives trees and Italian architecture, just as those in similar Mediterranean climates across the globe do during this beautiful time of the year,” said Pelican Hill Managing Director Giuseppe Lama. “Expanding on our last two celebrations, this year’s Festa dell’Autunno weekend introduces new children’s activities at Camp Pelican, a special guest chef wine dinner at Andrea and an extraordinary Villa package, designed for our most discerning guests.”

The highlight of the three-day series of events, an Italian Street Festival on Saturday, September 21, features regional Italian cuisine, wine tasting, live music, visual arts, automobile exhibitions and an olive oil pressing demonstration. Open to locals and Resort guests alike, Pelican Hill’s festive autumn series of events, dining and entertainment includes:

Andrea Guest Chef Wine Dinner

Friday, September 20 from 6 – 10 p.m.

Savor a multi-course dinner inspired by the freshest autumn ingredients, paired with Italian wines and presented by guest chef Angelo Auriana, executive chef of San Francisco’s celebrated Northern Italian restaurant FARNIA and previously executive chef of the critically acclaimed Italian restaurant Valentino in Santa Monica.

$175* per adult

Italian Street Festa

Saturday, September 21 from 12 – 5 p.m.

From regional Italian cuisine and wine to live music and visual arts, experience a traditional celebration of the harvest season along the Resort’s olive tree-lined Bungalow lanes.

$115* per adult, or $45* per child under age 12

Festa dell’Unitá

Saturday, September 21 from 6 – 10 p.m.

Celebrate the flavors of autumn with a family-style dining experience, live opera performances, music and dancing in a rustic outdoor setting.

$150* per adult

Prosecco Brunch & Art Auction

Sunday, September 22 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Festa weekend concludes with a festive alfresco brunch, including endless Prosecco mimosas, performances by a jazz trio and an art auction, featuring the presentation of charitable donations to the winning artists of the Resort’s second annual Festa Plein Air Painting Invitational.

$100* per adult, or $40* per child under age 12

Pelican Hill offers two Festa dell’Autunno accommodations packages:

Festa Weekend Package

Available September 20 & 21, 2013 only

Enjoy the complete Festa dell’Autunno experience with a Bungalow or Villa stay. Each package includes one night of accommodations, a special welcome amenity and entry to Saturday’s Italian Street Festa, as follows:

Bungalows from $675* including two adult tickets

Two-Bedroom Villas from $1,155* including four adult tickets

Three-Bedroom Villas from $1,635* including six adult tickets

Four-Bedroom Villas from $2,470* including eight adult tickets

Festa Fantastica Package

Available September 20-22, 2013 only

Limited to just one exclusive booking for up to 10 guests over Festa dell’Autunno weekend, this exclusive experience features two nights in a luxurious four-bedroom Villa and a private Saturday evening chef’s dinner with rare Italian wine pairings for up to 10 guests, prepared in your Villa’s gourmet kitchen by Andrea’s Michelin-starred Chef Luigi Fineo. On Friday evening, enjoy Guest Chef Angelo Auriana’s Wine Dinner at Andrea Ristorante in a private dining room for up to 10 guests. Each guest also receives entry to Saturday’s Italian Street Festa event, Sunday’s Prosecco Brunch & Art Auction, a hand-painted Italian ceramic keepsake from the Resort’s collection, and a choice of one golf round or one 50-minute Amber Gold Signature Massage.

Four-Bedroom Villas from $30,000* for up to 10 guests

Available on select dates in August and September, Festa dell’Autunno children’s activities include:

Mini-Madonnari Chalk Painting

Saturdays from 2-4 p.m. on August 31, September 7 & 14

Inspired by Pelican Hill’s annual Festa dell’Autunno weekend and Italian traditions dating back to the Renaissance, Camp Pelican presents a special series of artist-led workshops for children ages 4 – 12. Professional artists will teach youngsters how to create vibrant chalk art and transform pavement into pictures, just like Madonnari street painters have done for centuries. Each child will take home a framed memento of their masterpiece.

$35 or complimentary for children enrolled in Camp Pelican

Carnevale dei Bambini

Saturday, September 21 from 12 – 5 p.m.

Camp Pelican presents a special Festa dell’Autunno half-day session for children ages 4-12. Children create their own artistic masterpieces of hand-decorated flags and Venetian masks before donning classic Renaissance-style costumes to participate in the Carnevale dei Bambini – the Children’s Carnival – under the guidance of Italian flag performers!

$95 including lunch and snacks

Cooking Class & Kid’s Night Out

Saturday, September 21 from 6 – 10 p.m.

Resort chefs teach children ages 4 – 12 the art of pizza-making, from rolling dough and making sauce to grating cheese and adding toppings. This interactive evening of fun with food also includes popcorn and a movie.

$60 including dinner

To purchase event tickets and packages, please contact us at 855-55-FESTA. Advance purchase recommended, as ticket quantities are limited. For more information, please visit pelicanhill.com/festa.

*Prices exclude tax and gratuity.

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The Spa at Pelican Hill Debuts New Diamond Experiences, Pronto Treatments and Summer Specials

The Spa at Pelican Hill^®, Newport Beach’s only Forbes Five-Star Spa, introduces seasonal spa offerings and permanent menu additions this summer. Voted Southern California’s top resort spa by Condé Nast Traveler readers, The Spa at Pelican Hill invites guests and locals to relax, renew and invigorate with a new series of Diamond experiences, Pronto treatments and summer specials.

“Based upon the popularity of our Natura Diamond Experience, also known as the ‘red carpet ready facial,’ we have expanded our permanent line of Diamond treatments to now include a massage, manicure and pedicure, as well as a Diamond Indulgence Spa Package,” said Liza Esayian, Spa Director for The Spa at Pelican Hill. “Our new Pronto line-up features quick, effective treatments for those with limited time, and our summer specials include the True Blush Facial and Seasonal Lavender Body Gelato.”

Available beginning in May 2013, The Spa at Pelican Hill offers the following new permanent menu additions:

Diamond Magnetic Ritual (80 minutes)

Purify the body and mind by eliminating the impacts of electromagnetic pollution or day-to-day stress. To restore an energizing rebalance, this body treatment begins with a harmonization of chakras featuring calming lavender aromas. Luxuriate in a shimmering mud exfoliation, formulated with diamond dust and removed with magnetically-enhanced gloves. Combining Western joint manipulation techniques with an Asian approach to circulation of vital energy, the exclusive Diamond Synergy Massage enhances awareness of physical and mental well-being through touch and movement.

$200* (Monday – Thursday), or $250* (Friday – Sunday & Holidays)

Diamond Manicure (50 minutes) / Diamond Pedicure (80 minutes)

Experience the ultimate multisensory cosmetic treatment designed for hands and feet. Following a lavender-infused soak, a shimmering diamond dust mud exfoliation is applied, then removed with a magnetically-enhanced device to reveal purified, illuminated skin. A revitalizing massage alleviates and reenergizes tired muscles. Includes cuticle care, nail filing, buffing and nail lacquer.

Manicure: $75* (Monday – Thursday), or $80* (Friday – Sunday & Holidays)

Pedicure: $95* (Monday – Thursday), or $100* (Friday – Sunday & Holidays)

Diamond Indulgence Spa Package

For the ultimate Five-Star spa experience, indulge in a head-to-toe series of treatments, including the 80-minute Diamond Magnetic Ritual, 80-minute Diamond Experience Facial and 80-minute Diamond Manicure and Pedicure.

$570* (Monday – Thursday), or $680* (Friday – Sunday & Holidays)

Pronto Massage

Decompress with a 30-minute express upper body massage, targeting the neck, back and shoulders with Swedish techniques.

$75* (Monday – Thursday), or $95* (Friday – Sunday & Holidays)

Pronto Refresh Facial

Renew your skin with an efficient 30-minute facial, which includes a cleanse, scrub, mask and relaxing massage.

$85* (Monday – Thursday), or $105* (Friday – Sunday & Holidays)

Pronto Body Buff

Pacific sea salts and herbal extracts provide a granular 30-minute body buff to smooth, stimulate and deeply condition the skin, while minimizing free radicals.

$85* (Monday – Thursday), or $105* (Friday – Sunday & Holidays)

Pronto Agrume Manicure

Heal the hands with an olive-based 25-minute express manicure, infused with specially sourced citrus. Includes cuticle care, nail filing, buffing, hydration and nail lacquer, excluding French polish.

$45* (Monday – Thursday), or $50* (Friday – Sunday & Holidays)

Pronto Olivo Pedicure

Revive tired legs and feet with an olive-based 40-minute express pedicure, including a skin-quenching foot treatment and pampering massage to restore healthy circulation. Includes cuticle care, nail filing, buffing and nail lacquer, excluding French polish.

$70 * (Monday – Thursday), or $75* (Friday – Sunday & Holidays)

Available July through September, the Spa’s featured summer season specials include:

Summer Lavender Body Gelato (available June through August)

This seasonal body treatment combines fresh lavender and pure botanicals for a scrub and moisturizing wrap, completed with a lavender-flavored gelato treat.

$140* (Monday – Thursday), or $195* (Friday – Sunday & Holidays)

True Blush Facial

Back by popular demand, The Spa at Pelican Hill and Natura Bisse present the True Blush Facial this summer. Blush a little, and reveal the true you! This powerful treatment combines highly comforting and regenerating ingredients to bring the best visual result to your skin.

$130* (Monday – Thursday), or $190* (Friday – Sunday & Holidays)

Sunshine Pronto Manicure & Pedicure

Ready your hands and feet for summer with skin-quenching express treatments, including a 25-minute manicure and 40-minute pedicure. Enjoy a complimentary glass or Prosecco or lemonade as you get pampered, polished and back out into the sunshine in no time!

$115* (Monday – Thursday), or $125* (Friday – Sunday & Holidays)

Golfer’s Massage

Designed to enhance your game, this 50-minute deep massage relieves and reduces muscle tension, joint pain and stiffness. A full-body massage uses golf balls to apply specific friction, kneading and pressure maneuvers that relax and warm golfer’s muscles, treating one zone at a time and improving overall flexibility. This massage is recommended as a pre-game or post-game treatment by Pelican Hill Golf Academy Director of Instruction Glenn Deck, Southern California PGA’s Teacher of the Year.

$140* (Monday – Thursday), or $190* (Friday – Sunday & Holidays)

The Barber Chair Experience

The Spa’s traditional Barber Chair Experience combines comfort, style and the absolute finest in gentlemen’s grooming services. Elevate your everyday cut, trim or shave with a range of relaxing, full-service Barber Shop treatments. Skilled in old-world barber techniques designed especially for gentlemen, the Spa’s barber and skincare professionals provide grooming and skincare treatments, including the Men’s Cut, Hot Lather & Straight Razor Shave and Men’s Grooming Facial.

Available exclusively on Saturdays, starting from $65* per treatment

Coastal Appreciation Weekday Specials

The Spa at Pelican Hill brings luxurious pampering and relaxation to local neighbors and visiting guests alike with weekday Coastal Appreciation values. Enjoy weekday 50-minute and 80-minute spa services, with massages and skincare from $130*, salon services from $65* and nail care from $50*. Follow the Spa on Facebook for weekly specials.

Last-Minute Sundays

Follow The Spa at Pelican Hill on Facebook, or call us on Saturdays, and allow us to surprise you with a special offer exclusive to that Sunday. Offers available exclusively to local community residents.

For spa reservations, please call 855.467.6800. For additional information, please visit pelicanhill.com/spa.

*Prices are per person, excluding tax and gratuity.

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Twin Piano Concert Coming to Segerstrom

The Orange County Classic Jazz Festival will present “A Concert of Twin Pianos,” featuring Jeff Barnhart and Louis Mazetier, two of only 20 pianists in the world who are masters of stride piano, a piano playing style evolved from ragtime.

Rarely heard outside of the jazz festival circuit, these two accomplished pianists will perform for one afternoon only, Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Segerstrom Center for the Arts’ world-class Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa, California.

Barnhart comes from Mystic, Connecticut and Mezetier from Paris, France.

Stride piano or just “stride” originated in Harlem during World War I, fathered by James P. Johnson, and developed with fellow “ticklers” Willie “The Lion” Smith, Luckey Roberts and Fats Waller.

The musical style became popular when an economic downturn forced many clubs to employ solo pianists rather than full bands who could still be heard above crowd noise.

“The left hand creates a rock steady beat and the right hand alternates between light filigrees, single note runs and complex chord clusters,” says Barnhart.

“It’s not just a part of jazz history,” says Mezetier. “It’s a continuous search and refinement of harmony and rhythm. The stride player has to be able to improvise.”

“There are only about 20 pianists in the world today who can play this kind of music,” says John Dieball, the concert’s producer. “Jeff and Louis are two of the best. As their stride performances are generally only experienced at jazz festivals, I wanted to present them on a Segerstrom Center for the Arts stage so that new audiences could experience music that is a part of our American heritage from two who play it magnificently.”

Go to www.scfta.com to find ticket information under “On Stage” for the Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall venue.

The Resort at Pelican Hill Earns Newport Beach’s Only Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards

In addition to blogging for OC Metro, I’m honored to be an OC Travel Correspondent for Forbes Travel Guide.

The renowned hotel-ratings brand just announced the latest 2013 Star Award Winners, and the Resort at Pelican Hill as well as The Spa at Pelican Hill have both achieved one of the highest global hospitality ratings by earning Five Stars in the 55^thannual ratings by Forbes Travel Guide..

Located along the coast of Newport Beach in sunny Southern California, Pelican Hill is the first and only Five-Star resort in Newport Beach, among just 76 worldwide to earn the top Forbes Five Star Award this year.

“For the past four years, guests from near and far have counted The Resort at Pelican Hill among the world’s best for luxurious escapes with world-class amenities, personalized service and endless ocean views,” said Pelican Hill Managing Director Giuseppe Lama. “It is the passion, dedication and professionalism of our talented staff that has placed Pelican Hill in a class of its own as Newport Beach’s only Five-Star resort and only Five-Star spa.”

The Spa at Pelican Hill earned its fourth consecutive Five Star Award this year and maintains its distinction as the only Five-Star spa in Newport Beach, as well as one of just 35 worldwide to earn the top Forbes Travel Guide rating this year.

“The Forbes Travel Guide annual Star Awards represent the best in class in luxury hospitality. Travelers seeking exceptional experiences rely on our ratings to guide them to the world’s finest hotels, restaurants and spas,” said Michael Cascone, President and COO of Forbes Travel Guide. “By continuing to evolve our ratings categories, we are establishing a global benchmark for the highest standards in hospitality service and facilities.”

Since opening in late 2008, The Resort at Pelican Hill has earned numerous accolades, including America’s Top Resort and California’s Top Resort Spa in Condé Nast Traveler magazine’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

A complete listing of current accolades and awards, including acclaim from Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report, Travel + Leisure, Wine Spectator, Golf Digest and Los Angeles Times, is available at www.pelicanhill.com/Pressroom_Awards.

Forbes Travel Guide, formerly Mobil Travel Guide and originator of the prestigious Five Star ratings and certifications, has provided the travel industry’s most comprehensive ratings and reviews of hotels, restaurants and spas since 1958. Forbes Travel Guide has a team of expert inspectors who anonymously evaluate properties against rigorous and objective standards, providing consumers the insight to make better-informed travel and leisure decisions.

The information gathered from the inspectors’ visits can be found along with content by curated hospitality experts, tastemakers, Forbes Travel Guide editors and correspondents at Startle.com, online home of Forbes Travel Guide.

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Happenings at Pacific Edge Hotel and The Deck

Pacific Edge, the Laguna Beach hotel right on the water, has a lot going on. In addition to new happy hours, they have some new festivities at The Deck with First Thursdays Art Walk and Artist in Residence classes. There are also some new room, cabana, and restaurant discounts for Passport to the Arts holders, along with some new room packages, including a few specifically for Laguna Beach a la Carte.

Daily Offers:
-    Sundays-Thursdays, 5-8: Live Music
-    Sundays, 5-8: Reggae Sunset
-    Mondays, 5-9: Industry Night – Wash away the work week with ½ off famous burgers and Laguna Mojitos.
-    Tuesdays-Thursdays, 3-9: Locals Nights – Laguna locals, take in the view and 10% off your check.
-    1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 5-8: Sing for Your Supper – Not only do they have the tempting tunes of another local artist, but he’s harmonizing with YOU! Come out and sing for a chance to win dinner on the house. One winner each hour 5-8.
-    Fridays, Open-3: Ditch Fridays – Skip work on Fridays and join us for Ditch Friday specials, where all drinks are doubles.

First Thursdays Art Walk “Artist in Residence”
-    Pacific Edge Hotel and The Deck will be hosting an “LOCA Artist in Residence at Pacific Edge Hotel” during art walk (not June, July, August, December). Attendees receive hosted beverages and light appetizers 4:30-6:00.

Artist in Residence Classes
-    Pacific Edge Hotel and The Deck will host classes with the Artist in Residence each month. These classes will take place 6:30-8:00 in the Green Room (depending on medium) March, April, May, September, October, and November.
Passport to the Arts (through August, 2013)
-    Passport to the Arts holders receive 10% off at The Deck Mon-Fri 11-2

Hotel Seasonal Offerings/Discounts

Passport to the Arts (through August, 2013)
-    Passport to the Arts holders receive 15% off rooms

February Room Packages (http://www.pacificedgehotel.com/packages.aspx)

Romance Package
-    Room Accommodations
-    Exclusive Table & Prix Fixe menu by Chef Michael
-    Chocolate-Covered strawberries & Veuve Cliquot Brut yellow label champagne
-    60-minute couples massage
-    Paddle Board rental for two
-    Pillow from Dream Menu
-    Edge Card Perks and Discounts (10% discount at participating Laguna shops and restaurants)
-    Daily newspaper, complimentary wireless internet and access to the Art of Fitness

Holiday Beach Package
-    Room Accommodations
-    30-Minute photo session by the beach
-    Four tickets to Sawdust Art Festival
-    Complimentary Adult Hot Cocoa & Tabletop S’mores
-    Laguna Beach Souvenir Ornament
-    Valet parking
-    Guaranteed Late Check-Out at 2:00
-    Edge Card Perks and Discounts (10% discount at participating Laguna shops and restaurants)
-    Daily newspaper, complimentary wireless internet and access to the Art of Fitness

Disney Packages
-    Disney and the Sea
o    Book one room at full price and get a second room for 50% off, with your Disney tickets just a click away!
-    Beach Bound Babies
o    2-Night Oceanfront and connecting village room
o    Children’s Amenity
o    Cool Kids Cabana Package
-    California Kiddos
o    2-Night Village room
o    Comp Lil’ Surfers Entrée at The Deck
o    Body Board rental
o    Board Game rental
o    20% discount on cabana package

B&B…&P (Bed & Breakfast…and Parking!)
-    Room Accommodations
-    Breakfast for two ($30 voucher)
-    Valet Parking for one vehicle
-    Edge Card Perks and Discounts (10% discount at participating Laguna shops and restaurants)
-    Daily Newspaper, Complimentary wireless internet and access to Art of Fitness

So Cal Surf or Paddle Experience Package
-    Room Accommodations
-    2-Hour Surf or Paddle lesson
-    Ted’s Shred Surf Wax Candle
-    Hobie t-shirt
-    True Surfer’s lunch at Bonzai Bowls

Laguna Beach a la Carte Packages
Join us for Laguna Beach a la Carte and enjoy everything Laguna Beach and Pacific Edge have to offer.

-    Sun and Snacks: $275
o    Room Accommodations in one of our village rooms
o    Ticket to Laguna Beach Uncorked event
o    Ticket to Pacific Edge Hotel’s Snack, Sip, and Surf event
o    Distinctive pillow from the Dream Menu for a most relaxing and restful sleep
o    Edge Card Perks – 10% Discount throughout Laguna Beach
o    Daily newspaper, Complimentary Wireless Internet and Access to the Art of Fitness

-    Beach, Breakfast, and Bites: $425
o    Room Accommodations in one of our beachfront rooms
o    Ticket to Laguna Beach Uncorked event
o    Ticket to Pacific Edge Hotel’s Snack, Sip, and Surf event
o    Beach House Breakfast for Two ($50 voucher)
o    Distinctive pillow from the Dream Menu for a most relaxing and restful sleep
o    Edge Card Perks – 10% Discount throughout Laguna Beach
o    Daily newspaper, Complimentary Wireless Internet and Access to the Art of Fitness

-    Foodie VIP: $590
o    Room Accommodations in one of our beachfront rooms
o    Ticket to Laguna Beach Uncorked event
o    Ticket to Pacific Edge Hotel’s Snack, Sip, and Surf event
o    Ticket to Pacific Edge Hotel’s Wine Dinner
o    Beach House Breakfast for Two ($50 voucher)
o    Complimentary Tequila Tasting Amenity
o    Distinctive pillow from the Dream Menu for a most relaxing and restful sleep
o    Edge Card Perks – 10% Discount throughout Laguna Beach
o    Daily newspaper, Complimentary Wireless Internet and Access to the Art of Fitness

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