by Jeff Pittman | May 31, 2016 | Events
Events In Orange County June 2016 Summertime is here and that means even more festivals and fun in Orange County. Food, fun, music and good times are flowing this June 2016. Check out our list of Orange County events and start filling up your calendar with craft beer, local art and more. HUNTINGTON BEACH EXPO Thursday, June 2nd 3PM-8PM hbchamber.com Community and business is coming together at the Huntington Beach Expo held at City Hall. Admission is free for all the festivities of the day including a recycling drop-off, health screenings, food trucks, a job and internship fair, shopping, and police and fire education. SUMMERFEST BREA 2016 Friday, June 3rd – Sunday, June 5th summerfestbrea.org A local tradition for 29 years, SummerFest has grown to become the largest community event in North Orange County. The 3-day celebration of food, family, live music and fun is the largest community event in North Orange County thanks to the hard work of hundreds of volunteers and thousands of supporters. Admission is free and net proceeds from the sale of ride tickets, food, and other attractions raise funds for the benefit of St. Angela Merici Parish School. NEWPORT BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL Friday, June 3rd – Sunday, June 5th festivals.hyattconcerts.com Southern California’s most scenic jazz festival returns! Celebrate the kick-off of summer with a star-studded lineup of musicians, food and drink selections, and dancing on the lawn. Check out the website for a full lineup of musicians and play your weekend accordingly! SOCAL BREW FEST Saturday, June 4th 1PM-5PM socalbrewfest.com Taste more than 60 beers from over 30 breweries at the SoCal Brew Fest...
by Jeff Pittman | Apr 29, 2016 | Events
Events In Orange County May 2016 April flew by and soon it will be May which means a whole new month of community events in Orange County to enjoy. This month is bringing the OC Beer Festival, free comic book day, the Strawberry Festival and sooooo much more cool stuff. Check the list, check your schedule and start checking things off your to-do list this May 2016. CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA Sunday, May 1st 12PM-4PM san-clemente.org Source: Yelp The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta has moved to a Sunday, May 1st. The Fiesta is in its 26th year of celebrating Mexican culture in our Spanish Village by the Sea. The program features live entertainment, beer garden hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, gourmet food trucks, deserts, and authentic beverages as well as children’s game booths and activities sponsored by the Friends Foundation. There’s tons of fun from rock climbing to a petting zoo and giant slide for the kids so come out and celebrate with the whole family. TASTE OF ORANGE Sunday, May 1st 3PM-7PM thetasteoforange.org The Orange Blossoms Auxiliary, an Auxiliary of Assistance League® of Orange, will be hosting the annual Taste of Orange event. This food and beer tasting event will include tons of local restaurants, beer and wine tastings from top restaurants and breweries, silent auction, raffles, live music and more. Tickets are $40 for all food tastings, drinks sold separately. Did we mention $20 of the ticket price is deductible? Yep, it’s a responsible choice. STAR TREK THE ULTIMATE VOYAGE – 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Monday, May 2nd 7:30PM startrekultimatevoyage.com Five decades of Star Trek LIVE for...
by Jeff Pittman | Apr 29, 2016 | Weekly Quote
“A company is only as good as the people it keeps.” ~ Mary Kay Ash
by Jeff Pittman | Apr 22, 2016 | Weekly Quote
“In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.” ~ Dalai Lama
by Jeff Pittman | Apr 20, 2016 | Homes
Rarified Heights Since ancient times, sites with a little altitude have been prime locations for luxury homes. One of the principal benefits of living at great heights is, of course, the views afforded by an elevated vantage point. A well-designed hilltop home maximizes this feature with plenty of windows, terraces, and patios or decks so that residents can take full advantage of their scenic location and abundant sunlight. But building a home on a hill or mountainside is also an ideal way to ensure privacy, quiet, and distance from the hustle and bustle of life at ground level. This collection of exquisite properties with commanding locations proves that for a truly elevated approach to luxury living, one must head for the hills. Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Kukio is a spectacular two-story residence perched on a hilly acre that overlooks the Pacific Ocean, and several lovely anchialine ponds—small bodies of water with subterranean connections to the sea, commonly found along the coastline in Hawaii. This airy and spacious estate is designed to take full advantage of Hawaii’s year round sun, mild temperatures, and tropical breezes, with an open floor plan to encourage cross-ventilation. The dining room is open on three sides and surrounded by lush tropical plants and trees. The entire lower level offers views of the island’s extraordinary natural features, from the charcoal gray cinder cones around Kua Bay, to the majestic Kohala and Hualalai Mountains. The interior is classically Hawaiian in design, with light-colored Spanish limestone floors, and ornate wood and plaster carving inspired by foliage and flowers. Kukio’s exclusive Golf and Beach Club and Uluweuweu Bay are both in close proximity to...
