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Feel the Love at SOCO + The OC Mix

 

Spread the Love at
SOCO + THE OC MIX!  
From seasonal events to exclusive giveaways, SOCO + The OC Mix has something special for everyone to enjoy this February!For a full list of upcoming events + announcements, visit our website or follow us @socoandtheocmix!


Date Night at Tackle Box
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and OC’s favorite coastal pub is spreading the love! On Thursday, February 14 from4:00-8:30 p.m., join Top Chef alum, Brian Huskey for exclusive prix fixe dinner menu. Whether you’re celebrating with friends or that special someone, you will love this specially-curated 4-course meal. For more info and to purchase tickets, click here.

 


Cook Like a Pro at SOCO
Ready to try your hand at a recipe from a professional chef? As part of the Chef to Farmer program, Chef David from Pueblo Tapas will be showing Farmers Market shoppers how to make something delicious using seasonal finds from SOCO’s famed Farmers Market. Join Chef David this SaturdayFebruary 9 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.and get your taste buds ready!  For more info, check out the event page here.

 


LCA Wine Presents Lord of the Strings
Join LCA Wine for an afternoon of music on SundayFebruary 17 at 3:00 p.m. where you will enjoy a performance from acoustic guitarist, Brooks Robertson + a glass of your favorite wine. For more info about the event and to purchase tickets, click here.

 

 


Win Big at SONDER Living
Ready to be treated like royalty?  From nowuntil Feb 14, enter to win SONDER Living’s Duke Four Poster Bed by Kelly Hoppen just in time for Valentine’s Day!  To make sure you get the special treatment you deserve, follow the easy, three-step instructions here and get ready to be pampered every night with the Duke.

 

 

Fall Happenings You Don’t Want to Miss at SOCO + The OC Mix!

 

Happy Fall from SOCO + The OC Mix!  Autumn is officially here and it’s packed with new promotions, events + happenings.  See below for an exciting look at what you can experience this season – including Halloween photo fun for the entire family, personal styling atKestan, reverse happy hour at Tackle Box, and more!

For a full list of what’s coming up, visit our website or follow us on social media @socoandtheocmix!


Tackle Box Celebrates Fall + National Seafood Month

Fall is here, and so are Tackle Box’s newest fall specials!  Throughout the entire month of October, diners will enjoy 50% off ALL drinks during reverse happy hour plus $2 OFF shrimp rolls in celebration of National Seafood Month!

 


H.D. Buttercup’s Famous Tent Sale Now Through Sunda

Now through Sunday, September 30, H.D. Buttercup is hosting its OC Tent Sale!  Stop by and receive 50-80% off a selection of more than 1,000 rugs
and up to 70% off furniture!

 


Party Season is Here!  Get Party Ready at LCA Wine

Join party season!  Now, you can be party ready in a pinch.  Starting Monday, October 1, LCA Wine will introduce its “Party Pack,” a 6-pack of wines that pair with any party, all party season long — for only $99!  Simply select 3 out of 6 wines* for your party pack and get two bottles of each (since you always need more than one bottle) that will please all palates + save money! Want to taste these delectable wines? Join us on Friday, October 5 from 12:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. to taste all 6 wine selections for just $10!

Wine Club discounts apply! *Must get 2 bottles each of three different wines to get the discount.


Fall Fashion + Styling + Photos + Sips at Kestan

It’s time to prep your wardrobe for fall, and Kestan is here to help!  Shop at Kestan starting Monday, October 8 through Wednesday, October 31 and receive a complimentary personal styling session, which includes up to five professionally-taken photos plus sips + bites to enhance your shopping experience!

 


Free Halloween Photo Fun at SOCO + The OC Mix

Bring your little ghosts and goblins to SOCO and the OC Mix on Saturday, October 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a scary fun (and free!) photoshoot with Alison Bernier + Beijos Events!

Summer Sneak Peek: It’s Heating Up at SOCO and The OC Mix!

 

Summer is almost here and things are heating up at SOCO + The OC Mix for Mother’s Day, at the Farmer’s Market, and so much more!  SOCO and The OC Mix are your destinations for inspiration – and you’ll find everything you need to make your home – and your life – beautiful this season and year-round.

Visit our website and follow us on social media @socoandtheocmix to stay in-the-know about upcoming events, announcements and more!

 

This Mother’s Day, Spoil Mom at SOCO
SOCO features the best in dining and shopping. This Mother’s Day, treat Mom to one of our fabulous restaurants, like ARC Food & LibationsPueblo TapasShuck Oyster Bar or Taco María – recently named LA Times’ 2018 Restaurant of the Year – or indulge in sweet treats from SusieCakes or ST Pâtisserie. Moms will also love browsing our fashion retailers, including premium denim and contemporary clothing styles from Eva’s Trunk, and trendy athleisure wear from Bono Spera. SOCO also offers the best in home + decor and you’ll find the perfect Mother’s Day gift or table setting at locations like Farrow & Ball,HD ButtercupDesign Within Reach and Natuzzi Italia. To see more shops, restaurants and retailers, visit www.socoandtheocmix.com.

 

 

Second Saturdays at the Newly Expanded SOCO Farmers’ Market
This Saturday, May 12 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., you’re invited to kick off Second Saturdays at SOCO’s Farmers’ Market!  Long known as the perfect weekend destination + best place to purchase local produce, the newly expanded market includes even more farmers, artisans and vendors than ever before!  We’re celebrating the official kick-off with live music, chef’s demos, and so much more!  Visitbit.ly/SOCOFarmers for more information.

 

 

 

LCA Wine Presents: Lord of the Strings with Annie & Pat
You’re invited to enjoy this Lord of the Strings concert series on Sunday, May 20 at LCA Wine at SOCO.  Starting at 3:00 p.m., Annie Sellick and Pat Bergeson (a.k.a. Annie & Pat) will take the stage for an unforgettable musical event.  The duo covers a range of musical ground with jazz standards, soulful originals and cabaret classics.  During the concert, guests will enjoy wine selections curated by LCA Wine.  Click here to purchase tickets.

 

Save on Sofas at Calligaris
With its distinctive design touch, Calligaris
interprets next season trends at its best with
one-of-a-kind new products.  Now through
Monday, May 21, save up to 30% MSRP on
all sofas and lounge chairs just in time for
Mother’s Day!  For more information, click
here or check out the website at
www.calligarissocal.com

 

Sourcing Saturdays at Pirch
You’re invited to join PIRCH every Saturday from10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for Sourcing Saturday where the expert culinary team will guide you through a hands-on cooking experience highlighting PIRCH’s world class appliance brands.  If you’re thinking about upgrading your appliances, these workshops are a must!  The experience is complimentary, yet also very popular, so RSVPs are recommended! (www.pirch.com/costamesa)

 

Designer Camp Returns to SOCO
This summer, Designer Camp – the only comprehensive & collaborative design-based summer camp for young creatives ages 11-17 – will host two workshop series at the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity at SOCO + The OC Mix!

Designer Camp 101 will take place July 16-20, giving students the opportunity to explore industry careers and learn the principles & elements of design, followed by Designer Camp Interior Design fromJuly 23-27, which will dive deeper into areas of interior design, including event & furniture design, home staging, prop styling, textile design and more.  Click here to learn more + register online.

 

Meet Anna-Marie Claassen of Anthology Interiors
If you’ve seen the incredible new spring/summer display windows at SOCO + The OC Mix, you’re looking at the work of Anna-Marie Claassen of Anthology Interiors.  Anna-Marie got her start in design at the tender age of 9 when she received her first dollhouse, and never looked back!  After studying Interior Design at Ivy Tech College, she began working in Orange County’s high-end residential interior design world before launching Anthology Interiors.  Through Anthology, she’s completed an array of projects – from furnishings to heavy remodels to new home builds – all with a focus on colors, patterns & improving quality of life through design.  We think you’ll agree her passion shines through her work!  For more information, visitwww.anthologyinteriors.com 

Never Miss An Event!
Be sure to visit our website for a full list of events and happenings at SOCO + The OC Mix.  Also, we love to hear from you – so please check in@socoandtheocmix if you join us at an event, and be sure to follow us for giveaways, announcements, and more!

Spring Happenings at SOCO and The OC Mix!

 

Hello, Spring!  We’re excited to share the below upcoming events happening at SOCO and The OC Mix this season.  Be sure to visit our website for a full list of events, and follow@socoandtheocmix for information about giveaways, the latest updates, announcements, and more!

 

LOTS Concert Series at LCA Wine
Join us this Sunday, March 25 for the popular Lord of the Strings concert series at LCA Wine with Acoustic Eidolon – a unique blend of guitar, cello and vocals resulting in some of the most beautiful and thought-provoking music on the scene today!  Doors: 2:00 pm. Show: 3:00pm. Click here to purchase tickets.

 

 

Paul Mitchell The School SOCO FUN-Raiser for Children’s Miracle Network
On Saturday, April 14 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., join some of OC’s most beloved local vendors at Paul Mitchell The School at SOCO for a FUN-RAISER benefiting Children’s Miracle Network.  You’ll enjoy shopping with vendors such as Scentsy, LuLaRoe and LipSense – and a portion of your purchase will support local kids in need!

 

 

Van Brunt Optical Haus/ L.A. Eyeworks Trunk Show + Portrait Exhibit
Calling all eyeglass aficionados! Save the date for this fabulous trunk show on Sunday, April 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  This free event will feature trunks chock-full of colorful and unique L.A. Eyeworks frames and a portrait exhibit showcasing fabulous black and white portraits from the popular “Your Face is Like a Work of Art. It Deserves a Great Frame” campaign.  Click here for more information.

 

 

Celebrate Spring and Second Saturdays at SOCO’s Farmers Market
On Saturday, May 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. you’re invited to kick off Second Saturdays at SOCO’s Farmers Market!  Located in the heart of SOCO and long known as the perfect place to spend a Saturday and purchase the best in local produce, the newly expanded market will run through Summer and include more farmers, artisans and vendors than ever before.

 

 

Save the Date: ROSÉ Soirée – A Toast to Spring at SOCO and The OC Mix
Raise your glass for a toast to Spring at SOCO and The OC Mix’s ROSÉ Soirée!  You’ll enjoy live music in SOCO’s beautiful courtyard while sampling a curated selection of more than 20 rosé wines hand selected from Provence, Europe and The New World by Orange County’s own LCA Wine alongside meticulously paired rosé inspired bites by ROSÉ Catering & Events. What better way to celebrate Spring? Coming May 17, 2018.

 

 

British Sunday Brunch, Earth Day, Spring Fling Photos and More

British Sunday Brunch at Timothy Oulton at HD Buttercup

This Sunday from 11am-2pm, you’re invited to enjoy 15% off all collections at Timothy Oulton inside HD Buttercup – and a British brunch with champagne in celebration of St. George’s Day, the National Day of England! Click here from more details. Cheers! 


Celebrate Earth Day at SOCO Farmers’ Market 

Earth Day is this Saturday, April 22, and SOCO Farmers’ Market is celebrating with a Compost & Spring Planting Workshop with the Master Gardeners of OC. Bring the family and enjoy a workshop, shop local produce, and enjoy lunch at one of our award-winning restaurants! 


Live Music Mondays

Join us for live music from the Riff Raff Vintage Swing Band in SOCO Courtyard on Monday from 6-8pm. You can also enjoy Happy Hour at Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop and We Olive Wine Bar at The OC Mix. We think it’s the best way to start the week! 


Get tickets for Lord of the Strings at LCA Wine at SOCO! 

On Sunday, April 30 at 3:00 pm, Australian guitar virtuoso Joe Robinson, who will bring his world-famous sound to Orange County during this exclusive show. During the concert, guests will enjoy wine selections curated by LCA Wine at SOCO and are allowed to bring in light bites from one of SOCO’s culinary partners. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here. 


Thanks for attending Spring Fling! 

We want to thank everyone who attended our Spring Fling at SOCO and The OC Mix. Pleaseclick here to download photos – including photo booth images from the event. Use password:SOCO6_SpringFling. We look forward to seeing you at the next event! Be sure to follow us @socoandtheocmix to learn about all of our upcoming events, promos, and giveaways!  

LCA Wine called “Good Education” by LA Times

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Kelsey Fernandez was in a rut. The Fullerton man had been a bartender for years but wanted to work in a fine-dining restaurant that served good wine.

After getting hired at the Old Vine Cafe in Costa Mesa in October 2010, his new bosses gave him a suggestion: Take Wine and Spirits Education Trust, or WSET, classes with master sommelier Peter Neptune.

Read the full article Right Here!

SOCO Uncorked 2016 – Save the Date!

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Please save the date for the second annual SOCO Uncorked on March 31, from 6-9pm, with VIP from 5-6pm, in partnership with Costa Mesa Visitors’ Bureau and Project Hope Alliance. Enjoy small bites from award winning SOCO restaurants and wine producers from all over the globe, artfully curated by Nancy Milby of LCA Wine at SOCO.

Bask in the open courtyard of SOCO Collection, with a backdrop of live music and a glass of red a hand’s reach away. Dozens of wine producers will be present, offering you a sample of their handcrafted wines. You will experience the pleasures of perfect food and wine pairings that you’ll be itching to come back for years to come.

In addition to the delectable food and wine pairings, some of Orange County’s finest local musicians will be performing classics throughout the evening in the SOCO Courtyard. Stay tuned for more details…

Lord of the Strings – Clive Carroll

You’re invited to SOCO’s Lord of the Strings Summer concert on Sunday, September 27 from 3-6pm, featuring one of Europe’s finest soloists, Clive Carroll. Carroll is an incredible acoustic talent and a favorite of names like Jean-Christophe Novelli and Madonna. A genius on strings, Carroll compiles his music slowly, with love and care. All of his pieces are associated with a particular person or major event in his life. Don’t miss out on this acoustic guitar phenomenon and the opportunity to hear his journey through his music. During the concert, guests will have the option to purchase wine and food pairings curated by LCA Wine and one of SOCO’s culinary partners. Purchase your tickets ahead of time for $30 at http://lordofthestringsconcerts.com

LCA Wine at SOCO Collection is located at 3315 Hyland Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Doors will open at 2pm.
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Greer’s Guide To The Ultimate Thanksgiving – From SOCO And The OC Mix

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Thanksgiving is only a week away…and if you still need ideas on where to get your tabletop decor, hard-to-find spices and ingredients, cooking equipment and more – SOCO is your one-stop holiday entertaining destination.

Visit Greer’s OC for a ‘Daily Dose’ on how SOCO can make your Thanksgiving stress-free so you can focus on what really matters – spending quality time with family and friends!