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Special guest Broadway performer and Olympic medalist Cathy Rigby will star in “The Magical Spirit of Christmas,” a musical extravaganza culminating in the Fashion Island’s spectacular Christmas tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. today and Saturday.
The performance will tell the story of a magical journey Mrs. Claus, played by Rigby, must make in order to save Christmas. At the end of the show, Mr. and Mrs. Claus fly in a whimsical hot air balloon to light Fashion Island’s 115-foot white fir, adorned with 23,000 lights, bows and ornaments. After the tree lighting, Santa will be available for photos and visits with children at his beautiful custom-designed house on Fashion Island’s Atrium Lawn. For details, call (949) 721-2000 or visit www.ShopFashionIsland.com.
Lola Rouge trunk show
Fashionistas can also stop by Lola Rouge before or after the tree lighting. Lola Rouge is hosting a Tarina Tarantino Trunk Show, “Peace Love Sparkle,” at 10 a.m. today and Saturday. This is the largest display of Tarina Tarantino jewelry in the country. Enter to win a gift compliments of Tarina Tarantino. Lola Rouge is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For details, call (949) 719-9030.
Find high-grade meats
You can still order a tender and juicy Thanksgiving turkey at Celestino’s Meats, in Eastside Costa Mesa. Celestino’s is taking orders on range-grown Diestel turkeys from a sustainable farm and even offers a holiday menu-check list for every side dish you ever dreamed of.
Celestino’s offers exceptional service and high-grade beef in choice and occasionally even prime grade. It also sells high-quality veal, pork, lamb, poultry and fish. For convenience, some meats are pre-marinated and ready to grill. Celestino’s offers savings by breaking its own beef and separating meat into cuts. Celestino’s also prepares frozen meals to go. Celestino’s also offers 32 varieties of handmade sausages. The store carries cheeses free of by-products, cereals fillers, artificial flavors and colors. Celestino’s even takes special orders on exotic meats.
Celestino’s, 270 E. 17th St., is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday to Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Call (949) 642-7191
Lifestyle boutique at Fashion Island
Award-winning Los Angeles-based designer Trina Turk opened her first Orange County lifestyle boutique at Fashion Island. The Trina Turk collection, influenced by Los Angeles’ architecture and landscape, is one of our favorite casual/sophisticated lines. Trina Turk offers dresses, sportswear, handbags, swimwear and select vintage pieces as well as the exclusive menswear collections. Select home items include vintage furniture and pillows covered in Trina Turk’s graphic prints. The boutique in the courtyard across from Bloomingdales and Neiman Marcus, is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more, call (949) 717-7881 or visit www.trinaturk.com.
Photo studio offers special
John Blom Custom Photography is having its 22nd annual Toys for Tots Children’s Special. Receive a children’s sitting in the studio or beautiful outdoor garden, normally $90, for an unwrapped toy valued at $25, which will go to the Marine’s Toys for Tots Campaign when the Marines visit Dec. 7 for the Annual Christmas Walk. Call the studio now for best appointment times.
The opportunity ends Wednesday. John Blom Custom Photography, 3732 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar, can be reached at (949) 675-3130 or www.johnblomphotography .com.
GREER WYLDER writes Best Buys, which runs Fridays. She’s the founder and president of www.greersoc.com, a free daily e-mail service that provides the latest in Orange County fashion, dining and trends.
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