The Local Dish Magazine: Local Events, Coupons and More For South OC

FEATURE: JSerra Catholic High School
Now in the midst of its ninth academic year, JSerra High School is no longer the new kid on the block. The administration's focus on college admissions and preparation for success in a professional realm has delivered results beyond all expectations.. Read More...

LOCAL gift Guide: Valentine's Day Gift Guide
Forget the roses and chocolates this year for a present that won't wilt or guilt. Take a fresh approach to V-Day 2012 with our list of ways to say "I love you!" Read More...

music: Laguna Beach Music Festival
The Laguna Beach Music Festival is unique for the intimacy of its venues – with music salons filled to capacity at less than a hundred guests and concert halls where no patron is more than a dozen rows from the stage. Read More...

food and drink: Sundried Tomato
Nestled in the historic district of San Juan Capistrano is the Sundried Tomato Café, where guests can savor both tried-and-true favorites as well as new menu creations. "We enjoy keeping our menu fresh each season and are excited about our new fall/winter items," says Rob Quest, Jr., managing partner for Sundried Tomato... Read More...

lonesome Traveler (a world premiere concert)
Laguna Playhouse January 10th - February 5th
Lonesome Traveler takes us from the backwoods of Appalachia to the nightclubs of New York and San Francisco; from the mid 1920s to the mid 1960s. Experience the music that made history and the history that made music. This is a journey down the rivers and streams of American Folk music, while presenting a revealing perspective of the roots forever embedded in our culture. Read More...

10 Years of Jazz at the Ocean Institute
Friday & Saturday, February 3rd & 4th
The Ocean Institute's popular Jazz Event fundraiser combines renowned jazz artists with an elegant evening of dinner, cocktails and auctions. This year's event will feature Rick Braun and Friends, featuring Mindi Abair and David Benoit. Opening night includes a complimentary reception featuring wine from Pear Valley Vineyards and appetizers provided by Il Fornaio followed by a concert performance for 290 guests. Read More...

Vista Hermosa Sports Park Grand Opening
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Feb. 25th
The park includes three baseball fields, two soccer fields, a multipurpose field, a football field and an aquatics center with a 50-meter competition pool and a 25-meter recreational pool. All the facilities are lighted for evening use. Read More...