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Dancing for Mother Earth

By Rhea Mahbubani — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:19:00 PDT

Indian couple have brought ancient dance style to Irvine for 31 years. Boys can apply — but not many do.

Although the lights were dimmed and the studio soundless, a chair, front and center, bespoke a human presence. Taped to the wall, a sign declared that a set of ankle bells had recently gone missing.

Memorial Day fun on the agenda

By Bradley Zint — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:37:00 PDT

Newport-Mesa residents have a variety of options to choose from for their Memorial Day celebrations Monday.

Pet of the Week

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:45:00 PDT

The beautiful tabby we have named Miracle has a very unusual story that enabled her to find help with the Paez family for herself and her unborn kitten family of three (mama and kitten Hope pictured).

Reel Critics: Save 'Big Wedding' for small screen

By John Depko and Susanne Perez — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:02:00 PDT

Director and screenwriter Justin Zackham ("The Bucket List") seems to be working on a new movie genre. In "The Big Wedding," he oversees the production of a mildly raunchy, R-rated romantic comedy that's tailored for senior citizens. Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton and Susan Sarandon provide the facial wrinkles for the target audience on Medicare.

The Crowd: Kicking off with a shoe party

By B.W. Cook — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:18:00 PDT

Did you know that you could buy a pair of drop-dead gorgeous shoes at a car dealer in Norwalk? Well, you could for one night only — May 9 at the McKenna Porsche dealership. International shoe maven Jimmy Choo , based in London with a hip boutique at South Coast Plaza, joined forces with some powerhouse O.C. women to produce a shoe party and raise money for Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC).

Check It Out: When a reader's fancy turns to love

By Melissa Hartson — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:41:29 PDT

It's wedding season and love is in the air. Some women dream of the perfect day, dressed all in white, sharing the day with family and friends, marrying their prince and living happily ever after. Whether you're looking for love or have already found it, take a look at some of these wedding affairs:

America: What better band to play on Fourth?

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:03:00 PDT

Newport Dunes planning a bigger bash than ever to relieve the celebratory pressure on the peninsula.

"Nothing says July 4 like America," Newport Dunes spokesman and former Daily Pilot publisher Tom Johnson said at a news conference Wednesday afternoon.

His 'Sweet Home' Costa Mesa

By Michael Miller — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:31:00 PDT

Hometown boy Dan Krikorian, now a musician and local high school basketball coach, pens the city's anthem.

Rock songwriters have long had love-hate relationships with their cities of origin. A browse through the lyrics of Paul Simon ("Nothing but the dead and dying back in my little town"), Bruce Springsteen ("Now Main Street's whitewashed windows and vacant stores / Seems like there ain't nobody wants to come down here no more") and others amounts to less than a nostalgic jaunt.

The Gossiping Gourmet: Thai Bros. offers satisfying, if not always spicy, array

By Terry Markowitz — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:48:00 PDT

For the past 19 years, Thai Bros. has been serving locals and tourists mostly traditional Thai cuisine, save the occasional exception like fried wontons with cream cheese and avocado.

Weenie Roast goes medium-rare

By Brittany Woolsey — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:52:00 PDT

KROQ's annual rock festival favors mellower tunes than in the past. Stone Temple Pilots make surprise showing.

As the sun beamed on the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in Irvine on Saturday, a sold-out sea of indie music fans danced and sang along to some of today's biggest rock artists at the 21st annual KROQ Weenie Roast.