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“HERE’S TO THE CRAZY ONES. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules, and they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree
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We also give thanks to the "Movers and Shakers" this month. They love what they do and they do great work. We celebrate Bill Redmond of BROBill Redmond Orthodontics, Dr. Moreno of MEDHERO Urgent Care, Scott D. McDonald and A. Jason Velez from 1LAW, Jeff Clinard of Bear Coast Coffee, Al Rodriguez & Reed Hazard of Rodriguez Hazard Team, because of who they are and what they do for this community.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2018
FEATURES 14 Climbing for Body and Mind The Hangar 18 Experience
18 Movers + Shakers The Men of San Clemente
22 Bill Stewart ArtistShaper-Innovator The Life of an Artist
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26 Lifelong Dream Becomes a Reality Fitness , expert practitioners & classes all in one place
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DEPARTMENTS 4
Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Inspired By
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Open House
30 Road Trip 32 Local Limelight 33 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Locally Owned
GOOD TIMES
Rick Delanty April Home Show Collectors and friends gather at the home of Rick Delanty to mingle, appreciate and shop his amazing artwork.
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GOOD TIMES
Qēt Celebrates 5 Year Brandiversary Lisa Brill, the founder of Qēt, hosted a get together to celebrate the 5 year anniversary of when her Botanical Skincare company was created.
LET US INTRODUCE YOU TO . . . A CAUSE CLOSE TO OUR HEARTS A partnership with heart...transforming others lives “one bedroom at a time” We have been waiting to find a partnership that matched our core value of transforming families lives with intent and purpose. When introduced to the team and vision of Special Spaces, it became immediately evident that together both teams could make an even larger more significant and meaningful contribution to the community and the children who deserve their help. -Beth Stolrow, VP Expansion-Carnelian
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I T ’S FINE WHEN SHE SAYS, “IT’S FINE,” BUT YOU KNOW THINGS REALLY ARE NOT FINE. ARTICLE JEN ANTHONY, LMFT PHOTOGRAPHY GIA LUCIANO JEN ANTHONY IS A LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST, WITH A PRIVATE PRACTICE IN SAN CLEMENTE. As a therapist, Ms. Anthony has extensive experience in working with families, individuals and teens facing complex family dynamics. Her clinical experience includes treating anxiety, depression and substance abuse, among other areas of clinical focus. She supports individuals in developing effective communication skills and healthy coping behaviors to promote success in relationships. Her educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University. Ms. Anthony resides in San Clemente with her husband of twenty-three years and her two children.
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what she says “It’s fine” in a way that says things aren’t okay.
what she says You ask, “What’s wrong?” and she replies, “Nothing.”
what she means
what she means
As she bangs down the hall lugging
At this point, you may take her for
a ladder with a handful of nine-volt
her word, but something is actually
batteries in search of a chirping
wrong. She’s perfectly capable of solv-
smoke detector, she appears irri-
ing this issue. However, she’s thinking
tated. The barrier is that you are
all sorts of thoughts that range from
waiting for a request while she thinks
“He doesn’t care. He doesn’t even
you SHOULD notice and offer help. A
notice the chirping” to “I’m doing all
noteworthy fact: The U.S. Open is
of this work while he just sits there
playing on the television.
enjoying golf.”
what she says “You go ahead, Steve*. I’m good.” (using your name)
what she says Nothing. You hear a big SIGHHH that resembles a huff.
what she means
what she means There’s
She would love for you to do this
another emotion here: neglect or
task. You: “Babe, could I help with
hurt. She thinks you may not care
that?” Sigh. “That would be great. That
about something important to her
noise is driving me crazy.” Empathize
and remains obstinate about mak-
(even if you didn’t notice the chirp-
ing a request. You want her to use
ing, acknowledge her feelings): “I
words. The conflict: she wants you to
get it. That’s irritating.” Set a limit
demonstrate you care through your
next: “Could it wait until the commer-
behavior by offering to help.
cial?” She: “Sure.”
Her
anger’s
growing.
*Steve’s name has been changed
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OPEN HOUSE
CLIMBING FOR BODY & MIND THE HANGAR 18 EXPERIENCE
ARTICLE LISA WHITTEMOORE PHOTOGRAPHY GIA LUCIANO
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HETHER IT’S A SMOOTH GRANITE BOULDER OR A VOLCANIC CRAGGY MONOLITH, BYRON SHUMPERT HAS BEEN SCALING
“Each climb has its
ROCK FACES SINCE THE EARLY 90’S. Over the past few decades, Shumpert has constructed rock climbing gyms across the U.S. and one in Germany. Shumpert is now co-owner of the bouldering gym, Hangar 18, located at 1031 Calle Trepadora. “Rock climbing works every single muscle in the body,” says
Shumpert. “It increases balance, strength, and agility while motivating and encouraging the mind to think ahead and solve problems.” Ten Hangar 18 gyms are scattered throughout southern California,
a membership at one gains access to all. The San Clemente location is undoubtedly Shumpert’s “man cave.” He designed its interior, calculated the wall angles, and then built the structure. Shumpert reaps the benefits of his hard work by regularly climbing there as well as assisting clients in learning the various techniques. Climbing at Hangar 18 does not involve much equipment. The special shoes and chalk needed are on site to rent or buy. First timers are required to take a half hour safety/instructional class prior to hitting the walls. Day passes and monthly memberships are both available. Purchasing a monthly membership to climb includes a yoga class on Tuesday night and a core strength class on Thursday. CONTINUED >
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own individual path. If one doesn’t work, we're inspired to look for and find alternate solutions.”
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OPEN HOUSE
(CON TI N U ED)
All you need to show up with is a desire to explore and push your personal limits. Weekly,
Shumpert
and
his
skilled
employees set new routes on the walls. After posting these on social media, men, women, and children flock to Hangar 18. They stand back from the wall, assess the challenges, and then pounce on a route. The routes are a color coded system. Plastic tags are inserted next to the starting holds naming each route and listing its rate of difficulty. If you start with a green hold, you follow the pattern of green holds to the top then climb back down. Shumpert stresses the importance of the down climb because due to the resistance factor, climbing down works muscles in reverse and increases strength. This echoes an integral life lesson: it’s not only the going up which matters, but how we make it back down. Shumpert possesses an extreme exuberance for the sport of climbing. His passion is contagious when watching his interaction with other climbers at Hangar 18. “I especially enjoy sharing knowledge and working with the younger kids,” says Shumpert. “Climbing keeps people physically fit but it also improves how our minds operate. Each climb has its own individual path. If one doesn’t work, we're inspired to look for and find alternate solutions. When people successfully top out on a route, their eyes light up and it’s cool to see and feel their sense of accomplishment.”
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The O rt h o d o n t i st Bill Redmond Owner of BRO- Bill Redmond Orthodontics Brilliant, Outgoing, Artistic... These are just a few traits that make him successful. His personable, inviting demeanor is only one of the many reasons people flock to his office to have their smiles perfected in ways that only he can. Patients often refer to him as an artist rather than an orthodontist due to his artistic eye transforming a patient’s teeth into a canvas as he tweaks, shifts and aligns them into an exquisite masterpiece. His outpouring love and appreciation for the San Clemente community shines through with his support for local schools and giving back to those less fortunate.
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ARTICLE GIA LUCANO
Movers & Shakers
The Money Guys Al Rodriguez & Reed Hazard Owners of Rodriguez Hazard Team Amerifirst Financial Reed and Al’s drive to succeed in the mortgage business comes from three things: desire to provide for their families, seeing those around them grow and creating financial freedom for their legacy. Family is everything to them, whether it is Reed’s wife & daughter or Al’s three daughters - nothing is more of a motivator. Their partnership works because it is based off over a decade of friendship and an aligned vision that true success comes from consistency, follow up and continual growth for everyone. Last year alone they helped over 325 families achieve the goal of homeownership!
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MOVERS & SHAKERS
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Surfs up!
T h e L aw y e r s 1LAW owner Scott D. McDonald and A. Jason Velez 1LAW pride themselves on being a different kind of law firm. They live and work in San Clemente and do everything they can to make our town awesome! By choosing the lawyers at 1LAW you are supporting our community. Whether it’s Triton athletics, San Clemente little league, amateur surfing through the WSA, or coaching youth sports you’ll find Scott and Jason giving back to the community. As they like to say 1Town 1Team 1LAW.
The Doctor Dr. Moreno owner of MEDHERO Urgent Care & Telemedicine App As an emergency physician in Southern California’s busy ERs, Dr. Moreno saw that the current model was failing. Patients average wait times were increasing by hours, and the majority of patients didn’t need the full capabilities of an expensive ER visit. With the impending closure of San Clemente’s hospital, he set out to establish a modern community based, ER Physician-led urgent care where patients felt truly taken care of. Utilizing the same treatment and evaluation methods he learned at USC Trauma Center and with the addition of the MEDHERO Telemedicine App, MEDHERO is bringing Urgent Care into a new Era. 20
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The Entrepreneur Jeff Clinard Owner of Bear Coast Coffee Jeff’s success, and his experience with Bear Coast has been shaped by two things: the desire to make sure their customers feel they are more important than the drinks they order, and the idea that Bear Coast is about more than coffee. So from that, Bear Coast’s staff has been fun, their Instagram has been silly, and their ability to donate time/coffee/and support to the surrounding community has been a natural outcropping. Jeff lives in town, and this is the best way he knows how to serve it. As he says, “It literally is the best.” June 2018 | San Clemente Lifestyle
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Photo by Mike McIntire
BILL STEWART ARTIST-SHAPER-INNOVATOR THE LIFE OF AN ARTIST
SAN CLEMENTE LEGEND BILL STEWART BEGAN HIS SURFING CAREER IN SOUTH FLORIDA AT THE AGE OF 12, AND BECAME HOOKED. Born in Bowling Green Kentucky, Bill’s father relocated the family to South Florida where he was hired as the vice president of a newspaper. In Bill’s words, “My father was the hillbilly red neck type from Kentucky, we lived in a 900 square foot house, and had 4 kids; I’m pretty sure we weren’t rich.” Bill found his love for surfing because of his love for exploring. Whether it was racing motorcycles, skating, swimming pools, or waterskiing barefoot on a lake - Bill tried every dangerous extreme sport he could find. In school, Bill’s curious mind wandered from the curriculum, leading one teacher to write on his report card, “Billy doesn’t listen and follow directions.” In first grade, Bill was identified as an artist and began painting murals for teachers at the school. ARTICLE PATRICK FALLON PHOTOGRAPHY SAUNDERS, FALLON, MCINTIRE 22
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Even back then the teachers knew, “Billy ain’t right.”
Photo by Patrick Fallon
Although Bill wasn’t much of a student in the classroom, his love for learning manifested in inventions. A true artist, Bill has always been interested in stylistic and unusual things. Bill is one of the most nonconformist, paint outside the lines kind of person you could meet. Bill’s nonconformist personality and creative mind gained the attention of his peers in high school, as he was voted best artist his senior year. After doing his time in high school, Bill’s father offered him a dream job on a silver platter, an offer to be the newspaper’s cartoonist, but Bill had his eyes on California. Bill saved up $500 to buy a van and chase his California dream with a friend from the South Florida Surf Club. Arriving in Encinitas, Bill worked
Bill, Craig, Mike, Lonnie Photo by Mike McIntire
odd jobs and surfed his way up the coast to San Clemente. Not being able to afford the cost of living in Orange County, Bill waved his white flag and went back to Florida. Returning to Florida, Bill enrolled at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Beach. It was at this time Bill was introduced to his trademarked trade, the airbrush. Halfway into the two-year program, Bill had mastered the art of the airbrush. When he asked the professor what the next year was going to be like, his professor replied, “The same as this year, except next year we get better at it.” Infuriated and uninspired, Bill decided to leave the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Beach. Bill had a gift, his passion for art and his ability to hone his craft. At this point in his life two things were clear: he loved surfing, and he loved art. With this in mind, Bill decided to take another stab at his dreams and moved back to California. Willing to take any job near a surfboard, Bill was hired as a polisher for Rick James Surfboards. Moving his way up the surf shop hierarchy, Bill was promoted from a polisher, to a sander, to a ding repair guy for eight months before being hired by Hobie as a shaper and airbrush artist. Bill’s ability to implement his art with the airbrush to his craftsmanship as a shaper allowed him to open Stewart’s Surf Shop in Laguna Beach in 1979. Running the whole shop by himself, Bill shaped and airbrushed boards, worked the register, and ran all operations of the shop. Due to his hard work and dedication, Bill was
Photo by Ron Hitchcock
able to open its current location in San Clemente on El Camino Real in 1985.
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BILL STEWART
(CON TI N U ED)
“WITH THE SUM OF ALL THESE ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND JIMMY BUFFETT MENTIONING HIM IN TWO SONGS, BILL MIGHT ACTUALLY BE THE MOST INTERESTING MAN IN THE WORLD.”
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Bill’s love for surfing rubbed off in the community as he shaped boards and established himself within Orange County and the surfing world. The artist turned entrepreneur made an immediate impact, becoming one of his old employer’s (Hobie), biggest competitors. After being voted Best Air brusher in Surfer Magazine, modeling for Ocean Pacific, being spotlighted by ESPN, CNN News, Forbes Magazine, Men’s Health Magazine, and an Office Depot commercial titled, Bill and the Shop, it’s safe to say the left-from-center-artist from Florida has made his mark as an innovator. Bill extended his artistry to shaping boards for celebrities like Bon Jovi, Dire Straits and longtime friend Jimmy Buffet, while also shaping boards for historic shows like Bay Watch and 90210. And just for fun, let’s not forget Bill shaped boards in Japan for 13 years; won numerous short board and longboard competitions; innovated the three fin Hydro Hull and bevel on the rail; surfed breaks from Pipeline to Australia and was the youngest nominee for the Surfers Hall of Fame in 1993. With the sum of all these accomplishments, and Jimmy Buffett mentioning him in two songs, Bill might actually be the most interesting man in the world. Despite all the accolades he has been awarded through his illustrious career, Bill is a humble, loving, down to earth family man. Not only a surfer and artist, Bill has words of wisdom and a great sense of humor. It wasn’t until he was in his forties that he realized his brain functioned a little different than most people. “Look outside the front there. If asked what they saw most people would say ‘palm trees.’ Of course I see palm trees, but what I immediately notice are the colors the sun creates beaming through the leaves to create a texture of yellow and green. The point being: artists see curves and colors; not grid.” For years, friends would tell Bill of all kinds of acronyms for disorders they thought would sum up his behavior before Bill coined the term ACD, or “Artistic Compulsive Disorder.” For whatever reason, Bill’s ears love the sound of the blues harmonica, and can belt out a jazzy tune despite never having a lesson. It’s these little quirks some people consider weird that makes him who he is: an artist.
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Regina Piazza
LIFELONG DREAM Becomes a Reality FITNESS , EXPERT PRACTITIONERS & CLASSES ALL IN ONE PLACE
THE MERGING OF EASTERN AND WESTERN MEDICINE IN THIS 20TH CENTURY HEALTH CRAZE HAS STRUCK CALIFORNIA BY STORM OVER THE PAST DECADE. Advances in science and technology have allowed researchers to discover new information for us to better understand how our bodies work. Health and fitness education has become increasingly valued by people interested in improving their lives. The health and wellness boom has drawn interest from customers and investors, but lack of regulation poses a threat to integral service. Many health and wellness
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services have surfaced without proper credentials. Founder of Piazza Wellness Center,
PHOTOGRAPHY KAREY SHULTZ
Regina Piazza, a board certified nurse practitioner and certified personal trainer brings
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together the best credentialed professionals in the business at her
compete as a National Level competitor, winning numerous compe-
state of the art facility located in Dana Point, California.
titions. This overwhelming change in health and physique changed
Regina Piazza graduated Summa Cum Laude from Vanderbilt University’s Nursing program where she earned two Master’s
the course of her life. She decided she wanted to help others in need to take that first step toward living a happy, healthy life.
degrees and spent many years working as a nurse practitioner in
Regina’s experience in the competition world along with her many
critical care, trauma, labor and delivery, women’s health and infer-
years working in the healthcare field gave her the confidence and
tility before becoming the health and fitness visionary she is today.
knowledge to start a business of her own. Playing sports in high
Regina’s journey down this path toward health started after working
school as well as teaching fitness classes gave her the experience
many years of night shift as a nurse. The 12 hours shifts, poor eating
necessary to be successful in helping others in many areas. Regina
habits, lack of sleep and no exercise finally caught up. She gained
started this new journey by renting an office in San Juan Capistrano
over 30 pounds, had high blood pressure and a list of abnormal lab
and starting her company, ShreddedFox, Inc, providing personal
tests. One day she realized she was the picture of “unhealthy”.
training, nutrition guidance as well as her own line of fitness apparel.
Regina decided to hire a personal trainer, and over the course of
Her new business grew quickly and she realized her experience as
twelve months had an amazing transformation, both mentally and
a nurse practitioner combined with her background in fitness set her
physically. She decided to compete in her first NPC Figure compe-
apart from other personal trainers. Her clients were confident know-
tition on Memorial Day, exactly one year later and placed in the top
ing they had a trainer they could trust with a medical background to
five in the California state championship. She went on to qualify and
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BOGA Fit Pregnancy
Regina’s business continued to grow so she opened a small bouBOGA Fit
tique training studio in Dana Point with the vision of one day having a larger center providing multiple resources to clients as a one stop shop for all health and wellness needs. Regina opened Piazza Wellness Center in Dana Point as the
In Regina’s words, “I personally designed the center to be a home
mecca of all health and wellness needs in May of 2017. Piazza
away from home, with a completely unique and individualized experi-
Wellness Center has everything available for the “whole person” -
ence - a place where people will feel the positive energy when walking
mind, body and soul. The practitioners at the center are experts in
through the door. My vision was for PWC to be a trusted facility for
their field and they all have the same vision.
the community, with expert practitioners in each of their fields, and a
“Every client at our center is like a member of our family," says Regina.
place where clients feel special, safe and taken care of. There are no
Piazza gets to know each person and based on that individual person,
words to express what it means that my vision is now a reality.”
guides them and gives suggestions about what will improve their lives.
The Piazza Wellness Center located in Dana Point, California is
Every person is unique and because of that, no two people are alike in
the product of a group of passionate professionals with years of
what they need. Piazza doesn't want to be the massive center that loses
experience used to craft their dream state of the art facility. Every
sight of their vision. The center includes physical therapy, pilates, chiro-
service is customized to cater to each individual’s personal needs
practic, a spinal decompression table, beauty services, massage therapy
and goals. With premiere facilities and professionals, the ideal
and Structural Integration (SOMA). The center also offers personal train-
health and wellness center is nothing short of a dream come true
ing, training with The Gyrotonic® Method, which uses specialized pieces of
for everything health and wellness.
gyrotonic equipment for strengthening, opening, balancing and releasing the body, Yamuna Ball Rolling, barre as well as a number of other fitness and restorative classes such as boxing and BOGA fit. Piazza also has specialty classes that cater to pregnant mamas, seniors and kids. Infrared sauna and a Fit 3D are just two of the other services available. A high end, boutique facility, Piazza Wellness Center is equipped with state of the art equipment, and a beautifully designed group exercise studio. 28
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ROAD TRIP
LOCAL ROAD TRIP TO EL MORO CANYON FOR GOOD HIKING, GOOD VIEWS AND GOOD TIMES
ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY LINDSAY LINEGAR
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FROM SAN CLEMENTE, THE DISTANCE TO ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL HIKING DESTINATIONS IN CALIFORNIA IS LESS THAN 20 MILES ON PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY. For a fun, local road trip with good hiking, good views and good times, drive PCH north to El Moro Canyon at Crystal Cove State Park. Take your time, roll your windows down, and feel the charm of Beach Cities as you head for the canyon. For those riding on two wheels, this is the perfect summertime ride. The scenic route to Crystal Cove, peppered with ocean views along the coastlines of Capistrano Beach, Dana Point, Monarch Beach and Laguna Beach, is part of what makes this such a stellar road trip. Just east of the Pacific Ocean, El Moro Canyon is nestled between Laguna Beach and Newport Beach, with trails of varying length and difficulty. Before you begin, grab a trail map at the Ranger Station to chart your course, then disconnect from your screens and reconnect with the earth. Once you hike a few miles back into the canyon, the sounds of traffic are replaced by a chorus of birdsong. You’re likely to hear the voices of roadrunners, Anna’s Hummingbirds, California Gnatcatchers and other birds. During your hike, keep an eye out for wildlife such as snakes, coyotes and mountain lions. Afterwards, choose from various Laguna Beach hot spots to eat at, like the delicious Mexican restaurant, Asada. Right on PCH in north Laguna, this spot has indoor, as well as patio seating. Prices are affordable, and after a long hike, Asada’s food hits the spot. As a special treat, they offer hot salsa with seasoned tortilla chips, as well as cheesy tater-tots. All the usual Mexican fare is on offer as well, along with a variety of cold beers. What you need to know before you go: mountain biking is allowed, but dogs are not. Park hours are generally from 6am to sunset. The California State Park Pass works at the El Moro Canyon lot, so be sure to bring it along if you have one. If not, summer parking fees are $15/vehicle, no matter how long you stay, though there are some discounted sunset rates. You will want to bring plenty of water and protection for your skin and eyes, such as a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Now get out on that open road and explore our beautiful little corner of the earth!
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MEMBER NIGHTS @ THE CASA
CASA WELLNESS: YOGA
Casa Romantica Cultural Center
Casa Romantica Cultural Center
complimentary bottle of wine and pro-
Join with a friend. Meet someone
Inspired by multiple yoga traditions,
vide an unobstructed view of the Court-
new. Experience the Casa in a whole
this class blends various disciplines
yard stage. Unreserved lawn seating
new way after sunset.
to create a unique, integrated prac-
($20 general; $15 member) is available
Member Nights @ the Casa provides
tice suitable for both beginner and
throughout the Historic Courtyard.
Casa Romantica members exclu-
seasoned yoga practitioners. Please
sive monthly access to mingle with
bring your own mat.
live music, wine + beer bar, and af-
Pay at the door
ter-hours access to the gardens and
(Guests: $10 / Members: Free)
current gallery exhibitions.
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D. YODER FAMILY SUNDAYS
CASA COASTAL: THE ART OF BAJA CALIFORNIA
Casa Romantica Cultural Center
Take pleasure in visiting Casa Ro-
This concert includes both reserved and unreserved seating. Reserved tables of 4 ($90 general; $70 member) receive a
28 CASA THEATER: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Casa Romantica Cultural Center
The course of true love never runs smoothly in Shakespeare’s comical story of magic and romance. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, performed by the
Casa Romantica Cultural Center
Southern California Shakespeare Festi-
mantica Cultural Center and Gardens
Opening reception of Casa Coastal:
val Guild, revisits an enduring tale with a
with free admissions and self guided
The Art of Baja California on Friday,
striking new production. This site-specif-
tours! At 12 pm in the Amphitheater,
June 15 @ 6 PM! Admission to the
ic commission, directed by Sam Robin-
watch a free and extravagant per-
opening reception is FREE to the pub-
son, will take place throughout the histor-
formance by the Southern California
lic and includes live music and enter-
ic Casa Romantica estate and gardens.
Shakespeare Guild with scenes from
tainment, family-fun activities, artist
Casa Theater underwritten by Tom Miller
many Shakespeare plays.
meet-and-greet time, sunset tours of
D. Yoder Family Sundays are held
Casa Romantica, and access to a food
between 10 am and 2 pm on the first
+ beverage pop-up cafe with regional
Sunday of each month. FREE
fare cooked by award-winning chefs.
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CASA WELLNESS: MEDITERRANEAN COOKING
CASA WELLNESS: SUNSET YOGA
21 OCEAN FESTIVAL "THE GREATEST SHOW ON SURF" San Clemente Pier
The San Clemente Ocean Festival is celebrating 42 years. Come see the
Casa Romantica Cultural Center
thrilling competitions of many iron-
Casa Romantica Cultural Center
Inspired by multiple yoga traditions,
man water and land events includ-
TSPOONS Culinary School will return
this class blends various disciplines
ing the ever-popular dory boat races,
to Casa Romantica with a cooking
to create a unique, integrated prac-
5K beach run, and one-mile ocean
class based on the healthiest diet: the
tice suitable for both beginner and
swim. Register early for all events,
Mediterranean diet. Guests will cook
seasoned yoga practitioners. Please
FREE beach concert, Sand Sculpt-
and enjoy delicious food in our Main
bring your own mat.
ing Contest, Great Rubber Duck Race,
Salon in less than an hour.
Pay at the door
Woody Car Exhibits, Ocean Art Show
Menu
(Guests: $10 / Members: Free)
oceanfestival.org or call (949) 440-6141
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We are always accepting submissions
ber tzatziki
CASA COOL: JOHNNY OSKAM
in our Calendar section. Submissions
Dessert course: Apple baklava
Casa Romantica Cultural Center
are accepted via the Contact Us tab at
Cost $40
Johnny Oskam will perform original
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First course: Watermelon, arugula, and feta salad with honey balsamic vinaigrette Main Course: Falafel patties with sautéed vegetables and creamy cucum-
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