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 Hours shortened for the Fourth of JulyJuly 3rd, 2009, 12:00 pm by Candice Shih, Staff WriterIf you plan to show your patriotism by shopping at South Coast Plaza on the Fourth of July, note that the hours are changed. The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. More from the South Coast Plaza blog: For more on South Coast Plaza, see list of links on right-hand side of this blog. July job report: 28 stores, restaurants hiringJuly 3rd, 2009, 6:00 am by Candice Shih, Staff WriterSouth Coast Plaza stores and restaurants from McDonald’s to Charlie Palmer are looking for new employees now. The list even includes Z Gallerie, which recently filed for bankruptcy protection, and Benetton, which has giant signs advertising 40-70 percent off storewide but says it’s not closing. More on employment at South Coast Plaza:
Hotel packages include South Coast Plaza gift cardsJuly 2nd, 2009, 6:00 am by Candice Shih, Staff Writer Costa Mesa hotels / File photo, The Orange County Register Got guests coming or a staycation planned this summer? Many Costa Mesa hotels are offering packages that include promotions at South Coast Plaza. The Wyndham Orange County is including a $50 SCP gift card in its Girls Getaway Package. Or get a $25 SCP gift card at the Residence Inn by Marriott with the Girlfriends’ Getaway Weekend or Shopping & Dining Weekend packages. The Costa Mesa Conference and Visitor Bureau is also continuing its Drive and Dine package, which includes a booklet with gift certificates and discounts at South Coast Plaza. The deal is good through Sept. 30 at Ayres Hotel & Suites, Best Western Newport Mesa, Costa Mesa Marriott, Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, Holiday Inn Costa Mesa, Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites, Ramada Limited & Suites Costa Mesa, Residence Inn by Marriott, The Westin South Coast Plaza and Wyndham Orange County. The booklet of discounts is also available at the South Coast Plaza concierge by showing a hotel key, foreign passport or driver’s license proving residence of more than 50 miles away. More on Deals from the South Coast Plaza blog: For more on South Coast Plaza, see list of links on right-hand side of this blog. New ‘ice-cream’ truffles at Godiva this summerJuly 1st, 2009, 12:00 pm by Candice Shih, Staff Writer Photo by Candice Shih They won’t you cool off, but these ice-cream-inspired treats are mighty cute and tasty. The six new flavors of Godiva’s Ice Cream Parlor Truffles arrived last week and will be in the store until the first week of September. The flavors are Mint Chocolate Chip, Neapolitan, Coffee Gelato, Pecan Caramel Sundae, Oranges & Creme and Hazelnut Gelato. The mini delights cost $2.50 on a tiny cone or $44 per pound (which is about $2.25 per piece). Other new summer truffle flavors are Peach, Mango and Strawberries & Creme. Godiva stores at the Brea Mall and the Shops at Mission Viejo are carrying these seasonal treats, too. Just be careful not to let the chocolate-y scoop fall off the cone and roll away, as I almost did. More on Food and Drinks from the South Coast Plaza blog: For more on South Coast Plaza, see list of links on right-hand side of this blog. Fans clamor to meet Buzz Aldrin at BordersJune 30th, 2009, 8:57 pm by Candice Shih, Staff Writer
Buzz Aldrin hardly faced so many cameras when he took his historic walk on the moon almost 40 years ago to the day. The celebrated astronaut met hundreds of fans - some old enough to clearly remember the moon landing and some young enough to still dream of becoming astronauts - tonight at Borders at South Coast Plaza. Aldrin has been on a tour promoting his latest book, “Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home from the Moon.” His children’s book “Look to the Stars” was also released last month. For about half an hour, Aldrin, wearing a blue Apollo 11 jacket and a space-themed tie, discussed stories from his newest book and took questions. One woman asked if he was afraid while he was walking on the moon. “It’s kind of late to be sensing fear,” Aldrin, 79, said, provoking laughter. “Combat fighter pilots don’t have fear. At least we don’t show it.” The former Orange County resident also talked about his struggle with alcohol, his commitment to his wife, Lois, and his views on the U.S. space program. Then he faced the task of signing hundreds of books and paraphernalia. James Faber of Mission Viejo carried a poster of Aldrin and astronauts Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins that he bought for $3 in 1969, a month after the moon landing. The poster stayed on his wall for 25 years until he passed it down to his son, Jim, 16, who dreams of becoming an astronaut. “I just like the mystery of space and thinking of what’s up there,” Jim Faber said. Aldrin lived with his wife in Laguna Beach for 15 years about 10 years ago. They now live in Los Angeles although he said he misses the proximity to the beach from his Emerald Bay home. In addition to sharing his book, he has been advocating his space exploration plan called Buzz Ways to Mars, rapping with Snoop Dogg and posting updates on Twitter. And people are listening. “I wanted to meet one of the most important contemporary men in the world,” said Bradley Hovda of Costa Mesa, who was 9 at the time of the moon landing. “He accomplished great things, and he’s articulate about his human experience.” More on Personal Appearances from the South Coast Plaza blog: For more on South Coast Plaza, see list of links on right-hand side of this blog. Chopard’s Cannes exhibit opening WednesdayJune 30th, 2009, 6:00 am by Candice Shih, Staff Writer Courtesy of Chopard Pieces from Chopard’s Red Carpet Collection, including those worn at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, will be on display at its South Coast Plaza boutique starting Wednesday. The Swiss jeweler’s collection includes the necklace pictured, which won the “Unique Jewel” category at the recent Vogue Joyas Awards in Spain. The one-of-a-kind necklace was created from 2,834 tsavorites, 937 pink sapphires, 446 rubies, and 316 diamonds, a total of more than 90 carats. This piece, which was not worn at Cannes, costs $781,930. Other highlights of the 62-piece collection are “a necklace adorned with an exceptional 130-carat radiant-cut yellow diamond, a watch with a heavenly springtime setting in a bracelet of delicate flowers made of diamonds and blue pastel sapphires, and finally a dazzling necklace of pearls and diamonds with pendants shaped like fine droplets of water that seem to glide across the skin,” according to a press release. The exhibit will be at South Coast Plaza through July 12. More on Jewelry from the South Coast Plaza blog: For more on South Coast Plaza, see list of links on right-hand side of this blog. ADVERTISEMENT
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