Retail Therapy: Cash in at Cache
Silky sale: Pounce quickly, promgoers and bargainistas — all locations of the Cache special-occasion apparel boutique chain, including its South Coast Plaza store, will be shuttering forever this month. Score big deals on dresses, fabulous gowns, accessories and sportswear, as well as store fixtures. At press time, the discounts were up to 70%. Stock is expected to disappear quickly, and the stores may close sooner than planned. Information: (714) 540-0979 for the South Coast Plaza store, or cache.com.
Shop to the music: Local Irvine shopping centers will host live performances by high school bands this month in conjunction with special shopping offers. From 6 to 7 p.m. April 16, the Irvine High School Jazz Band 1 will perform at University Center, 4100-4255 Campus Drive. Enter to win raffle prizes and receive a $10 gift card, valid at many participating shops and restaurants. Some retailers will offer a $5 or $10 match when shopping from 6 p.m. to closing that night. Information: ShopIrvineCompany.com/events.
Beauty bash: Nordstrom will hold its next Beauty Trend events this weekend at the Irvine Spectrum, 800 Spectrum Center Drive, and South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Enjoy the latest in products and tips, with free makeup or skincare consultations, deluxe samples, and swag. RSVP or visit your favorite counter. Information: nordstrom.com.
In the mood: Swing by the Newport Beach Public Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., at 3 p.m. Sunday for a free Sunday Musicale concert. The Upside will perform in the Friends Room. The award-winning group is described by the library as one of Los Angeles’ premier classical and jazz crossover ensembles. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Making waves: Visit the newly relocated Elle Salon, 7152 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, from 5 to 8 p.m. April 16 for a grand opening mixer. Information: (714) 841-3534.
Island style: Hawaiian slack key guitar hero Jim “Kimo” West and multi-instrumentalist Ken Emerson will perform two shows at 3 and 5 p.m. Sunday at SOCO Collection, 3303 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa, as part of the latest in the line of popular Lord of the Strings concerts. Shuck Oyster Bar also will offer Hawaiian-inspired fare. Tickets are $30 at lordofthestringsconcerts.com.
Art unveiled: Discover the art of local resident Agnes Schenk, 87, who is debuting her work for the first time, at the “Spring Spectacular — Flowers Rediscovered” show at the Newport Beach Public Library’s lower level, 1000 Avocado Ave. A reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. April 16 at the branch’s Friends Room.
Foodie fiesta continues: Avila’s El Ranchito is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month with weekly Throwback Thursday menu deals at its Newport Peninsula location, 2800 Newport Blvd. On April 16, enjoy original prices on Mama Avila’s chicken broth, rice and avocado soup ($5.45); chingolingas, served with guacamole, rice, beans and sour cream ($5.45); and the Oaxaca combination plate (chile relleno served with rice and beans) ($5.25). Information: avilaselranchito.com.
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