The Irvine Barclay Theatre will be hosting the Festival Ballet, as they perform The Nutcracker. This family friendly production is colorful with dazzling costumes and wonderful sets. This is a full length production with all your traditional Nutcracker favorites from Clara to the Sugar Plum Fairy. This production is being directed by Salwa Rizkalla and features world-renowned guest artists, Festival Ballet’s professional company and youngsters from Orange County. Tickets range in price from $30 to $60. The Nutcrackers productions begin on Saturday, December 7th and runs through Christmas Eve. For more information or to purchase tickets, see their website at: http://www.thebarclay.org/.
Corona del Mar is part of the city of Newport Beach. Corona del Mar is locally known, as the CDM and is Spanish for “Crown of the Sea.” The area is famous for its pristine sandy beaches, tide pools and cliff side views. Located at 34 Drakes Bay Drive, this 3,400 square foot home is part of the Spyglass Hill neighborhood. This five bedroom, three bathroom home was built in 1973. The open floor plan is filled with natural light. Attention to detail can be seen in the high volume ceilings, fireplace and large glass windows. The chef’s kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a breakfast nook. The home has wonderful views of the city night lights and surrounding canyons. The home sits on a 10,400 square foot piece of property. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a fire pit, water fountain and mature landscaping. Spyglass Hill is near the San Joaquin reservoir and has 325 home sites.
Shady Canyon is a group of three luxury developments in the Turtle Rock Village of the city Irvine; The Master’s Collection, The Villas of Shady Canyon and Sycamore. This 800-acre community has approximately 400 homes and 1,000 residents. Located at 32 Boulder View , this 12,000 square foot home is part of the Shady Canyon Custom Collection. This seven bedroom, nine bathroom home was built in 2008. Attention to detail can be seen in the high volume ceilings, cerma marfil stone flooring and crystal chandelier. The chef’s kitchen features two Sub-Zero refrigerators, double dishwashers and three wolf ovens. The estate is filled with extras, such as two bars, master suite fireplace and indoor pool. There are views of the 6th fairway of the Shady Canyon Golf Course. This home sits on a very large 27,000 square foot piece of property with a golf course setting. Outdoors, homeowners will enjoy a swimming pool, barbeque area and outdoor fireplace.