Fleming’s is known as much for its cuts of steak as it is for having some of the greatest pours around, but things are getting even better with the release of their latest blend of private label wine. Fourty-Six Diamonds Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Valley 2008 is now available in all of the restaurant’s 64 locations nationwide and with one taste you might just find that you’ve found the perfect pairing to your Fleming’s steak (aside from their F17, of course).

Trumpet savant Chris Botti returns to the Orange County Performing Arts Center for a one-night concert event that will show audiences why he’s the master of genre-bending music. Garnering critical acclaim and legions of loyal fans, he’ll take the stage Jan. 8 and mesmerize in signature Botti style.

If dinner theatre isn’t exactly your idea of culture (and it really shouldn’t be, let’s be honest), try for something with a bit more culture and little less over-acting with the Maple Youth Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker. That checks the box for theatre, but what about dinner? The team at Irvine’s Maple Youth Ballet has partnered with the Orchard Hills Village Center for a promotion that lets you support the arts and fill up before or after the show.

For an event that’s more about giving than getting this holiday, the Irvine Spectrum Center is hosting a Shoes of Hope event on Saturday Dec. 4, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Great Wheel Court. This international event is one way to teach kids and adults alike the spirit of giving this holiday season and is a great way to give something to developing nations while partaking in major fun at the Irvine Spectrum.

Clear your calendars, bring your Christmas shopping list and get ready to check off every name, because on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Crystal Cove Promenade will be hosting a shopping event that’ll give you the chance to finish your list in one stop. And if you pick up a few things for yourself, we promise that Santa will keep you on his “nice” list.

If you’re feeling off center, rough around the edges or just need a reason to relax, there’s nothing like a day at the spa to unwind, recharge and refresh. Here are the top 5 spas in Orange County, where you can get away from it all without having to pack an overnight bag.

While she held the position of First Lady, Laura Bush worked to better the lives of children across the country through encouraging arts education, extolling the importance of literacy and more. A mother herself, the issues facing children hit home and even though she’s no longer living on Pennsylvania Avenue, she’s still helping shape the minds of children in America. Orange County will play host to a special appearance from the former First Lady Jan. 10 at the Marconi Automotive Museum.

For fans of dance, music and spectacle, there’s no season like the holidays. But after you’ve had enough of the Nutcracker and have seen the Messiah enough times to recite the entire hour-long presentation, why not try give something new a try? Back for its 17th season, Salute to Vienna returns to the Performing Arts Center on January 1st for a show celebrating the art and culture of a city that remains an artistic hub today.

If Thanksgiving gave you a fear of your own kitchen or if you just want to take it easy for the rest of the holidays, there’s no reason to fret — these are the top 5 caterers who will make your occasion into something spectacular, whether you want to throw a tea party or a tent-covered affair for hundreds, make sure these five favorites are on speed dial.