CONNECTING CONTINENTS | Austrian-Born West Coast Artists Compete for London’s Royal Opera House Online YouTube Contest

Orange County Electric Cabaret performers FATMAGIC recently entered an online soundtrack competition for the prestigious Royal Opera House in the UK,  an intense competition for musicians who can create the best soundtrack for the Royal Ballet music video. HAUTEOC TRAVELER met with High-End Lifestyle Management company and Luxury Entertainment Agency, LimeLifeOC President Emil Chamie, on the latest in travel and art endeavors for this innovative electric art band FATMAGIC.

Electric Cabaret FATMAGIC's featured Soundtrack "Connecting Continents" - Contestant Royal Ballet YouTube Entry

HAUTEOC: No doubt FATMAGIC has been an edgy but innovative musical performance  pulse here in Orange County, most recently at Aston Martin Newport Beach’s East Meets West event last month, drawing on a whole new audience. Recently, FATMAGIC submitted their latest album single ‘Connecting Continents’ shown here as a soundtrack submittal for the Royal Opera House’s Create competition; the YouTube video is an extract of Wayne MacGregor’s Chroma, featuring Edward Watson and Mara Galeazzi  initially presented with no sound. Click on  the video … Continue Reading

HAUTEOC INSIDER EXCLUSIVE | “It’s Haute Inside @ South Coast Plaza” – How “Haute Child N the City” Jet Sets in SCP Style!

An exciting new fashion event needs to be on your calendar – SCP Style at South Coast Plaza on Oct. 5th. Go from runway to retail in a night of high-wattage shows, shopping, music, cocktails and special events. The evening kicks off at 6 p.m. in Jewel Court and is guaranteed to be an unforgettable combination of sophisticated style and fierce fashion (with a healthy dose of fun thrown in for laughs).

Now onto the next pressing question – what are you going to wear? South Coast Plaza provides an inspiring answer with their new Fall Trends video. A return to luxury is in the air this season with rich shades of chocolate brown, kelly green and amethyst. Embellishment and texture take center stage, transforming even basic black into something far more captivating. Personal style reaches new heights with the current crop of killer platform heels, many of which are, dare we say it?, comfortable. Oh la la indeed! Looking for more information … Continue Reading

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SOLO EXHIBITION INVITATIONAL | World-Renown Sculptor Richard MacDonald Unveils “Heroic” – larger than life– Leap of Faith in Laguna Beach this November

Join HAUTEOC TRAVELER IN LAGUNA BEACH, NOVEMBER 6^TH & 7^TH at Dawson Cole Fine Art in Laguna Beach, CA, Dawson Cole Fine Art presents “Recent Works” by Richard MacDonald. An artist reception will be held November 6, 2010 from 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. and Sunday, November 7, 2010 from Noon to 3:00 P.M. at 326 Glenneyre Street, Laguna Beach, CA www.dawsoncolefineart.com. 949.497.4988. Artist  Richard MacDonald’s artistic process is one that involves exploration using many different mediums, so each finished sculpture may be accompanied by a series of drawings, paintings, and maquettes (smaller scaled models) cast in bronze, that together trace the full story of the artist’s inspiration.

Working from live models in studio sessions of intense focus, Richard MacDonald captures the spontaneity of the unplanned moment, while at the same time touching on the themes of a lifetime of creative vision.  This Fall the “heroic” – larger than life-size – Leap of Faith in bronze will be unveiled. This major work deals with the idea of releasing the human spirit – a release that makes courage and creativity possible.  … Continue Reading

PRIVATE PARADISO | South America’s Ultra-Luxury Destination Estancia Vik Jose Ignacio Defines Uruguayan Nature, Art, and Culture by Design

Jose Ignacio, Uruguay’s idyllic, vibrant coastal area, is  home to one of the world’s most exclusive retreats, Estancia Vik Jose Ignacio. Located 20 kilometers northeast of Punta del Este, Jose Ignacio is emerging as Uruguay’s premier international destination. The pristine beaches, spectacular rolling landscape and relaxed, bohemian setting have long drawn the South American locals and glitterati alike, and with the arrival of Estancia Vik, it is sure to become a coveted destination for the curious and design-forward international traveler.
Merging exceptional design, flawless personalized service, environmentally minded practices and an unparalleled collection of contemporary Uruguayan and international art, Estancia Vik is a singularly remarkable property set in a magical backdrop where Marlboro country meets a virgin San Tropez. The unique juxtaposition of landscapes, vast rugged countryside and pristine beaches, allow … Continue Reading