The Bungalow Restaurant in Corona del Mar is throwing a celebrity bartending night Monday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to benefit The Newport Beach Film Festival (April 22-29. Guest bartenders will include NB City Council members; Newport Beach Film Festival’s CEO Gregg Schwenk, co-founder Todd Quartararo, plus surprise athletes from the action sports world. All tips will go towards the Newport Beach Film Festival.
The Bungalow Restaurant is at 2441 East Coast Highway in Corona Del Mar. 949.673.6585
Stop by Memphis at the Santora in Santa Ana, Wed, March 10 at 9 p.m. or Wed., March 24 at 9 p.m. for a night of friends, food, and great music. Dinner with Dave, a special ongoing event (second and fourth Wednesday of the month) features chef Dave Mau of The Re{treat, along with Cody Requejo from The Spa in Costa Mesa preparing a free light dinner and bringing you some great local music. Big Bad Wold will be playing a stripped down acoustic set. (It’s a fairly new band formed with former members of Modern Subject.) DJ starts and 9 p.m., band and free dinner at 10 p.m. 21 and over, never a cover. Memphis at the Santora, at 201 N. Broadway in Santa Ana. 714.564.1064
Frankie and Julie is an OC based business run by two best friends who love fashion, art and belts. They hand make artistic belt buckles with cool designs—art deco, Asian, floral, maps, even custom designs. They also offer genuine leather belts (sold separately) for unique, wearable art. And if you order now through Wednesday you can save 20% on minimum orders of $75 or more. Just enter code SPRING. Not available with sale items or custom orders.
As a mom of four boys, I definitely want to see the screening of a controversial new documentary, “Race to Nowhere: The Dark Side of America’s Achievement Culture” this Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Studio at Sage Hill. “Race to Nowhere” chronicles the pressures American schoolchildren and their teachers face in our achievement-obsessed education system and culture. The film has generated tremendous buzz through screenings at public and private schools across the US. Friday night’s screening is open to the public and will be followed by a discussion with the Director, Vicki Abeles. Tickets are expected to sell out in advance and are available here. The Studio at Sage Hill is located at 20402 Newport Coast Drive, Newport Coast CA 92657.
You read this here first (or most likely the LA Weekly) and this is BIG news: Nancy Silverton, Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich are opening a Pizzeria Mozza in Newport Beach. This is thrilling news for die-hard fans of LA’s Pizzeria Mozza who think nothing of driving some 50 miles for incredible pizza; Sunday night’s superb lasagna; and out of this world white beans alla Toscana with extra virgin olive oil and saba. Now the dream is real. Apparently, the trio signed a lease at the former Dolce Ristorante at 800 West Coast Highway in Newport Beach. Not yet sure on the exact opening date—stay tuned.
It’s jean week at elle H. boutique in Laguna Beach! As elle H. is preparing to close March 31, it’s offering special weekly deals. Buy one pair of jeans at 50% off and get a second pair free. Sale ends Friday. The offer valid in-store only. (Everything in the store is 50% off!) All sales final. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. elle H boutique at 1833 S. Coast Hwy. in Laguna Beach. 949.715.1345.
Wunderful Art: This must-see art show just so happens to coincide with Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” film, and we love it! If you’re planning a weekend away to the desert, don’t miss OC-based artist Zoey Stevens’ art exhibit Alice in Wunderland (Out of the Shadows) opening Friday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at m modern gallery in Palm Springs. Zoey’s latest show features images (acrylic on canvas and board) inspired by Salvador Dali’s renderings inspired by Lewis Carol’s, Alice in Wonderland. 2500 N. Palm Canyon Dr., # B5. Palm Springs. 760.416-3611.
Quite an Adventure: Adventure Day is officially back at Caspers Wilderness Park Saturday from 10 a.m. 3 p.m.! Free event, free parking, for all ages! The family fun-filled day includes musical entertainment, natural history tours, arts and crafts, wildlife exhibits, games and refreshments. Caspers Wilderness Park at 33401 Ortega Highway in San Juan Capistrano. 949.923.2210.
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