One of our all-time favorite OC based artists, the incredibly talented Zoey Stevens, is debuting his latest works, the Alice in Wunderland (Out of the Shadows) series at m modern in Palm Springs Friday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The show runs through April 18.
Zoey is big time. His high profile clients include Tom Hanks, Snoop Dogg, Steven Spielberg, Howard Stern, and Kanye West. He just returned from Las Vegas where he commissioned three large pieces for the Hard Rock Hotel. And Zoey has raised more than $500,000 for JDRF and other select charity events through live painting demonstrations and donating art works. At events, he’s appeared alongside Jay Leno, Warren G, The Black Eyed Peas, Dana Carvey and many more.
The females who posed as characters in Alice in Wunderland (Out of the Shadows) include his favorite model, his beautiful wife, Jennifer and for Alice, he chose friend Kit Pistol, a “Project Runway” designer. Zoey’s portrays the story from Alice’s perspective, a modern girl, enhanced with pop culture images as metaphors and characters. Zoey incorporated at few notorious Rappers to “Tea Time” to “add a bit of madness to the piece.” His inspiration for the series came from Salvador Dali’s interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s classic story. One piece for each chapter of the story, 12 pieces total.
The showing is free and open to the public. Complimentary cocktails too! 2500 N. Palm Canyon Dr., # B5, Palm Springs. 760.416-3611.
Still looking for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations? Join The Friends of Dorothy Guild, which has raised more than $300,000 for AIDS Services Foundation OC in just three years, at its annual free Friend-Raiser at Lexus Newport Beach on Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. The event includes free food, wine tasting, informal modeling from John Varvatos South Coast Plaza, and two raffle items (a South Coast Plaza shopping spree and one-year valet parking pass). You’ll hear the great plans for this year, meet its 2010 steering committee, and all money raised goes to AID Services Foundation OC! Lexus Newport Beach is located at 3901 MacArthur Boulevard in Newport Beach.
We’re super excited about a massive one-day shopping event Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. where you can get up to 75% off merchandise from 30 of OC’s best boutiques. The shops have joined together for this sale, offering incredible deals on men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, denim, shoes, handbags, jewelry, accessories and more.
Boutiques include The Queen Bee, elle H, Adrift, Rockpile for Men, Wish, Trio, Amelie, Skye Montgomery, Carmen Parks, Pink Laundry, Howe, Hollywood Million Denim, Shop Moderne, Hannah Bean, House of Plum Red, Solutions Premium Denim, Liz Larios and more!
The first 50 shoppers will receive a swag bag, there will be giveaways every hour, a deejay will provide the music, lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and there’s even a cash bar. What more do you need? Come early to score the best deals! There’s a $10 cash entry fee (print this Daily Dose and get two shoppers admitted for the price of one). Credit cards are accepted at most boutiques, but cash encouraged.
The sale will be at Park Prive Ave., 1570 Scenic in Costa Mesa (off the 405 Freeway and Harbor Boulevard between Sunflower Ave. and MacArthur Blvd.) For more information visit www.boutiquing.com.
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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