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Hotel Irvine’s Movie Nights is Back
06.09.17
Hotel Irvine’s third annual Movie Nights in the Backyard is back! Movie lovers cam round up their crew or plan a fun date night and cozy up under the stars on the outdoor lawn. Guests should bring their appetites for chef’s backyard BBQ with hot-off-the-grill burgers, artisan sandwiches, fresh farmers market salads and staple movie snacks like ice cream, nachos, popcorn and candies. Plus, everyone will want to order up a featured cocktail or bottle of wine from the fully stocked outdoor bar.
The schedule:
Friday, June 9: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Friday, June 30: La La Land
Friday, August 11: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Admission is $5 per person; free for children under five. Doors open at 7 p.m. with movies starting at dusk. Open seating. Bring blankets, low chairs, pillows or cushions. For complete schedule, menus and more, visit hotelirvine.com/movienights.
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Fodada, The Pop-Up Shop
06.08.17
Just in time for your Father's Day shopping needs, Fodada just opened their first Pop-Up Shop in Corona del Mar stocked with amazing Fodada gear: tees, sweatshirts, women's tanks, children's tees and hats.
Fodada is a social enterprise clothing brand that promotes the role of great dads and their impact on children, partners and communities through free programs and collaborations. The company's vision is to change perspective, be a conversation starter, and assist individuals and companies to be part of the positive change. Today, fodada holds free programs in 14 countries as well as across the US. fodada leverages clothing (retail, group and corporate gear) to push the envelope. Making something simple to do extraordinary things.
And on Saturday, June 11 from noon to 2 p.m. Blink Inc and Fodada are partnering to bring you an awesome Father’s Day photo shoot experience! Come and enjoy a free 10-minute photo shoot at Blink Inc. in Fashion Island (images will be available for purchase after the photo shoot). You can register here.
Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
The Fodada Pop-Up Shop is at 3500 East Coast Highway in Corona del Mar.
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