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Fourth Annual “Wine & Dine” Benefit

04.29.15

Laura’s House, a nonprofit dedicated to the prevention and education of domestic violence, will host its fourth annual “Wine & Dine” event at a private residence in Irvine on Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. The event, hosted by Laura’s House board member Laura Khouri and husband Michael Hayde, will raise funds for the nonprofit’s critical programs.

Attendees can taste 60 different wines including Cowboy Canyon Winery, Trinitas, Giracci Vineyards, selections from Vino Paraiso, and the portfolio of Southern Wine & Spirits and Frank Murray’s California Selections. Wine connoisseur Dr. Frank Murray, along with Vino Paraiso Wine Store proprietor Yvette Poe, will lead guests through a blind tasting contest.

The special event also will include entertainment, gourmet food, and a wine-themed silent auction featuring tastings, unique experiences and more than 100 bottles of premium wine.

Individual tickets are $100. To purchase tickets and sponsorship packages, visit here, or call 949.361.3775.

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European Showcase Films and After Party Tonight

04.28.15

Tonight, the Newport Beach Film Fest celebrates its European Showcase films at The Triangle and after party at SOCO in Costa Mesa. The Swedish spotlight film, “Blowfly Park (Flugparken)” starts at 7:45 p.m. at The Triangle (repeat showing at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Island Cinema); the French Spotlight is “Love at First Fight” at 7 p.m. at The Triangle; the Italian Spotlight is “Do You Remember Me? (Ti Ricordi Di Me?)” at 7:15 p.m. at The Triangle; and the German Spotlight is “Who Am I – No System is Safe (Who Am I – Kein System ist sicher)” is at 7:30 p.m. at The Triangle.

Join the European Showcase Party celebrating the best in European filmmaking at SOCO in Costa Mesa, and co-hosted by PBS. The after party will feature top entertainment, hors d’oeuvres prepared by award-winning restaurants. There will be a hosted bar by Toto’s Vodka, Remy Cointreau and Stella Artois.

Cocktail attire recommended. Must be 21 and over to attend the party.

SOCO is at 3303 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa.

The film and party cost $45, party only $30, and film only $20.

Purchase tickets and more information can be found at newportbeachfilmfest.

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