The Dose

The 25 annual Winter Fantasy at Sawdust Art & Craft Festival

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By Greer Wylder
December 04, 2015

The Sawdust Art Festival in Laguna Beach has been transformed into a winter wonderland completes with art, entertainment, food and workshops during the 25th annual Winter Fantasy celebrated every weekend through December 20. At the Winter Fantasy you can experience handcrafted artwork by 175 artists, live holiday entertainment, outdoor cafes, art classes and demonstrations, Santa and much more! Holiday shoppers can shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts such as art, collectibles, home decor and jewelry.  You can also experience festival art classes for all ages such as make your own glass blown ornaments and winter pottery camp for kids. You can…

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Holiday Special The Bar Method Supportive and Results Driven Workout

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By Greer Wylder
December 03, 2015

Looking for a supportive and results driven workout? The Bar Method is known for its personalized approach to effective fitness in a group setting and the instructors make an effort to learn and use your name. The studio feels like a supportive community. The instructors are the most highly trained in the game (training takes up to six months!), equipping them with knowledge to adhere to the science of physical therapy and demands of dance conditioning upon which The Bar Method is based. You can take advantage of their Holiday Special: $49 for 30 Day Unlimited New Client Special (usual…

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Locally Designed Feminine and Striking Fashions

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By Greer Wylder
December 02, 2015

Fashionistas looking for striking fashions that you won’t see elsewhere, rely on Dawn Nguyen, owner and designer at Dawn Sunflower in Corona del Mar. Dawn’s designs are always fresh and wearable—and she creates looks just the way she dresses: elegant, classic and feminine. “My personality reflects my creations. I like to be different and to change constantly,” Dawn says. “I love to experiment with new looks and will rarely repeat creations.” You can shop at Dawn Sunflower for a combination of fun and sexy, to classic and feminine looks, or request a custom design. The turnaround time for a custom…

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Satisfy Your Sweetest Tooth at Sugar Rush

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By Greer Wylder
December 01, 2015

Sugar Rush is the sweetest event you will ever taste, debuting Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2015 at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. It’s a one-of-a kind dessert and sweet shoppe experience brought to you by Big Bite Events, creators of the sizzling Big Bite Bacon Fest in Long Beach. Sugar Rush is packed with entertainment, competitions, demonstrations, walk-about tastings of decadent and delicious sweet treats and shopping from dozens of the best pastry chefs and confectioners in Southern California. Foodie enthusiasts will satisfy their sweet tooth with an overload of artisan desserts in an unparalleled sugar shoppe environment…

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12 Days of Christmas Lunch at A Restaurant

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By Greer Wylder
November 30, 2015

For twelve special days starting Tuesday, December 1, the A Restaurant in Newport Beach will open for a lunch for a 12 Days of Christmas Lunch continuing Tuesdays through Fridays for the first three weeks of December. A Restaurant’s 12 Days of Christmas Lunch menu created by Executive Chef Jonathan Blackford offers both the lighter and more decadent sides of lunch. A variety of classic starters include a lobster bisque, mixed baby beets salad, and veal + pork meatballs. A diverse list of entrees features the porchetta sandwich, deep-dish quiche, smoked chicken cobb salad, and braised lamb + papperdelle.  A…

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