The Dose

Newport Beach Film Fest Closing Night and Gala

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By Greer Wylder
April 29, 2015

The Newport Beach Film Fest is still in full force with films all day and even a Latino Showcase tonight at Edwards Big Newport with three spotlight films and after party hosted by OC Weekly and Hoy Magazine at 10 p.m at Via Lido Plaza in Newport Beach.  And, after eight great days of non-stop films, seminars,  Q&A’s with filmmakers, and after parties, the Newport Beach Film Fest will come to a close Thursday with its Closing Night Film and Gala at Lido Live and Via Lido Plaza in Newport Beach. “No Stranger Than Love” a romantic quirky comedy that…

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New Pizzerias Popping Up In OC

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2015

Looks as if the pizza craze is in full force! Five new pizza concepts are popping up at several shopping centers in Orange County, and there are delicious pizza-centric concepts already open. Whether you are craving flavorful thin crust pizzas or heartier versions where you can build your own pie, you will be thrilled by the new offerings in Orange County. Sapori Ristorante just opened its new Sapori Pizzeria next door at Bayside Center in Newport Beach. Sapori Pizzeria features a custom-built, pure wood-burning brick oven imported from Italy that can fire up authentic Neapolitan-style pies in 90 seconds. Some…

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Let’s Run OC! OC Marathon, Half-Marathon and 5K

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By Greer Wylder
April 27, 2015

You can register online today to run the U.S. Bank OC Marathon, Half Marathon or Wahoo's OC 5k! Online registration closes on Wednesday, April 29 and then can register at the Allergen Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, May 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the OC Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa. The challenging Full Marathon starts at 5:30 a.m. in front of the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa just south of Santa Barbara Drive. The course runs through communities of Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Santa…

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The Newport Beach Film Festival - Weekend Spotlights

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By Greer Wylder
April 23, 2015

The first weekend for the Newport Beach Film Festival officially kicks off Friday with showcase and spotlight films, as well as exciting after parties. On Friday, April 24 the Showcase Films include “All-Stars” at 8 p.m. at The Triangle; “Divine Access” at 8:15 p.m. at The Triangle (repeat screening at 5 p.m. at Regency South Coast Village); and “Slow West” at 8:30 p.m. at Regency South Coast Village.  On Friday, the festival also celebrates the UK film program and UK festivities with three spotlight films: “Set Fire to the Stars” at 7:30 p.m. at The Triangle; “A Little Chaos” at…

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The Tropical Plant Paradise

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By Greer Wylder
April 22, 2015

One of Orange County’s greatest finds for tropical plants for both indoors and outside is the Plant Stand in Costa Mesa. The warehouse is stocked with birds of paradise, bromeliads, hydrangeas, ficus, orchids, plumerias, palms, kentias, African violets, succulents and much more. They're happy to take special orders, too. They also stock pottery, baskets, planters, seeds, décor and ceramics. On Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. they offer educational gardening tips; and on Saturday, April 26, the Plant Stand will be at the Southern California Spring Garden Show at South Coast Plaza at 3:30 p.m. to talk about glorious succulent…

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