The Dose

The Blue C Sushi Train Rolled In

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By Greer Wylder
July 08, 2014

The hottest Seattle based Kaiten (conveyor belt) sushi bar, Blue C Sushi, just opened at Fashion Island, upstairs near Island Cinema. The only other Blue C Sushi in SoCal is in Hollywood at Sunset and Vine. You can order from a full menu of classic rolls, raw sushi, and “from the kitchen”items,  as well as innovative Blue C Sushi favorites such as the Loaded Baked Potato, Smoked Yellowtail Tacos and Tuna Tostadas. Blue C Sushi also offers specialty cocktails, various sakes and imaginative desserts such as a Japanese croissant, cream pan, and a choco pan. At Blue C Sushi you…

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Free Movie Mondays Tonight

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By Greer Wylder
July 07, 2014

Movie fans are in free and fun musical screenings at Segerstrom Center for the Arts as Movie Mondays returns tonight on the Arts Plaza. Projected on the side of Segerstrom Hall, Movie Mondays kicks off at dusk (about 8 p.m.) with the screening of the 1935 classic The Little Colonel, starring Shirley Temple. Next up, it’s 1990s London with the Spice Girls starring the musical, Spice World (July 14.). Then it’s turn-of the-20th century Paris with the Academy Award-winning musical Gigi (July 21). Thanks to the Audience Favorite Fan Poll, Cabaret (July 28) and Sweet Charity (August 4) will conclude…

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Investigate The Art Detective!

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By Greer Wylder
July 03, 2014

The Pageant of the Masters is one of the most unique theatrical productions in the world and it's right here in OC! Watch real people be magically transformed into life-sized re-creations of famous works of art while a live narrator guides you through the story of each living picture accompanied by a full orchestra.  Shows are nightly and this unique experience is only in Laguna Beach. This year’s production, “The Art Detective,” opens July 9 and runs until Aug. 30. Tickets available online at www.PageantTickets.com. The Pageant of the Masters is located at 650 Laguna Canyon Rd. in Laguna Beach.

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The All New Oak Grill and Aqua Lounge in Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
July 02, 2014

The wait is over for the debut of Oak Grill and Aqua Lounge, the new contemporary California cuisine restaurant and lounge inside the Island Hotel in Newport Beach. It was a brilliant move to add a new easy access from Fashion Island. There’s a new pedestrian entrance along Newport Center Drive, near Santa Cruz, as well as complimentary valet available at the hotel entrance. The impressive Oak Grill boasts a an expansive heated patio—ideal for alfresco dining and live music entertainment—as well as more than 50 California wines by the glass. Directly across from the restaurant is Aqua Lounge, with…

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Artwalk & Entertainment at East End Downtown Santa Ana

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By Greer Wylder
July 01, 2014

Take in and exciting collection of pop-up art shows, new exhibits and entertainment at the the East End Artwalk in downtown Santa Ana on Saturday, July 5 for its first Saturday of the month event unfolding on 3rd and 5th streets and Bush and French streets. Marcas Contemporary Art also celebrates their grand opening, the East End Street Series returns, and a variety of vivid exhibits take over the Artist’s Village. Marcas Contemporary Art debuts to enliven creative minds with accessible, high quality art. During its grand opening from 7 - 10 p.m. on Saturday, the inaugural exhibit  “Corrective Course” feature the…

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