The Dose

A Real Brew Ha Ha

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By Greer Wylder
September 06, 2011

The OC Brew Ha Ha is hailed as the best craft beer festival in Orange County, and who are we to argue with that? It’s the place for beer enthusiasts to convene Saturday at Hidden Valley Park in Irvine, and a portion of the proceeds will go to Fallen Firefighters Foundation, in remembrance of 9/11. More than 60 breweries will be bringing 150 crafted and import beers for you to sample. Also, enjoy foods, entertainment, and learn more about craft beers at seminars. A $40 general admission ticket (noon to 3 p.m.) will buy you a keepsake festival glass, ten…

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Poppin’ Physique!

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By Greer Wylder
September 02, 2011

Pop Physique, a fitness and lifestyle concept known for its efficient and inspiring ballet barre workout, just opened its second OC studio at the Camp in Costa Mesa. (It’s other studio is in Seal Beach). Here’s what to expect during a one-hour class at Pop Physique: a workout set to sensational music that’s a mix of ballet, Pilates and light weights with a series of strengthening, isometrics, core shaping and stretching. Pop Physique Costa Mesa is on the second story of Seed People’s Market with two boutique studio spaces featuring glass walls, plexi glass barn doors, Jeff Koons-inspired kitsch and…

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31 Winter Chronicles!

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By Greer Wylder
September 01, 2011

We're are thrilled about today’s launch of 31 Bits Fall/Winter jewelry collection, "Winter Chronicles." As longtime fans of 31 Bits Designs we feel like this is its best line yet. 31 Bits will open its Costa Mesa showroom to the public from 2 to 5 p.m. today. The new line was inspired by stories of its designers in Uganda, who share their tales while they are creating, hand-rolling, varnishing and then stringing beautiful pieces of jewelry. Each design shares a story of inspiration, spirits being lifted and positive changes in their lives. And as a special for Greer’s OC readers…

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Purely Eco-Friendly!

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By Greer Wylder
August 31, 2011

We just discovered Orange County-based Pure One Environmental, a line of eco-friendly cleaning products for home, pets, autos, boats, and commercial use. Pure One Environmental has been providing products for a safe environment for more than 20 years. Their products follow OSHA guidelines for non-hazardous, non-toxic chemicals and their environmentally safe water-based formulas can be used instead of many toxic chemical cleaners. Choose from odor eliminators, all purpose cleaners, fabric cleaners, glass cleaners and more. Just for Greer’s OC readers, you can save 40% on their Clean Green special. Just visit their online store and enter “cleangreen” in the coupon…

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Quiksilver Dives in!

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By Greer Wylder
August 30, 2011

Fashion Island just opened the first Quiksilver Waterman Collection store dedicated to  its namesake collection by Quiksilver. It’s ideal for water sports enthusiasts who are into surf, paddling, or fishing and looking for high quality men’s apparel, footwear and accessories. The men who influenced the collection include World Champion paddle boarder Jamie Mitchell; Jeff Hornbaker whose collection of photos “Life on Water” are featured in the store; World champion body surfer and North Shore lifeguard Mark Cunningham chose the lifeguard art; Shayne McIntyre handpainted the art on “Da Fin” flippers; and Los Angeles artist Sandow Birk contributes to the clothing…

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