The Dose

OC Band Spotlight: In 3D!

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By Greer Wylder
May 24, 2011

When Kiev kicks off Segerstrom Center's latest installment of its popular Indie Band Series on May 24 in Samueli Theater, expect a whole new dimension to their music making -- 3D. Orange County's own Kiev, which took home Best Indie Band at the 2011 OC Music Awards, will start the evening before turning it over to Menomena. During their performance, there will be a custom, stereoscopic 3D projection show. This new dimension to the musical performance is a collaboration between Kiev and the renowned visual events producer Martin Brinkerhoff Associates, which uses images inspired by film animation and analogue videos…

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Born in OC Fashion Show!

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By Greer Wylder
May 23, 2011

OC Fashion Week wrapped up yesterday at the artists village in Downtown Santa Ana. The events coordinated by the OC Fashion Association provided established and emerging talent a support system and network opportunities while bringing the community together through educational and social opportunities. Check out the OC Born fashion show on Greer’s OC TV featuring the fall/winter collection of Dual Society (men’s); Adolfo Sanchez (women’s); iCtzn (women’s/men’s) and Mattelblack (women’s/men’s).  

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Are Chefs Superheroes?

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By Greer Wylder
May 20, 2011

Giving to charity has never felt (or tasted) so good. Just by attending a rare celebrity chef collaboration dinner Sunday at Montage Laguna Beach, you can help eliminate childhood hunger. Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation is a leading culinary benefit that’s raising funds for nutrition programs and fighting hunger with seven celebrity chefs joining Craig Strong, executive chef of Studio, Montage Laguna Beach. They’ll be preparing fresh farm to table dishes for you to taste, while you enjoy wine and signature cocktails, live music, and spectacular ocean views. Participating chefs include Chef Scott Conant of Scarpetta Beverly Hills;…

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OC Weekend: It’s All in the Keys!

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By Greer Wylder
May 19, 2011

Okay, we may not be the most musically inclined, but we know a good thing when we see one. Fields Pianos in Santa Ana is having an amazing pre-owned piano event this weekend and you’re invited. Whether you prefer clear classical melodies, ornate baroque chords or just like the feel of the keys beneath your fingers, this is the weekend to find the ideal Steinway & Sons piano both for your skill level and budget! Appointments only will be accepted tomorrow from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., but the show room is open…

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The Five Crown Affair

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By Greer Wylder
May 18, 2011

Curious to see what the unveiling of the updated Five Crowns in Corona del Mar will look (and taste) like? It’s celebrating its grand reopening Thursday. For the first time in 46 years, the landmark restaurant closed for one month, and will debut a new casual yet elegant dining experience, promising an improved dining value than ever before. The new Executive Chef Ryan O’Melveny Wilson is also a fourth-generation Lawry family member and he's keeping the Five Crowns’ prime rib signature dish, and other longtime favorites such as its traditional rib eye, creamed spinach, and creamed corn. And he’ll introduce…

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