The Dose

‘Endless Summer’ Artist in OC!

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By Greer Wylder
November 26, 2010

Meet the man behind the iconic “Endless Summer” poster, as well as an impressive works of art including more than 300 album covers such as the Beatles’ “Magical Mystery Tour,” and the Rolling Stones’ “Exile on Main Street,” as well as concert posters for Jimi Hendrix and Cream. Last year, John Van Hamersveld celebrated his 50-year anniversary as an artist, and Saturday he’ll will be signing copies of his new book “My Art, My Life” from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Surfing Heritage Museum at South Coast Plaza. It’s a recount of his interesting life with his iconic colorful…

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‘Daily Show’ Star in OC!

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By Greer Wylder
November 23, 2010

Orange County is in for a major comedic treat! John Oliver, correspondent on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” will be performing his stand-up routine Friday and Saturday night at the Irvine Improv. As news correspondent on the Daily Show, Oliver’s interviewed UN Ambassadors, as well as breaking his nose fighting for the CoT Audio Newspaper for a Visual World.” Other credits include, “Late Night With Conan O’Brien”, “Mock Of The Week”, “The Love Guru” and “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon”. Tickets cost $25. Show times on Friday at 8 and 10 p.m.; and Saturday 7 and 9 p.m. IRVINE…

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DG (Damn Good!) Burger!

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By Greer Wylder
November 22, 2010

Need more reasons to be thankful during Thanksgiving week? Celebrity chefs are fighting it out these days for burger supremacy, and Orange County is now on the front lines with DG (Damn Good!) Burger opening tomorrow from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at South Coast Plaza. Thanks to renowned Chef Charlie Palmer and Executive Chef Amar Santana you can take advantage of the gourmet burger craze at lunch—and be among the first 300 guests and you’ll be treated to a free burger! Stop in for a signature DG Burger with black Angus beef topped with cabbage, tomato, red onion and…

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OC Housewife Tells All!

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By Greer Wylder
November 19, 2010

We’re excited to announce a new feature of Greer’s OC TV: fun 20-question interviews with locals in Orange County. First up is Alexis Bellino from the “Real Housewives of Orange County.” She was nice enough to open her home to us in between filming Season 6 (debuts early 2011) to answer our 20 questions. She’s a wife, mother of three young children, and a designer of two new dress collections (Alexis Couture and Alexis Casual). “The lines were created for the “everyday woman, any age, any body type,” Alexis says. “My goal is for every woman to feel girly, sexy…

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Weekend: 31 Bits for 63 Women!

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By Greer Wylder
November 18, 2010

You’re invited to the new 31 Bits Warehouse party tonight from 7 to 10 p.m. in Costa Mesa. There’s much to celebrate. It’s 31 Bits two-year anniversary, it’s just launched “Elasticity”, a new line of jewelry made with elastic so you can wear it several different ways. And 31 Bits new winter line just debuted at Westerly in Corona del Mar. The party includes an ice cream trick at 7 p.m., DJ Flo starting at 9 p.m., a photobooth, giveaways from Reef and 31 Bits, plus fun Twister competitions. It’s also a celebration of the 63 Ugandan women who hand…

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