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Beyond the Gaze: Jill Campbell’s Swimsuit Issue to Premiere at Newport Beach Film Festival on October 23

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By Greer Wylder
October 21, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct 23rd at 8 p.m., The Newport Beach Film Festival will present Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue, an extraordinary documentary directed by Jill Campbell, the daughter-in-law of Jule Campbell.In the 1960s, Jule Campbell revolutionized the world of media, transforming the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue into a cultural powerhouse. This documentary chronicles her 32-year tenure, during which she broke barriers, championed intelligence, and empowered the rise of supermodels. The film thoughtfully explores the evolving narrative on beauty, from objectification to body positivity, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of feminism and media. Featuring intimate interviews with…

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Experience Autumn Flavors with a Special Prix-Fixe Menu & Cocktail at Warehouse 72

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By Greer Wylder
October 21, 2024

Warehouse 72, the latest upscale dining spot inside the Hyatt Regency Irvine, is celebrating the fall season with a limited-time, chef-curated 4-course prix-fixe dinner and a seasonal cocktail. Priced at $72 per person, the menu is available on weekends and highlights fresh autumnal ingredients sourced locally.Diners can choose from an array of dishes, starting with an Appetizer (Pork Belly, Roasted Bone Marrow, or Burrata Toast), followed by Soup or Salad (Roasted Butternut Squash or Baby Kale Salad), a Main Course (Yuzu Glazed Sea Bass, NY Strip Steak, Peruvian Grilled Chicken, or Truffle Angel Hair Pasta), and a Dessert (Butterscotch Budino,…

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The Winery Restaurant’s Special 20-Year “Sideways” Anniversary Dinner October 24, 2024

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By Greer Wylder
October 21, 2024

Join The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar in Tustin for a special celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Academy Award-winning film Sideways. On Thursday, October 24, at 6:30 p.m., guests can enjoy a thoughtfully curated four-course dinner featuring wines from Hitching Post Winery—an iconic part of the film's storyline, set in the Santa Ynez Valley.Sideways 20-Year Anniversary Wine Dinner Menu - The Winery TustinButternut Squash BisqueDuck Confit, Dried Cherries, Crème FraîcheFess Parker Chardonnay SB 2023, Hitching Post Chenin Blanc 2020Icelandic SalmonRoasted Pumpkin & Leek Risotto, Wild Mushroom, Beurre RougeF.P. Pinot Santa Rita Hills 2022, H.P. Pinot Noir SLO 2018Boeuf…

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Georgia’s Hosts Irvine Spectrum Center Grand Opening with Giveaways

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By Greer Wylder
October 16, 2024

Georgia’s Restaurant is gearing up for the Grand Opening of its fourth Southern California location at the Irvine Spectrum Center on Friday, October 18. Starting at 11 a.m., the first 50 customers will score a limited edition anniversary mug with a surprise gift card (valued between $5 and $100), and the next 100 will take home a Georgia’s keychain with their order—while supplies last.“As we open our Irvine Spectrum Center location, we’re also celebrating 10 incredible years since we launched at the Packing House,” says Nika Shoemaker-Machado, co-owner with her mother, Gretchen Shoemaker, and husband, Marlon Machado. “It’s amazing to…

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Sherman Library Celebrates 50 Years with Special Open House on October 22

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By Greer Wylder
October 16, 2024

Sherman Library & Gardens is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its beloved library with a special Open House on October 22, 2024. The event, open to the public and free of charge, runs from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. and includes light bites and a no-host bar. RSVPs are required to attend here.Founded by Arnold D. Haskell in 1974, the Sherman Library was built to preserve the history of the Pacific Southwest. Haskell designed a two-story Mission Revival-style building, with library stacks on the upper level and a climate-controlled archival space below. Since then, the library has grown to house over…

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