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Mess Hall Market’s WEEKLY Drive-In Movie Nights!

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By Greer Wylder
August 17, 2020

Calling all movie lovers! Drive-In Dine-Out Movie Nights at Mess Hall begins on Tuesday, August 18, and will continue every Tuesday thereafter. The first film is 2001’s cult classic Donnie Darko starring Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal, Patrick Swayze, Drew Barrymore, Mary McDonnell, Katharine Ross, and Noah Wyle. The movie will begin at 8 p.m. and guests attending the screening are welcome to arrive no earlier than 6 p.m. to secure a spot at the 4th level of the parking structure adjacent to Mess Hall.  Guests can stock up on food and beverages from The Sandwich Society, Big Parm, Slapfish, The…

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Fly N Fish Celebrates National Potato Day

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By Greer Wylder
August 17, 2020

Seafood lovers can treat themselves to Fly N Fish’s “Award Winning” New England Clam Chowder to celebrate National Potato Day on Wednesday, Aug. 19 this year by the sea! The traditional white chowder is made with potatoes, chopped clams, bacon, and leeks and is made fresh daily. Guests can order chowder to-go and enjoy from the comfort of their home or “dine in” on the newly expanded, and ocean adjacent, outdoor dining area. Open 11:30 a.m. to close Monday-Friday 11 a.m. go close Saturday - Sunday. 2304 W. Oceanfront in Newport Beach.

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Art Along The Coast

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By Greer Wylder
August 14, 2020

Art Along the Coast will be offering a free, self-guided tour of art studios and exhibition venues from San Clemente to Santa Ana over the last two weekends in August. Art lovers can journey along the coast at their own pace to visit 34 Orange County fine artists in 14 locations. Now in its fourth year, Art Along the Coast presents local artists who would otherwise be exhibiting at the prestigious Laguna Beach Festival of Arts. Due to the Covid pandemic, the festival has been closed for the first time since World War II. However, in the spirit and style…

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Celebrate National Rum Day with Old Vine Kitchen & Bar!

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By Greer Wylder
August 14, 2020

Celebrate National Rum day on Sunday, August 16, with Old Vine Kitchen & Bar!  With three patio spaces, the backyard patio, The Roof, and The Stairway Patio, the award-winning restaurant nestled in THE CAMP retail and entertainment center, has a variety of alfresco spaces to imbibe this holiday. Guests can enjoy a full bar featuring cocktails like the classic Mai Tai (Ron Cortez Oro Rum, Giffard Curacao, Giffard Orgeat Syrup, and Lime) alongside a menu of innovative dishes from Chef and proprietor Mark McDonald. Old Vine Kitchen + Bar is open from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information,…

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OCEAN INSTITUTE PRESENTS ITS INAUGURAL VIRTUAL MARITIME FESTIVAL

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By Greer Wylder
August 14, 2020

The Ocean Institute will host its first Virtual Maritime Festival, a multi-layered interactive and educational event, beginning on Saturday, August 15, and culminating with a three-day global stream marathon September 11 to 13. Replacing the annual Tall Ships Festival, Ocean Institute’s president and CEO Wendy Marshall sees the new virtual event as an annual festival moving forward. “We’re thrilled to be partnering with maritime museums and vessels from around the world to present this exciting streaming event during such extraordinary times. As they say, ‘a rising tide lifts all boats.’” The inaugural virtual event will be complimentary to all participants, with…

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