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The Lido Theater Temporarily Closing for a Refresh

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By Greer Wylder
August 30, 2019

The iconic Lido Theater in Newport Beach will be temporarily closing for interior upgrades and will reopen in Spring 2020. The Lido Theater, which marked its 80th-anniversary last year, will close after its last screening on Monday, September 2. The Lido Theater will keep the integrity of the original theater. Improvements will include state-of-the-art-sound and projection, new paint, carpet, and seating, as well as modern touches such as air conditioning and heating. The annual Bill Medley concert to benefit Lupus research and education, held in honor of Linda and Bobby Hatfield, is slated to return in May 2020. Next year…

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COAST Open Streets of Santa Monica

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By Greer Wylder
August 30, 2019

Santa Monica’s free open streets celebration, COAST, returns on Sunday, September 15 featuring people-powered transportation, art, and imagination. Two miles of Santa Monica’s streets will be closed to cars and filled with a pageant of crowd-sourced creativity in addition to live music, food, art, and hands-on activities. COAST invites people of all ages and abilities to bike, skate, scoot, run, walk and roll along the event route.   Santa Monica’s streets, sidewalks, and iconic landmarks will pop with the color and sounds of musicians, dancers, and artists including Sol e Mar, Venice Beats, Mariachi Linda Mexicanas, Cuñao and the California…

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Sip, Stay, and Play at Yappy Hour

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By Greer Wylder
August 29, 2019

Bark your calendar as The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel’s popular Yappy Hour series returns through December, welcoming canines and their companions to come together for outdoor barbecue, refreshing libations, and treats overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Pups can enjoy chicken, beef, bacon or vegan flavored water and house-made peanut butter biscuits, while human companions sip on glasses of Mutt Lynch wine. Tito’s cocktails, beer, and freshly grilled burgers and hot dogs are also available for purchase. Each event proudly supports The Veterans Initiative of Canine Companions for Independence, a non-profit committed to connecting highly trained assistance dogs with disabled veterans. Last year,…

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Doggies and Bling!

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By Greer Wylder
August 29, 2019

Robbins Brothers, The Engagement Ring Store is hosting a Dogs and Diamonds pet adoption event in partnership with Barks of Love Animal Rescue at Robbins Brothers store in Santa Ana on Saturday, August 31 from 1-3 p.m. The pup-centric event will be hosted by animal lover and local influencer, Dawn McCoy and invites guests to play and help the pups find a furever home, sip wine or champagne while trying on the latest diamonds, as well as enjoy hors d'oeuvres by Luscious Jimmy’s Catering.  For more information, contact the store 714.352.3479. Robbins Brothers is at 3820 South Bristol Street in…

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Little Saigon Market at the Asian Garden Mall

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By Greer Wylder
August 29, 2019

Friends, families and foodies alike can experience authentic street food, shopping, live performances and more at the Little Saigon Night Market on Friday, Aug. 30, Saturday, Aug 31, and Sunday, Sept. 1 from 7 to 11 p.m.. Located in Westminster, the Asian Garden Mall is also the largest majority Vietnamese-owned and operated mall in America, making it the ideal arena for this fun and exciting seasonal affair. The open-air market hosts dozens of local vendors serving up the best of their authentic, Vietnamese offerings. Entrance to the market is FREE, with the average price point per item being $6-8; so…

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