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Fourth Annual “Wine & Dine” Benefit

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By Greer Wylder
April 29, 2015

Laura’s House, a nonprofit dedicated to the prevention and education of domestic violence, will host its fourth annual “Wine & Dine” event at a private residence in Irvine on Sunday, May 3 at 2 p.m. The event, hosted by Laura’s House board member Laura Khouri and husband Michael Hayde, will raise funds for the nonprofit’s critical programs. Attendees can taste 60 different wines including Cowboy Canyon Winery, Trinitas, Giracci Vineyards, selections from Vino Paraiso, and the portfolio of Southern Wine & Spirits and Frank Murray’s California Selections. Wine connoisseur Dr. Frank Murray, along with Vino Paraiso Wine Store proprietor Yvette Poe, will lead guests through…

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European Showcase Films and After Party Tonight

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2015

Tonight, the Newport Beach Film Fest celebrates its European Showcase films at The Triangle and after party at SOCO in Costa Mesa. The Swedish spotlight film, “Blowfly Park (Flugparken)” starts at 7:45 p.m. at The Triangle (repeat showing at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at Island Cinema); the French Spotlight is “Love at First Fight” at 7 p.m. at The Triangle; the Italian Spotlight is “Do You Remember Me? (Ti Ricordi Di Me?)” at 7:15 p.m. at The Triangle; and the German Spotlight is “Who Am I – No System is Safe (Who Am I – Kein System ist sicher)” is…

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Pacific Rim Showcase Films and After Party

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By Greer Wylder
April 27, 2015

Tonight, the Newport Beach Film Fest continues with its Pacific Rim Showcase films at Edwards Big Newport and after party at SOCO. The three films include the Korean Spotlight film, “A Hard Day” at 7:45 p.m. at Edwards Big Newport (repeat screening at 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 30 at Edwards Big Newport): the Chinese Spotlight Film “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart 2”  at 7:15 p.m. at Edwards Big Newport; and the Japanese Spotlight film, “Twilight: Saya in Sasara” at 7:30 p.m. at Edwards Big Newport (repeat screening at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30 at Edwards Big Newport. You…

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Made in California Shorts

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By Greer Wylder
April 27, 2015

This year, the Newport Beach Film Festival introduces its inaugural "Made in California" shorts program screening on Monday, April 27 at 5 p.m. at Edwards Big Newport. It's a collection of films under 40 minutes that celebrate California, its communities and its filmmaking history.  The program will showcase both the iconic and versatile nature of California as a filming location, with a focus on films that explore California and its people, places, and spaces.  Mussel Man | Matt Mersel, Elvis Metcalf, Megan Schmidt 2014 Watts Waits: The Redevelopment Of Jordan Downs | Drew Bachrach 2014 The Forgotten (Los Olvidados) | David Feldman 2014 Hotel…

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TV Mom Florence Henderson at Visionary Women Luncheon

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By Greer Wylder
April 22, 2015

In honor of Mother’s Day, one of the most famed TV moms, actress Florence Henderson from “The Brady Bunch,” will be the guest speaker at the 9th annual Visionary Women Luncheon for the Alzheimer’s Association, Orange County on Friday, May 15. The event at the beautiful Rancho Las Lomas in Silverado Canyon, will honor five outstanding caregivers who have selflessly dedicated their lives to caring for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Attendees can arrive at the picturesque Rancho Las Lomas at 10 a.m. to enjoy an artisan gift faire featuring handmade items, a silent auction and a gourmet lunch. You can…

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