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From Russia, Love This!

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By Greer Wylder
March 19, 2010

Saturday night is the West Coast premiere of “You Cannot Start Without Me” an acclaimed documentary about the life of Maestro Valery Gergiev, the artistic director the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia. The film chronicles a year in the life of Gergiev, one of the leading conductors of our time. There’s also a rare opportunity to attend Valery Gergiev’s performance with the Mariinsky Orchestra this Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. 615 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa. Find tickets and more info here.  

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Fixed Gear Bike Team Tryouts!

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By Greer Wylder
March 18, 2010

All ages are invited to try out for a fixie team at Backward Circle in Irvine Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (under 18 need parent to sign forms). The Backward Circle Fixed Gear Team tryouts include drag race, best trick, and Backward Circle competition. The fun includes BBQ, live music by INHALE, mayhem, and giveaways. Backward Circle Bike Co. offers fixed gear bikes, bike parts, sunglasses and more. 17742 Mitchell N, Suite A in Irvine. 949.231.5444x105.  

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Target’s Designer’s Wow!

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By Greer Wylder
March 14, 2010

March has been an exciting month for Target shoppers. Just last week French fashion icon, Jean Paul Gaultier for Target debuted at select stores and online, and today, Liberty of London for Target arrived! The exclusive new collaboration with Target has fans of both designers over the moon with excitement. Jean Paul Gaultier’s of collection of affordable spring sportswear include high-waisted pants and shorts, mini skirts, strong-shoulder jackets, cropped tanks and swimwear. As far as Liberty of London goes, you’ll have much to choose from—-home and fashion collections include floral-crazy teapots, piggy banks, cushions, dresses and flip-flops. www.target.com

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Bartending for NB Film Festival

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By Greer Wylder
March 11, 2010

The Bungalow Restaurant in Corona del Mar is throwing a celebrity bartending night Monday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to benefit The Newport Beach Film Festival (April 22-29. Guest bartenders will include NB City Council members; Newport Beach Film Festival’s CEO Gregg Schwenk, co-founder Todd Quartararo, plus surprise athletes from the action sports world. All tips will go towards the Newport Beach Film Festival. The Bungalow Restaurant is at 2441 East Coast Highway in Corona Del Mar. 949.673.6585

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Dinner with Dave?

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By Greer Wylder
March 09, 2010

Stop by Memphis at the Santora in Santa Ana, Wed, March 10 at 9 p.m. or Wed., March 24 at 9 p.m. for a night of friends, food, and great music. Dinner with Dave, a special ongoing event (second and fourth Wednesday of the month) features chef Dave Mau of The Re{treat, along with Cody Requejo from The Spa in Costa Mesa preparing a free light dinner and bringing you some great local music. Big Bad Wold will be playing a stripped down acoustic set. (It’s a fairly new band formed with former members of Modern Subject.) DJ starts and…

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