The Dose

OC Marathon Running Festival Weekend

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By Greer Wylder
April 30, 2019

More than 23,000 participants of all ages and athletic abilities are expected at the 2019 OC Marathon Running Festival, a world-class, three-day event from May 3 to 5 featuring the SDCCU OC Marathon and Half Marathon, the OC 5k, Kids Run The OC, the Ultimate Finish Line Festival, and the OC Lifestyle and Fitness Expo. The main event, the SDCCU OC Marathon, and Half Marathon take place on Sunday, May 5, when runners will compete on one of the best destination courses on the West Coast, with its diverse terrain, changing coastal and inland vistas, and ocean views. The 26.2…

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Closing Night at NB Film Fest

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By Greer Wylder
April 29, 2019

The Newport Beach Film Festival will end its eight-day run with the West Coast premiere of Part Of Water on Thursday, May 2, at 8 p.m. at the Lido Theater and  Via Lido Plaza in Newport Beach. Following the screening, the Newport Beach Film Festival, in partnership with Fritz Duda, Ben Carlson Memorial & Scholarship Foundation and Visit Newport Beach, will host the Closing Night Celebration at Via Lido Plaza. The 21 + over outdoor party will feature a hosted bar by Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Peroni, Korbel Champagne, Capeline, Guinness and Babes Brewery & BBQ. Come hungry and enjoy culinary…

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20th ANNUAL NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESt CULINARY FILM SERIES

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By Greer Wylder
April 26, 2019

The 20th annual Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) presents its Culinary Film Series, a documentary film program that celebrates gourmet chefs, the art of gastronomy, international food culture, sustainable farming and the craft of winemaking and distilling. From the Jaén region of Spain to Northern California’s wine country to the World Sommelier Competition in Argentina, the program spotlights nine films that explore culinary-themed stories created by emerging and seasoned documentary filmmakers. The 20th annual Newport Beach Film Festival takes place from April 25 – May 2. Films in the Culinary Film Series will screen at Edwards Big Newport, The LOT…

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Tony Hawk and Nicole Dahm Kelly Open GuacAmigos Tequila & Tacos

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By Greer Wylder
April 25, 2019

Nicole Dahm Kelly, a former Playboy Playmate (as part of the famous Dahm Triplets) has teamed up with legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk to create GuacAmigos, a Newport Beach eatery featuring handmade margaritas, local beer and connoisseur-grade tequila. Kelly and Hawk have transformed the former Joe’s Crab Shack into a lively cantina with modern flair. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the sailboats of Newport Harbor, which means that the bar’s huge but finely curated tequila and mescal collection enables guests to sip their favorite agave spirit while enjoying a priceless view. Hawk has added action-sports energy throughout the space by collecting and displaying…

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The 30th Annual SoCal Spring Garden Show

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By Greer Wylder
April 24, 2019

Celebrate the beauty of spring at the 30th Annual SoCal Spring Garden Show at South Coast Plaza on April 25-28. At this year’s “At Home in The Garden” event find new additions for your plant collection or fresh accents for your garden from 50 vendors specializing in sought-after, rare and popular varieties. Find new inspiration for your garden from ten amazing display gardens and a 25-foot floral centerpiece presented by leading landscape designers located throughout Level 1 of the Crate and Barrel/Macy’s Home Store Wing. And, enjoy 20 complimentary children’s events and activities and daily seminars presented by industry pros.…

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