The Dose

Celebrating 80 Years of Ponies at The Del Mar Racetrack

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By Greer Wylder
July 15, 2019

After 80 seasons, the turf still meets the surf at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. What began as a Hollywood hotspot in the era of the racetrack’s founder Bing Crosby has blossomed into one of today’s premier Southern California summer destinations. While famous faces and traditions have come and gone, the seaside oval continues to stand the test of time with its unparalleled entertainment and energy. When Del Mar opens its gates on Opening Day, Wednesday, July 17, thousands of locals and vacationers will get to enjoy an action-packed seven weeks filled with live music, craft food and beer, ice-cold…

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It’s A Miracle!

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By Greer Wylder
July 11, 2019

The Miracle of Mobility Gala is, indeed, a miracle. At the end of the evening – Thursday, July 25 – each guest literally will have changed the life of at least one person – and maybe quite a few more! Guests will have given the miracle of mobility – a free wheelchair – to a person living with a disability somewhere in an under-resourced nation. Each gala ticket purchased not only buys entrance into a fabulous evening at Segerstrom Center for The Arts, but also buys one wheelchair including delivery to one of 93 developing nations. That’s quite a gift…

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Popular Camp District Returns July 18 to August 8

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By Greer Wylder
July 11, 2019

Camp District, a weekly series of fun-themed days for kids, returns to The District at Tustin Legacy from July 18 to August 8. Participating stores from the center such as Lowe’s, Bubble Pop, Fashion Camp and Pinot’s Palette will provide interactive demonstrations and activities, along with a mix of crafts, music, story time, face painting and balloon artists. Festivities will take place from 10 a.m. to noon every Thursday in the AMC Tustin 14 courtyard. On Thursday, July 18 – “A Bug’s Life” – Activities include: The Lowe’s team will be on hand to show kids how to have fun…

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Legacy, OC’s Newest Nightclub, Debuts in Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
July 10, 2019

Orange County’s night life scene is heating up this summer with the opening of Legacy, an upscale new nightclub in Newport Beach. Located near John Wayne Airport in the space formerly occupied by Envy Lounge, Legacy will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, July 13 at 9 p.m. Sammy Lakhany, a partner in Envy Lounge and the now sole owner of Legacy, has remodeled the space to create a more modern look in the 6,300 square foot club. In addition to a new state-of-the-art sound and LED lighting system, Legacy has a new 150 square foot video wall, and a…

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Acres of Fun at the OC Fair July 12 - Aug. 11

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By Greer Wylder
July 09, 2019

Are you ready for 23 days and nights of entertainment, food, rides, shopping, exhibits and more? The OC Fair, themed “Acres of Fun," kicks off Friday, April July 12 through Sunday, Aug. 11. It's open from noon to midnight Wednesdays through Fridays, and 11 a.m. to midnight Saturdays and Sundays. New this year: Solar and wind-powered charging stations in Plaza Pacifica near Green Gate. Fairgoers will be able to recharge their phones while enjoying a little music at Plaza Stage before heading into a concert at Pacific Amphitheatre. Four California commodity lounges located throughout the fairgrounds, including the Orange Grove,…

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