The Dose

Free Summer Nights Concert Series at The District

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By Greer Wylder
July 08, 2019

Looking for something to do with friends and family this summer?  Enjoy live music under the stars when The District at Tustin Legacy kicks off its Summer Nights concert series on Thursday nights starting July 11. The free concerts will be held every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the courtyard near AMC Tustin 14.  A Beer & Wine Garden has also been added this year and will open at 5:30 p.m. Featured artists/performance dates include: Yaughty by Nature (July 11) Come Sail Away with Southern California's SMOOTHEST Yacht Rock band. Take a sunset cruise to the guilty pleasures…

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The Phantom of the Opera Returns to Segerstrom

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By Greer Wylder
July 05, 2019

Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera will return to Orange County at Segerstrom Center for the Arts July 10 – 21. With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of PHANTOM is performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America. Based on the classic novel Le Fantôme de L’Opéra by Gaston Leroux, The Phantom of The Opera tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign…

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Knife Pleat Debuts at South Coast Plaza

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By Greer Wylder
July 03, 2019

The much anticipated, Knife Pleat restaurant from Michelin-starred chef Tony Esnault and restaurateur Yassmin Sarmadi just opened at South Coast Plaza’s Penthouse. The couple’s chic new restaurant presents modern interpretations of classic French techniques. The husband-and-wife team also partnered on their previous Los Angeles-based French restaurants, Spring and Church & State. Spring mesmerized critics by using fresh, local and seasonal ingredients to create a cultured tasting tour of the south of France. Church & State, under Sarmadi’s ownership, was named as one of the inaugural Michelin Guide California's 2019 Bib Gourmand establishments. The dinner menu begins with a selection of composed starters, such as a…

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The Summer Concert Series Turns 25 at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
July 02, 2019

The Summer Concert Series is celebrating 25 years of music at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach with Bank of the West! The annual concert series has drawn thousands of music fans to the resort’s intimate, one-of-a-kind Back Bay Amphitheater. The 1,000-seat outdoor concert venue offers unobstructed views of Newport’s Back Bay, with all seats less than 100 feet from the stage. The 12-week run of Friday evening concerts kicks off on July 12.  Check out the outstanding lineup below. Who are you excited to see? July 12 Jonathan Butler & Kirk Whalum  July 19 Patti Austin / Steve Tyrell  July…

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Independence Day on the Bay

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By Greer Wylder
July 01, 2019

This Fourth of July, enjoy Newport Beach’s breathtaking pyrotechnic fireworks show from the shores of Newport Dunes. The historic 4th of July annual Independence Day on the Bay celebration includes live entertainment, carnival games, food trucks and a full bar. Bring beach chairs and umbrellas for a fun day in the sun with live music from a Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival, SantanaWays, DSB Tribute to Journey, and live DJ’s. Music starts at 3 p.m. and ends when the fireworks begin. From 2 – 6 p.m., activities include Carnival Games and Two Huge Inflatables – obstacle course and double-lane super…

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