The Dose

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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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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