The Dose

National Public Gardens Week at Sherman Library & Gardens

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By Greer Wylder
May 03, 2019

In celebration of National Public Gardens Week, Sherman Library & Gardens will deliver both education and enjoyment each and every day from Saturday, May 11 to Saturday, May 19 with a variety of planned events for the community to enjoy.  “We’ll be joining other landmarks throughout the country, like Niagara Falls, and illuminate Sherman Library & Gardens in green light,” said Scott LaFleur, Gardens Director, and Board Member of the American Public Gardens Association. Join Sherman Library & Gardens, a nationally recognized public botanical garden for its line-up of activities. Saturday, May 11 – Newport Beach Garden Tour (10 a.m.…

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2019 Philharmonic House of Design

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By Greer Wylder
May 03, 2019

The Philharmonic Society of Orange County announces its 26th Philharmonic House of Design: a 7,200 sq. ft. Hamptons-style masterpiece located in the guarded coastal community of Monarch Point, perched high atop the bluff of Laguna Niguel mountain and offering panoramic vistas of Three Arch Bay’s Whitecaps, Catalina Island, and beyond. Interior designers from across Southern California transformed this East Coast-inspired home into a stunning masterpiece. The Philharmonic House of Design is sponsored by Coast Magazine/Southern California News Group and South Coast Plaza. The House will be open for public tours Tuesday, May 14, through Sunday, June 9. The home tour…

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Luxury Yachts in Newport Beach Cruising for a Cause

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By Greer Wylder
May 01, 2019

A new fundraising organization with a mission for giving back hosts monthly exclusive yacht parties. Yacht Stars celebrates its launch party on Wed. May 8th  with a dock party at Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. followed by a sunset cruise aboard a fleet of luxury yachts ranging in size from 40 ft.-100 ft., donated by local charity-minded owners. The dock party will offer appetizers and cash bar with raffle prizes and silent auction items benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters OC. Tickets are $25 for the dock party and $95 for the VIP cruise. You can…

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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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