The Dose

Festival Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker Ballet

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By Greer Wylder
December 17, 2018

Create holiday memories for your family by sharing the magic of the cherished classic, The Nutcracker, Festival Ballet Theatre’s breathtaking, family-friendly production on Friday, Dec. 21, Saturday, Dec. 22, Sunday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 24. The show features vibrant scenery and dazzling costumes, which make this age-old tradition, sparkle like new. Get swept away by Tchaikovsky’s iconic score as the Sugar Plum Fairy, the heroine Clara and a cast of hundreds take you on a magical journey to mystical lands. This traditional full-length production is choreographed and directed by Festival Ballet Theatre’s Artistic Director, Salwa Rizkalla, and features world-renowned…

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Rollin’ In the Sweets

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By Greer Wylder
December 14, 2018

Orange County's first Thai-style rolled ice cream shop, Rollin’ Creamery will celebrate the grand opening of its second location in Westminster on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. Its original location is in Fountain Valley. Enjoy free ice cream for the first 25 and a free drink for the first 100 guests. The rolled ice cream is a tricky endeavor to make and fun to watch. The ice cream mixture is poured onto an ultra-cold pan, and then when it forms into ice cream, it’s rolled into sections. The entire process takes just about four minutes. Each rolled ice cream…

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The American Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker at Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
December 13, 2018

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is proud to announce the casting of 48 young dancers in American Ballet Theatre’s production of The Nutcracker performed December 14 through 23 in Segerstrom Hall. Forty students from the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School at Segerstrom Center, plus eight additional talented young dancers from Orange County, are performing alongside the world-renowned ABT company, in this classic holiday show. The opportunity to perform in this production and others in the Center’s International Dance Series is one of the very special benefits of studying in the ABT Gillespie School. Classes follow the American Ballet…

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Aesthetic Meets Wellness at NuAge Spa

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By Greer Wylder
December 12, 2018

NuAge Spa, a new boutique aesthetic and wellness spa, just opened in the Mercantile West shopping center in Ladera Ranch. NuAge Spa consists of six luxury treatment rooms, a complimentary 4-person clear light sauna, a eucalyptus-infused relaxation lounge, matcha tea and probiotic juice on draft, and a retail boutique for skin and body care, beauty and health supplements, and home accessories. The spa specializes in rejuvenating skin and well-being by combining innovative modern-day aesthetics and science-based techniques with natural holistic remedies from all over the world. The spa is operated by Orange County locals Nicole Romero and Jenny Romero, a…

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Lido Theater Celebrates the Season with ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

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By Greer Wylder
December 11, 2018

Ring in the holidays by enjoying the classic seasonal film, It’s a Wonderful Life at the landmark Lido Theater in Newport Beach, Friday, Dec. 14 through Monday, Dec. 17, shown at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. each day. Also, on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m., moviegoers can visit with Santa, and enjoy carolers and complimentary hot cocoa before the 7 p.m. movie starting. The classic Lido Theater celebrates its 80th anniversary this year and is the perfect setting to enjoy the award-winning Frank Capra movie that has become a holiday favorite. Released in 1946, the drama tells the story…

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