The Dose

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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20th ANNUAL NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESt CULINARY FILM SERIES

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By Greer Wylder
April 26, 2019

The 20th annual Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) presents its Culinary Film Series, a documentary film program that celebrates gourmet chefs, the art of gastronomy, international food culture, sustainable farming and the craft of winemaking and distilling. From the Jaén region of Spain to Northern California’s wine country to the World Sommelier Competition in Argentina, the program spotlights nine films that explore culinary-themed stories created by emerging and seasoned documentary filmmakers. The 20th annual Newport Beach Film Festival takes place from April 25 – May 2. Films in the Culinary Film Series will screen at Edwards Big Newport, The LOT…

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Tony Hawk and Nicole Dahm Kelly Open GuacAmigos Tequila & Tacos

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By Greer Wylder
April 25, 2019

Nicole Dahm Kelly, a former Playboy Playmate (as part of the famous Dahm Triplets) has teamed up with legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk to create GuacAmigos, a Newport Beach eatery featuring handmade margaritas, local beer and connoisseur-grade tequila. Kelly and Hawk have transformed the former Joe’s Crab Shack into a lively cantina with modern flair. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the sailboats of Newport Harbor, which means that the bar’s huge but finely curated tequila and mescal collection enables guests to sip their favorite agave spirit while enjoying a priceless view. Hawk has added action-sports energy throughout the space by collecting and displaying…

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