The Dose

Off Center Festival | Adventurous and Altogether Outrageous

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By Greer Wylder
January 08, 2019

Segerstrom Center’s annual Off Center Festival returns January 10 – 26 for another line-up of three bold and contemporary productions making their Festival debuts. The powerful and evocative performance piece HEAR WORD! Naija Woman Talk True opens the Festival telling the real stories of Nigerian women and their obstacles with an all-female company. Then acclaimed Latinx artist Flaco Navaja presents his first full-length solo show Evolution of a Sonero. Closing the festival is Obie Award-winner Ethan Lipton and His Orchestra with their Vaudeville-esque musical show No Place to Go – a refreshingly poignant ode to the unemployed. With a diverse blend…

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Drifting Towards Relaxation

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By Greer Wylder
January 04, 2019

Looking for some relaxation in the new year? The latest spot to discover is Drift Spa, at the Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach. It’s the newest addition to the renovated oceanfront resort.  In addition to boasting nine spa treatment rooms and an extensive treatment menu that proudly offers organic and natural products, Drift features separate lounge and spa facilities for men and women that features spacious locker rooms, luxurious whirlpools, and eucalyptus and lavender infused steam rooms. Other lavish amenities include a vitality bar with tea elixirs, a delicious juice bar, and an enchanting spa garden with an outdoor…

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Live on the Argyros Stage, Free Performances

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By Greer Wylder
January 03, 2019

Along with the New Year comes an exhilarating line-up of FREE performances to look forward to on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Two extraordinary events are celebrated this month, beginning with Dia de los Reyes, or Day of the Kings on Sunday, January 6 and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on January 20. And Live on the Argyros Stage features Stevie Talks, Kai Kalama, Hummingbird Hotel, HLLNDR and The Moon Rays. For many countries around the world, the Day of the Kings on January 6 is the high point of the…

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Detox & Renew at Spa Montage in the New Year

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By Greer Wylder
January 01, 2019

Detox, rejuvenate and make wellness a priority in the New Year by spending quality “me time” at Montage Laguna Beach’s Spa Montage. Forbes Five-Star Spa Montage offers four detox experiences aligned with the Spa’s holistic principles and noninvasive techniques to help guests feel well and healthy. Guests are also invited to take a Morning Thalassic Beach Walk to start their day by relaxing and deeply breathing in the coastal air. A day dedicated to wellness for body, mind, and spirit could include all that Spa Montage has to offer – luxurious lounges and treatment rooms, fine amenities, showers, whirlpools, steam…

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Satisfy Your Cheese Addiction

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By Greer Wylder
December 31, 2018

At Cheese Addiction at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach, you can satisfy your cheese cravings for fine cheeses, charcuterie, and wines from around the world. The staff loves to share their knowledge, selection and passion for all things cheese! They also offer cheese classes where you can learn about the rich heritage of cheese and understand more about pairings with charcuterie and fine wines. And for the ultimate cheese enthusiast, you can join their Cheese Club: a pound of cheese plus a perfect pairing waiting for you at your neighborhood shop or shipped to you direct. Selections are ready for pickup or…

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