The Dose

Del Mar’s Summer Racing Season is Back “Where the Turf Meets the Surf”

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By Greer Wylder
July 11, 2018

When Del Mar opens its gates on Wednesday, July 18 summer is officially on in San Diego. The famous seaside racetrack summer season kicks off as well as lively entertainment and exciting craft food and beer festivals running through Labor Day Monday, September 3. Known as one of the most fabulous, fashionable and fun festivities in the west, Opening Day at Del Mar, presented by BMW, has been a long-standing summer tradition in San Diego. The day will attract fashion-forward trendsetters strutting their finest outfits and, of course, their most extravagant hats for the Opening Day Hats Contest that will…

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Hot Summer Jazz Series at Casino San Clemente

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By Greer Wylder
July 10, 2018

Casino San Clemente presents its Hot Summer Jazz series roster of award-winning talent starting July 11 on alternating Wednesday evenings through September 19.  “At a $10. entrance fee for live jazz seaside”, says Elizabeth Lamers, renown jazz vocalist, “It’s the best deal in town for summer entertainment.” Jim Zeigler, cornet player, and vocalist, and his band the Swingstations kicks off the series on July 11.  Future artists on the lineup include Tony Guerrero, trumpet, scheduled on July 25 and just returned from a national tour with Jane Lynch.  Unique and powerful vocals from Mel Collins on August 8 are sure…

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OC Brew Hee Haw Craft Beer Roundup

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By Greer Wylder
July 09, 2018

The 5th Annual OC Brew Hee Haw Craft Beer Roundup will showcase more than 80 regional favorites and rarely seen craft beers on July 14 and 15, at the opening weekend of the OC Fair & Event Center. During four hours of unlimited tastings, attendees will have the opportunity to sip a variety of beer styles from breweries across the west coast and southwest, including Bay Area-based Faction Brewing and New Glory Brewing from Sacramento, as well as local favorite breweries such as Artifex Brewing Company, Bottle Logic Brewing, Chapman Crafted Beer, Bootleggers Brewery, Barley Forge Brewing Co., and Three…

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Summer Nights Concert Series at The District at Tustin Legacy

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By Greer Wylder
July 09, 2018

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 July 7-August 25! There will be a wide variety of performers representing a diverse array of music genres, from contemporary pop to rock hits and country. The free performances will be held every Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the courtyard near AMC Tustin 14. Featured artists/performance dates include: July 7: Felice Hernandez Dance Band (Pop & Contemporary) July 14: Everett Coast Quartet (Pop & Rock Hits) July 21:…

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9th Annual Sunset Jazz at Newport Summer Series

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By Greer Wylder
July 06, 2018

Enjoy world-class live jazz music, food and wine with an ocean view at the 9th annual Sunset Jazz at Newport Summer Series on Wednesday nights, July 11 to Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa, Rose Garden. July 11: The grand opening night with the jazz cruise all stars features Shelly Berg, Ken Peplowski, Jeff Hamilton, Christopher Luy, Rickey Woodard, with special guest Chuck Redd. July 18: Akiko-Hamilton-Dechter Organ Trio July 25: Bria Skonberg Quintet Aug. 1 Ken Peplowski and The Katie Thiroux Trio Aug. 8: The Four Freshmen, in concert. Aug. 15: Tony…

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