The Dose

Dog Gone Cute Portraits

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By Greer Wylder
September 05, 2017

When it comes to professional pet photography, our favorite is the award-winning Dogma Pet Portraits in Costa Mesa. The family owned photography business originally started out as a family portrait studio and in a short time, owners Sylvaine and David Capron realized that the star of the show is often, a dog! “We started Dogma Pet Portraits because nearly every time we make a family portrait there’s a dog in it, and over the years we’ve sold as many portraits of dogs as we have of kids,” Sylvaine said. “I believe that’s because the way we shoot, in a super…

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The 4th annual Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival

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By Greer Wylder
September 01, 2017

One of the highly anticipated local wine and food events, the 4th annual Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival returns to the Newport Beach Civic Center on September 30th and October 1st.  Tickets are now on sale for the weekend of festivities, kicking off on Friday, September 29th, which will include tastings from 40 top Orange County restaurants and their executive chefs, 250 varieties of world-class wine, spirits, and brews, celebrity chef cooking demos and dinners, Master Sommelier tasting panels, VIP events, live music, and a new “Havana Nights” after party. Weekend Schedule of Events: Friday, September 29 Bravo’s Top…

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Orange County’s Premier Wine Tasting Benefit

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By Greer Wylder
August 31, 2017

Wine enthusiasts look forward each year to the Wooden Floor’s 11th Annual Keep the Promise Wine Tasting Benefit on Thursday, September 14 at 6 p.m. at Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach. You can enjoy a hand-picked selection of highly rated wines from around the world and the extraordinary tasting experience this benefit is known for. The evening will raise funds for The Wooden Floor’s award-winning youth development programs, serving young people from low-income communities through the power of dance and access to higher education. 100 percent of students who graduate immediately enroll in higher education. The event helps…

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‘Hope for the Ocean’ Wyland Exhibit at Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

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By Greer Wylder
August 30, 2017

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel will unveil an inspiring exhibition of marine life art by Laguna Beach-based renowned artist Wyland on Friday, Sept. 1. The “Hope for the Ocean” exhibit recognizes his foundation’s new partnership with the United Nations Environment Program in support of the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The exhibit is open to the public through January 4, 2018 and includes 25 original oil paintings, Chinese sumi brush paintings, giclees on canvas, aluminum, watercolors, a bronze sculpture, and a mixed media coffee table.  Wyland has built an international reputation for his commitment to marine life conservation, most notably through…

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Eat Like A Viking at the New Viking Dogs

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By Greer Wylder
August 29, 2017

The Viking Truck, known for its Viking-themed sausages and corn dogs will open its first location, dubbed Viking Dogs inside of McFadden Public Market in Downtown Santa Ana with a pop-up starting at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 3. Owner Luis Flores is celebrating the opening by giving raffle tickets to all attendees at the pop-up; 5 chosen warriors will win FREE Viking Dogs for a year—1 combo meal per month through Sept. 2018. Viking Dogs serves sausages, hot dogs, hand-dipped corn dogs (made with bratwurst!) and loaded or naked tater tots. Sausages are sourced from legendary Mattern Sausage & Deli in…

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