The Dose

Los Angeles Times’ The Taste Sept. 2-4 at Paramount Studios

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By Greer Wylder
August 31, 2016

The Los Angeles Times' The Taste is an annual weekend-long celebration on Friday, Sept. 2 to Sunday, Sept. 4 at Paramount Studios. Five distinct events will honor the unique flavors, restaurants and culinary personalities in Los Angeles and beyond. Hosted by members of The Times’ editorial staff and co-hosted by renowned culinary and bar talent Michael Cimarusti, Ray Garcia, Michael Lay, Mary Sue Milliken, and Kris Yenbamroong, the events feature unlimited food tastings and pours from wine, beer and spirits purveyors, and a selection of engaging cooking and mixology demos, wine seminars and dynamic panel discussions. Opening Night on Friday, Sept. 2 from…

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OC Parks Summer Concert Series Finale

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By Greer Wylder
August 30, 2016

OC Parks Annual Summer Concert Series will be celebrating its final concert of the summer on Thursday, Sept. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. with JR JR with Big Monsta performing under the stars at Salt Creek Beach. You can arrive hungry! Burning Buns, Wahoo's Fish Taco and Frankies Frozen Treats will be serving up delicious food truck favorites. Bring your friends and family and pack a blanket and a beach chair and enjoy JR JR with Big Monsta. Alcohol is permitted for those 21 and over. Parking is free. Salt Creek Beach is at 33333 S. Pacific Coast Highway…

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Welcome to OC Fashion Week Sept. 9.10.11

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By Greer Wylder
August 29, 2016

An exciting world of fashion is in store for you at OC Fashion Week on Sept. 9-11 presented by Laguna Design Center. It’s your chance to meet with fashion industry pros and designers, view extraordinary runway collections from emerging and established designers, see a Kids Rock the Runway show, and attend a SoCal Master Stylist Competition inspired by “The Stepford Wives” film at Monarch Beach Resort. OC Fashion Week—Day Two—Fashion Week Runway S/S 2017 Collections presented by Laguna Design Center on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. Day Two will showcases luxury collections with all-new emerging Orange County…

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Lights, Beer and Wine

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By Greer Wylder
August 26, 2016

You can join the grand opening of Lightopia’s new studio at SOCO in Costa Mesa on Saturday, August 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. and enjoy beer, wine, and light bites! Since 2006, Lightopia is a leading resource for lighting design professionals and homeowners, alike. With more than 15,000 curated and exclusive lighting fixtures, ranging from vintage to retro-inspired, contemporary to modern, avant garde to eco-friendly, Lightopia has something for every style, and even offers custom lighting solutions. Lightopia is now open at SOCO and located at 3323 Hyland Avenue, Suite E2, Costa Mesa. 949.715.5575.

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Q&A with an Organic Beauty Expert

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By Greer Wylder
August 25, 2016

ROOTS the Beauty Underground is Orange County's only non-toxic beauty shop and organic salon.  We were fortunate enough to ask ROOTS’ owner, Laura Linsenmayer who lives and breathes non-toxic beauty products, some of her beauty tips, her favorite products and her bestsellers. Linsenmayer is a wealth of knowledge thanks to her 20 plus years of research and working in the beauty industry. ROOTS The Beauty Underground is at 384 Forest Ave #9 in Laguna Beach. 949.424.4266. 1. How did you become interested in beauty? I was born this way! 2. Why should we switch to natural beauty? My answer to…

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