The Dose

Summer ended, Time to Shop and Dine

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By Greer Wylder
September 06, 2016

Now that summer is over, you may have more time to check out new places that just opened—especially if you’re a mom with school age kids like me. Last month, The Market Place in Irvine and Tustin on Jamboree Road opened a new giant Nordstrom Rack packed full of on-trend apparel, accessories, and shoes at 30% to 70% off regular prices. The Rack carries merchandise from Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com and specially purchased items from top brands sold at Nordstrom. Nordstrom Rack is on the Tustin side of The Market Place, near REI and Best Buy. Open 10 a.m. to…

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Interview with a World Renowned Film Music Composer/Conductor

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By Greer Wylder
September 02, 2016

American composer/conductor Justin Freer was born and raised in Huntington Beach and went to UCLA. He’s one of the West Coast’s most exciting musical voices and a highly sought-after conductor and producer of film music concerts around the world. As founder of CineConcerts, he’ll be coming to Segerstrom Center of the Arts next month to conduct an exciting live orchestra at The Godfather Live in concert on Saturday, Oct. 1, with two performances at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Freer will return in November to conduct the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in concert on November 11-13. We were lucky enough…

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OC Look, Celebrating Fashion and Philanthropy

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By Greer Wylder
September 01, 2016

You’re invited to join the Dream Guild of JDRF Orange County and Orange Coast Magazine at Monarch Beach for the 9th annual OC Look party on Thursday, Sept. 8 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. It’s the most stylish event of the summer! The beautiful evening celebrates fashion and philanthropy-- proceeds will benefit JDRF and funds life-changing research for those living with type 1 diabetes. The evening include cocktails, appetizers and more and it takes places at Provence Sur Mer, a one-of-a-kind estate with an unrivaled resort-like living experience with unparalleled amenities, perched on the stunning shores of Monarch Beach in Dana Point. This…

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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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