The Dose

Jets Above OC

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By Greer Wylder
October 20, 2016

This weekend marks the final stop of the U.S. Tour of the Breitling Jet Team. They’ll be performing at the Huntington Beach Airshow on Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23, along with co-headliners, The United States Air Force Flight Demonstration Squadron - the Thunderbirds--before returning home to Europe. The team flies seven Czech Aero L-39 Albatros jets. I was fortunate enough to meet up with the seven pilots that comprise the Breitling Jet Team at Tourneau at South Coast Plaza, along with a special showcase of the limited edition Breitling Jet Team watches: the Chronomat 44 and Chronomat GMT.…

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Experience Serena & Lily at Lido Marina Village

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By Greer Wylder
October 20, 2016

Come out this Saturday to Lido Marina Village to experience the Serena & Lily Design Shop.  Their 5th retail outpost is truly a unique project – the space, formerly an old service station, has been transformed into an oasis of navy and white with signature nautical details perfect for Newport beach.   The Design Shop will feature samples of every style from Serena & Lily’s signature bedding, textiles, wallpaper, rug and paint collections, as well as a curated collection of furniture, lighting, outdoor living and décor. There will also be an assortment of gifts, sold exclusively in this location. Walls…

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Goodbye Irvine Meadows, Hello New Outdoor Amphitheater

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By Greer Wylder
October 19, 2016

It’s so sad to say goodbye to Irvine Meadows Amphitheater--closing at the end of this month.  Many thanks to the grassroots movement called “Save Live Music Irvine” that brought attention to Irvine Meadows closing and built momentum for a new venue in Irvine. Now, we hear that FivePoint, along with Live Nation Entertainment would like to build a 12,000-seat outdoor music amphitheater adjacent to the Orange County Great Park with hopes of opening in time for the 2017 summer season. The interim amphitheater, pending approval by the City of Irvine, would be located less than two miles from Irvine Meadows.…

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The inaugural Breitling Huntington Beach Airshow, October 21-23

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By Greer Wylder
October 18, 2016

The thrilling Breitling Huntington Beach Airshow will take place in Huntington Beach on Oct. 21 – 23, with Friday Oct. 21 serving as a rehearsal day. It’s the only beachfront airshow on the West Coast, and the first airshow held in Huntington Beach in more than twenty years. The Saturday and Sunday events will include four hours of incredible aerial acrobatics featuring the Breitling Jet Team, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Michael Goulian, Kirby Chambliss, Bill Stein, David Martin, an F-18 Super Hornet Demonstration, Jack Link’s Screamin’ Sasquatch Jet Biplane, Lyon Air Museum’s C-47 Dakota and a flyover by FedEx.…

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The 20th Annual Witte Lectures

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By Greer Wylder
October 17, 2016

The 20th annual Witte Lectures, a high profile series from the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation (NBPLF), will be kicking off this month with Lynsey Addario on Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Other renowned speakers on a variety of compelling topics will include Jon Meacham, Joe Nocera, Dr. Wade Davis and Isabel Wilkerson appearing through April 2017. The lineup includes three Pulitzer-Prize winners, a respected columnist from The New York Times and a hailed ‘Explorer of the Millennium’. The NBPLF encourages you to reserve your seat for a chance to hear from the following renowned speakers: October 29 at 7…

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