The Dose

LUNAFEST Film Festival in OC

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By Greer Wylder
March 31, 2016

The Junior League of Orange County, California presents LUNAFEST, a film festival on Saturday, April 2 at the Port Theater in Corona del Mar. LUNAFEST is dedicated to promoting awareness about women's issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and bringing women together in their communities. This unique film festival highlights women as leaders in society, illustrated through six short films by women filmmakers. The films range from animation to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women’s health, motherhood, body image, aging, cultural diversity, and breaking barriers.   The event includes a premier party, film industry workshops, a silent auction and much more. The…

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Moe’s Southwest Grill Coming to OC

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By Greer Wylder
March 30, 2016

Moe’s Southwest Grill, an Atlanta based fast-casual restaurant chain featuring fresh, handmade, customizable southwestern food, is coming soon to Orange County in a big way. They’ve announced a development deal to to open 13 restaurants over the next several years. At this time, they are not announcing the first OC location. Moe’s currently has three locations in California, specifically in Auburn, Roseville, and Camp Pendleton, which just opened.   Moe’s is committed to serving only the highest quality ingredients 100% of the time. It’s best known for its burritos packed with a choice of more than 20 fresh, flavorful ingredients,…

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ARC Owners Open New Concept: Restaurant Marin

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By Greer Wylder
March 29, 2016

Restaurant Marin is the latest concept to open from award-wining chef Noah and Marín von Blöm, the same duo who brought us ARC at SOCO in Costa Mesa. The sophisticated yet casual restaurant is adjacent to ARC, and next month, the von Blöms will unveil, The Guild Club, also at SOCO. Restaurant Marin serves breakfast all day, lunch, dinner and dessert from 7 a.m. to midnight daily. Marin created the stunning design of her namesake diner; it features contemporary and vintage elements unlike any other local eateries. She chose antiqued mirrored panels, vintage windows, pressed sea glass tables, handmade Italian tiles, stingray leather booth seating, and…

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23rd Annual Wild & Crazy Taco Night

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By Greer Wylder
March 28, 2016

It’s time for the 23rd Annual Wild & Crazy Taco Night on Thursday, April 14 at Share Our Selves in Costa Mesa. Get ready for a fun and festive evening where 26 of Orange County’s finest chefs and restaurants each prepare an unusual and unique taco. The chefs’ creativity is endless and always delicious. You don’t want to miss the pre-event VIP Party from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Participating guests will enjoy early admission into the event and will have the opportunity to meet all of the chefs and sample their tacos before the general event begins from 5:30 to…

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The Go-Go’s Farewell Tour at Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
March 25, 2016

The Go-Go’s are heading out on a farewell tour this summer to celebrate their groundbreaking 38 years in the music industry. Their month-long tour will stop in major cities including New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. before wrapping up at Segerstrom Center for the Arts on August 28 and Los Angeles at the Greek Theatre on August 30. The tour will feature members Charlotte Caffey, Belinda Carlisle, Gina Schock and Jane Wiedlin performing their timeless catalog. L.A. based rock duo Best Coast will appear as special guests on most dates and Kaya Stewart will open all shows. The Go-Go’s…

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