The Dose

Newport Beach Film Fest Filmmaker Q&A “Call of the Void”

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By Greer Wylder
April 08, 2016

We couldn’t be more thrilled about the upcoming Newport Beach Film Festival on April 21-28. And, we were fortunate enough to interview filmmaker Dustin Kahia, a writer/director from San Diego who is no stranger to the Newport Beach Film Festival. Twice he’s been invited to screen his short films “Valediction”(2012) and “Masterpieces” (2010) there. Now, he’s back to screen his feature length suspenseful psychological film noir “Call of The Void” which makes its world premiere on Sunday, April 24 at 2:30 p.m. at Fashion Island Cinemas in Newport Beach. Tickets available here.   Q & A WITH DUSTIN KAHLIA 1. There are 350 films at the Newport Beach Film Festival, what…

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The Mixed Bakery Difference Homemade Baked Goods for You!

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By Greer Wylder
April 07, 2016

Pastry chef Elyssa Fournier of Mixed Bakery is easily one of the most talented bakers we know. She bakes from home in Corona del Mar and there’s nothing she can’t create—although fan favorites are her banana and chocolate chip muffins, and her chocolate saussicon is to die for. She’s an OC native who learned her craft at the French Culinary Institute in NYC, and finds baking relaxing. And besides that she’s a picky eater---pastries bring her the most joy. She was the pastry chef for five years alongside her executive chef husband, Yves Fournier, at Andrei's Conscious Cuisine & Cocktails…

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Order a Fresh Brothers Pizza for Autism Speaks

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By Greer Wylder
April 06, 2016

During the month of April, Fresh Brothers has teamed up with Autism Speaks to raise $10,000 on their behalf! On every Wednesday during this month, Fresh Brothers will donate 20% back from each order that mentions Autism Speaks.  In addition, they are collecting cash and credit card donations in store. Fresh Brothers is located at 1616 San Miguel Drive in Harbor View Center in Newport Beach. 949.759.1212. Or visit FreshBrothers.com for more information.  There are 11 other Fresh Brothers locations throughout Los Angeles. In May, Fresh Brothers will also be opening in Laguna Niguel at 24002 Aliso Creek Road in Laguna Niguel and Costa Mesa at 1124 Irvine…

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Newport Beach Film Festival: 8 Days, 350 Films, 50 Countries

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By Greer Wylder
April 05, 2016

The 17th annual Newport Beach Film Festival—a week of non-stop diverse films from around the world—kicks off Thursday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Edwards Big Newport with the world premiere of “After the Reality,” It tells the story of Scottie Olson who escapes to the dating reality TV show "Young Bucks" when his father become terminally ill. After his father's death, Scottie must quit the show and reunite at the family cabin with his estranged sister Kate, creating a funny and poignant story about loss, reality show romance, and a brother and sister’s love.

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Chapman University’s New Musco Center for the Arts

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By Greer Wylder
April 04, 2016

Chapman University’s new world-class Musco Center for the Arts is a state-of-the-art theatre for arts, education and community. The 88,000-square-foot facility is giving students and faculty an opportunity to achieve the highest standard of arts-related education by offering hands-on experiences with renowned arts organizations. Designed by award-winning architects Pfeiffer Partners, and acoustics by Yasuhisa Toyota of Nagata Acoustics, whose projects include Disney Hall and Stanford's Bing Concert Hall, among many others. The Center’s stunning Julianne Argyros Orchestra Hall features 1,044 seats spanning three levels where the community can enjoy large-scale opera and theatre productions, touring dance companies, symphonies, chamber performances,…

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