The Dose

NB Film Fest: 350 Films, 50 Countries April 23-30

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By Greer Wylder
April 16, 2015

The 16th annual Newport Beach Film Festival—an exciting week of more than 350 films from 50 countries, nightly special events, red carpet galas, conversations with filmmakers, international spotlight events and seminars kicks off Thursday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. for the first time at Lido Live in Newport Beach with the premiere of “The Water Diviner” starring and directed by Russell Crowe. It’s an epic adventure that takes place after the devastating 1915 World War I battle of Gallipoli in Turkey. Australian farmer Connor (Crowe) travels to Istanbul looking for his three sons, reported missing in the action, where he…

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Balboa Village Fest and Taste of Balboa

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By Greer Wylder
April 15, 2015

To kick off the 68th Annual Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race on April 24-26, you can celebrate at the Balboa Village Fest on Sunday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Balboa Village on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach. One of the highlights of this year’s Fest is the second annual Taste of Balboa, which includes signature dishes for purchase from various local restaurants and live music performed by famous U2 cover band, Hollywood U2. Kids can enjoy ExplorOcean’s engaging hands-on activities that celebrate the ocean from multiple perspectives for children of all ages. Other activities…

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Wild & Crazy Taco Night

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By Greer Wylder
April 14, 2015

For the 22nd year, top local chefs will be creating delicious and exotic tacos to raise funds for Share Our Selves in Costa Mesa at the Wild & Crazy Taco Night on Thursday, April 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Twenty-six of Orange County’s top chefs will partake in a friendly competition to leave attendees satisfied with all the tacos they can eat, and beverages including Tres Sietes Tequila margaritas and beer. General admission costs $80; and the pre-event VIP Party from 4:30 to 5:30 costs $150.  VIP guests can enjoy early admission and have the opportunity to meet all…

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SOCO Uncorked Food & Wine Fest featuring the Tijuana Dogs on April 16!

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By Greer Wylder
April 10, 2015

Whether you’re an aspiring foodie or culinary master, SOCO Collection is Orange County’s favorite dining destination for gourmet cuisine, tasty snacks, LIVE music and everything in between! Next Thursday, April 16, SOCO and The OC Mix’s award-winning eateries are joining forces for the first time ever in a one night-only food and wine tasting extravaganza: SOCO Uncorked. Set in SOCO’s open-air courtyard, SOCO Uncorked will feature delicious bites from more than a dozen of SOCO's hottest restaurants including Pueblo, Taco Maria, Portola Coffee, Shuck Oyster Bar, ST Patisserie Chocolat, and The OC Mix’s newest arrival, Bistro Papillote. Musicians from the popular Orange County…

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CA Wine Fest: Wine, Food, Music, Sun & Sea

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By Greer Wylder
April 09, 2015

The highly anticipated sixth annual California Wine Festival has found a new cliff top venue with breathtaking views of Dana Point Harbor and Marina at Lantern Bay Park in Dana Point. on Friday April 17 and Saturday, April 18. The California Wine Fest has an even wider variety of wineries from every wine region in California to pour, plus regional microbreweries and restaurants from around the County. On Friday April 17 from 6:30-9 p.m. you can attend “Sunset Rare & Reserve” Wine Tasting at the Marriott Laguna Cliffs Marriot Resort & Spa on the VUE Lawn. California’s best winemakers will…

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