The Dose

Batman Live Tonight

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By Greer Wylder
September 05, 2012

The must-see “Batman Live” kicks off its North American tour tonight at Honda Center in Anaheim. For the next five days, eight performances of the bold and elaborate production will transport fans to an elaborate 3D Gotham City. The action adventure show features a spectacular state-of-the-art stage, 42 cast members,  acrobats, a 105 ft. bat shaped LED video screen, pyrotechnics and the Batmobile, designed by famed racing car designer Professor Gordon Murray. Expect to see iconic Batman haunts come to life in a visually enticing way with illusion and flying effects such as Wayne Manor, the Batcave, The Penguin’s Iceberg…

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Images Salon 11th Annual Cut-A-Thon

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By Greer Wylder
September 04, 2012

Images Salon in Corona del Mar is celebrating its 11th Annual Cut-A-Thon on Sunday, Sept. 16 for Childhelp. This award-winning salon is known for its cutting edge cuts, color and innovative stylists. Images’ stylist will be coming into work Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to raise money for abused children on their day off. All haircuts will cost only $40. 100% proceeds will go directly to Childhelp group homes in Orange County. Childhelp is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse. Book an appointment now, you’ll go home with a great haircut and help change the lives of abused and neglected children in our community.…

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Rediscover this Bistro

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By Greer Wylder
August 31, 2012

Looking for a fantastic dinner experience at a family owned neighborhood bistro? Champagnes Bistro & Deli in Newport Beach is celebrating 23 years in business, and it just debuted an expanded dinner menu after 4:30 p.m. with bistro specialties and a sophisticated yet casual ambience with candles, linens and waiter service. (It’s still serving a delicious breakfast and lunch.) Our favorite new bistro-inspired dishes include starters such as caramelized Brussels sprouts ($8.50), firecracker shrimp ($10.95), crab cakes ($12.95) and French onion soup ($6.95), and entrées such as chicken breast paillard ($13.95), braised short rib beef bourguignon ($18.95), and fire crusted fresh Atlantic salmon ($16.95). We also highly recommend Champagnes Burger served…

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Blackstone Manor at Roger’s Gardens

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By Greer Wylder
August 30, 2012

No one can compete with the Halloween extravaganza that Roger’s Gardens design team puts on each year. It’s the epitome of stylish Halloween décor and spooky surroundings. This year’s debut of the “Blackstone Manor” opens Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and you can visit through Oct. 31. When you enter the rooms, you’ll feel a slight chill, hear whispering voices, and may see visions of shadows. The spooky experience promises to be a treat for everyone and everything is for sale. Choose from vintage inspired reproductions, lifelike ravens, snakes, spiders and rats; candelabras, skeletons, creepy art, and much more. Don’t forget, hungry visitors and shoppers at Orange County’s…

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New Dining Options at John Wayne

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By Greer Wylder
August 29, 2012

Next time you’re flying out of John Wayne Airport arrive early and hungry. Three new dining options have opened: you can enjoy a dining and bar service at Ruby's Diner and quick meals at Ruby's To Go, or something fresh and local from Farmer's Market by Laguna Culinary Institute. Ruby's menu includes delicious burgers, crisp onion rings, garden salads and their famous milkshakes. And for morning travelers Ruby's serves breakfast items like cinnamon rolls and breakfast burritos. Farmer's Market by Laguna Culinary Institute serves farm to table fresh soups, salads, fruit, local cheeses and roasted coffee. The opening of Ruby's and…

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