The Dose

World Premieres, Coffee on the House and More!

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By Greer Wylder
May 01, 2012

Greer caught two world premieres at NBFF’s Saturday night centerpiece and then rocked out at the after party at Equinox. The Lido Theatre was a full house and the after party was packed. Greer interviews the star of Should’ve Been Romeo and also of Decade of Dominance, the movie documenting long distance Hawaiian paddle boarding. The afterparty, which featured a band playing surrounded by the Equinox pool, was the cherry on top for Saturday night’s centerpiece at the Newport Beach Film Festival. The film fest continues until May 3rd and with awesome premieres and events continuing throughout the week.  

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Queen Noor in OC

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By Greer Wylder
April 30, 2012

Greer visits the Center for Living Peace in Irvine at a fundraising event for the King Hussein Foundation with Queen Noor of Jordan. The Center for Living Peace and UC Irvine are proudly presenting Queen Noor as the fifth speaker in the Living Peace Series promoting the work of organizations and leaders who are making "Good Happen" in the world and to create dialogue and action that lead to a more peaceful, connected, and sustainable world. Queen Noor will be speaking about her work in global conflict prevention, resolution and recovery at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 at UC Irvine.…

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Greer Talks with the Stars

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By Greer Wylder
April 27, 2012

Greer hits the red carpet on opening night of the 2012 Newport Beach Film Festival to catch the premiere of 'Jewtopia' at Big Newport Edwards. Based on a long-running play of the same name, "Jewtopia' stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tom Arnold, Joel David Moore, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Ivan Sergei, Jon Lovitz, Rachel Fox, Nicollette Sheridan, Lin Shaye.  

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NBFF Action Sports Film Series

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By Greer Wylder
April 26, 2012

With Orange County’s roots in the surf wear and action gear industry, it’s fitting that the Newport Beach Film Fest would lead the country in action sports cinema events. The incredible NBFF Action Sports Film Series screens nineteen films from around the world that tell compelling stories of surfing, stand up paddle surfing, paddle boarding, skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding, motocross and other extreme sports from a historical, physical, and emotional perspective. Highlights of series include the world premiere of “Decade of Dominance” on Saturday at 6:15 p.m. at Regency Lido Theatre directed by OC filmmaker Brent Deal, following paddle board champion…

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Food Sherpas at Tabu Shabu

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By Greer Wylder
April 25, 2012

Let the team at new restaurant Tabu Shabu be your guides on a journey of savory flavors, premium thin meats and homemade sauces. At Tabu Shabu you are the cook and the customer! You get to grill your own meats, choose your own sauces, and create your own meals.  It’s a fun and interactive eating experience unlike anything else. Tabu Shabu gives you the chance to do something you never could as a child – play with your food! But now you can do it as an adult, and with a full sake bar and 100oz beertubes playing with your…

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