The Dose

OC Weekend: Cut it Off!

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By Greer Wylder
January 05, 2012

Today, Anaheim Ducks fans can join George Parros to help in the fight against cancer by donating their hair at the fifth annual  George Parros Cut for the Kids at The Rinks Huntington Beach Inline to benefit Childhood Leukemia Foundation. Toni & Guy stylists will be volunteering their time and talents to create new short haircuts for those who are donating their hair. Fans can meet George Parros from 5 to 8 p.m. He'll be available for photos and autographs for a $10 donation to the Anaheim Ducks Foundation. All proceeds will benefit CLF.  Special guest appearances too by Wild…

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Pitching a Fashion Tent!

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By Greer Wylder
January 04, 2012

Michael Nusskern, home to some of the most fashion forward apparel in Newport Beach is pitching a tent today through Wednesday, Jan. 11 for a winter clearance sale at its Harbor View store in Newport Beach. It’s your chance to take advantage of great designer fashions, shoes, bags, and accesories on labels such as Barbara Bui, Hoss, Humanoid, Inhabit, Nicholas K, Ter Et Bantine, Hache and Giada-Forte reduced up to 70%. Inside the store, newer fall/winter fashions will be reduced up to 40%. Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.…

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OC Music Kicks-Off Tonight!

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By Greer Wylder
January 03, 2012

Each year, the talent involved in the two-month OC Music Awards Showcase Series blows us away. It’s the best way to experience local musicians performing folk music, blues, jazz, alternative, electronica, acoustic, metal, pop, hip hop, Latin, surf, rock, punk and DJ spinning. And tonight, we’re thrilled that the 2012 OC Music Awards Showcase Series kicks off at the Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa. The line-up competing for Best Live Band starts at 8 p.m. with Jeremiah Red; at 8:45 p.m. Paulie Pesh; 9:30 p.m. the Gromble; 10:15 p.m. Strange Birds; and 11 p.m. James Fletcher. For the next seven…

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Start Your New Year’s Resolution at Barry’s Bootcamp in Irvine

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By Greer Wylder
December 23, 2011

Jump-start your body into a healthy 2012 with a complimentary workout! Barry’s Bootcamp is known for its one-of-a-kind celebrity approved workouts, voted “The Best Workout” by Allure and Los Angeles Magazine. Now it’s your chance to try this workout risk free and start 2012 off energized and health conscious. On Jan. 11, 2012, Barry’s Bootcamp Irvine will be hosting two previews at 5:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. for you and a friend to come RUN. LIFT. REPEAT. with Orange County’s top super trainers. Each one-hour class will offer a blend of 30 minutes on the treadmill and 30 minutes of…

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OC Weekend: A Winter Day Escape

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By Greer Wylder
December 22, 2011

Retreat to five-star Spa Gaucin at The St. Regis Monarch Beach for just $175 per person for a winter escape to nurture your body and soul! The Winter Day Escape includes a 60-minute Mediterranean Massage or 60-minute Pristine Waters Facial, lunch from the Spa Gaucin Café with a glass of wine, and complete day use of the Spa Gaucin fitness center, classes and facilities. To reserve call 949.234.3367. We're also excited that The Salon at Spa Gaucin will be opening soon! Preview the new hair and nail treatment menu here.  

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