The Dose

Art at The District

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By Greer Wylder
February 14, 2012

With the opening of The District Art Gallery at The District at Tustin Legacy, art enthusiasts, decorators, and home owners have an exciting new resource for finding original paintings, as well as a space for artists and photographers to show their works. Local artist and The District Art Gallery owner, Lisa Ricondo, is bringing this unique gallery to the Tustin area while curating a group of local artists to show in a six-month exhibition highlighting an array of subjects from abstract expressionists to still life. Their diverse talents and styles range from traditional brushwork to drip and poured medium. Join…

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Laguna’s Hottest Hair

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By Greer Wylder
February 13, 2012

Big news just hit the hair styling world in Orange County. Renowned stylist James Morrison, the former co-owner of Toni & Guy and founder of TIGI BedHead, just opened Morrison Hair, with his wife Rachel Morrison, in an intimate salon in North Laguna Beach. It’s a place where you can feel at home, and then leave with a new style that accentuates your natural beauty. Morrison Hair is a departure from ubiquitous stark salons; it’s in a cozy Spanish bungalow with wood floors, arched doorways, a fireplace and beautiful natural light. The modern and Bohemian décor features Belvedere salon chairs,…

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Look Who is Popping up at the Camp!

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By Greer Wylder
February 10, 2012

Orange County is in for a major foodie treat when Chef Ryan Carson brings his touring restaurant, ‘Pri-vē, to taco asylum for a nightly tasting at 7 p.m. on select dates, on Sunday, Feb 12 to Tuesday, Feb. 14., Monday Feb. 19 and Tuesday, Feb. 20, and Sunday, Feb. 26 and Monday, Feb 27.  taco asylum’s Executive Chef Greg Daniels is lending his kitchen and opening his doors to Chef Carson, formerly Chef de Cuisine at AnQi, for a pop-up stint where diners can enjoy ‘Pri-vē’s 11-course tasting menu for $99 per guest (excludes beverages, tax and gratuity). ‘Pri-vē, his touring pop-up restaurant, has thrilled diners in Los Angeles…

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Greer’s OC Weekend: Shades of Love!

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By Greer Wylder
February 09, 2012

Alexander Gray at OC Mart Mix is our favorite boutique for finding the world’s best indie frames, and it’s celebrating Valentine’s Day starting today with a party from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and a sale continuing through Feb. 14.  All frames and glasses will be reduced 40%, with an additional 10% off if you "like" Alexander Gray on Facebook or follow on Twitter. Top designer brands on sale include Salt Optics, Barton Perreira, KBL, Fendi, Jennifer Creel, and Fabien Baron. Since tonight is Taco Thursday at the OC Mart Mix, Alexander Gray invited the awesome band, The Joneses to perform. Enjoy live music, eat some tasty $1 tacos, and …

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Cupid’s Quest

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By Greer Wylder
February 08, 2012

Attention single girls and guys, you can sign up today for the Cupid's Quest Scavenger Hunt at The District at Tustin Legacy for a chance to win his and hers Nirve Beach Cruisers!  On Sunday, Feb. 12 starting, at 11 a.m. at The District Stage, 20 single guys and girls will be paired up as "couples" in a Valentine Day themed scavenger hunt.  The first "couple" to successfully complete all of the challenges will win his and hers Nirve Beach Cruisers and other great prices. Register today: http://bit.ly/wnBWYU! The first qualified 20 single guys and 20 single girls will be part of the contest. The District at…

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