The Dose

NB Film Fest: International Films and Fun!

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By Greer Wylder
May 02, 2011

The Newport Beach Film Festival is underway with four full days left of major studio and indie films, post-screening question-and-answer sessions with filmmakers, and after parties--and it's all right here in Orange County. We don't want you to miss out on a second of this, so we'll give you some highlights of what could be in store for you. Each night, you can see an international spotlight film and also attend an optional after-party with hors d'oeuvres and drinks from local restaurants. Most screenings and parties cost $35, screening $15, and party only $25. Tonight, there are three Asian spotlight…

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Opening Night At Newport Beach Film Fest!

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By Greer Wylder
April 29, 2011

The 12th annual Newport Beach Film Festival kicked off last night with a sold-out show for the world premiere of “East Fifth Bliss” starring Michael C. Hall, Lucy Liu and Peter Fonda, and directed by Michael Knowles. Check out Greer’s OC TV for red carpet interviews at Edwards Big Newport and make sure you buy tickets now to the stellar line-up of full-length features, shorts, documentaries and animation along with nightly special events, red carpet galas, post screening receptions, compelling conversations with filmmakers, industry seminars and retrospectives. To purchase tickets and for more information, go online at www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com.  

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OC Weekend: Diamond Of Your Mother’s Eye

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By Greer Wylder
April 28, 2011

Diamonds are the perfect gift and your mother will always be the number one special someone in your life. Tourbillon Boutique invites you and your mother to its special Mother's Day Celebration this Saturday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Dazzle the one you cherish with an incredible Tiffany & Co. watch while sharing an afternoon of live entertainment and hors d'oeuvres. Guests are asked to RSVP by Friday at 714.800.1925. Tourbillon Boutique is located on the second floor in the Nordstrom wing of South Coast Plaza. South Coast Plaza is located at 3333 Bristol Street, Suite 2516 in Costa Mesa.…

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Fabric for Your Life!

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By Greer Wylder
April 27, 2011

Since 1934, Dorell has manufactured upholstery fabrics to wholesale customers only. Well, just last month Dorell opened its first retail outlet store in Fountain Valley, where you can find thousands of quality fabrics at incredible prices. The giant warehouse buys bulk clearance and closeout fabrics from top name-brand companies and then passes the savings on to its customers. You can find everything from velvets to micro suedes, silk, cotton jacquard, lightweight lawn cottons, plus trim, pillows and more. No fabric costs more than $20 per yard. This is a great place to find deals on upholstery fabrics. It’s open 10…

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Spicy es Bueno

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By Greer Wylder
April 26, 2011

Just in time for spring/summer grilling and entertaining comes Rasta Salsa, a trio of natural spicy sauces out of Laguna Beach.  Chef Isaac Buchanan, of San Francisco famed Le Cordon Bleu, collaborated with Rasta Taco, an OC-based gourmet mobile taco cart company, to introduce the new line of dynamic flavored salsas: mild with habanero chili and pineapple, medium with mandarin oranges and jalapeno, and our favorite, hot with New Mexico and habanero chilis. Rasta Salsas are gluten, soy and dairy free and come in airline travel-approved bottles. The trio costs $9.99. You can order here. Or you can have them…

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