The Dose

Go See Alice!

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By Greer Wylder
March 12, 2010

One of our all-time favorite OC based artists, the incredibly talented Zoey Stevens, is debuting his latest works, the Alice in Wunderland (Out of the Shadows) series at m modern in Palm Springs Friday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The show runs through April 18. Zoey is big time. His high profile clients include Tom Hanks, Snoop Dogg, Steven Spielberg, Howard Stern, and Kanye West. He just returned from Las Vegas where he commissioned three large pieces for the Hard Rock Hotel. And Zoey has raised more than $500,000 for JDRF and other select charity events through live painting demonstrations…

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30 of OC’s Best Boutiques Under 1 Roof

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By Greer Wylder
March 11, 2010

We’re super excited about a massive one-day shopping event Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. where you can get up to 75% off merchandise from 30 of OC’s best boutiques. The shops have joined together for this sale, offering incredible deals on men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, denim, shoes, handbags, jewelry, accessories and more. Boutiques include The Queen Bee, elle H, Adrift, Rockpile for Men, Wish, Trio, Amelie, Skye Montgomery, Carmen Parks, Pink Laundry, Howe, Hollywood Million Denim, Shop Moderne, Hannah Bean, House of Plum Red, Solutions Premium Denim, Liz Larios and more! The first 50 shoppers will receive…

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Eat, Drink and Help Us!

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By Greer Wylder
March 10, 2010

We at Greer’s OC have planned a night of fun that you won’t want to miss! Taste more than 50 wines from Napa Valley, sample foods from top OC restaurants, bid on silent auction items with state-of-the-art text messaging (no old-fashioned paper), and listen to a fantastic DJ—all to help find a cure for type 1 diabetes. Join us at The District at Tustin Legacy, Wednesday, March 24 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. for Nightlife Napa Valley! Here’s what’s in store for you: more than 30 top Napa Valley vintners and top OC restaurants offering wine, food, and DJ Thomas…

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Eat a Slice of History

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By Greer Wylder
March 09, 2010

Reading about OC historic preservation on OCLNN got us thinking about some of our favorite OC historical buildings that also serve incredible foods and/or make ideal venues for events and parties. The Ramos House Café in San Juan Capistrano was built in 1881 and is reportedly on the oldest residential street in California. Forgetting all of that, it’s just one of the best places in OC (maybe all of CA) for breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch. Chef and owner John Humphreys, a graduate of the New York’s famed Culinary Institute of America, lives on the property where he prepares homemade…

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Urban Invasion

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By Greer Wylder
March 08, 2010

Music, fashion, and art, oh my! The free Urban Arts Fest is returning to UCI Wednesday through Friday with a new collaboration with students, the Hip Hop Congress and Graffiti Beach. The Urban Arts Festival 2010 will feature up and coming fashions, a dance showcase, live entertainment, and a hip-hop concert from Zion-I and Aloe Blacc. Highlights include a fashion show Thursday at 6:30 p.m. from Graffiti Beach featuring clothes from rka, Denim of Virtue (pictured above), Rock Revival, Tank Theory, Vlado Footwear, Shag, Ha-67, and handmade clothing and art from Steppie. You can shop from brands that include Angel…

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