The Dose

Winter Fest OC: 18 Day Winter Wonderland Returns

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By Greer Wylder
December 19, 2019

Winter Fest OC returns to the OC Fair & Event Center December 19 through January 5. Enjoy 18 days of fun with the Orange County Fairgrounds transformed into a massive winter wonderland of “wintery” attractions and live entertainment. Winter Fest OC features a redesigned outdoor ice-skating rink trail in the middle of the fairgrounds, ice tubing down the nine-lane 150-foot long Snowflake Summit, real snow at Penny’s Snow Play & Slides with fresh snow blown in daily, with seasonal food and drinks for date nights, girl’s night out and family fun. Winter Fest OC will debut its fifth consecutive year…

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Moonlight Forest More Spectacular Than Ever

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By Greer Wylder
December 18, 2019

The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden brings back the Moonlight Forest for a second year due to overwhelming support from the community! The magical lantern art festival unveils new and interactive displays through January 12. It’s bigger and brighter than ever with two new themes, Polar Dreams and Ocean Visions. Step into a winter wonderland with a new Polar Dreams experience featuring playful penguins and cuddly sled dogs. Next, dive under the sea with exotic fish and giant sharks in our Ocean Visions exhibit. Wednesday - Sunday, through January 12, 2020 from 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; Timed entry; tickets…

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Pet Lifestyle Brand Launches First Pop-Up Store

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By Greer Wylder
December 17, 2019

Jax & Bones, a  trailblazer in designing and creating sustainable dog beds and toys, opened its first-ever holiday pop-up at ​SOCO + The OC Mix​, in Costa Mesa. The limited holiday boutique is open now through January 5th. Jax & Bones is debuting new fall products, including the Achromatic, Classic, Boho and Elite Fabric Collections, a stylish range of eclectic beds made from ethically sourced ingredients that are handcrafted and locally sewn in, Los Angeles. One of the most innovative brands in the pet industry, Jax & Bones is also showcasing its Rowdy Rescuer range of superhero toys. These characters…

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Marie Osmond Joins Pacific Symphony Christmas Pops Concert

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By Greer Wylder
December 16, 2019

Celebrate Christmas with Marie Osmond backed by the spectacular Hollywood sound of Pacific Symphony on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20-21, at 8 p.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Experience her captivating talent with an unforgettable holiday concert featuring festive favorites as well as hit singles such as “Paper Roses,” “Meet Me in Montana” and “Read My Lips.” Joining Marie on the show as special guests will be her talented nephew David Osmond and vocal powerhouse Daniel Emmet, 2018 semi-finalist on "America's Got Talent." Joined by guest-conductor and Symphony favorite Albert-George Schram, “Christmas with Marie Osmond” promises to make your evening…

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A Queen Mary Christmas

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By Greer Wylder
December 13, 2019

Embrace the holiday spirit at Queen Mary Christmas, now through January 1, 2020, on select dates. Embark on an immersive holiday adventure through the outdoor North Pole Village for live entertainment, enjoy ice skating at the True North Ice Rink, and sip holiday beverages and treats at the Making Spirits Bright Bar and the rink-side Lodge. You can climb aboard the ship to experience a vintage rush of holiday joy and stroll through the tree-lined decks to find Mrs. C reading stories to little ones and Ol’ Saint Nick hosting meet-and-greets in his Captain’s Quarters, as well as strolling performers…

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