The Dose

George Bush, Jane fonda, Lily Tomlin, & Anderson Cooper Speaking in OC

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By Greer Wylder
October 17, 2019

The Segerstrom Center for the Arts is now the latest home to the Distinguished Speaker Series of Orange County. Enjoy candid and relaxed evenings with world leaders, Pulitzer Prize winners, best-selling authors, explorers and celebrated personalities offering profound insights and lively discussion. The impressive lineup of speakers includes: Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin Legendary Award-Winning Actors and Activists on Monday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. It is both rare and special to find such an uplifting and hilarious friendship in Hollywood, but legendary friends and actors, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, have found it. Fonda Lily Tomlin been friends for…

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Chef Masters An Unforgettable Culinary Experience

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By Greer Wylder
October 16, 2019

Join Orange County’s Premiere Food & Wine Tasting Event, CHEF Masters with top chefs in OC on Sunday, Oct. 27 at 3:30 p.m.to 7:30 p.m. at Paséa Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach. Taste your way through delicious bites created live in front of you that benefits the Alzheimer's Family Center in Huntington Beach, the only facility in OC that supports people with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. This amazing nonprofit typically flies under the radar—they need our support. Families who are facing this need comfort in knowing that their loved ones are in a wonderful facility that provides the highest care…

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Casa Barilla Celebrates National Pasta Day

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By Greer Wylder
October 15, 2019

Casa Barilla at South Coast Plaza, a connoisseur of wholesome Italian-inspired food, invites guests to celebrate National Pasta Day on Thursday, October 17.  With two new seasonal dishes featured throughout the month of October, as well as year-round specialty pasta cuts and delicious plant-based recipes, Casa Barilla prepares mouthwatering dishes suited for all pasta preferences. For the month of October, Casa Barilla will be offering Spaghetti Crab & Ikura and, for a Halloween twist at no extra cost, guests can enjoy the dish with squid ink for an added boost of flavor and color.  Succulent crab meat, Calabrian chili and…

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LA Times’ The Taste Returns to Costa Mesa Oct. 18 -19

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By Greer Wylder
October 14, 2019

Following its 10th anniversary on the Paramount Pictures Studios backlot, one of the most popular food and drink festivals is returning to Orange County for its second year to spotlight the vibrant cuisine and award-winning restaurants in SoCal. Hosted by The Times’ Food staff, The Taste in Costa Mesa will take place at The MET over three sessions: one on Friday, Oct. 18 and two on Saturday, Oct. 19. Admission to each event includes unlimited samplings from dozens of local restaurants, premium cocktail tastings, plus demonstrations from renowned chefs and wine experts. Friday, Oct. 18, 7 to 10 p.m. L.A. Times…

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13th Annual Celebrate the UCI Diabetes Center Fundraiser & Cocktail Party

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By Greer Wylder
October 11, 2019

It’s hard to believe that thirteen years have already passed since the UCI Diabetes Center debuted an event to honor those at UCI who are working toward a goal to cure and end type one diabetes. I first attended this event after my 14-year-old son was diagnosed with type one diabetes. It was a scary and devastating time. I was encouraged by what the center was doing for those who are living with and suffering from the effects of type one diabetes. If you’d like to be a part of this important community event that affects many, you can join…

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