The Dose

Nights of 1000 Lights Holiday Celebration at Sherman Library & Gardens

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By Greer Wylder
November 29, 2019

Sherman Library & Gardens presents the 6th Annual Nights of 1000 Lights in December!  Enjoy a ‘Blue Christmas’ with Elvis, take a stroll in the glistening light tunnel and boogie through the disco inFERNo. Enter a world of sugary sweets in Gingerbread Land, experience the magic of a Scandinavian Christmas in the Tea Garden, and make a traditional Julehjerter (a Christmas heart decoration). Visit the gnome village on your way to see Santa in his workshop. Roast a marshmallow, bask in the glow of the Christmas tree, and warm yourself with hot chocolate and s’mores around the bonfire. Make lasting…

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Orange County Ballet Theater Presents: The Nutcracker

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By Greer Wylder
November 27, 2019

Orange County Ballet Theater, the official ballet company of Dmitri Kulev Classical Ballet Theater, invites you to a very special evening to experience the magic of The Nutcracker Ballet, led by artistic directors Dmitri and Jennifer Kulev. Make the holiday season especially magical for the entire family with this dream ballet that bewitches with its Sugar Plum Fairy and her handsome Prince, dancing snowflakes, and toys that really do come alive when little Clara falls asleep under the Christmas tree. Award-winning emerging dancers from the Orange County area are also showcased in the stunning Nutcracker. There will be three performances on…

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Black Friday Frenzy at Irvine Spectrum Center

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By Greer Wylder
November 26, 2019

Kickstart your holidays at Black Friday Frenzy, Irvine Spectrum Center’s annual overnight shopping party. From midnight to 3AM, enjoy FREE valet parking, ice skating, rides on the Giant Wheel and Carousel, plus DJ’s spinning tunes throughout the shopping center, and, of course, shop the best deals of the season at participating stores including Old Navy, Sephora, Lucky Brand, Stance, Volcom, Dr. Martens, Urban Outfitters, The Body Shop, and many, many more. The Spectrum’s 75’ tall holiday tree will debut its choreographed light show at the stroke of Midnight, but don’t fret if you miss the first viewing, as it will…

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Sealegs at the Beach Debuts Oceanfront Holiday Experience

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By Greer Wylder
November 25, 2019

Just in time for winter in Orange County, Sealegs at the Beach is launching their first-holiday beachfront experience, SeaLegs Greetings, the only one of its kind in Orange County. With a unique beachfront vibe, the family-friendly venue will feature waterfront carnival rides, festive bounce houses, live music, crafts, a Christmas tree lot and the restaurant’s signature holiday food and adult beverages. SeaLegs Greetings will be open daily starting November 29 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. No admission fee is required for entry, but fees vary for activities, food and beverage.  Amusements will be open during the holiday season along the ocean on the…

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The Spectacular 111th Annual Newport Beach Boat Parade at American Legion

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By Greer Wylder
November 22, 2019

You can join the American Legion on Balboa Peninsula for epic viewing of the 111th annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade on the patio. The Sons of the American Legion-Squadron 291 are hosting all five nights of the parade. The festivities kick off Wednesday, December 18 and run through Sunday, December 22. The proceeds benefit local Vet Programs throughout the year. The cost is a donation of $30 for each adult and $15 for children 2-10 years.  In addition to viewing of the parade, attendees will be treated to a delicious Mexican buffet dinner catered by Taco Revolution. There will…

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