Greer's OC

Experience the newly redesigned Island Cinema at Fashion Island before it opens to the public at an exclusive party and film benefit for the Newport Beach Film Festival. On Tuesday, at 7 p.m. attend a wine reception followed by the advanced screening of “Young Adult” with Charlize Theron in the new state-of-the-art theater. After the film, True Food Kitchen will host a celebration featuring signature appetizers and drinks.

The seven-screen Island Cinema will officially open on Friday, Dec. 16 featuring enhanced projection and sound, premium leather seats with extra leg room, and  a cafe that offers wine, beer, coffee, gelato and sandwiches.

Tickets cost $50 per person and will benefit the Newport Beach Film Festival. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.

Island Cinema is at 999 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach.

True Food Kitchen is at 451 Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach.

Cupcake Celebration!

Casey’s Cupcakes is celebrating its newest store opening at Fashion Island Saturday with festivities starting at 2 p.m. The first 150 people to arrive will receive a Casey’s Cupcakes pink and black logo bag. For the opening weekend, founder Casey Reinhardt create stiletto-themed cupcakes for $4 in honor of her favorite designers. A portion of the Glitter Stiletto Cupcake will be donated to Olive Crest, dedicated to preventing child abuse, treating and educating at-risk children.

Casey’s Cupcakes are available in 16 flavors including gluten and sugar free options, and a special cupcake of the month. Casey’s Cupcakes also offers signature cupcake wedding cakes and custom cupcakes, and will be adding new specialty items such as Casey’s Pretty Pies, Dazzling Doggie Cupcakes for dogs, and Cupcake Lollipops.  Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

For more information, visit www.caseyscupcake.com.

Casey’s Cupcakes is also at 303 Broadway St. in Laguna Beach. 949.715.8245.