Daily Dose

Fashion Meets Farmers

2012-05-24T15:49:25+00:00

Fashion reigns Saturday at the SoCo Farmer’s Market in Costa Mesa when the Fashion Flash Mob starts at noon. The runway show put on by
the Orange County Fashion Association, a network for established and emerging talent, will stroll through SoCo Farmer’s Market and the OC Mart Mix to celebrate the launch of OC Fashion Week coming this summer at South Coast Collection.

SoCo and OC Mart Mix retailers will be showcasing summer fashions and accessories. And don’t forget to take advantage of the wonderful farm fresh produce and gourmet foods like the Da-Le Ranch grass fed meats and fresh eggs; Gaytan and Menos Farms for beautiful produce; Jesse the citrus and avocado man; and the best food trucks in the county, including Taco Maria and Home Skillet. (The market is open every Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Select participating retailers include Paul Mitchell The School for hair and make-up; Deer Lovely for women’s fashions; Whiskey Tango for men’s apparel; Eva’s Trunk for women’s apparel; Stoned Jewelry, fine jewelry and accessories; Alexander Gray, designer sunglasses; 88 Orange, women’s contemporary fashion; Saige Nicole, specialty baby and toddler boutique; Briana Rene, women’s fashions, lingerie, handbags and accessories; Fleur les Fete, a floral boutique; Milk and Honey, hip upscale baby apparel; KCee G Boutique, fashion forward women’s apparel; The Tailgate Truck, DJ services; and Anne Watson Photography.

SoCo Farmer’s Market is at 3313 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa.

Quick and Dirty with Kim Vo

Kim Vo Salon at the Montage Laguna Beach will be offering new clients a “Quick and Dirty” 45 minute blow out for $50 through October. It’s a quick in and out luxury treatment that includes a wash with Kim Vo’s moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, followed by a glamorous glaze treatment and a signature blowout.

The Glamorous Glaze treatment is normally costs $85 and it’s designed to revive dull and damaged hair with a brilliant shine.

Not familiar with Kim Vo? Check out our 20 questions with Kim.

Kim Vo Salon is at the Montage at 30801 South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. For more information, call 949.715.6000.

Harper's Sale

Harper’s, one of our favorite boutiques on PCH, is having a massive sale all Memorial Day Weekend. The store features a mix of affordable fashions as well as high end styles all set up beautifully with gorgeous woodwork throughout the store.

This Memorial Weekend, the whole store (excluding Parker’s) is 20% off. Now is your chance to peruse the collection and pick up something for yourself for this summer. The event is running now and lasts until the Sunday, so don’t miss your chance to see this beautiful boutique on the coast.

Harpers at 2610 East Pacific Coast Highway, Corona del Mar.

Cruise this Summer

Don’t be the person this summer that drives up to the beach, looks endlessly for a parking spot and spews fume from the back of their SUV. Be the person who rides up in style, on their bicycle, like the true California cruiser, with a clear mind and ready for a day at the beach.

Don’t have a bike? No problem! This Friday and Saturday, the non-profit Bikes Build Futures is having a giant bike sale so you can pick up your beach vehicle. There is no such thing as having too many bikes in the garage! Check out the huge selection of bikes at the bike sale, and find the best parking spot this summer!

Friday, May 25th. 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 26th 9:30 to 1 p.m.

2454A North Glassel Orange, CA

A Taste of the Islands

2012-05-23T16:13:30+00:00

You can go to the islands of the Caribbean for the pirates, or the islands of Hawaii for the waves, or even the islands of the South Pacific for the sushi -- or you can make the wise decision and go to Islands Restaurants in Orange County for their happy hour.

Known for their specialty burgers, exotic drinks, and hand cut fries, the Islands restaurants are now offering great happy hour deals on their signature beers, cocktails, and delicious bites for under $5 dollars from 4 to 7 p.m. on weekdays.

And as if we needed any more reason to celebrate summer, Islands Restaurant has introduced a new Summer cocktail - the I-Shandy! A delightful mix of Golden Ale, lemonade, and mango the I-Shandy pairs perfectly with any of their bold burgers!

I recommend trying their Spicy Kilauea burger with jalapeño and black pepper crusted burger w/pepper jack cheese, chipotle aioli, lettuce, tomato and Island Reds (crispy fried onion strings) or the Point Break with Gruyère and bleu cheeses, caramelized bacon and onion relish, lettuce, tomato and mayo.

Go check out happy hour at any Islands Restaurant location in Orange County including Anaheim Hills, Brea, Newport Beach, Fountain Valley, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Orange, Seal Beach, Foothill Ranch, Mission Viejo and Fullerton.

The menu is online at http://www.islandsrestaurants.com/

Get in the Spirit

The award-winning Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar at the District is giving spirit enthusiasts something to look forward to. On Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. enjoy a complimentary tasting of Masterson’s 10-year-old straight rye whiskey Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Winery’s Vineyard Patio.

2647 Park Avenue in Tustin. RSVP at 714.258.7600.

Sweet and Savory Waffles

2012-05-22T11:35:56+00:00

Delicious sweet and savory waffles sandwiches are now ready to order in South Orange County. Bruxie opens its third Orange County eatery today in Rancho Santa Margarita. As far as we know, it’s the only concept like it in the country, a place to enjoy sweet and savory gourmet waffle sandwiches. The flagship Bruxie is in Old Towne Orange, followed by Brea Downtown.

The Bruxie at Rancho Santa Margarita’s offers the same waffle goodness as its sister restaurants’ including its take on authentic Belgian waffles: the Brussels waffle, for all Bruxie sandwiches, with an aroma as divine as freshly baked bread; or the Liege waffle, a sweet waffle with Belgian-pearl sugar.

Other menu items include salads, local old-fashioned cane sugar sodas, real Wisconsin frozen custard, shakes, sundaes and floats. Bruxie serves Peet’s Coffee & Teas, and nothing on the menu costs more than $10.

Bruxie is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (until 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday).

Bruxie is at 22205 El Paseo in Rancho Santa Margarita 949.207.6570; in Brea Downtown at 215 W. Birch St. 714.255.1188; and in Old Towne Orange at 292 N. Glassell St. 714.255.1188.

Free Movie at the Library

Catch a free screening tonight at 6:30 p.m. of “Stories from an Undeclared War” thanks to the Newport Beach Film Festival and the Newport Beach Public Library. The inspiring feature-length documentary about “Freedom Writers Diary” a collection of entries written by 150 'at-risk' students from Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach.

Before teacher Erin Gruwell encouraged them, they were regarded as unteachable. The film will be followed by a Q&A with Gruwell, author of “Freedom Writers Diary.” The screening will be in the Newport Beach Public Library Central Library Friends Room. A book signing with Erin Gruwell will follow the program.

NB Public Library is at 1000 Avocado Ave. in Newport Beach.
949.717.3800

Epic Casino Night

Join Epic's Casino Night on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. hosted by UCI Rotaract at the UC Irvine Student Center. All proceeds will go towards the fight against the water crisis via Epic's non-profit organization.

Play casino games and you can win great prizes including a 32-inch flat screen TV, gift cards to local shops and restaurants and much more. Epic Timepieces is a local watch company that raises funds directly to large water filtration projects in developing countries. Admission is free. For directions to the UC Irvine Student Center visit here. RSVP on their Facebook Page.

Coffee and Cake

2012-05-21T17:52:05+00:00

Portola Coffee Lab leads the way for Orange County’s coffee culture by offering amazing coffee brewed in methods unlike anything we’ve experienced and it just became even more enticing. Portola at the OC Mart Mix in Costa Mesa just added Los Angeles based Cake Monkey pastries and desserts.

Portola is one of the first Orange County shops to carry the entire line of delicious Cake Monkey treats such as Big O cookies, a Mexican hot chocolate cookie filled with vanilla buttercream to the Li’l Merri, an oatmeal sandwich cookie filled with maple buttercream. Cake Monkey puts a fresh spin on old childhood favorites, like its cakewiches decadent tiny cakes wrapped in aluminum foil, reminiscent of a Hostess' Ding Dong; Pop Pies, similar to Pop Tarts filled brown sugar cinnamon, blueberry crumble, apple crumble; and Zingers redux, the Roll in the Hay, with a vanilla cake with lime buttercream, white chocolate crunchy pearls and raspberry jam, lightly rolled in coconut.

Cake Monkey desserts are also available in Orange County at Umami Burger at the Camp, and at Greenleaf Gourmet Chop Shop in Costa Mesa.

Open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Portola Coffee Lab is at 3313 Hyland Ave. in Costa Mesa. 949.284.0596

CASA Shopping Event with DVF

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), one of Orange County's most beloved charities is having a major shopping event with the new DVF boutique in South Coast Plaza. Starting this Wednesday May 23rd through Sunday May 27th, where 15% of your purchases will go directly back to this amazing charity just by mentioning CASA at the register.

Brought to you by Friends of CASA, an auxiliary group that is committed to raising funds for CASA's Orange County's Mentor-Advocate program benefiting abused and neglected children in the foster care program. Over the years this dedicated group of women has been responsible for raising over 1 million dollars that has gone directly to addressing the needs of vulnerable children in Orange County.

Shop the new 2000 sq. ft. DVF boutique, which opened this last April and is the first in Orange County boasts a classic old Hollywood feel where their beautiful garments are displayed like works of art. Famed for her iconic prints and wrap dresses, Diane von Furstenberg's newest location offers effortlessly chic styles for every occasion - from an important meeting to evening cocktails to a fabulous Friday night date.

To learn more about Friends of CASA and how you can get involved, please visit casaoc.org Your support will provide crucial funding to recruit, train and support hundreds of mentor-advocates in the coming year. Your compassion will make a difference for hundreds of Orange County Foster children who are currently waiting for a CASA volunteer of their own.

Say Hi to High Society

On Thursday, meet Tinsley Mortimer star of the series “High Society” at Neiman Marcus at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. She’ll be signing copies of her debut novel, “Southern Charm” from 5 to 7 p.m. in Fine Apparel, Level Two. The booksigning is hosted by Hpnotiq HARMONIE and they'll be serving delicious cocktails.

Neiman Marcus is at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. 949.759.1900

RejuvenAir Fan Giveaway

Know someone suffering from hot flashes and night sweats? To the rescue is Dr. Lorrie Klein of OC Dermatology in Laguna Niguel, she created the RejuvenAir Fan that’s helping menopausal women with hot flashes and nights sweats sleep better and feel fresher. Her patent-pending therapeutic invention for hot flashes and night sweats was just featured on the Dr. Oz Show last week, and she’s offering a Facebook contest with prizes. In cased you missed the show, you can check out the product here. To win, Just "Like" Facebook.com/rejuvenairfan and comment on what you think of the RejuvenAir Fan to qualify for a Vivité Skin Care Kit (retail value $250) or a RejuvenAir Fan. Two winners will be randomly chosen from the best comments.

OC Dermatology is at 30201 Golden Lantern #B in
Laguna Niguel. 949.363.1788.

Tempting Ten Asian Bistro

2012-05-15T14:21:57+00:00

Ten Asian Bistro in Newport Beach looks better than ever---the recently transformed hip bistro just added a new culinary powerhouse, Executive Chef Wendie Hoffman who updated the menu to include hot new items like tasty filet wontons, kung pao calamari, el nino roll, honey cashew shrimp, salmon carpaccio, and even chocolate sushi. Debuting tonight, Ten Asian Bistro kicks off Tuesday’s till Ten at Ten, an extended happy hour 5 to 10 p.m., and Wednesday its Locals Night, 50% off all food for locals; on Friday’s it’s Full House Fridays, take 1% off your dinner tab for every person in your group (groups of 10 to 30 take 10 to 30% off); and Saturday, it’s Sake Saturdays with $2/$3/$4 appetizers $4/$6 small/large hot sake, and $2 sake bombs.

Tuesdays’s till Ten at Ten is a sweet deal considering the restaurant is offering incredible drink specials as well as $5 Yaki Gyoza, pan-seared Chinese style chicken potstickers; $5 hot samurai roll with tempura style spicy tuna and crab sushi poppers stuffed with avocado and cucumber, $5 Bodhi spring rolls, $5 salt and pepper calamari; and $5 kerbau tenders, crispy chicken served with spicy Asian inspired buffalo sauce.
4647 MacArthur Blvd. in Newport Beach. 949.660.1010.

Doheny Blues Fest!

Doheny Blues Festival celebrates 15 years of bringing “Blues on the Beach” Saturday and Sunday at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point. Headliners include Gregg Allman, Steve Miller, Buddy Guy, Los Lonely Boys and many more. Enjoy the best of blues, rock and roots music with more than 20 sets playing on three different stages, as well as micbrobrews and tasty food.

Tickets are going quickly, for details or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.omegaevents.com/dohenyblues, or call 949.360.7800. Doheny Blues Festival is at 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive in Dana Point.

Fun with your Girl

Mark this under fun with your girlfriends for a great cause. Attend the 3rd Annual Girlfriend Event Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help support Nancy Pellegrino’s mission to make a difference after her beloved girlfriend and sister-in-law passed suddenly from a brain aneurysm. Her family created The Kathy Oldham Children's Endowment, and on Thursday Nancy and her skincare team will offer discounted rejuvenation facial peels, refreshments, and raffle prizes.

All funds will be donated to The Children's Endowment. Call 949.706.9919 for appointments. Nancy Pellegrino, NP is at 280 Newport Center Drive, Suite 205 in Newport Beach.

Spring Rummage Sale

Bella Bella Salon in Corona del Mar and iHOPEoc are teaming up for a Spring Rummage Sale on Saturday and Sunday at iHOPEoc’s resource center in San Clemente. It’s a great time to clean out your closets and garages to provide iHOPEoc’s mission of helping the homeless and the working poor with basic needs and resources. They are requesting new or gently used furniture, lamps and accessories; collectibles or antiques; sporting goods, books, records, toys and games; apparel for children through adults; electronics (in working order); and glassware, dishes, and cups.

Items can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday or Friday at the iHOPEoc resource center at 106 W.

Canada Avenue in San Clemente. For more information to arrange a drop off or pick up call 949.973.2360 or 949.500.0494.

FIght for Foie Gras

2012-05-14T15:04:43+00:00

The source and treatment of your food is just as important as the taste. Tonight, at Haven Gastropub, six spectacular chef´s from Orange County are cooking up Foie Gras to raise money to support ethical farming practices and help repeal the Foie Gras ban which will take effect July 1st. Each chef, led by Greg Daniels, will create their own spin on Foie Gras. In addition to the dinner, Haven Gastropub will offer beer and wine pairing for an extra cost.

The event, “Fight for Foie”, will benefit The Coalition of Humane and Ethical Farming Standards (CHEFS). Chefs, principles are that all animals deserve to be treated with respect and the best foods come from using the best ingredients from human and sustainable practices. The coalition feels that it is their responsibility to make sure the food they serve follows these practices.

CHEF´s was recently formed in response to California’s proposed law banning the sale of Foie Gras. Critics say that the practice of gavage, force feeding ducks, to fatten their livers is unethical. They say it is not healthy or humane to inflate duck´s livers to ten times their normal size. Opponents of the bill, including CHEF´s, argue that the ducks actually enjoy being fattened up, and that ducks lack nerves in their throat so the force feeding causes no pain. On July 1, the sale of foie gras in California will be banned unless the bill can be reversed by then.

This might be your last chance to taste Foie Gras in California, especially cooked by such excellent Chef´s. If you would like to support the CHEF´s campaign to reverse the Foie Gras ban, tonight would be your perfect chance all while enjoying some quality duck liver.

Fight for Foie at Haven Gastropub. Tonight, May 14th, 7 p.m. 190 S. Glassel Street in Old Towne Orange. $80 per guest, does not include tax, gratuity or beverages. Cocktail pairings available for an additional $30. Space is limited, call 714.221.0680 for reservations.

Taste the Nation

One of our favorite events of the year, Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation: Laguna Beach returns on Sunday, June 3 at the Montage Laguna Beach. Attend this incredible gourmet food and wine event featuring eight celebrity chefs at the stunning Studio at Montage overlooking the beautiful ocean and you will be directly helping to feed hungry children in Orange County.

All proceeds from the Taste of Nation go directly to Share Our Strength’s efforts to fight against childhood hunger in Orange County by benefiting Second Harvest Orange County Food Bank and Father Serra’s Food Pantry at Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano. The line-up of renowned chefs who will be donating their time and talents to the important cause include Craig Strong at Studio at Montage Laguna Beach, Lee Smith at Montage Laguna Beach, Suzanne Goin at Lucques in Los Angeles, Alan Wong of Alan Wong’s Restaurant in Honolulu, Floyd Cardoz at North End Grill in New York, William Bradley at Addison at the Grand Del Mar, Michael Voltaggio at ink. in Los Angeles, and Jennifer Carroll at Concrete Blonde opening in Los Angeles.

Guests can enjoy tastings, fine wines, and premium spirits, as well as live entertainment and a silent auction.

Taste of Nation offers a chef tasting from 4 to 7 p.m. for $150, a VIP ‘Meet the Chefs” from 4 to 9 p.m. for $250.

You can purchase tickets here.

Montage Laguna Beach is at 30801 South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.

Great Dog Food for Less

Top quality dog and cat food has been a growing trend over the last couple years. People pay ridiculous prices to feed Fido the best quality ingredients. Dave’s Pet Food has great quality pet food, at a fraction of the cost of the big name brands.

Their pet food is formulated with your pet’s holistic health in mind. Dave has developed his 95% Premium Meats Canned Dog Food which has high protein, few carbs and dog´s love it! For dog´s with sensitive stomachs, Dave developed his Delicate Dinners which contains no wheat, artificial flavors or colors, beef, corn, soy or dairy products. Your pet will be eating like a king, without the price that would bankrupt royalty.

Fore the Kids Giveaway

One lucky winner will be chosen Friday to win a complimentary dinner for two at JDRF’s 22nd Annual Fore the Kids Golf Classic on Monday, May 21 at Newport Beach Country Club. Just like JDRF’s Orange County Chapter on Facebook and mention Fore the Kids to be entered to win. The dinner is ideal for networking and supporting an important cause, improving lives and curing type 1 diabetes. The dinner includes a silent and live auction.

Newport Beach Country Club is at
1600 East Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach. 949.644.9550.

Summer Food and Wine Event

2012-05-11T15:24:26+00:00

One of South Coast Plaza’s most beloved fundraising events, the Summer Food & Wine Event returns Wednesday, May 16 from to 6 to 9 p.m. at Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza.

For more than 25 years, the evening has provided food and wine lovers the chance to fight against hunger in Orange County. All proceeds go directly to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.

More than 30 premiere wineries including ZD Wines, Frank Family Vineyards, Paul Hobbs Winery, Cain Vineyard and Winery, Captûre Wines, Iron Horse Vineyards, St. Clement Vineyard, Domaine Carneros Winery, Cass Winery will offer their best vintages, along with tastes from Charlie Palmer’s acclaimed restaurant.

Chef Seakyeong Kim will be serving specialties such as house-made salumis, cheese, hoisin glazed lamb belly in steamed bun, heirloom tomato salad, seared tuna summer roll with miso white peach, three cheese risotto croquette, saffron aioli, foie gras torchon with cherry compote, chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce, and duck with red wine pomegranate reduction. Palmer’s incredible signature Kobe-style truffle cheese sliders will be offered, as well as flatbreads and more.

Dessert samplings include macaroons, madeleines, assorted tartelettes and chocolate raspberry moelleux will be served with coffee from the Nespresso Boutique at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza.

Jason Bentley, KCRW's host of “Morning Becomes Eclectic,” will provide great music to make the event even more enjoyable. Tickets cost $75 in advance, or $100 at the door.

To purchase tickets visit www.feedoc.org or call (949)653-2900 x 131. Charlie Palmer is at Bloomingdale’s South Coast Plaza at 3333 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa.

Make your Mom a VIP

Still looking for a great gift idea for Mother's Day? The VIP Peel is a skin treatment meant to tone, and improve the texture and clarity of the skin. At Dr. Boris Ackerman’s office in Newport Beach, the VIP Peel is on special for Mother’s Day.

For only $275 (normally priced at $450) you can treat your mom to a VIP Peel meant to reduce or eliminate age spots, freckles, and hyper-pigmentation, including melasma and soften lines and wrinkles There is no pain and minimal downtime. It’s designed for all skin types and skin should appear younger looking in about a week.

Boris M. Ackerman, M.D. is at 360 San Miguel Drive, Suite 607 in
Newport Beach. 949.759.3284.

Sample Kiehls

Stop by Kiehl’s at South Coast Plaza for its “Day of Strength” an exclusive sampling event Saturday. All customers can take home a generous 10.5 day sample of Kiehl’s must-have, skin essential: Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate.

The product claims to be as potent as Retinol without the sensitivity. It contains concentrated Vitamin C that will decrease marionette lines, crows feet, and sub-orbital wrinkles. Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

Level 2, at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. 714.427.0998

http://www.kiehls.com

Are you Privy to Prive?

2012-05-10T16:58:12+00:00

This isn’t your normal pop-up – this is Chef Ryan Carson and his touring pop-up restaurant, ‘Pri-ve! It’s like the circus is coming to town, but instead of creepy juggling clowns, and over-worked elephants, Chef Carson will bring his menu of astounding flavors and innovative comfort foods to Taco Asylum at The CAMP for three days this month. Chef Ryan Carson has been praised for his ability to use classic ingredients in a sophisticated and inventive discipline. His dishes have been known to transport diners back to their childhood in an adult kind of way.

‘Pri-vé will be at Taco Asylum for Mother’s Day on Sunday ^twhere the restaurant will offer a menu that has been referred to as “Brunch for Dinner” featuring Chef Carson’s interpretations of classic brunch items in a dinner setting.

‘Pri-ve will also be here on May 20^th and 21^st featuring an “~~obs~~CURE BEER GARDEN DINNER”. The menu will feature items that go great with a nice glass of beer. It’s Chef Ryan Carson’s take on beer food. I would try the Wild Boar Slim Jim with Tillamook cheddar cheese wiz or the house made pretzel with aged gouda mornay.

Don’t miss this chance to try experience Chef Ryan Carson’s touring restaurant ‘Pri-ve. The food is delicious, the experience is wonderful, and this opportunity is temporary because like the Circus, ‘Pri-vé is only in town for a limited time.

Reservations for any of the three nights can be made by calling (909) 576-9210 or emailing ryanjcarson1@yahoo.com. Guests must include name, party size, and reservation date. All reservations will be confirmed in advance of the desired date. ‘Pri-vé at taco asylum is located at 725 Baker St Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

American Idiot at Segerstrom

California’s own Green Day have evolved over the years from hyperactive punks to writing Grammy nominated rock opera albums. Their stage show has changed from starting a full mudfight at ’94 Woodstock (watch the guitar solo at 1:43 where he un-tunes his guitar and starts throwing mud) to supplying music to a Tony nominated Musical.

This musical, American Idiot is coming to the Segerstrom Center of the Arts May 29-June 3rd. The rock opera follows Jesus of Suburbia who grows tired of his town and moves to new adventures along with his friends in the city. American Idiot the Musical will be a more refined performance of their music than Woodstock, but there is still adult language and content.

Make sure to get your tickets now to this one week event. Tickets start at $25. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa. 714.556.2787

What's Up, OC?

The spirit of the late creative genius Chuck Jones lives on at the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity in Costa Mesa. Chuck Jones is the legendary artist and director who brought characters such as Bug Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, and many others. Before his death in 2002, he established the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, as he believed there is a creative genius in everyone. Now, through lectures, workshops, and exhibitions, the center is helping to foster creativity in our community.

To celebrate 100 years of Chuck Jones life, the center is hosting the second annual Red Dot Auction featuring over 50 artists work. All their work will be hung on the walls and will be anonymous. Then, their will be a live and silent auction for the works. Who knows, you may get a piece of work for $100 that is worth a small fortune!

Tickets are free to the event. RSVP at RSVP@chuckjonescenter.org or here 3321 Hyland Avenue Costa Mesa. 949.660.7791 x 108

Yours Truly is Guest Bartending

2012-05-09T16:49:38+00:00

Please consider changing the future of two bright and caring Kenyans that I met in a small village in Western Kenya. My best friend Mona Shah of Moxxe PR and I will be guest bartending during Ra Sushi’s Puma Thursday next Thursday, May 10 from 7 to 10 p.m. at RA Sushi in Tustin to help educate Jack & Milly in Kenya.

RA Sushi will donate 10 % of all food and drink sales made from 7 to 10 p.m. to help fund their university education. RA Sushi’s Puma Thursday is an extended happy hour featuring great food and drink specials, ranging from $2 to $7.

Hip Meets Philanthropy

Hip meets philanthropy at CASA's annual fete, The Celebration of Children Black and White Ball on Saturday at 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on May 19 at the Hyatt Regency in Huntington Beach.

Multi-platinum , three-time Grammy-Nominated Taylor Dayne, (with 17 top 10 hits – including Tell it to My Heart & Love Will Lead You Back), will perform live, while television and film star Alan Thicke, (of TV hit series Growing Pains) will serve as the celebrity award presenter. The evening will honor the An Family, and Ted and Lourdes Nark for their generosity, leadership and impact on the 1,200 foster children served at CASA.

Elizabeth An, principal of AnQi at South Coast Plaza and CEO of House of An, serves on the Advisory Board of CASA along with co-honoree Ted Nark. Honoree Lourdes Nark is chairing the big event along with OC Taste-Makers Britt Meyer, Nancy Eaton and Wendy Tenebaum. Distinguished Steering Committee Members include OC leaders Susan Kang, Elizabeth Segerstrom, Dee Higby, Betty Huang, Sheila Peterson, Sylvia Damiani, Deborah Gunn-Downing, Christina Lyons, Linda Young, among others.

County's Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) trains volunteers in Orange County to serve as advocates for children who have been severely abused, abandoned and neglected. In past years, The Black and White Ball has raised more than $800k, and this year CASA’s goal is a cool million. The event promises to be the charity fete of the year and is sure to be a sell-out!

Tickets cost $275. Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa is at 21500 Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach. For tickets and more information, visit http://casacelebrationofchildren.org/

Summer Flavors at Yogurtland

Just as fall and winter has pumpkin pie lattes and egg nog, every season deserves their own special treat. Just in time for summer, Yogurtland is serving up tasty treats for the warm months of May and June. The perfect cool down to a long day is nutritious frozen yogurt, which besides from being delicious, contains all real ingredients, as well as calcium, vitamins, and billions of probiotic and active cultures.

The special summer additions at Yogurt Land are Blue Lychee Bliss Treat, an exotic blend of lychee fruit and blueberry. Also, rotating with their 16 flavors and 35 toppings is Almond Midnight Mocha. Two types of dark chocolate, real almond, and coffee will satisfy any chocolate lover. If your feeling adventurous, try mixing the two for a sensational treat. These flavors are limited edition and only available for 8 weeks. Make sure to get your summer treat soon!

Yogurt Land has many locations in Orange County. For a full list click here.

Mother’s Day Bouquets

2012-05-08T15:19:18+00:00

Send a beautiful bouquet to your mom this Mother's Day through FTD and and make a difference in the lives of those living with type 1 diabetes. $18 will be contributed to JDRF to fund research for type 1 diabetes (T1D). Simply order flowers or gifts here. Choose from fragrant roses, lilies, mixed bouquets, long lasting plants and even gift baskets.

Summer Sample Sale

Stock up on summer swimwear, jewelry, eyewear and more at a sample sale at its best coming up Friday and Saturday at Baumvison HQ in Costa Mesa. During the two day sale you can save up to 75% off Paul Frank Eyewear
Tavik Swimwear, LEAF, Viva Eclectico, 31 Bits Jewelry, Sachi Love, Shiva Goddess Jewelry, Modern Amusement Eyewear and
Original Penguin Eyewear.

Open 3 to 7 p.m. Friday; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. 3100 Pullman St. Unit C, in Costa Mesa.