A fine place for art

Martin Lawrence Galleries is hosting a world-class exhibit of

modern masters of the 20th Century through Oct. 15. Rare works by

Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Joan Miro, Henry Toulouse-Lautrec,

Claude Monet and Pierre-August Renoir are featured. Special showings

include Monet’s “Study for Water Lilies,” oil on canvas from 1922;

Chagall’s “Large Nude with a Basket” oil on canvas from 1955;

Renoir’s “Woman Playing Tambourine” pastel on paper circa 1910; and

Picasso’s “Seated Musketeer” oil on canvas from 1967 and two pencil

drawings. Martin Lawrence is at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

(949) 759-0134.

Keyed in on served

Family-owned Balport Lock & Safe is a specialty key and safe shop.

Transponder keys for exotic cars, specialty locks on yachts and

access control electrical card system locks are some of its services.

Co-owner Vince Slepack also works with police to open safes. Its

newly expanded showroom features an exclusive line of Mutual safes.

8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 177 Riverside Ave.,

Suite I in Costa Mesa. (949) 642-3585.

Stylish boutique

One of the Fashion Island’s best boutiques for stylish woman’s

clothing, footwear and accessories is Sara. Popular designer’s labels

include: Trina Turk, Seven, Juicy, Frankie B., Robert Rinaldi and

Diane Von Fursternberg. It’s adjacent to the koi pond. (949)

729-4585.

A formal sale

The Assistance League of Newport-Mesa’s Thrift Shop is having a

great sale on formal dresses and accessories on Saturday from 10 a.m.

to 3 p.m. Dresses donated from Assisteens, a group of about 140

teenage girls in ALNM, are for sale. The selection includes formal,

prom, and holiday dresses and a selection of accessories, shoes,

jewelry, wraps and purses. Proceeds from the sale will go toward

community projects sponsored by the Assistance League, including the

Children’s Dental Health Center, Operation School Bell Community

Outreach and Kids On The Block. 2220 Fairview Ave. in Costa Mesa.

(949) 645-5536.

Teaching a shopping spree

Subtle Tones celebrates Teacher Appreciation Day Saturday with an

all day back-to-school shopping spree with savings of 20% off on all

regular price clothing, gift with purchase, special drawings and

refreshment. Subtle Tones has great linens, gifts, pajamas, and

comfortable clothing. Corona del Mar Plaza. 844 Avocado Ave. in

Newport Beach. (949) 640-2781.

Warehouse sale

Metropolitan Prairie is having its famous warehouse sale today

from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The no-frills sale has tons of kids’ clothing

(mostly boys), sizes 2 to 16 for boys, and sizes 4 to 14 for girls.

Lots of pants, flannels, fleece, knits, shirts, T-shirts and more.

All sales final. 1685 Babcock St., No. B in Costa Mesa. (949)

650-8623.

Caring for the skin

Spa Gregories has a special on MD Skincare through Oct. 4. If you

purchase $70 or more of Dr. Gross MD Skincare products, you’ll

receive a free Vitamin C Firming Eye Gel ($30 value). A Complete

Skincare Kit is on sale at $85. It includes the Alpha Beta Home Peel

System, the All in One Facial Cleaner with Toner, and the All in One

Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 ($134 value). Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Mondays, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. 200 Newport

Center Drive in Newport Beach. (949) 644-6672. www.spagregories.com.

A bit of drink

Tequila connoisseurs will love the special five-course dinner

prepared at Z’Tejas by chef Tom Rummel Oct. 8 and Nov. 19 at South

Coast Plaza. Dinner is served with tequila pairings for $45. A gift

bag is included. Guest speaker Jamie Bethea can answer questions and

discuss the qualities of world-class tequilas. Z’Tejas is between

Sears and Robinsons-May. (714) 979-7469.

Gallery on the go

Lido Consignment Gallery has moved to a new location on Coast

Highway in Newport Beach. It buys and sells upscale furniture,

antiques, art, home accessories, collectibles, Oriental rugs and

mirrors. Pick-up and delivery is available. 2700 W. Pacific Coast

Highway, Suite 115, Newport Beach. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Mondays through Wednesdays; from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays through

Fridays; and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. (949) 650-7793.

* BEST BUYS appears Mondays and Fridays. Send information to

Greer Wylder at greerwylder@yahoo.com or 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa,

CA 92627, or via fax at (949) 646-4170.