Chuck Jones’ art lands at Fashion Island

Chuck Jones Gallery just opened in Fashion Island’s Atrium Court.

Newport Beach is the famed gallery’s hometown. It offers the largest

collection of Chuck Jones’ artwork in the world. Jones’ career in

animated film history began in the early 1930s. He worked for Ub

Iwerks, creator of Mickey Mouse, washing the ink off celluloid sheets

before becoming one of the great animation creators during the golden

age of animation from the 1930s to the 1950s. While at Warner Bros.,

Jones created some of the most famous and beloved cartoon characters:

the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Marvin the Martian, Pepe le Pew and

dozens more. He also co-created Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Elmer

Fudd. He went on to direct and produce animated classics including

the Academy Award-winning “The Dot and The Line” and “Dr. Seuss’ How

the Grinch Stole Christmas.” An upcoming “Peanuts Show” happens Aug.

23 with a special guest appearance by Peanuts director Bill Melendez.

The gallery will feature special artwork from Melendez, late

“Peanuts” creator Charles Schulz and Tom Everhart. The Chuck Jones

Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; from 10

a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday on the

Main level, Atrium Court. (949) 759-0758.

SHE’S IN VOGUE

Supermodel Anna Vyalitsyna, the new face of Chanel, will be at

Macy’s South Coast Plaza Women’s Store for a Chanel fragrance and

cosmetics party from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 22. She’ll be presenting

Chanel’s new summer colors and lovely Chance fragrance. Vyalitsyna,

from Russia, is known as fashion’s latest “it girl.” Guests will

learn top models beauty secrets; enjoy mini-makeovers and manicures;

and receive a complimentary Teen Vogue gift bag and gifts. To reserve

a personalized makeup appointment with a Chanel specialist, call

(714) 556-0611, ext. 2362. A limited number of appointments is

available.

CLEAR FOR SUMMER

Three Friends is having a summer clearance sale Friday through

Sunday. The women’s clothing boutique has only two sales a year. This

one is extra special, saving up to 70% on summer merchandise. Prices

on fall arrivals are 10% off. It’s the perfect time to stock up on

basics. Three Friends is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through

Wednesday; from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday; and from 10 a.m. to 6

p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in Westcliff

Plaza on Irvine Avenue in Newport Beach. (949) 548-9881.

SIT STILL AND SMILE

Local photographer Julie Norton has an eye for taking beautiful

family photos. She’s offering a holiday special -- sittings are $95.

The sitting must be scheduled before Sept. 15. For an appointment,

call (949) 650-5616. www.julienort photoography. com.

A CUT ABOVE

First Cut, at Fashion Island, is an upscale hair salon for kids.

Young children can get haircuts in airplanes and “fly,” and older

kids can watch DVDs or play video games. New services offered here

include birthday parties for girls to feel pampered as a princess;

henna tattoos (starting at $5.95); airbrush tattoos (starting at

$6.95); and corn rows (kids start at $30-$50, adults are $95 for a

full head.) It also offers exotic braids and hair wraps with beads

($2 an inch). First Cut is between the Iris Fountain and Carousel

Court at Fashion Island. (949) 640-0956.

IT’S WITHIN REACH

Design Within Reach, at Fashion Island, is having a sale through

Tuesday to celebrate the company’s fourth anniversary. Most items

featured in the August catalog, including outdoor and popular

upholstered pieces (the City Sofa Collection), are priced at 10% off.

Also choose from mattresses, workspace tables and chairs. Design

Within Reach is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday;

from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday on

the lower level of Atrium Court at Fashion Island. (949) 721-0031.

LOOK FOR THIS

Optical Shop of Aspen carries luxury eyewear -- in fashion-forward

and cutting-edge styles. The boutique shop sells fashionable frames

priced from $179 to $795. Some jeweled frames could cost up to

$5,000. Its exclusive Chrome Hearts line, originally a handmade

jewelry line, features detailed etching and wood, leather and

sterling silver accents. Other eye-catching lines are Oliver Peoples,

Matsuda, Lunor, Face a Face and Kieselstein-Cord. It’s one of the few

high-end chains that has a lab. Licensed optician on staff. The shop

is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; from 10 a.m. to

7 p.m. Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Fashion Island in

Newport Beach. (949) 640-8230.

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