Legends to the Lido for film premiere

GREER WYLDER

The historic Regency Lido Theater was chosen as one of three

locations in the world to premiere Stacy Peralta’s new surf

documentary, “Riding Giants.” New York and Los Angeles will also show

the film.

The “Riding Giants” benefit premiere at 7:30 p.m. July 8 will be

open to the public. Proceeds from the event will benefit two Orange

County charities, the Surfrider Foundation and the Ocean of Hope.

Special appearances at the premiere will include Peralta and surf

legends Sam George, Laird Hamilton, Greg Noll and Titus Kinimaka.

Upon arrival, the filmmakers, stars and surf legends will step out of

classic Woodies onto the blue carpet.

A VIP pre-cocktail reception and after-film party will include

surf music, food, entertainment and raffles. The Via Lido Plaza will

be transformed into a North Shore of Oahu surf village, complete with

a mechanical surf machine called a Robo Surfer.

Tickets to the premiere are $50 for the screening and after-party;

and $100 for VIP seating, pre-cocktail reception and after-party. The

VIP reception will start at 7 p.m. with the North Shore After Party

opening at 9:30 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at www.RidingGiantsPremiere.com, at the

Lido Theater Box Office, or by calling (949) 673-8351.

ARMEN AND READY

Harbor View Shopping Center welcomes a fine new jewelry salon,

Armen Designs.

For more than 20 years, Armen Grigorian has earned a local

reputation as a fine jewelry expert. His namesake jewelry salon

carries his stunning original designs. The atelier and his team of

master jewelers specialize in platinum and white gold. Armen Designs

can create one-of-a-kind rings, bracelets, necklaces and more.

The salon also has competitive prices on imported diamonds, fine

Swiss timepieces and Italian handmade jewelry. Services include

jewelry repair by a master platinum expert, formerly with Van Cleef

and Arpels in Beverly Hills. A Swiss-trained master watchmaker

certified by Rolex can refurbish Rolex, Patek Philippe and other

high-end mechanical and quartz watches. For appraisals, Armen Designs

employs graduate gemologists.

Armen Grigorian is in the Harbor View Shopping Center at 1630A San

Miguel Drive, at San Joaquin Hills Road in Newport Beach. Open 10

a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday. (949) 720-9498.

SETTING UP CAMP

The CAMP, an outdoor enthusiast’s mall, offers a series of free

healthy living programs through September.

The “Life Series” schedule includes native foods, cooking demos,

sampling and nutritional information about a vegetarian diet. It’s

offered from 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday and July 19.

Liburdi’s Scuba offers a “Kids Discover Scuba class” from 1 to 2

p.m. every Sunday for ages 10 and up.

Cyclewerks offers a 15-mile beginning-to-intermediate bicycle

ride. Participants can meet at the store every Saturday at 8 a.m.

Adventure 16 offers a map and compass seminar from 2 to 4 p.m. on

July 17 and a Surviving Backcountry Disasters seminar at 7 p.m. on

July 20 . Dates can change; please call stores for the latest

information.

The CAMP is at 2937 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa, www.thecampsite.com

DOG-GONE GOOD

On the Fourth of July, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Balboa Bay Club

& Resort will host festivities to help raise money for the Guide Dogs

of the Desert International.

More than a dozen dogs, ranging from puppies in training to

certified companion dogs, will participate in activities that will

include meeting dogs, capturing a puppy photo and an opportunity

drawing with prizes. There will also be a chance to sponsor and name

a puppy. Children can make their own dog biscuits from freshly rolled

dough and take them home to bake.

The event will take place on the boardwalk at the Balboa Bay Club

& Resort, 1221 W. Coast Highway in Newport Beach.

NO LAST RESORT

Costa Mesa resident Mary Matz sells reservations to the Bamboo

Beach Resort, at Nananu-I-Ra Island, Fiji.

“We offer all-inclusive, seven-night packages from LAX nonstop to

Fiji at a great value,” says Matz. “Our package prices include

round-trip air, airport transfers, round-trip boat [to the resort],

seven nights’ accommodation in a deluxe, ocean-view bungalow, three

gourmet meals each day and all tax and airport fees.”

Beverages are not included and scuba diving and sport fishing are

also additional. Matz says a special complimentary massage will be

given to readers who mention this column.

For more information and prices, please contact Mary Matz at

Bamboo Beach Resort, 129 Cabrillo St., Suite 205 in Costa Mesa, CA

92627. (866) 324-3454 or (949) 548-2823.

GLAM APPEAL

Marie showcases Euro glam apparel for men and women. This

lifestyle boutique carries hip young designers -- Da-Nang, Rosa Cha

and Pinko Italy -- with a large selection of jeans and casual street

wear.

It’s open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Newport Coast Shopping Center,

at San Joaquin Hills Road and Newport Coast Drive in Newport Coast.

(949) 644-5651.

* BEST BUYS appears Thursdays. Send information to Greer Wylder at

greerwylder@yahoo.com; at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627; or by

fax at (949) 646-4170.