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* Submit AFTER HOURS items by fax to (714) 966-4679; or by calling

(714) 966-4625.

JUNE 30

WINE TASTING

Every week at Bayside Restaurant, guests will be introduced to

five new wines, each highlighting a specific varietal or wine region.

This week’s tasting will be “Rioja, Spain’s Classic Region,”

presented by a knowledgeable and insightful wine sommelier, who will

teach guests and answer questions about each wine featured. Located

at Bayside’s outdoor terrace with a view of the Newport Harbor,

guests will also be able to order from a $4.95 tapas menu for food to

accompany the wine. The tastings are held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at 900

Bayside Drive, Newport Beach. Cost is $15 per person, reservations

are strongly recommended. Information: (949) 721-1222.

JULY 13

POETRY READING & MUSIC

Poets Shawn Turi and Thea Iberall, with music by Sandbloom, will

perform at 8 p.m. at Alta Coffee House, 506 31st Street, Newport

Beach. Open readers and musicians welcome. Information: (949)

675-0233 or (714) 564-6526.