Atkinson’s offers fine men’s apparel

Atkinson’s Men’s Clothing, established in 1947, offers casual and

fine traditional men’s apparel. A storewide 30% off sale is in

progress. Open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday at 3430

Via Lido in Newport Beach. Information: (949) 673-0653.

A TASTY WAY TO HELP

South Coast Plaza will host an incredible summer Food and Wine

Festival today from 6 to 9 p.m. The 11th annual event raises funds

for Orange County’s needy by supporting the Second Harvest Food Bank

of Orange County and Someone Cares Soup Kitchen. Each $40 ticket will

buy more than 1,000 meals or feed a family of four for three months.

An expected 1,500 guests will enjoy culinary specialties from South

Coast Plaza restaurants. They’ll also enjoy premium wines, microbrews

and live music. Crate and Barrel/Macy’s Home Store Wing at South

Coast Plaza. Information: (714) 435-2160.

ELEGANT MERCHANDISE IN A SUMMER SALE

A’Maree’s much anticipated summer sale starts Saturday. The store

is closed Friday to prepare for the sale. A’Maree’s is a modern

elegant boutique, for women who love clothes. Fashions are hand

selected by owners and sisters Dawn Klohs and Denise Schaeffer. They

buy in New York and Europe four times a year and are skilled at

choosing fabulous merchandise you won’t see anywhere else. Designers

available include Loro Piani, Marni, Prada Sport, Dries Van Noten,

Dosa, Chloe, Helmut Lang, Michael Kors, Celine and Peter Cohen.

A’Maree’s carries jewelry from L.A.-based Cathy Waterman and other

popular designers. They have shoes, bags, belts and accessories. Open

from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday at 1649 Westcliff Drive in

Newport Beach. (949) 642-4423.

SIDEWALK FUN AT WESTCLIFF

Westcliff Plaza’s summer sidewalk sale happens Saturday from 10

a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be sales at participating stores,

entertainment, children’s crafts and face painting. Merchants include

Anthony’s Shoe Repair, Three Friends, Westcliff Plaza Cleaners,

Champagne French Bakery Cafe, Kayaks Surf Shop, Robert and Taylor

Salon, Matthew Taylor’s, Pick Up Stix, Images Hallmark, PastaBravo,

Ralphs Fresh Fare, Mail Boxes Etc., Draper’s and Damon’s, Blue Mambo,

California Style Home Collections, Crown Ace Hardware, Helen Grace

Chocolates and Flight Centre. Westcliff Plaza at 17th Street and

Irvine Avenue in Newport Beach.

MEET YOUR SURFING NEEDS

Since the 1970s, the Green Room has been a popular local surf

shop. Surfboards, skateboards, wetsuits, apparel and accessories are

their specialty. High-quality surfboard brands available include

J.C., H.I.C., Lost, Roberts, and Palaoa boards custom shaped for the

Green Room in Hawaii. Consignment boards are accepted. There are

racks full of used boards. The shop has an extensive selection of

skateboards and a few longboards from Fluid. Apparel brands available

include Black Flys, Planet Earth, Lost, E.S.P., H.I.C., Rietfield,

Reef and the increasingly popular Sullen. Wetsuits, sandals and

sunglasses are available, too. Open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to

Friday; and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 6480 S. Coast

Highway in Newport Beach. Information: (949) 548-9944 or

www.greenroomsurf.com.

PLEIN TO SEE

A plein air art exhibit is shown through July 11 at the Robert Mondavi Food and Wine Center in Costa Mesa. More than 100 paintings

will be presented by the Southern California Plein Air Painters Assn.

The exhibit features recent paintings of locations through Southern

California by members. Open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to

Friday. 1570 Scenic Ave. (off Harbor Boulevard, between Sunflower

Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard) in Costa Mesa. Information: (714)

979-4510 or www.socalpapa.com.

CORNELL DESIGNS HALF OFF

April Cornell kicks off its end of the season sale on spring 2003

collections today. Vermont-based April Cornell designs its own

apparel and linens. Sale merchandise reduced up to 50%. Open from 10

a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and

from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Near Pottery Barn at Fashion Island.

(949) 721-9061.

LEGALLY STYLIN’ MAKE UP

Sephora hosts a Stila makeup event in conjunction with the opening

of the movie “Legally Blonde 2.” Stila Cosmetics founder Jeanine

Lobell helped turn Reese Witherspoon into Elle Woods for the movie.

Stila’s makeup artists can show you how to recreate Elle’s look with

products found exclusively here. Reservations are recommended. Open

from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Sephora at South

Coast Plaza, Level One, near Carousel Court. (714) 429-9130.

THE FAMILY BARBER

Need a reliable barber? Stop by the Miller Barber Family Barber

Shop. It specializes in men’s and boys’ haircuts. A caring, friendly

staff will treat you well and you’ll be pleased with their work.

Walk-ins are welcome, but it’s best to make an appointment. Discounts

are available for seniors and children 10 and younger. Open from 9

a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and

from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at 111 Broadway (east of Newport

Boulevard, across from Triangle Square) in Costa Mesa. (949)

646-1773.

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

[email protected]; at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627; or by

fax at (949) 646-4170.