GREER WYLDER
"Summer Nights at the Cove," a Thursday event that celebrates summer,
starts tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Crystal Cove Promenade. "Summer
Nights at the Cove" features live music, children's entertainment and
food samplings. Also, 10% of each evening's sales will benefit a
designated charity.
Tonight, a portion of sales goes toward the Queen of Hearts
Foundation, which raises money for research and education for ovarian
cancer. On Aug. 19, Orangewood Children's Foundation will benefit
from the evening's sales. On Aug. 26, the Glass Slipper Guild of
Children's Hospital of Orange County will receive the proceeds.
Also, three new tenants open at Crystal Cove Promenade this month,
including Trio, a lifestyle boutique for women and children offering
fashions from the hottest designers; Sage on the Coast, offering
creative American cuisine; and Andavi Salon & Skin Therapy, a salon
offering hair care as well as treatment rooms for skin and beauty
treatments. Crystal Cove Promenade is at East Coast Highway and
Crystal Heights Drive in Newport Beach. The center also has a Trader
Joe's, Williams-Sonoma, Banana Republic, The Gap, Ann Taylor Loft and
16 other stores and cafes.
WALK ON THE SALE SIDE
A summer sidewalk sale happens today through Saturday at Newport
North Shopping Center. Find great discounts on merchandise from
various stores and cafes. Participating merchants include A Fine
Affair, Couture New York, Master Tailoring, Petco, Royal Jewelers,
Labels Boutique, Tully's Coffee and Champagnes Market. Newport North
Shopping Center is at MacArthur Boulevard and Bison in Newport Beach.
GIVING UNTIL IT HELPS
On Saturday, Madison Avenue and Ambrosia Home at the Bluffs
shopping center will team up to support a great cause. Women Helping
Women will receive 15% of sales from the two stores, and from 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m., the stores will accept gently worn career wear for the
charity. Also, customers who donate five business suits to the
clothing drive will receive 10% off a purchase made that day. Madison
Avenue offers an international selection of upscale women's apparel
and accessories, presenting more than 150 designer lines, ranging
from casual sportswear and tailored business wear to exquisite pieces
for cocktail, formal and gala events. Madison Avenue also has
personal shoppers to prepare you for any event. And you can select
from a collection of handbags, belts, and jewelry. (949) 219-0765.
Ambrosia Home, a home furnishings and accessories showroom, also
