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One of Orange County’s most popular summer events is the Summer

Concert Series at Fashion Island. The lineup features a mix of jazz, pop

and new wave music. The next concert is Wednesday, featuring pop rock

band Ambrosia. Ambrosia was a big hit throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s with

hits like “You’re the Only Woman,” “How Much I Feel,” and “Biggest Part

of Me.” Jazz saxophonist Paul Taylor will be at Fashion Island on July

26. Taylor’s debut album rose high on the Billboard contemporary jazz

chart and had the No. 1 radio hit “Till We Meet again.” Legendary folk

singer Don McLean will be performing popular ‘70s hits such as “American

Pie,” “Vincent,” “Castles in the Air” and other hits Aug 9. The Young

Dubliners on Aug. 16 will give the final performance of the series. The

Young Dubliners have a unique sound in Celtic and American pop

traditions. Michael Vail Blum, who has worked with such popular bands as

the Goo Goo Dolls, produced the band’s latest album, “Breathe.” Fashion

Island’s Summer Concert Series debuted in 1967 and has drawn as many as

10,000 people on a single night. The concerts are free, but preferred

seating is available for $15 per person. Information: (949) 721-2000.

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William Harold Jewelers is having its semiannual 50%-off sale through

July 29. The jeweler features diamond wedding sets, unique pieces,

antique jewelry plus watch and jewelry repair. The store is at 3166

Newport Blvd. in Newport Beach near City Hall. Information: (949)

673-0365.

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The best ladies’ clothing boutique, A’Maree’s is having a summer sale.

The clothing sale has been underway since last week and the shoe sale

starts today. The store is filled with beautiful clothes, shoes, jewelry

and accessories. It’s at 1649 Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 642-4423.

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Elizabeth Benefield has moved from its Coast Highway location in

Corona del Mar to Newport Center in Newport Beach. The antique and home

accessories store features prints, upholstery, furniture and more. It’s

new location is at 240 Newport Center Drive, Suite 116, in the Design

Plaza next to Kinko’s and Muldoon’s. Information: (949) 640-0327.

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There is a great clothing sale underway at At-Ease of Newport Beach.

Prices are reduced up to 70% during the men’s and women’s annual summer

sale. Top name brands on sale include Zanella, Ike Behar, Bobby Jones,

Polo, Cutter & Buck, Corbin, Reyn Spooner, Barry Bricken, Axis, Mondo,

Riscatto, Mezlan and Aquascutum. At-Ease is at Fashion Island in Newport

Beach. Information: (949) 759-7979.

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More good buys on men’s clothing can be found at the Posh fine

gentlemen’s clothing sale. Collections on sale include Hickey-Freeman,

Corneliani, Joseph Abboud, Zanella, Samuelsohn, Corbin, Barry Bricken,

Robert Talbott, Tricots St. Raphael, Ike Behar and Jhane Barnes. Shoes

available include Cole Haan, Mezlan, Polo, Sebago and Joseph Abboud. Posh

is at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Information: (949) 640-8310.

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The best seafood market, Santa Monica Seafood, is on East 17th Street

in Costa Mesa. Santa Monica Seafood has been in business for 60 years and

it offers more than 30 selections of fresh seafood daily. The selection

includes live Maine lobsters, Dungeness crabs, Mexican shrimp, seafood

salads, sushi, hot and cold smoked seafood, prepared fresh meals, party

platters and gourmet condiments. It’s at 154 E. 17th St. Information:

(949) 574-8862.

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It’s a good time to find a swimsuit on sale. Macy’s is having a 2000

sale on swimsuits for misses and juniors reduced 25% to 50%. Top name

brands on sale include Ralph Lauren Sport, Anne Cole, Nautica, Miracle

Suit, I.N.C., Raisins, Rebel Beach, Mossimo and Esprit. Macy’s is at

Fashion Island in Newport Beach, and at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

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* BEST BUYS appears on Thursdays and Saturdays. Send information to

Greer Wylder at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa 92627, or via fax at (949)

646-4170.