Celebrate Graduation in the Best Way Possible.. With the OC Beer Festival!!!

For all you true Best4Last followers out there, you might remember one of the very first posts we made: that the Beer Festival is coming to Orange County.. Well now its finally here!!

It’s time to remind ourselves as Americans that there is much more to beer than Anheuser-Busch, Coors, and Miller. It’s time to stick it to those conglomerate, substandard, yellow lagers and drink to the underground, the nonconformists, and the delicious. Because who doesn’t like a good craft beer? The OC Beer Festival will feature the city’s top breweries, as well as 60 domestic and international brands.

The Orange County Beer Festival will be this Saturday between 3-6pm, and $40 gets you unlimited beer! Sounds awesome!

http://www.drinkeatplay.com/ocbeerfest/

Looking to Get Fit and Strong? Try a Free Week Trial at Train Insane Boot Camp!

Train Insane Boot Camp is a group fitness program that is extremely successful at getting people to their fitness goals. Geoff and Aaron, the owners of Train Insane, both used to work at larger health clubs and were disgusted with the way members were treated. They wanted do better.  Train Insane is not just another gym where you are an anonymous member.  They know your name, your goals, and succeed in getting you there.

What’s great about Train Insane is the classes are different every time, making each visit unique and fun. There are variety of work outs, including weight lifting, and every part of your body being used. Best of all, there is a true emphasis on personalization. They consistently produce blogs with subjects that members are concerned about, and will produce detailed meal plans that can be customized to your liking.

There are amazing success results that you can view on their website at www.traininsanegym.com. If you are interested in a free week trial or discount on a month plan, you can contact me, Tatiana Nahai, at nahai100@mail.chapman.edu.

Senior Thesis Film Screenings at Chapman University

Recently, I have had the pleasure of seeing the past 3 Senior Thesis cycle Screenings. As a business student, I must say that I’ve been completely taken aback by how beautiful, exciting, interesting, and bold that many of these movies have been. We all have heard how the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts has been growing, how the caliber of film students is incredibly high, and how the school is rivaling the top film schools in the country. But from my perspective at least, many Chapman students feel that the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts is its own island of film students that are separate from the rest of the campus. But again, that’s just from what I’ve seen.

I know many students never even see the beautiful work that is produced in the film school. Which is why I encourage Chapman students to visit these screenings. These directors, producers, cinematographers, editors, sound designers, production designers, etc. have lived and breathed their movies for the past year, and it’s definitely worth checking them out. Many of the films really are extremely entertaining, thought-provoking, and fun.

Here is a schedule of the remaining Senior Thesis screenings: (the order may change)

Undergraduate Thesis Cycle 4: Saturday, April 9 at 7pm

• Replica (Directed by Ryan Ramirez)
• The Drop (Directed by Jay Raja)
• The Entangled (Directed by Austin Kelley)
• Women & Hollywood (Documentary) (Directed by Burcu Gucuk)
• Allegiance (Directed by Patrick Dawn)

Undergraduate Thesis Cycle 5: Friday, April 29 at 7pm

• The Tough Ones (Directed by Konish Dutta)
• Gifts (Directed by Anna Lund)
• Airship (Directed by Tyler Pavey)
• Incest! The Musical (Directed by Grant Reed)
• Tent City USA (Directed by Rob Frenay)
• That’s Love (Directed by Scott Karahadian)
• The Way I Saw You (Directed by Jack Litchfield)

Undergraduate Thesis Cycle 6: Saturday, April 30 at 7pm

• Just Say No (Directed by John Rocco)
• Burmese Refuge (Directed by Mike Tacca)
• Atticus (Directed by Brendan Mitchell)
• Over the Line (Directed by Arian Harandi)
• Animals (Directed by Josh Wolk)
• Iraq and Afghan War Vets (Documentary) (Directed by Eric Zenteno)
• Stage Mother (Directed by Leonardo Campaner)

Undergraduate Thesis Cycle 7: Saturday, May 7 at 7pm

• Real American Heroes (Directed by Ori Guendelman)
• FU Y2K (Directed by Bud Bennett)
• Sirk (Directed by David Applebee)
• Lions Among Men (Directed by Traci Hays)
• Aced (Directed by Alex Taussig)
• Offline (Directed by Kelly Pratt)

Undergraduate Thesis Cycle 8: Saturday, May 4 at 7pm

• The Trap (Directed by Jack Brungardt)
• Shoot the Moon (Directed by Alex Gaeta)
• No Good Deed (Directed by Jessica Hendricks)
• 80’s Ninja Badass: Bernie’s Back! (Directed by Lucian Gibson)
• A Mistake (Directed by Andrei Enoiu)
• The M Word (Directed by Sam Knee)
• High School Coach (Documentary) (Directed by Derek Beamer)

You can also stream the films on your computer with Chapman University’s live stream: http://www1.chapman.edu/ftvtutorials/stream/stream.html

Check out Dodge College’s event calendar for Advanced Production and Graduate Thesis screenings as well. http://ftv.chapman.edu/about/event_calendar/

The Newport Beach Film Festival is Back!

The Newport Beach Film Festival is here again and  is showcasing more than 350 films to more than 30,000 attendees. It seeks to bring to Orange County the best of classic and contemporary filmmaking from around the world. It has both studio and independent films, and especially features innovative and artistic cinematic works of art.

Film festivals are extremely exciting, as attendees get the opportunity to view huge international releases of films and a wide array of films that you would not otherwise get the chance to see. There are several Chapman undergraduate and graduate student films, independent feature-length films, and large studio production films. A few of the highlights includes Deadheads, East Fifth Bliss, and Ghild.

The Newport Beach Film Festival starts on April 28 and ends on May 5. For tickets and a list of films showing, check out Newport Beach Film Festival’s website. http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com/2011/

Plays: an Exciting Alternative to a Movie Night

It might sound a little old-fashioned, but you won’t be disappointed by the productions at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa.

Choose between the traditional Segerstrom stage, the more contemporary Julianne Argyros stage, plays for young audiences, and even student productions! It’s a wonderful alternative to the Saturday night movie date.

For a list of plays and ticket information, check out http://www.scr.org/

Google Analytics and Web Page Workshop w/ Professor Myhr

If you haven’t taken a class yet with professor Niklas Myhr, Ph.D., then you need to come check out the Argyros Marketing Society’s latest event. Learn from how to make and manage web pages with Google Analytics like a pro.

Especially for us graduating students, it is vital to have a positive web presence. This Worshop will teach you how to create your own website without having to know HTML. Moreover, many career opportunities will be looking for advanced Internet skills, including knowledge of search engine optimization.

Online searches are one of the most effective ways for businesses to be found and to create fans. Learn now before you get left behind.

The Workshop is tomorrow, Tuesday March 29 at 7pm, located in BK106.

Feel free to contact Guyra Kaplan at kapla110@mail.chapman.edu with any questions!

Here is the Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/event.php?eid=112438152170339

Great deal on a weekend trip to Mammoth! (ENDS TODAY!)

Need an idea for a Spring Break get away?? Today is your LAST DAY to save 52% on a great trip to Mammoth for up to 5 people! $149 gets you a One-Night Stay in a Studio, Studio Loft, or One-Bedroom Property. Or if you’re looking for something more spacious, there is a One-Night Stay in a One- or Two-Bedroom Loft or Two-Bedroom Property for that fits 5 to 8 people for $222.

And there’s the best part: you can go at any time this year before December 1. In the Winter, you can go cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, or take a snowcat tour through the Eastern Sienna. And in the Summer you can horseback ride, hike, golf, or rock climb.

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Attention all Food Lovers! It’s Restaurant Week in Orange County!

Yesterday was the first day of Orange County’s Restaurant Week! This is the OC’s most anticipated culinary event, as the TOP 100 Restaurants get ready to dish up amazing food at fantastic prices! These menus showcase some of the region’s most talented chefs who have personalized each menu to reflect their culinary style. The prix fixe menus are priced at $10, $15, and $20 per person for lunch, and $20, $30, and $40 per person for dinner.

This is an absolute DREAM for any food lover! Check out http://www.orangecountyrestaurantweek.com for the list of restaurants  and more information. Bon Appetit!

Anaheim Ducks/Chapman Hockey Doubleheader!!!!

OK everyone, this is amazing! Sunday night you can watch the Ducks of Anaheim trounce the Colorado Avalanche, followed immediately by the Chapman University Men’s Ice Hockey team taking on UCSB.

This is gonna be so much fun! During Chapman’s game, you can move wherever you want even down to the glass! Chapman University sold out of its reserved tickets, so there’s gonna be a ton of people! You can buy tickets directly at the game or on the ducks ticket exchange on their website. So let’s get out there and support our wonderful Hockey teams!

Love OC coastline? Here’s how to live it up!

So we all know that Orange County has amazing beaches. And we wouldn’t be Chapman students if we’ve never taken a trip over to the shore with a bunch of our friends. But most Chapman students haven’t seen everything that Orange County beaches have to offer. So, which beaches are the best and for what purpose? The Best4Last team researched the best beaches in Orange County and one travel blog had this to say:

• Best Orange County Beaches: Amusements: Balboa: A nice pier with a restaurant on the end and the nearby Balboa Fun Zone give plenty to do here.
  
• Best Orange County Beaches: Beach Volleyball: Huntington State: Lots of clean, soft sand and plenty of nets here.
  
• Best Orange County Beaches: Birdwatching: Bolsa Chica: Located just across the street from a major stop on the Pacific Flyway, this place is really “for the birds.”
  
• Best Orange County Beaches: Bonfires: Huntington State: A night bonfire on the beach is one of the best things to do in Orange County, and they’ve got plenty of places here to build your blaze.
  
• Best Orange County Beaches: People-Watching: Main Beach, Laguna Beach: This small beach in the middle of downtown Laguna attracts a variety of people, and on the weekends, you’ll find artists and musicians there, too.
• Best Orange County Beaches: Romantic: Main Beach: This small beach just off downtown Laguna Beach is popular with lovers for evening strolls.
• Best Orange County Beaches: Surfing: Huntington Pier: Huntington Beach is so proud of its surfing heritage that they’ve trademarked the name “Surf City, USA.” Serious local surfers do their stuff near the pier. They don’t tolerate interlopers well, and beginners are better off to head to Bolsa Chica Beach, where many local surf schools give lessons.
• Best Orange County Beaches: Relaxation : Newport Beach: When all you’re looking for is a chill time in the sun, reading a book, listening to music, or hanging out with some friends, there’s no place more relaxing than Newport Beach.

• Orange County Beaches to Bare it All: There are no nude beaches in Orange County County. Your nearest option is San Diego County’s San Onofre.

So there you have it! Follow the links to get more information about each beach!