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Newport’s premier food and entertainment festival, the Taste of Newport, celebrates 20 years at Fashion Island today through Sunday. The super-tasty event has allowed the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce to give more than $172,000 over the years to local organizations.

The weekend party attracts more than 60,000 guests who come to sample gourmet foods from more than 30 local restaurants, and to taste wines, cocktails and handcrafted beers. Live bands perform onstage throughout the event. This year’s main acts include Third Eye Blind today, Styx on Saturday and UB40 on Sunday.

Sample cuisines range from casual to fine dining. Purchase tickets at the gate Friday and Saturday for $25. Times are 6 to 11 p.m. today; 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at Newport Center Drive. For information, contact the Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce at (949) 729-4400 or go to www.tasteofnewport.com.

BEAUTY PRODUCTS GALORE

On Saturday only, you can stock up and save on high-end and everyday beauty products at two fabulous beauty stores in Costa Mesa. 17th Street Beauty Center and Bella Faccia offer 25%-off purchases from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

17th Street Beauty Center is a traditional must-find beauty supply store, where you can save on hair, skin, nail, bath and body products, as well as candles, perfume and much more. 283 East 17th St. #D. Call (949) 642-1717.

Bella Faccia, a beauty boutique and spa, is offering savings on upscale skin and hair care lines available, featuring Dr. Brandt, Dr. Perricone, Z. Bigatti, Fenix, MD Skincare, Mario Badescu, Fekkai, Rene Furterer, Phyto, L’Occitane Paula Dorf and more.

Bella Faccia is also a mini-oasis where you can enjoy high-quality spa and makeup services. Specialty treatments include a micro-dermabrasion oxygen peel, facials and 3-D lash extensions. Other services include waxing and makeup applications by certified MAC makeup artists. 269 E. 17th St. Call (949) 642-1515 or go to beautyjunky.com.

Burch hospital benefit

A special morning of shopping will be at Tory Burch at South Coast Plaza to benefit The Glass Slipper Guild from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Mention the Glass Slipper Guild and receive a 10% discount on purchases.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Children’s Hospital of Orange County’s Neuroscience Institute. RSVP at toryburchevents@ toryburch.com.

Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Call (714) 689-0450.

Sale on menswear

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers at The Bluffs in Newport Beach celebrates its recent opening by hosting a special sale today through Sunday. The menswear store, which features casual and career wear for men, as well as golf apparel and outerwear, offers suits and sport coats up to 50% off, and 20% off select merchandise. The Bluffs is at 1342 Bison Ave. Call (949) 760-0452.

14th annual gala

Laura’s House at the Marriott Newport Beach Hotel & Spa will have its 14th Annual Gala, Sea of Dreams, on Saturday. Laura’s House will be honoring Zee Allred for her extraordinary commitment to the community and generous spirit of giving to others. The event includes a cocktail reception, dinner, live and silent auction and entertainment.

Tickets cost $250 per person. Marriott Newport Beach Hotel & Spa is at 900 Newport Center Drive. Buy tickets at laurashouse.org/ events.php. Call (949) 361-3775.

GREER WYLDER writes Best Buys, which runs Fridays. She’s the founder and president of www.greersoc.com, a free daily e-mail service that provides the latest in Orange County fashion, dining and trends.