Wannabe young models now have their shot

Quiksilver Youth is looking for future models Saturday at its Fashion

Island store. The model search is from 2 to 4 p.m. for boys and girls

ages 4 to 14. Children can fill out a casting sheet, smile and have a

Polaroid taken. Applicants will receive giveaways and the winner will

receive a $200 gift certificate. (949) 718-9792.

PROM TIME

See the latest prom fashions at 2 p.m. Saturday when Seventeen

magazine and Macy’s South Coast Plaza host a fashion show. Designers

featured include: Jessica McClintock, Zum Zum, Blondie Nights,

Rampage, Morgan and Co., Jump and L.A. Glow. The event takes place in

the newly remodeled THISIT shop for Juniors. Activities also include

mini-makeovers from Bourjois cosmetics and pick up a free gift bag,

plus, receive a gift with the purchase of a prom dress at the event.

While supplies last. For reservations, call (714) 556-0611, ext.

4231.

PAINT SOME TILE

Children can make their mark on Fashion Island during the center’s

annual spring Children’s Tile Painting event by painting their own

tiles that will pave the paseos of the shopping center. The 12-inch

terra cotta tiles are $100 each, with a portion of the proceeds

benefiting children’s arts programs at the Orange County Museum of

Art. The popular painted tiles were introduced at Fashion Island in

1995 and have become a signature of the shopping center. There are

1,215 hand-painted tiles throughout the center’s paseos. Tiles cost

$100 per tile, which is tax deductible. Prepaid reservations are

required and can be made at the Fashion Island Concierge on the main

level of Atrium Court. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 12 and 13.

(949) 721-2000.

GET THE CRAYONS OUT

Young artists can enter an Easter coloring contest at Gary’s

Island at Fashion Island. Participants will receive a prize, and a

winner from each age group will receive an aloha shirt. Age groups

are 6 and under, 7 to 9 years old and 10 to 12 years old. When

children submit their drawings, they can select an Easter egg from a

basket. In the eggs are offers and treats such as a certificate for

10% off any single item in Gary’s Island, a free child’s ice cream

cone at Haagen Dazs, an aloha T-shirt key chain and Easter candy.

Other winners will receive a free pass for the Kiddie Train Express

or a free photo with the Easter bunny. Pictures are available at

Gary’s Island, as well as Gary’s International, Gary’s Per Donna and

Gary’s Home stores at Fashion Island. Entries must be returned by

April 13. Winners will be notified April 14. Gary’s Island is near

Macy’s, adjacent to California Pizza Kitchen.

BOOK IT NOW

American Airlines now offers three daily nonstop flights between

John Wayne Airport and New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport. The new

flights save valuable time spent driving to other airports. More

information about American Airlines services is available at

www.AA.com.

SEXY SWIMWEAR

Brooke Burke, hostess of “Ranked” on E! Entertainment, shows her

new sexy swimwear line, Barely Brooke, at Everything But Water from 1

to 4 p.m. Saturday. Everything but Water carries classic and trendy

swimwear for all figures. Level 2, South Coast Plaza’s Crate &

Barrel/Macy’s Home Store wing. (714) 540-8523.

SEE ART

“California Spirit” is now at the Showcase Gallery at South Coast

Village through May 4. The exhibit shows original paintings,

photographs, mixed media and sculpture. Note cards, reproductions and

gifts are also available.

Orange County Fine Arts Assn. judges all work in the Showcase

Gallery. Portions of the profits are donated annually as grants to

students of local schools. A wine and cheese reception for the

artists is from 6 to 9 p.m. April 19. The exhibition is open from 11

a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday to Thursday; from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday

to Saturday; and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. (714) 540-6430.

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