Christmastime is a time for traditions, and Orange County has a trio of holiday-themed shows that are steeped in tradition and longevity: American Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker” at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, “A Christmas Carol” at South Coast Repertory, and “A Snow White Christmas” at Laguna Playhouse. Coincidentally, all Read More
Want to watch the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade December 17 through 21 and have dinner at the same time? A handful of restaurants along the parade route offer prime viewing opportunities and some even have special Boat Parade menus but make reservations soon because they will sell out on Read More
Sherman Library & Gardens is known for its artistic and rich variety of flowers and plants. Now, thanks to the generosity of Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, City of Newport Beach and Mayor Pro Tem Lauren Kleiman, art has bloomed beyond Sherman’s garden walls. It was a rain or shine Read More
Pacific Symphony has lost two of its brightest lights: tubist Jim Self and ardent supporter Ted Smith. According to Pacific Symphony President and CEO John Forsyte, longtime principal tubist and composer Jim Self has died. “Jim’s artistry and big heart defined Pacific Symphony for close to four decades,” said Forsyte. Read More
Nathan Holthouser (left) and Ed Hanley (right) at Muldoon’s Irish Pub in Fashion Island during the Movember fundraising event on November 20. Photo credit: Ann Chatillon Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm in Corona del Mar specializing in retail property sales, Read More
Santa arrives at Lido Marina Village by sea during Santa’s Arrival Celebration. Image courtesy of Lido Marina Village. Celebrate the holiday season at Lido Marina Village as Newport Beach’s open-air shopping, dining and lifestyle destination transforms into an enchanting coastal wonderland. Enjoy family-friendly programming throughout the month, including Santa’s Arrival Read More
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has unveiled St. Regis Estates, an ultra-exclusive brand expression reserved for legacy-rich, leisure-led estates—rarified hotels defined by significant history, expansive grounds, and extraordinary amenities. Born from a rising desire for privacy, authenticity, and a deeper emotional connection to place, St. Regis Estates brings the House Read More
Beckman players and coaches pose with the CIF Regional 4-A South plaque after Saturday’s win over Hillcrest. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Beckman’s football team could have folded several times Saturday night in the CIF South Division 4-A final against Hillcrest of Riverside at Tustin High School. Read More
The White House on Friday posted a video of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests spliced with an altered clip of pop musician Sabrina Carpenter on “Saturday Night Live,” days after using one of her songs in a similar video. The video, pulled from her Oct. 18 appearance on SNL, Read More
A day after Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a blockbuster deal valued at $82.7 billion, widespread concerns from unions, analysts and lawmakers continue to raise questions about whether the merger could reshape Hollywood, increase consumer prices and face significant antitrust pushback. The Los Angeles Times reports that the Read More
