Day: January 2, 2026

Newport Beach High School Students Invited to Apply for 2026 Dragon Kim Fellowship by January 9

(L-R) Sage Hill (Newport Beach) students Jonathan Yan, Sophia Belasco, Saachi Heer and Abigail Wang were Dragon Kim Foundation Fellows in 2025 Newport Beach high school students are encouraged to apply for the 2026 Fellowship cohort of the Dragon Kim Foundation, http://dragonkimfoundation.org, whose mission is to inspire youth to impact Read More

Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast Appoints Keegan M. Bell, CFRE, as Executive Director of Philanthropy

Keegan M. Bell, CFRE, Executive Director of Philanthropy for the Boys& Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast – which includes Newport Beach – has appointed Keegan M. Bell, CFRE, as the organization’s executive director of philanthropy. With over 20 years of Read More

A Newport Beach Tradition: Annual Holiday Boat Parade Brings Harbor Alive with Lights and Community

Photo by Lawrence Sherwin Photos by Jim Collins and Lawrence Sherwin The 117th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade officially kicked off on Dec. 17, transforming the harbor into a luminous “Christmas Across the Decades” spectacle. The event, a cornerstone of Southern California holiday tradition, began with a thunderous fireworks display Read More

Orange County Cowboy Canyon Nights Guide Friday January 2 2026

Orange County Cowboy Canyon Nights Guide Friday January 2 2026. Modern Makers Mart Silverado Canyon Cowboy Canyon Nights at Giracci Vineyards is at 6:00pm-10:00pm. Cowboy Canyon Nights Features First Fridays Cowboy Canyon Nights Line Dancing with Champagne Cowgirl Dancing Local Vendors Beer & Wine Country Vibes Giracci Vineyards and Farms Read More

A Mythic Flame: Pacific Symphony Ushers in 2026 with ‘The Firebird’

Alexander Shelley conducting Pacific Symphony. (Courtesy of Pacific Symphony) By Christopher Trela | NB Indy This is a historic year for Pacific Symphony.  Last fall, Alexander Shelley became the Artistic and Music Director Designate of the Pacific Symphony — only the third music director since the symphony was founded in Read More