Day: August 15, 2026

Hollywood Producer Joseph “McG” Nichol and Jordan Otterbein of River Jetty Restaurant Group took over operations of The Lido Theater in 2024, and they have been ramping up programming to include not just classic movies but concerts and comedians as well as offering The Lido Theater as a special event Read More

Pacific Wine & Food Classic returns on Saturday, Sept. 12, to Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort in Newport Beach, and it’s bigger and better than ever. This year’s event, the eighth edition, is being produced under the leadership of Tricia Cook, a longtime member of the event team who has helped Read More

A small box arrived the other day. I opened it, and to my delight, it contained four large cookies, courtesy of Levain Bakery: Oatmeal Raisin, Chocolate Chip Walnut, Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip, and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter. The cookies came with instructions (more than just “bite, eat, enjoy”). It was Read More

Happiness has many flavors. That’s one of the slogans used by Gelato del Mar, which has a popular gelato store on Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. Now, they are spreading that happiness by opening a second location on Balboa Island at 226 Marine Avenue in the spot that formerly Read More

Working Wardrobes has announced the outstanding individuals and organizations who will be recognized at the organization’s inaugural Valor & Vision: The Orange County Veterans Leadership Breakfast on Friday, Aug. 21 at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach. These remarkable leaders exemplify courage, service, and a steadfast commitment to supporting the Read More