Breathe in. Breathe out. Now experience “Wild Child,” created by The Breathe Project. As noted in the Laguna Playhouse program for “Wild Child,” which runs through October 4, The Breathe Project is an independent creative studio developing original stories and intellectual properties across theatre, music, visual narrative and other forms Read More
The cast of “Into the Woods” at South Coast Repertory. Photo by Scott Smeltzer. There are two astounding milestones associated with South Coast Repertory’s staging of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s musical “Into the Woods,” which opened September 18 and runs through October 18. First, “Into the Woods” launches SCR’s Read More
Newport Beach Lifeguard Brian O’Rourke. Photo courtesy of the city of Newport Beach In his 39 years as a Newport Beach lifeguard, 59-year-old Brian O’Rourke has witnessed, marveled at, ridden, and battled just about every wave type known to oceanographers. In his 39 years of scanning and patrolling sea and Read More
Bucky Heard and Bill Medley perform as The Righteous Brothers at the first annual Lido Legacy Live. Photo by Ed Olen. Hundreds of music fans turned out over the course of two days to enjoy The Righteous Brothers – Bill Medley and Bucky Heard performing at the iconic Lido Theater, Read More
Anaheim Ducks Players with Wild Wing at the CureDuchenne Golf Shootout Newport Beach-based CureDuchenne, a leading global nonprofit focused on finding and funding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, raised more than $700,000 at the 15th Annual CureDuchenne Golf Shootout, hosted by Anaheim Ducks right wing Troy Terry and his Read More
The Gala table setting included rose petals (similar to those in “It’s a Wonderful Life”) and photos of WWII veterans honored at the event. Photo by Chris Trela. Miracle Makers International Film Festival (MMIFF) concluded its third season following five days of screenings, Q&As, industry panels, a VIP Pitch Fest, Read More
Newport Beach’s five-star, five-diamond The Resort at Pelican Hill invites golfers to hit the newly restored South Course at the award-winning Pelican Hill Golf Club for the second annual Play Yellow Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. Hosted in partnership with Jack and Barbara Nicklaus and Read More
By Sandra M. Borges | Special to the NB Independent Newport Beach entrepreneur Luann McElroy, whose business ventures include her own magazine, Damsel, and Voyagers Rentals, a Newport Beach Duffy boat experience, had talked about launching a Christian-based company, but she was unsure what that company might be. One day, Read More
By Sandra M. Borges | Special to the NB Indy In Orange County, approximately 95,000 adults ages 65 and older live alone, and it’s not by choice. Newport Beach resident Marc Iannini identified this problem after the loss of several of his uncles, leaving their widows in a lonely state Read More
savor “SAVOR 2026,” benefiting The Literacy Project, returns to Newport Beach Country Club on Friday, October 2, 2026, for its signature Napa-inspired evening under the stars. Set amid the club’s picturesque outdoor garden, the evening begins with a stylish cocktail reception featuring an exceptional collection of luxury automobiles from distinguished Read More
