Thanksgiving turkey at Balboa Bay Resort Thanksgiving is almost here, have you made your dining plans yet? Why not skip the kitchen mess and make a reservation for a relaxing Thanksgiving Day feast at a restaurant in Newport Beach. Many local restaurants are preparing sumptuous menus for Thanksgiving but make Read More
Alexander Shelley, the next Music Director for Pacific Symphony. At a special press conference on stage at the Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa before an audience of donors, musicians, local dignitaries and the media, Pacific Symphony Board Chair Arthur Ong and President and CEO John Forsyte announced the appointment Read More
Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk in Fashion Island. Photo by Chris Trela. Susan G. Komen Orange County hosted its 28th annual More Than Pink Walk at Fashion Island on September 29. The event brought together more than 8,000 breast cancer survivors, patients and advocates to raise critical funds Read More
Newport Beach City Council members Lauren Kleiman, Brad Avery, Robyn Grant, Joe Stapleton (Mayor Pro Tem) and Erik Weigand at the Witte Hall Beam signing ceremony. Witte Hall construction is in the background. Photo by Chris Trela. Members of the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation, donors, and local dignitaries including Read More
Tamae and Corey Donaldson and Shari Simmons More than 220 guests – many dressed in themed attire and masks – gathered on Saturday, Oct. 19 for a magical evening at The Make-A-Wish Gala: A Parisian Masquerade at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. The glamorous event, presented by The Read More
Clay Richardson, Beverly Gooden, and Modestine Cooper at the Human Options luncheon. Human Options, the leading organization in advocating for survivors of relationship violence in Orange County, hosted its annual Fall Luncheon on October 11 at the Lido House Hotel in Newport Beach to raise awareness and inform attendees about Read More
A Market pop-up cafe at Lido Theater. Photo courtesy of Lido Theater. The Lido Theater reopened last month after a five-year renovation project that was prolonged by the pandemic. In addition to a new state-of-the-art digital projection and sound system, the theater now boasts new seating, lighting, and carpet reminiscent Read More
Lighting of the Bay – file photo by Chris Trela An illuminating holiday tradition is returning to Newport Beach: 34th Annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina. The event officially commences on Friday, Nov. 29 and continues nightly through January 5. For the Lighting of Read More
Opening night of the Newport Beach Film Festival. Photo by Chris Trela. The stars came out for the 25th annual Newport Beach Film Festival that took place October 17 through 24. This year’s Fillm Festival showcased more than 300 films from around the world. During its eight days of programming, Read More
Timshel Tarbet, Medalla Bautista, Shelly Summers, Krista Coriaty, Board Member Morgan Ratcliffe. Photo by Sargeant Creative. Wine lovers and local philanthropists descended on Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach on September 19 for the annual Keep the Promise wine tasting event in support of The Wooden Floor, one of Read More
