Scene from “Romeo & Juliet Suite” “Romeo and Juliet” is one of the most well-known and oft-produced plays in theater, and has been adapted in myriad ways, from traditional Elizabethan stagings to modern musicals including “West Side Story.” The play about two star-crossed lovers has had numerous film versions as Read More
Newport Dunes inflatable water park Memorial Day is known as the unofficial kickoff to summer, but Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is making it official with the seasonal opening May 26-29 of the resort’s Inflatable Water Park, Tunes at the Dunes live entertainment series and a variety of family-friendly outdoor experiences. Read More
Caliente tacos Chef Yvon Goetz from The Winery Newport is known more for his wild game then his wild tacos, Chef Rich Mead from Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens built his restaurant on seasonable and sustainable ingredients although creative tacos are probably in his wheelhouse, and Chef Matt Luna from Five Read More
Artists Kay Azuma and Keith Richardson are two of the participants in the Art Faire Last month, Backhausdance presented a weekend of site-specific dance performances at Sherman Library & Gardens, with hundreds of attendees following groups of dancers throughout the Gardens. This month, Sherman Library & Gardens is bringing back Read More
Pendry Newport Beach The Pendry Newport Beach is bringing an exclusive VIP experience to Newport Center this summer. Last year, Montage International and Newport Beach-based Eagle Four Partners announced plans for Pendry Newport Beach, a transformation of the former Fashion Island Hotel—which once was a Four Seasons Hotel before the Read More
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, and Newport Beach restaurants are ready to celebrate mom with a variety of special Mother’s Day menus. Make reservations early as many of these restaurants will sell out on Mother’s Day. Bayside salmon dish / photo by Beijosevents Bayside Restaurant Treat the favorite mom Read More
The City of Newport Beach invites the community to a Public Safety Day on Saturday, May 13 from noon to 3 p.m. at Fire Station 3 and Police Station, 868 Santa Barbara Dr. Safety Day activities include meet and greet opportunities with lifeguards, SWAT team members, paramedics, crime scene investigators, Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager This week I had the pleasure of reading to a group of Newport Beach children during a story time event that was part of National Library Week. National Library Week, which ran April 23 through April 29, is designed to showcase Read More
Patio Chair Drill Team is always a highlight of the Balboa Island Parade / Photo by Lawrence Sherwin Don’t let the parade pass you by—entries are being accepted to participate in the 28th annual Balboa Island Parade set for Sunday, June 4. Organizers welcome participants of all types: marching bands, Read More
Eleutheria, Kozmic Blue, and Voodoo Child on Farmhouse’s new spring cocktail menu / Photo courtesy of Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens. Legendary guitarist Jimmy Hendrix sang about “Voodoo Child.” Now, Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens has named a cocktail after the song. Voodoo Child is one of three new spring cocktails on Read More
