Christmas at the Ritz table décor. Photo by Tony Lattimore The Ritz Restaurant in Fashion Island was a culinary institution in Orange County for more than three decades. The swanky restaurant hosted numerous special events, including the annual Christmas at the Ritz, presented by the Women of Chapman support group Read More
Each year, Speak Up Newport presents the Annual Mayor’s Dinner, which is attended by more than 450 Newport Beach business and community leaders. The event is covered by the local media and videotaped and replayed several times on local Newport Beach cable channels. The 43rd Annual Speak Up Newport Mayor’s Read More
Segerstrom Center for the Arts – Samueli Theater Cheers to 2025 and memorable musical performances at Segerstrom Center for the Arts! The Center is toasting the New Year with three Broadway performers in the Samueli Theater in January and February as part of the 2024/2025 cabaret series. On January 16 Read More
Roger Bart and Casey Likes in “Back to the Future: The Musical” Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman. Few films have become as celebrated as “Back to the Future,” released in 1985—nearly four decades ago. The success of “Back to the Future” spawned two successful sequels. For those living Read More
Roger Bart and Casey Likes in “Back to the Future: The Musical” Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman. Few films have become as celebrated as “Back to the Future,” released in 1985—nearly four decades ago. The success of “Back to the Future” spawned two successful sequels. For those living Read More
A welcoming sign at the entrance to Newport Dunes. Photo by Spencer Grant. Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort has transformed its bayside oasis into the Fire & Lights Festival, a winter wonderland filled with one of the most scenic and unique light displays in Orange County. The centerpiece of the annual Read More
The Newport Beach City Council for 2025 (L-R): Councilmember Noah Blom, Mayor Pro Tem Lauren Kleiman, Mayor Joe Stapleton, Councilmembers Robyn Grant, Michelle Barto, Sara J. Weber and Erik Weigand. Photo courtesy of the City of Newport Beach. During the final Newport Beach City Council meeting of 2024, the City Read More
Lido Theater The timeless and classic Lido Theater is offering a cinematic treat this month with a dozen timeless and classic films under the banner “12 Days of Christmas Movies” series, running from December 11 through 23. Some of the most famous holiday films including “Elf,” “Home Alone” and “It’s Read More
NB City Council 2024 The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, December 10. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/73661/72 The regular session will begin at 5:30 p.m. with consent calendar, including two ordinances for adoption, a resolution for adoption, six Read More
Author Greer Wylder Greer Wylder, a journalist who has covered the culture and lifestyle of Orange County for more than 30 years, has published a new book: “Born in OC: The Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries of Orange County, California.” Wylder is holding a book signing and celebration on Monday, Dec. Read More
