John Ghoukassian The late John Ghoukassian – founder of Bayside Restaurant in Newport Beach and Bistango Restaurant in Irvine – was given a Distinguished Citizen Award by the City of Irvine at the City Council meeting June 14 The City Council established the award and the Wall of Recognition located Read More
“Pretty Woman-The Musical” / Photo by Morris Mac Matzen Remember “Pretty Woman,” the 1990 romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall, and starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts? It was the third highest grossing movie of 1990, and Roberts received a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award Best Actress Read More
Rendering of the new Library Lecture Hall The Newport Beach Public Library Lecture Hall Project has passed another major hurdle, according to information from the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation. Architectural plans for the Lecture Hall have been submitted to the City of Newport Beach for a plan check, the Read More
Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Krisztina Zur, one of the many top athletes who are investing their time and talent with Teen Inner Strength Camp this summer. Middle school and high school students dealing with common mental health-related issues like anxiety, depression, peer conflict, and family challenges have an opportunity to Read More
A Crystal Cove Sunday June 19 is Father’s Day, and a handful of Newport Beach restaurants are offering special meals and deals for that special dad. A Crystal Cove Celebrate Dad with a world-class dining experience at the newly opened A Crystal Cove. The elegant beachside hideaway is open for Read More
First North American-Tour Company of COME FROM AWAY,-Photo by Matthew Murphy The events of Sept. 11 are forever etched on our collective consciousness. It’s particularly memorable for thousands of airline passengers who were stranded in Gander, Newfoundland for four days when all air traffic in the United States was grounded Read More
As fundraising continues to be a challenge for charities in Orange County due to the pandemic, inflation and other factors, the Newport Beach-based Decorative Arts Society (also known as DARTS) has announced that it has given 13 Orange County non-profit organizations a total of $275,000 in grants for the 2022-2023 Read More
Baroque Music Festival Orchestra / photo by Gary Payne Celebrated classical pianist Andre Watts once said “if I don’t practice for one day I can tell, if I don’t practice for two days the critics can tell, if I don’t practice for three days the public can tell.” “That’s honest Read More
As fundraising continues to be a challenge for charities in Orange County due to the pandemic, inflation and other factors, the Newport Beach-based Decorative Arts Society (also known as DARTS) has announced that it has given 13 Orange County non-profit organizations a total of $275,000 in grants for the 2022-2023 Read More
The Newport Beach Arts Foundation has announced that applications are open for artists and artisans to apply for the 2022 Art in the Park to be held on Saturday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Newport Beach Civic Center on the Green. The 17th annual Art Read More
