South Coast Repertory presents the world premiere of “avaaz” written and performed by Michael Shayan, directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel. Cast: Michael Shayan (Roya). Segerstrom Stage, April 29 – May 27, 2023. Photo by Jenny Graham/SCR By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy The immigrant story usually tends Read More
Tess Lina, Jully Lee, Jessica Ko, Paul Juhn and Ryun Yu in South Coast Repertory’s 2023 world premiere of Coleman ’72 by Charlie Oh. Photo by Jenny Graham/SCR. By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy Charlie Oh’s “Coleman ’72,” now in its world premiere at South Coast Repertory, Read More
Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager We understand and share the desire to help homeless individuals in our community who have fallen on hard times. The City devotes considerable resources to homeless outreach, aimed at connecting people to specific resources they need to Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, May 9. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71669/72. The regular meeting will begin at 5 p.m. Agenda items include: Initiation of a potential amendment Read More
Faline England, Joe Spano, Conor Lovett and Sorcha Fox star in “The Realistic Joneses” at Laguna Playhouse By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy As far as basic dramatic ingredients go, you can’t get much more elemental (solo shows aside) than “The Realistic Joneses.” Four characters. Two married Read More
The Beaches band opened the She Rocks Awards show at the Ranch. Photo by Chris Trela By Simone Goldstone | NB Indy Soundcheck Columnist Girls rock. We all know this. From Joan Jett to Joan Baez, women in music have made melodies that outlast time, changed the social order, and Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager This week, I’d like to recognize and honor Jean Watt, a former City Council member and pillar of our community for many decades, who passed away Sunday at the age of 96. Jean leaves behind a tremendous legacy that has shaped Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, April 25. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71670/72. A study session will begin at 4 p.m. Agenda items include: Potential development of a pilot Read More
Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager Based on early registration numbers, this summer is shaping up to be the busiest ever for the City’s youth camps. Camp Newport, the City’s collection of weeklong, full- and half-day summer camps, typically draws nearly 7,500 participants. Read More
Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Council As this winter’s record rainfall and snowpack levels are tallied, they add up to significant drought relief for Orange County and all of California. The recent storms have refilled many of California’s major water supply reservoirs. A Read More
