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‘The Art of Un-War’ at Newport Beach Film Festival Profiles the Passions of Artist Krzysztof Wodiczko

By Morgan White | Special to the NB Indy “The Art of Un-War” takes viewers through a visual journey of artistic mediums starring artist Krzysztof Wodiczko. Directed and produced by Maria Niro, the social injustices of international warfare are revealed through Wodiczko’s animated art and passion for world change. The Read More

‘Only in Theaters’ at Newport Beach Film Festival Shines a Light on Laemmle Movie Theaters

Langley Turcsanyi | Special to the NB Indy The Laemmle Theaters’ commitment to independent and international films is the only access that many people in Los Angeles have to these particular films. This includes iconic directors who never would have seen their favorite films, the films that inspired them to Read More

‘The Sound of the Surf’’ at the Newport Beach Film Festival Documents the Rise of Surf Music

By Simone Goldstein | NB Indy Soundcheck Columnist Ahh, the sound of the surf: waves crash, gulls screech—retro guitar riffs? The new documentary “The Sound of The Surf” at the Newport Beach Film Festival examines the birth of surf music that started on our picturesque beaches and our own backyards. Read More

Newport Beach City Manager Update: Housing Element Certified, Renew Newport Launches Oct. 15

Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager With the City’s General Plan Housing Element now certified by the state of California (see article below), the City Council will turn its attention next week to the Circulation Element. A Council study session on the topic Read More

On the Agenda: Newport Beach City Council Meeting October 11, 2022

Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager Our next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 11. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/68232/72. A study session will begin at 4 p.m. Agenda items include: A Read More

Letter to the Editor: Endorsements Reflect Who Supports a Candidate, Not Why

By definition, endorsements reflect WHO supports a candidate. They do not reflect WHY that support is given. So I was concerned that praise for the police endorsement for Lauren Kleiman was misleading. Who gave the endorsement? It is the Newport Beach Police Association PAC—the political action committee of the police Read More