Category: Orange County News

Who Cares About Ballet? ABT Performs “Sylvia” at Segerstrom Center April 8-12

By Mandy Fang | NB Indy Arts Writer A noted Academy Award nominated actor recently made a remark that no one cares about ballet anymore. Ballet isn’t dying. It’s not a dying industry. The only thing dying in ballet are the love interests and the villains. Performing a ballet filled Read More

Pacific Symphony Celebrates Year of the Fire Horse at 10th Annual Lunar New Year Gala and Concert

In celebration of the Year of the Fire Horse, Pacific Symphony hosted its 10th Annual Lunar New Year Gala and Concert on Saturday, February 21, 2026, raising over $300,000 for the Symphony’s artistic endeavors, music education, and community engagement programs. The formal cultural dinner in South Coast Plaza’s Jewel Court Read More

A Restaurant Celebrates 100 Years of Iconic Newport Beach Location

The City of Newport Beach turns 120 this year, but it’s not the only milestone being celebrated this year. A Restaurant is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the landmark Newport Beach location, marking a century of hospitality, community and enduring style on Pacific Coast Highway. Originally opened in 1926 as Read More

Newport Beach International Boat Show Sails Into Town April 16-19

Prepare to drop anchor and experience the Newport Beach International Boat Show at Lido Marina April 16-19. Guests will be able to explore more than 200 vessels and a variety of on-land exhibitions, activations and entertainment. ‍As in previous years, temporary docks will be placed in Newport Harbor at Lido Read More

Scene and Seen: Irvine Public Schools Foundation Spirit of Excellence Gala

A live art demonstration at sunset by Rancho San Joaquin Middle School eighth-grader Madison Weinberg kicked off the night of celebration spotlighting the extraordinary achievements of Irvine public school students and alumni. Held at VEA Newport Beach, the event drew a guest list of more than 300 business leaders and Read More