Category: Orange County News

Scene and Seen: Laura’s House Annual Gala

The theme “Symphony of Dreams–Orchestrating Hope” proved to be appropriate for this year’s annual gala benefiting Laura’s House, which has been assisting the victims of domestic violence with emergency shelter, legal advocacy, therapy, prevention education, and more, for more than 30 years. For starters, an anonymous donor pledged $1,000 to Read More

Interior Design Trends of 2026

Organic Modernism“We’ll see a continued embrace of natural textures—stone, wood, and organic fabrics—balanced with clean, modern lines. This trend creates harmony between minimalism and warmth. Implementing it can be as simple as pairing a sleek sofa with a raw-edge wood coffee table or mixing plaster walls with linen upholstery.” Statement Read More

Holiday Glam: Luxe Designer Pieces to Elevate Your Winter Style

Stacked from 17 images. Method=C (S=4) 1Tribales earrings, $640, Dior, South Coast Plaza, 714-549-4700 2Jersey draped dress, $3,995 and twisted heel sandal, $500, Tory Burch, South Coast Plaza, 714-689-0450 3LV sculptural brooch, $970, Louis Vuitton, South Coast Plaza, 714-662-6907 4GG velvet shirt, $2,980, Gucci, South Coast Plaza, 714-557-9600 5Mayjousan heels, Read More

117th Annual Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Returns for Five ‘Magical Nights of Lights’ December 17-21

Get ready for five “Magical Nights of Lights” when the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade returns to Newport Harbor December 17-21. This 117th edition of the Christmas Boat Parade – the largest on the West Coast – selected “Magical Nights of Lights” as this year’s theme from nearly 200 submissions.  Read More

Winning the Grand Prize in the Newport Boat Christmas Boat Parade is Never a Last Hurrah for “The Last Hurrah”

Although the harbor in Shanghai, China, is considered the busiest harbor in the world in terms of navigational challenges, it may not hold a candle to Newport Harbor during the city’s 117th annual Christmas Boat Parade (which launches this year Dec. 17-25). More than 100 yachts of varying lengths and Read More

A Season of Celebration: Three Iconic OC Holiday Productions Celebrate Milestones

Christmastime is a time for traditions, and Orange County has a trio of holiday-themed shows that are steeped in tradition and longevity: American Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker” at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, “A Christmas Carol” at South Coast Repertory, and “A Snow White Christmas” at Laguna Playhouse. Coincidentally, all Read More