Assemblymember Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) introduced House Resolution 5 to raise awareness about January Human Trafficking Prevention Month. HR 5 recognizes and acknowledges the resilience of trafficking survivors and the efforts of many who work to prevent human trafficking. According to 2022 statistics from the National Human Trafficking Hotline, in Read More
The world’s largest (and most fun) tomato plant sale returns to Roger’s Gardens for the 14th year. Tomatomania at Roger’s Gardens is more than just a plant sale; it’s an experience. This ten-day event promises to be a paradise for tomato lovers and garden enthusiasts alike, offering an unrivaled selection Read More
Applications are now being accepted for the Community Development Block Grant for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The Federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, provides Community Development Block Grant funds to the City of Newport Beach for projects that promote the development of viable urban communities by providing Read More
Paul Miller, Debra Miller (founder and CEO of CureDuchenne), Hawken Miller, Michelle Baggett and Robin Baggett (Proprietors of Alpha Omega). One of the most anticipated and noteworthy wine events of the year, Napa in Newport, returns to the Pendry in Fashion Island on March 1, and it promises to be Read More
The cast of “Musicians of Bremen” Ireland is coming to Costa Mesa—well, at least one of Ireland’s renowned theater company’s is headed this way with a show that’s fun for all ages. Segerstrom Center for the Arts is presenting the world premiere of “The Musicians of Bremen Live!” on February Read More
Alec Glasser, founder of The Drake Restaurant in Laguna Beach and Drake Gives Local businessman and philanthropist, Alec Glasser, who is widely known as the founder of Laguna Beach’s iconic The Drake Restaurant and its nonprofit The Drake Gives has provided a major gift to UC Irvine that will transform Read More
Carolee Carmello in the National Tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, photo by Joan Marcus In 2001, the play “Kimberly Akimbo” by playwright David Lindsay-Abaire had its world premiere at South Coast Repertory. It received positive reviews including Variety Magazine, which called the play “poignant and significant. Life’s short, the play is Read More
Artwork by Mario Zoots Cannery Village Gallery presents Recurring Dreams, a solo exhibition by mixed-media artist Mario Zoots. The exhibition will be on view January 24 through March 8. An opening reception will be held on January 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. Recurring Dreams presents a series of collages Read More
Kandis Chappell is First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in “Eleanor” at Laguna Playhouse Through February 2 Eleanor Roosevelt was the wife of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States, a United Nations diplomat and humanitarian—and one of the most admired and powerful women in the world. President Harry Read More
Jack Nicklaus The Hoag Classic has announced that Jack Nicklaus, golf’s greatest champion, will be the guest of honor and keynote speaker at the 2025 Hoag Classic Hall of Fame Community Breakfast presented by Hoag Orthopedic Institute. The annual special breakfast event will be held in advance of the tournament Read More
