Marnina Schon, Samantha Klein and Zarah Mahler star in the Laguna Playhouse production of “A Shayna Maidel.” Photo credit Jason Niedle / Tethos By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy It might be difficult to envision a play that’s grim yet also life-affirming, but “A Shayna Maidel” can Read More
Scene from “The Drowsy Chaperone. Photo credit to Matt Bobke. By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy Billed as “a musical within a comedy,” “The Drowsy Chaperone” has been around long enough to have developed something of a cult following. Its reputation is well deserved as a compact, Read More
Lighthouse Cafe Lighthouse Café at Marina Park on Balboa Peninsula opened at the end of 2015, and it’s been delighting locals and visitors with fun menus for brunch/lunch (served 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and dinner (4 p.m. to 9 p.m.). One of the many features of Lighthouse Café is Read More
Arriving at Pelican Hill Resort in a vintage Rolls Royce / photo courtesy of Visit Newport Beach Spring has sprung in Newport Beach, a perfect time for Visit Newport Beach to launch its new campaign: “Land in Lux.” According to information from Visit Newport Beach, “Land in Lux” is tailored Read More
The 2023 pickleball committee (L to R): Heather Gaughan, Sharon Roy, Kim Carpenter, Beth Hallett, Debbie Trammell, Kathy Ursini, Wendy Hafer Cox, Lori Junkins, Corinne Morgenstern, Kyle Team, Lisa Gels, Jill Schriber. The newest edition of KidWorks’ Women’s Pickleball for a Purpose Tournament is set to return to the pickleball Read More
Chateau Nico Lazaridis winery When it comes to wine, Italy and France always get the focus, but after visiting the Chateau Nico Lazaridis winery in northern Greece, I think there may be another contender in the Mediterranean region. Greece has not traditionally been known as a “wine production country,” but Read More
Roman Banks portrays Michael Jackson in the musical “MJ” – photo by Matthew Murphy In June 1992, Michael Jackson (the “King of Pop”) embarked on his Dangerous World Tour that ran through November 1993. Jackson performed for more than three million people and reportedly grossed $100 million. Imagine being a Read More
Joie de Vivre won Best in Show at the 2023 Wooden Boat Festival The 8th Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival will return to the Balboa Yacht Club, June 7 – 8, 2024 with more than 40 wooden vessels of all sizes on display, and a collection of master artisans Read More
Where will the City of Newport Beach place the 4,845 new Housing Units mandated by the State? The city is currently amending the City’s Land Use Element, adding a Housing Overlay Zoning District citywide, and adopting new design standards to provide for the new housing units. How will the city Read More
Camp James located in the scenic Newport Back Bay offers children ages 5-17 activities including archery, kayaks, paddle boards, crafts, laser tag, inflatable water park, karate, mini golf, yoga, gaga, STEM, drama/dance, climbing wall and more. We are dedicated to providing a summer of wonder that allows kids to be Read More
