Lewis Butler, executive chef at Hilton’s Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, has been heading up prominent kitchens in Orange County for years. His culinary history includes more than a decade of overseeing the culinary program at the former Center Club in Costa Mesa, the spot that is now The Read More
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (B.P.O.E.) continues to grow its presence in South Orange County as the Mission Viejo Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge #2444 proudly initiated 22 new members into its ranks. This special ceremony marks not only a milestone for the Lodge, but also a continuation Read More
Odysea Stacked Hydro, $79, Melin, multiple locations, melin.com T-shirt, $11,800, trousers, $1,625, bracelets, bag, and shoes, price upon request, Hermès, South Coast Plaza, 714-437-1725 Square frame sunglasses, $415, Gucci, South Coast Plaza, 714-557-9600 Bucherer Exclusive—Breitling Superocean Heritage B31 Automatic 42 Bucherer Edition, $6,500, Bucherer 1888, South Coast Plaza, 714-850-0222 Brunello Read More
CureDuchenne, a global nonprofit based in Newport Beach committed to finding and funding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has appointed Lidia Gardner, PhD, EMBA, as its new Vice President of Clinical and Medical Affairs. Dr. Gardner brings more than 15 years of experience spanning clinical strategy, patient advocacy, evidence Read More
Every month Salt & Straw, the popular ice cream purveyors with a store in Newport Beach, release a limited time edition of crazy concoctions that are often surprising in their ability to combine unique flavors into satisfying frozen treats. Their current monthly flavor series is something a little different. According Read More
The Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary with events and activities open to the public at the Balboa Yacht Club on Saturday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hosted by the Club and supported by the City of Newport Beach, Visit Newport Beach, and Read More
How has Newport Center evolved into the Mixed-Use Center it is today? Has it fulfilled the vision of the planners? Come hear Michael Stockstill, the author of “Transforming the Irvine Ranch” and the recently released “Irvine Ranch Fulfilling the Vision 1977-2025” discuss the planning, development and future of Newport Center, Read More
It’s not easy to sustain a music festival, especially one devoted to classical music from the Baroque period (music composed between 1600 and 1750). It’s not as grand as Beethoven nor as intense as Mahler, but Baroque music has its devotees, which is why the Baroque Music Festival in Corona Read More
For the past 33 years, high-achieving Newport-Mesa graduating high school students have been the recipients of scholarship grants presented by the Balboa Bay Club. An auxiliary known as the “1221 Club” (named for the Coast Highway address of the Club) in addition to significant fundraising from the Club’s Annual Men’s Read More
Against the backdrop of VEA Newport Beach’s scenic, open-air coastal venue, The Second City will be performing a 60-minute, high-energy improv show on Friday, June 12, 2026, featuring short-form improv games, audience interaction moments, and select scenes from The Second City’s sketch comedy archives. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. Read More
