Adult participants at the start of the Spirit Run. Photo by Jim Collins Hundreds of runners of all ages turned out for the 2024 Spirit Run, which marked its 40th year on March 17 by celebrating community, family and fitness to support local causes. Held at Fashion Island in Newport Read More
Table for Ten Founder and Director Kristin Martin, Title Sponsor Mary Murfey. Photo by Tony Lattimore. Among the many wonderful annual charity events featuring culinary creations from local chefs and restaurants, one stands out from the rest: Table for Ten, this year held at the Renaissance Newport Beach on Sunday, Read More
L to R: Julie Coker, President and CEO of San Diego Tourism Authority; Erin Rose, Senior Brand Director of Visit Newport Beach; Gary Sherwin, CEO & President Visit Newport Beach; Ashley Johnson, CMO & SVP of Visit Newport Beach; Caroline Beteta, President & CEO of Visit California. Visit California, the Read More
Scene from “MJ The Musical.” Photo by Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy Would anyone want to trade places with Michael Jackson? The pop singer’s talent and brilliance brought him fame and wealth beyond compare, but at a price. Despite whatever success and acclaim, Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager I have good news for Newport Beach residents and business owners with properties in flood hazard areas: you will see further discounted rates for your flood insurance policies beginning October 1. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently upgraded Newport Beach’s Read More
Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, March 26. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/73676/72. The regular meeting will begin at 5 p.m. Agenda items include: Notice Read More
Corona del Mar resident Lucie Courtois and her mother Carol Trapani at the Beyond Blindness Gala. Beyond Blindness, the region’s leading provider of early intervention, education and enrichment, and family support services for children with visual impairments and other disabilities, hosted its seventh annual Vision Beyond Sight Gala on Feb. Read More
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
