Lisa Wagner, the new Director of Education and Programs at Sherman Library & Gardens. Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar has always had a strong education component, and now it’s getting even stronger thanks to Lisa Wagner, who has joined Sherman Library & Gardens’ leadership team as the Read More
Newport Beach City Council members Lauren Kleiman, Brad Avery, Robyn Grant, Joe Stapleton (Mayor Pro Tem) and Erik Weigand at the Witte Hall Beam signing ceremony. Witte Hall construction is in the background. Photo by Chris Trela. Members of the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation, donors, and local dignitaries including Read More
Tamae and Corey Donaldson and Shari Simmons More than 220 guests – many dressed in themed attire and masks – gathered on Saturday, Oct. 19 for a magical evening at The Make-A-Wish Gala: A Parisian Masquerade at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. The glamorous event, presented by The Read More
Clay Richardson, Beverly Gooden, and Modestine Cooper at the Human Options luncheon. Human Options, the leading organization in advocating for survivors of relationship violence in Orange County, hosted its annual Fall Luncheon on October 11 at the Lido House Hotel in Newport Beach to raise awareness and inform attendees about Read More
A Market pop-up cafe at Lido Theater. Photo courtesy of Lido Theater. The Lido Theater reopened last month after a five-year renovation project that was prolonged by the pandemic. In addition to a new state-of-the-art digital projection and sound system, the theater now boasts new seating, lighting, and carpet reminiscent Read More
Capt. Robert Sloan aboard the “Good Seamaritan” boat Having sold four of the five highest-priced Newport Harbor waterfront homes during his 24-year sales career, Coldwell-Banker realtor Tim Smith has been “cleaning up,” but not in the way you might think. An avid fisherman (he owns a Boston Whaler Realm 38’) Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, November 19. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/government/data-hub/agendas-minutes. The City Council meeting will begin at 4 p.m. with presentations, followed by a closed session. Read More
Lighting of the Bay – file photo by Chris Trela An illuminating holiday tradition is returning to Newport Beach: 34th Annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina. The event officially commences on Friday, Nov. 29 and continues nightly through January 5. For the Lighting of Read More
Constance Callan, Trisha Yount, and Gabe Serrato (Photo Courtesy of Loreen Sarkis) On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall became a focal point of philanthropy as the Harvesters hosted its 32nd Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon, raising nearly $1.6 million for Second Harvest Food Bank of Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager This week I would like to congratulate the newest members of the City’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and recognize the Newport Beach Fire Department for revitalizing the program after an extended COVID hiatus. The CERT program plays an important role Read More
