The cast of “SIX” Is it a rock concert? A musical? A novel history lesson? “SIX” is all that, and more. Much has been written about King Henry VIII and his six wives, but nothing as electrifying as the musical “SIX” that was scheduled to open on Broadway on March Read More
Writer Ellen Bell Join local writer Ellen Bell as she shares the wellness benefits of Positive Journaling and the simple ways you can cultivate your own personal writing practice starting Wednesday, June 21. This five-week course will focus on fostering emotions such as gratitude, curiosity, serenity, and joy and will Read More
Joie de Vivre won Best in Show / photo by Jim Collins After a four-year hiatus, the Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival returned to the Balboa Yacht Club June 9-11, and was open to the public June 10. Dubbed the Concours d ’Elegance of yachting, it showcased a diverse and Read More
Newport Beach Independent writers Richard Simon, Simone Goldstone and Christopher Trela Three Newport Beach Independent writers were honored at the annual Orange County Press Club Journalism Awards held on Thursday, June 15. Music writer Simone Goldstone won first place in the Best Music/Entertainment Review category, second place in the Best Read More
Chef Leo Raza at Pacific Wine + Food / courtesy of Pacific Wine + Food They say the third time’s the charm, so the Pacific Wine & Food Classic must be as charming as they come—the exciting epicurean event returns for its fifth annual incarnation on Saturday, September 30 at Read More
Joe Stapleton By Hon. Joe Stapleton, Newport Beach Councilmember In the nearly two decades that I have been a resident of Newport Beach, I have seen many positive changes. We are rightfully proud of our collective efforts to preserve our city’s quality of life. Visitors and new residents alike regularly Read More
Art at Crystal Cove Crystal Cove State Park is known for its lovingly restored cottages, its beaches, and The Beachcomber Café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner just steps from the sand. Crystal Cove also has a rich art scene, with many noted artists setting up easels on the sand to Read More
Edie Denning and Madeline Hayward of DARTS flank the group’s 2023-24 grant recipients Newport Beach-based Decorative Arts Society (DARTS) has awarded $376,000 in grants to 14 local community non-profit agencies, all of which provide critical services to Orange County women, children, and families in need. DARTS has given over $4 Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager Get ready to embark on a summer adventure filled with the joy of reading! The Newport Beach Public Library is excited to begin its 2023 Summer Reading Program, and we want you to be a part of it. This year’s theme Read More
Share this: Today’s Hope is Here quote of the week, courtesy of On Faith writer Cindy Christeson: “As long as we have God, we have hope.” — Unknown Share this: Previous articleOn the Agenda for the Newport Beach City Council Meeting on June 13
