Philanthropist Kevin Pickup Hoag has announced a transformational $50 million gift that will establish the Richard H. Pickup Center for Brain Health, a powerhouse of innovation that will pioneer new, whole family-centered approaches to brain health and healthy aging. Long-time Newport Beach philanthropist Richard Pickup has made numerous gifts to Read More
Crystal Cove celebrates the holidays Life’s a beach, especially when Crystal Cove holds its annual Tree Lighting & Holiday Bazaar on the sand in front of The Beachcomber on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Crystal Cove Historic District will be decked out from the trails Read More
Mike Shummard, MC, on stage at the Orangewood Foundation luncheon Orangewood Foundation, a local nonprofit that serves nearly 2,000 foster and community youth annually, hosted its 26th annual Ambassador Luncheon on Friday, Oct. 13 at the Renaissance Hotel in Newport Beach. The event acknowledges the achievements of Orangewood over the Read More
Sir Daniel Winn with his oil on canvas masterpiece “Icara” that was auctioned off at the Memorial Care gala MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center hosted a sold-out crowd of more than 350 guests at its annual Gala on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. The Read More
Gelson’s Thanksgiving day feast Still considering the best way to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner? Try Gelson’s in Newport Beach. No, we’re not talking about a frozen Butterball. Let Gelson’s cook the entire meal so you don’t have to. This year, Gelson’s has an array of pre-cooked selections include all your Read More
Il Barone turkey I’ve been a fan of Il Barone Restaurant for many years and have followed them from their original small bistro in Newport Beach near John Wayne Airport to their larger restaurant on Bristol to their latest home back near the airport at Birch and MacArthur in the Read More
Mariners Medical Arts Building in Newport Beach / Image courtesy of ©Benny Chan/fotoworks Newport Beach-based Burnham-Ward Properties has completed their year-long effort to restore and rehabilitate the historic Mariners Medical Arts building located on Westcliff Drive in Newport Beach. Mariners Medical Arts was originally designed by master architect Richard Neutra Read More
Two of Orange County’s most well-known arts leaders are stepping down from their positions. South Coast Repertory announced that Managing Director Paula Tomei will step down at the end of the current season—SCR’s 60th and her 44th, with the last 30 years serving as managing director. She will remain in Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager A critical and long-awaited project to replenish beach sand along 12 miles of Orange County coastline — including Newport Beach’s — is at last coming to fruition. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors are preparing to start work later this month. Read More
Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 14. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/71679/72. A study session will begin at 4 p.m. Agenda items include: Nighttime Read More
