Anaheim launches new look for community meetings
Anaheim has launched a new drop-in, open house format for community meetings, designed to be convenient for residents.
43rd Annual Gentlemen’s Haberdashery at Balboa Bay Resort Raises $700K for Charity
The Gentlemen’s Haberdashery, one of Orange County’s longest running fundraisers and events, raised a record-breaking $700,000 on Thursday, Oct. 2 at the Balboa Bay Resort. Nearly 400 community members and philanthropic leaders attended the event, where Orange County’s most prominent executives and leaders took to the runway in a full Read More
Enjoy Spooktacular Fun at Monster Splash
Monday, October 13, 2025 The City of Irvine invites families to get in the Halloween spirit at Monster Splash, a frightfully fun event Saturday, October 25, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center. Guests can enjoy trick-or-treating around the pool decks, a floating pumpkin patch, Read More
Bright Lights, Festive Cheer –– It’s the Holidays in Irvine
Thursday, October 9, 2025 Celebrate the most wonderful time of year with family-friendly festivities that will make your days merry and bright. From writing letters to Santa to tree-lighting magic at Illuminate Irvine and a magical ride aboard the Metrolink Holiday Express Train, every celebration is an invitation to share Read More
Reviews: Clowning Around and Disney Designs at Newport Beach Film Festival
“American Clown” “Be a clown, be a clown, all the world loves a clown.” Those lyrics by the great Cole Porter were written in 1948, at a time when we did love clowns like Emmett Kelly and the clowns in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus with their Read More
Effortless Glamour: Stylish and Luxury Outfit Ideas for the Modern Woman
Personal style speaks louder than ever, and dressing well is more than a visual statement—it’s a reflection of confidence, identity, and intention. For the woman who moves through life with elegance and purpose, luxury isn’t about excess—it’s about refinement, craftsmanship, and knowing exactly what works. Whether you’re curating looks for Read More
Reel Discoveries: Hidden Gems and Must-Sees at the Newport Beach Film Festival
With over 300 films (many of them short subjects) in the 2025 Newport Beach Film Festival, it’s impossible to watch them all over the eight days of the Festival which runs October 16-23. Here are a few that stand out. “Theater is Dead” is billed as a darkly comic suspense Read More
Newport Beach Film Festival Take 26: October 16 – 23
How do you top the 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival, which featured a slew of movie premieres, A-list talent, independent filmmakers, and memorable after-parties as part of the Festival’s 25th anniversary? Easy: Welcome to the 2025 Newport Beach Film Festival, which runs October 16 through 23. During those eight days, Read More
Turning Tragedy into Triumph in ‘Stronger Than You Think’ at Newport Beach Film Festival
By Camden Tucker | Special to the NB Indy Janice Molinari and Melissa Forman’s documentary directorial debut, “Stronger Than You Think,” which screens October 19 and 22 at the Newport Beach Film Festival, tells the story of lifelong swimmer Alie Truwit, who lost her foot and later, part of her Read More
Pacific Symphony Welcomes Artistic and Music Director Designate Alexander Shelley for Four Concerts in the 2025-2026 Season
A new chapter – make that a new movement – begins this month when Alexander Shelley officially conducts his first concert of the 2025-2-26 season as Pacific Symphony’s Artistic and Music Director Designate (he assumes full directorship in the 2026-27 season). Music Director Laureate Carl St.Clair, who is passing the Read More