A festival is defined as a scheduled public event that brings people together around a shared theme, usually in a specific place, for a defined period longer than a single performance. For a local definition of a festival, look no further than Newport Beach, which becomes Southern California’s “Festival Capital” Read More
Happy Birthday to Newport Beach! Newport Beach has its 120th birthday in September 2026. The story of the city’s first 100 years has been told, but what about the last 20 years? The Newport Beach Historical Society has the answer. The organization recruited four former mayors – Ed Selich, Nancy Read More
Growing up in Huntington Beach and later Newport Beach, there were four classic movie theaters (call them art houses) my friends and I frequented where nostalgia met Hollywood: Surf Theater in Huntington Beach, Balboa Theater near the Balboa Fun Zone, Port Theater in Corona del Mar, and Lido Theater near Read More
Italian-born Massimo Navarretta has the heart and soul of a wine-loving farmer. Navarretta, is the chef-owner of highly regarded Italian restaurant, Onotria Wine County Cuisine, in Costa Mesa. He recently joined me in my home kitchen to share his flavor-packed heirloom tomato-based dish, augmented with burrata cheese, house-cured salmon, and Read More
Join us at the Anaheim Workforce Career Fair, in partnership with Dwelling Place, and connect with employers who are actively hiring! This is your chance to explore new opportunities, network with recruiters, and take the next step toward your future.
You may have shopped Fashion Island’s PAIGE boutique through the years, but have you ever wondered how the popular brand came to be? Tune in to “The Zest” podcast next week to hear from founder Paige Adams-Geller, who shares the story behind building one of fashion’s most recognizable denim and Read More
Thursday, May 7, 2026 The City of Irvine invites community members of all ages to explore the essential services that keep the City running at the 2026 Public Works Week Celebration. The free event will take place Thursday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Great Park Read More
From May 6 through 28, Guerlain, the French beauty house, is bringing an immersive “High Perfumery Atelier” pop-up to South Coast Plaza’s Jewel Court in Costa Mesa. The experience highlights some of the Maison’s most iconic fragrance collections, including L’Art & La Matiere, Les Eaux, and the newly launched Art Read More
This week, we’re sitting down with a visionary creative lead producer who’s made a major impact across Broadway, film, and television. With multiple Tony Award nominations, recognition on EBONY’s Power 100 list, and being named one of Variety’s Top 10 Broadway Players to Watch, he’s built a reputation for bringing Read More
Having recently undergone a multi-million dollar renovation, the Lido Theater has been honored with a 2026 Preservation Award by the Art Deco Society of California. The committee awards recipients who have demonstrated a commitment to preserving California art deco buildings, art, and culture. The award was presented to the Lido Read More
