Can plants and flowers tell a story? They can if they are at Roger’s Gardens in Corona del Mar. This spring, Roger’s Gardens is launching an immersive, sensory experience where nature, beauty, and storytelling come to life. Dubbed “The Poetry of Spring,” this experience professes to be a living, breathing Read More
New Directions for Women will hold its 18th annual Circle of Life Brunch on Thursday, May 7 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach. The event will raise vital funds for addiction treatment while bringing the community together to celebrate recovery. Since, 1977 the Costa Mesa-based nonprofit has transformed Read More
Look now, because it may be decades before Newport residents, boaters and visitors will ever again see a major dredging operation in Newport Harbor. That is the prognostication of Public Works Manager Chris Miller, who’s in charge of all harbor-related capital projects and improvements, and who is overseeing the dredging Read More
It was an exciting and memorable week of golf March 22-29 during the 2026 Hoag Classic at Newport Beach Country Club. The popular PGA TOUR Champions event, with Hoag as title sponsor and McCarthy Building Companies as presenting partner, once again saw a standout field of PGA TOUR Champions stars Read More
After working in the kitchens of acclaimed restaurants and hotels such as The Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Four Seasons in Newport Beach, and The Island Hotel (remember Palm Terrace Restaurant?), Chef Bill Bracken began to heed a second calling. It was 2008, the economy was crashing, and unemployment began to Read More
La La Land Kind Cafe opened March 14 at Newport Beach’s Lido Marina Village, marking its first Orange County location. Known for its mission to spread kindness and mentor foster youth, the cafe offers organic matcha, quality coffee, and treats in a bright, uplifting space. Guests can visit daily from Read More
The name of this latest concept from entrepreneur Tony Monaco—the man behind The Blind Pig, Blind Coyote, and The Trough Sandwich Kitchen—certainly is fitting. His Italian roots served as the inspiration for this spot. And then there’s the research and development that went into building the menu—the culinary team spent Read More
This week’s guest is the Vice President of Programming and Production at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. She oversees all Center performances, from mainstage productions to outdoor programming at Argyros Plaza, as well as education, public programs, and community engagement. She’s known for her bold, interdisciplinary approach to curation, seamlessly Read More
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 The City of Irvine invites the community to celebrate Earth Day Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at Quail Hill Community Center. Enjoy guided hikes and discover ways to live more sustainably with hands-on activities, informative demonstrations, and presentations offered by partner organizations. Guided Hikes with Read More
