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
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
Anaheim has condemned actions documented in a federal investigation of the city’s former mayor and a former Anaheim Chamber of Commerce executive that came to light in 2022. Here is what has happened, how Anaheim has responded and ongoing updates.
Anaheim has condemned actions documented in a federal investigation of the city’s former mayor and a former Anaheim Chamber of Commerce executive that came to light in 2022. Here is what has happened, how Anaheim has responded and ongoing updates.
By Mandy Fang | NB Indy Arts Writer An age-old classic, everybody knows the story of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.” But not everybody can say they’ve seen it on stage, told by some of the country’s best artist-athletes. Just in time for the Halloween season, the world-renowned San Francisco Ballet haunted Read More
For more than two decades, the original Bluewater Grill in Newport Beach’s Cannery Village has been serving sensational seafood dishes. This fall, that tradition continues as the restaurant will spotlight its Pacific Swordfish, Lobster Pot Pie and California Spiny Lobster during its Second Tuesday Tastings. The fall menu items are Read More
The musical RENT was a Broadway phenomenon that opened on Broadway in April 1996 and closed on September 7, 2008, after 12 years, making it one of the longest-running shows on Broadway. RENT won the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The musical featured two Read More
Nearly 10,000 people came out to Pacific Life at Fashion Island to support Susan G. Komen’s mission to end breast cancer at the annual More Than Pink Walk on Sunday, Sept. 28. With a goal of raising $790,000, the Komen More Than Pink Walk raised nearly $750,000—but there’s still time Read More
On Thursday, Sept. 18, around 100 guests arrived via Balboa Island Ferry to the elegant home of R.D. Olson to enjoy a Soiree on the Bay to benefit the Balboa Island Museum. A saxophonist serenaded the arriving guests as they disembarked the ferry. Planned, sponsored and created with a touch Read More
Charity food and wine events are popular ways to raise funds for local organizations. At the 27th anniversary of The Balboa Bay Club’s Gentlemen’s Smoker held on September 11 at the Balboa Bay Club, cigars and spirits were added ingredients along with the cuisine and vino. Unfolding on the Club’s Read More
