Guests began filling the house as soon as the San Clemente newcomer opened its doors in December, but you’d expect that from a restaurant conceived by a celebrity chef. ILYA is Charbel Hayek’s third restaurant—his first in Orange County. A “Top Chef” alum, he won the “Middle East + North Read More
By Sandra M. Borges | Special to the NB Indy Beatles tribute band Classical Mystery Tour ignited an enchanting evening during their 30th-anniversary celebration concert at Segerstrom Center. Blending their undeniable chemistry as a group with audiences’ love for The Beatles, the band crafted an atmosphere steeped in nostalgia. The Read More
By Aya El-Djoundi | Special to the NB Indy When I was a little kid, I had this theory about space travel. Many years ago, traveling on an airplane across the ocean was impossible but then we finally mastered it. I thought it would be the same for space travel. Read More
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Discover the creativity and unique perspectives from the next generation of artists with the return of the High School Art Exhibition. On view from Monday, April 6, through Friday, May 15, at Irvine City Hall, this annual showcase celebrates local emerging artists, designers, and creative thinkers. Read More
Monday, March 30, 2026 Join the City of Irvine, Irvine Ranch Conservancy, and Irvine Company for an open space celebration Saturday, April 18, at 9 a.m. at the Quail Hill Trailhead. Guests will be treated to a free pancake breakfast, family-fun activities, and a hike of the 1.8-mile Quail Hill Loop Trail. The Read More
Last June the Newport Beach Film Festival presented its inaugural Newport Beach TV Fest at the Lido Theatre in Newport Beach. Honorees at the inaugural Newport Beach TV Fest included Adam Brody, Ali Larter, Andy Garcia, Billy Bob Thornton, Christina Ricci, Dan Fogelman, Jason Segel, Kate Hudson, Quinta Brunson, Ralph Read More
Several local restaurants have featured themed dining experiences that match a theatrical presentation (usually a musical at Segerstrom Center), but South Coast Repertory is taking that concept to another level. The World Premiere of “Eat Me” by Talene Monahan at SCR April 12 through May 3 on the Julianne Argyros Read More
By David Cook, LMFT, Clinical Manager of Adolescent Mental Health Program at Hoag When people talk about mental health and golf, they often cite the mental pressures of the game. As amateur golfer Bobby Jones famously said, “Golf is a game played on a five-inch course: the distance between your Read More
Concerned about traffic and e-bikes? At the next Speak Up Newport meeting on Wednesday, April 8, Attorney Paul Meyer will share a tragic story involving an e-bike and the impact it has had on two families, and Newport Beach Police Motor Officer Zach Varela will provide an update on the Read More
