The 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival featured movie premieres, A-list talent, independent filmmakers, and memorable after-parties as part of the Festival’s 25th anniversary. Not to be outdone, this year’s 26th edition of the Newport Beach Film Festival managed to exceed expectations and actually outdo last year’s impressive edition. From October Read More
By Zoe Luczaj | NB Indy Arts Columnist Universally acclaimed Korean director Park Chan-wook, celebrated for his iconic works like “Oldboy,” “The Handmaiden” and “Decision to Leave,” enthralled audiences at the Newport Beach Film Festival with a sold-out screening of his highly anticipated film “No Other Choice.” He describes his Read More
This holiday season, Montage Laguna Beach is collaborating with French Maison Christian Louboutin to create an exclusive installation on view from Nov. 25 through Dec. 29. Find yourself transported to a glamorous winter wonderland complete with the design house’s signature red and custom holiday trees, the only ones of their Read More
If you’ve ever passed through Santa Ana by air, it’s almost certain that you’ve made your way through John Wayne Airport. Firstly, yes, the airport is named after the famous Western actor. While it began as a private landing strip back in the 1920s, JWA has expanded to include three Read More
Friday, November 21, 2025 The City of Irvine invites the community to Illuminate Irvine Saturday, December 6, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex. The event transforms the Palm Court into a sparkling winter wonderland with twinkling lights, festive music, and hands-on holiday fun Read More
The next phase of our journey picks up as our adventure took us from Australia to Japan, then to Indonesia. After exploring the epic landscapes of Australia and New Zealand, it was time to discover the cultural beauty of Japan. We had heard amazing things about Japan: the culture, the Read More
When Linda Young’s Elite OC Productions is in charge of planning a grand event, you can be certain it’ll be an unforgettable experience. And for the Diwaliben Trust Signature Soiree — dubbed La Fete de l’Opera, One Night in Asia — the team truly delivered. The evening featured a dramatic Read More
Thursday, November 20, 2025 Persistent rain and winds didn’t diminish the Irvine community’s spirit Saturday, November 15, as residents, businesses, and volunteers came together to donate $33,000 and 3,300 pounds of food for Operation Bridge the Gap, an emergency food drive launched in response to the recent disruption of CalFresh/SNAP Read More
Kylie Travis is a driving force behind one of Orange County’s most beloved cultural landmarks, Casa Romantica. She is the executive director of operations and programming, and under her leadership, the historic San Clemente venue has transformed into a vibrant hub for arts, education, and community connection.Listen and watch every Read More
Thursday, November 20, 2025 Irvine City Manager Sean Crumby has announced several executive appointments that will provide strategic leadership and help shape Irvine’s next chapter. Steve Torelli has been appointed Director of the Great Park, Kavita Deepak has been named Director of the City’s new Information Technology Department, and Luis Read More
