Pacific Wine + Food / courtesy of Pacific Wine + Food It’s almost here—the annual Pacific Wine & Food Classic! On Saturday, Sept. 2, foodies will gather at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort to indulge in creative bites from more than 40 restaurants, sip on a selection of 100 wines Read More
Cooper Hoffman and Christoph Waltz in “Old Guy.” Photo courtesy of The Avenue The stars will be coming out in force for the Newport Beach Film Festival’s 25th anniversary that runs October 17 through 24. The Festival has announced its opening night film: the World Premiere of “Old Guy” starring Read More
Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The City celebrated two significant milestones in Newport Harbor on Tuesday, August 27: opening a new public dock and welcoming the first electric patrol vessel in the Harbor Department fleet. The new VITA Seal electric boat is also the first all-electric Read More
On Saturday, September 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Newport Beach Police Department will host the next NBPD Mobile Café in partnership with the Irvine Company, Gino Stumpo and Family, Blk Dot Coffee, and Zpizza. The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies Read More
Classic Albums Live By Simone Goldstone | NB Indy Soundcheck Columnist Remember playing a record all the way through, or having a CD in your car where you didn’t skip a favorite song? Classic Albums Live remembers, and delivers a rock symphony complete with world-class musicians that play those perfect Read More
Calling all plant and flower enthusiasts! Sherman Library & Gardens will host plant and flower shows in September and October. All shows are free with garden admission. Begonia Show & Sale: September 21 & 22 The Southern California Begonia Society will present a spectacular judged plant show and sale at Read More
Stormtroopers and Darth Vader greet guests entering the hotel. Photo credit: Annie White A sold-out crowd of 300 music lovers, philanthropists, and star warriors embarked on an out-of-this-world adventure as Pacific Symphony hosted its most stellar event of the year: the Starry Night Gala, held on May the Fourth (also Read More
Keep the Promise Sommelier Steven Poe There may be no better use of wine (other than drinking) than to entice people to attend a charity event. And there may be no better charity wine event than The Wooden Floor’s “Keep the Promise” Wine Tasting Benefit, to be held on Thursday, Read More
As the result of a lawsuit filed by Orange County Coastkeeper over Endangered Species Act and National Environmental Policy Act concerns, the United States Army Corps of Engineers has revised its Newport Harbor dredging project. The updated plans feature a better solution for contaminated dredged material and a monitoring program Read More
Las Brisas Main Patio Fire Pit If you’re sticking close to home this Labor Day weekend, several local restaurants are offering live music and delicious dining experiences. Las Brisas Las Brisas in Laguna Beach will be extending its popular weekend brunch to be available on Monday, Sept. 2–Labor Day. For Read More
