Category: Orange County News

Visit Newport Beach Honored for Best Public Relations Campaign for a Destination in California

L to R: Julie Coker, President and CEO of San Diego Tourism Authority; Erin Rose, Senior Brand Director of Visit Newport Beach; Gary Sherwin, CEO & President Visit Newport Beach; Ashley Johnson, CMO & SVP of Visit Newport Beach; Caroline Beteta, President & CEO of Visit California. Visit California, the Read More

‘MJ the Musical’ at Segerstrom Center is a Dazzling Song-Packed Portrait of Michael Jackson

Scene from “MJ The Musical.” Photo by Matthew Murphy, MurphyMade By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy Would anyone want to trade places with Michael Jackson? The pop singer’s talent and brilliance brought him fame and wealth beyond compare, but at a price. Despite whatever success and acclaim, Read More

Newport Beach City Manager Update: Flood Insurance Rates, General Plan Amendment

Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager I have good news for Newport Beach residents and business owners with properties in flood hazard areas: you will see further discounted rates for your flood insurance policies beginning October 1. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently upgraded Newport Beach’s Read More

On the Agenda: March 26 Newport Beach City Council Meeting

Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, March 26. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/73676/72. The regular meeting will begin at 5 p.m. Agenda items include: Notice Read More

Corona del Mar Resident Lucie Courtois Shares Inspirational Message at Beyond Blindness Gala

Corona del Mar resident Lucie Courtois and her mother Carol Trapani at the Beyond Blindness Gala. Beyond Blindness, the region’s leading provider of early intervention, education and enrichment, and family support services for children with visual impairments and other disabilities, hosted its seventh annual Vision Beyond Sight Gala on Feb. Read More

Laguna Playhouse’s Sterling Production of ‘A Shayna Maidel’ is Somber yet Life-Affirming

Marnina Schon, Samantha Klein and Zarah Mahler star in the Laguna Playhouse production of “A Shayna Maidel.” Photo credit Jason Niedle / Tethos By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy It might be difficult to envision a play that’s grim yet also life-affirming, but “A Shayna Maidel” can Read More

Newport Theatre Arts Center’s Production of ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ is a Compact Comedic Salute to Classic Musical Theater

Scene from “The Drowsy Chaperone. Photo credit to Matt Bobke. By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy Billed as “a musical within a comedy,” “The Drowsy Chaperone” has been around long enough to have developed something of a cult following. Its reputation is well deserved as a compact, Read More

The Tennis Club at Newport Beach Country Club Hosts KidWorks’ Women’s Pickleball for a Purpose Tournament April 11

The 2023 pickleball committee (L to R): Heather Gaughan, Sharon Roy, Kim Carpenter, Beth Hallett, Debbie Trammell, Kathy Ursini, Wendy Hafer Cox, Lori Junkins, Corinne Morgenstern, Kyle Team, Lisa Gels, Jill Schriber. The newest edition of KidWorks’ Women’s Pickleball for a Purpose Tournament is set to return to the pickleball Read More