After 18-year-old Nora loses her mother, she sets off to France in search of a place to scatter the ashes. One moment, she is traversing the world amid a global pandemic in the year 2021, and the next, she finds herself in 1946 war-torn Europe. The surreal, mystical novel transcends Read More
The Lido Theater, a historic Newport Beach movie house, is expanding its live entertainment programming with concert and comedy shows planned through October 2026. The new lineup moves the venue beyond its traditional movie screenings by bringing music, stand-up, and tribute performances to one of Orange County’s most recognisable stages. Read More
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Orange County (CASA OC) welcomed more than 250 supporters, philanthropists, community leaders, and advocates to its annual CASA Celebration Gala on Saturday, May 16, at Pendry Newport Beach. Inspired by The Beatles, and a call for “A Little Help From Our Friends,” the evening netted Read More
The Childhelp Orange County Chapter raised over $625,000 at the 44th annual Childhelp Rich Saul Memorial Golf Classic held at the Newport Beach Country Club on Monday, May 18. Platinum Title Sponsors Jacquie and Michael Casey. Photo by Ann Chatillon This year marked the 14th anniversary to bear the name Read More
New Directions for Women held its 18th annual Circle of Life Brunch on May 7 at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach, raising approximately $225,000 for the Costa Mesa-based nonprofit. The organization’s signature event, the Circle of Life Brunch was attended by over 260 guests to support the transformation Read More
With the unwavering support of women who came to play pickleball for a great cause and the generous sponsors devoted to keeping it thriving year after year, KidWorks’ Play for a Purpose Women’s Pickleball Event on April 23 netted over $100,000. The annual event was held at The Tennis & Read More
For the past several years, the onsite restaurant at Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar was 608 Dahlia, the creation of Chef Jessica Roy, one of the most creative chefs in Orange County. Open mainly for lunch and special events, 608 Dahlia was always packed with delighted diners Read More
Lewis Butler, executive chef at Hilton’s Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, has been heading up prominent kitchens in Orange County for years. His culinary history includes more than a decade of overseeing the culinary program at the former Center Club in Costa Mesa, the spot that is now The Read More
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BANKING Three experienced bankers join the relationship management and business development team to support middle market companies Wells Fargo Commercial Banking, which provides products and services to meet the unique banking needs of commercial businesses with annual revenues ranging from $25 million to $2 billion, has appointed three new bankers Read More
