Category: Top Stories

Pacific Symphony Ushers in New Era as Alexander Shelley Unveils Bold 2026-27 Season

A new musical era has begun for Pacific Symphony. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, hundreds of Pacific Symphony subscribers, donors, VIPs and members of the media came to Segerstrom Concert Hall to experience a presentation of the symphony’s 2026-2027 Classical Series, presented by Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation. The new Read More

Tony Winning Musical Comedy ‘Spamalot’ Returns to Segerstrom Center February 17-22.

Monty Python fans rejoice: the Holy Grail of musical comedy, “Spamalot,” returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts February 17 through 22. Lovingly adapted from the 1975 film classic, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” “Spamalot” has everything that makes a great knight at the theatre: flying cows, killer rabbits, Read More

Baroque Musical Festival Hosts “Baroque Miniatures” Musicale March 1 in Newport Beach

The 46th edition of the Baroque Musical Festival in Corona del Mar is scheduled for this June, but before that week of Baroque classics comes another event: Baroque Miniatures: A Sparkling Musicale! gala evening on Sunday, March 1 a St. Mark Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach. Curated by artistic director Read More

Balboa Island Museum and Newport Harbor Historical Society Host Screening of ‘Sin City: Newport Beach’ at The Lido Theater February 26

The Balboa Island Museum and the Newport Harbor Historical Society are presenting a screening of the film “Sin City: Newport Beach,” a film by Ed Olen along with Celeste Dennerline and Nancy Gardner, at The Lido Theater Thursday, Feb. 26. Doors open at 5 p.m. Screening is at 6 p.m. Read More

On the Move: RBA Builders Is Pleased to Announce a Leadership Transition That Reflects the Company’s Focus on Long-Term Growth, Continuity, and People-Centered Leadership

CONSTRUCTION Effective January 2026, Bryan Pavalko became Chief Executive Officer, and Gabe Baltodano assumed the role of President of RBA Builders, LLC. Bryan Pavalko has acted as President and Stakeholder since 2014 and brings more than 40 years of experience across the commercial, industrial, entertainment, and aerospace sectors. His leadership Read More

On the Move: Sherman Library & Gardens Welcomes Jennifer Cook to Its Board of Trustees

NONPROFIT/ARTS & CULTURE Jennifer Cook joined the Sherman Foundation Board of Trustees for Sherman Library & Gardens. A longtime resident of Corona del Mar, Cook is inspired by Sherman’s deep commitment to horticulture, local history, education and community. Cook is a Director at Capital Group Private Client Services, specializing in Read More

On the Move: AO Announces Nine Promotions to Associate

ARCHITECTURE AO, a leading architecture, design, and planning firm, is proud to announce the promotion of nine team members to Associate. Congratulations to Rudy Carbajal, Daniel Danciu, David Esparza, Cortney Hagee, Dinh Le, Tyson McGuire, Jahn Nguyen, William Troeak, and David White, NCARB. These individuals represent the next generation of Read More