It took a few beats to wrap my head around just how music could influence the flavor of a spirit. That’s the whole idea behind those produced at Jeff and Christa Duggan’s new concept, Stone Groove Stillhouse. It’s a distillery, bar, and 50-seat restaurant that, in addition to musically infused Read More
PUBLIC AFFAIRS Mark Pulone has joined Tripepi Smith, California’s largest local government-focused communications and public affairs firm, as a director. Pulone brings more than 35 years of public-sector expertise to the firm. He previously was city manager for the cities of Yorba Linda and Aliso Viejo and assistant city manager Read More
Pedego e-bikesBicycle safety has long been an issue in Newport Beach, but it’s become even more important given the increased use of electric-powered bicycles, or E-Bikes, by many community members, especially youth. Now, the Newport Beach City Council is weighing in on the issue. According to a November 4 City Read More
By Zoe Luczaj | Special to the NB Indy Let me set the scene. The ocean hums softly behind the red carpet. The sun dips behind the sand as bulbs flash in its place. Another year of the Newport Beach Film Festival begins, and I was there to bear witness—not Read More
By Zoe Luczaj | Special to the NB Indy The Newport Beach Film Festival concluded its 2025 slate on Thursday, Oct. 23 with Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited “Frankenstein,” a nearly three-hour gothic epic that filled both the historic Lido Theater and the Regal Edwards Big Newport screens. The screening marked Read More
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
