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On the Agenda for the September 26 Newport Beach City Council Meeting
By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager
The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 26. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda...
Eagle Four Partners Announces Inaugural Newport Beach Volleyball Invitational
Eagle Four Partners, the Newport Beach-based private equity group, presents the Newport Beach 4-Man Volleyball Invitational, set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 21.
This...
Newport Beach City Manager Update: Newport Bay Trash Inceptor, River Marsh Cleanup
By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager
Newport Beach City Council members, joined by state and county elected representatives, hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking event on...
Brendan Brown: The Heartbeat of Newport Beach Real Estate
From the Sun-Kissed Shores to the Luxury Real Estate Realm, Brendan Brown's Journey Unveiled
As the waves gently caress the sun-kissed shores of Newport Beach,...
Temu Is the New Destination for Aesthetic & Affordable Patio Decor
As the sun begins to shine brighter and the days grow longer, the allure of the outdoors becomes irresistible. Summer is the perfect time...
STEPPING OUT
Jessica Vosk Sings the Songwriters of Laurel Canyon at Segerstrom Center Sept. 29
The last time Jessica Vosk was at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, she performed a cabaret show for three nights in the Samueli Theatre.
Now,...
Superb ‘Les Miserables’ at Segerstrom Center is a Timeless Classic Musical
By Simone Goldstone | NB Indy Soundcheck Columnist
The musical “Les Miserables” is timeless. Not just because it’s a classic, but because at every age...
Emotionally Powerful ‘Rainmaker’ a Timeless Tale of Self-Worth at Laguna Playhouse
By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy
Californians everywhere can relate to the miseries caused by drought. Whether that makes “The Rainmaker” more...
‘The Addams Family’ Lifts the Curtain on Newport Theatre Arts Center’s New Season
By Eric Marchese | Special to the NB Indy
Just in time for fall and Halloween, and leading off Newport Theatre Arts Center’s new season,...
Ohana Music Festival Returns to Dana Point Sept. 29 – Oct. 1
By Simone Goldstein | NB Indy Soundcheck Writer
Orange County has been the home of Ohana Festival for the past seven years. The festival builds...
LETTERS
Hidden Sporting Gems in Michigan: Exploring Unique and Thrilling Sports Adventures
The Unknown Sporting Landscape of Michigan
The allure of Michigan is not solely found in its majestic Great Lakes or rich automotive history. Lying under...
The Surging Demand for Luxury Bathroom Upgrades Among Home Buyers
As the Southern California real estate market continues to evolve, one trend stands out prominently: luxury bathroom remodels among home buyers, especially in the...
The Importance of Choosing Compostable Food Packaging for a Greener Future
In a world increasingly aware of the environmental impact of our daily choices, the shift toward sustainable practices has never been more critical. One...
EAT+ DRINK
Savor Tacos and Tequila This September at Tommy Bahama Restaurant in Corona del Mar
If you love tacos (and who doesn’t) and tequila, you’ll really love what Tommy Bahama Restaurant in Corona del Mar Plaza has in store...
OEB Breakfast Co. Partners with Second Harvest Food Bank to Celebrate Better Breakfast Month
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and OEB Breakfast Co. is emphasizing that point by partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank...
The World’s Oldest Continuously Cultivated Grapevine: ‘Old Vine’
Wine is known as one of the oldest beverages ever cultivated by man. Records show that as long ago as 5,000 BC, people were...
Festival of OC Chefs in Newport Beach Raises $800K in Support of Nonprofit KidWorks
Cooking for charity has become a popular way for local nonprofit organizations to raise needed funds to support their important causes.
Chefs are a generous...
The Winery Newport Offers a Taste of Hawaii at MAUI STRONG Fundraiser Sept. 17
We’ve all seen the dramatic images of the devastating fire in the town of Lahaina on Maui. More than 100 people lost their lives...
Dish of the Week
Newport Beach High School Students Create MindWorks Project for Dragon Kim Foundation Fellowship
Anna Gabriel, a sophomore at Sage Hill School in Newport Beach, and Antonio Hatziris, a Newport Harbor High School freshman, had an ambitious goal...
Summer Garden Party Raises $80K for Sherman Library & Gardens Education Programs
A “hat trick” in hockey is when a player scores three goals in one game. “Hat’s off” is an expression of appreciation for a...
Crystal Cove Conservancy Appoints Hallie Jones as Executive Vice President & Chief Program Officer
Crystal Cove Conservancy has hired Laguna Beach native Hallie Jones as the organization’s Executive Vice President & Chief Program Officer.
Bringing more than 20 years...
Susan G. Komen Hosts Annual 2023 ‘More Than Pink’ Walk Sunday Sept. 24 in Fashion Island
The Pink Walk is back!
Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, will be hosting the return of the 2023 Orange County “More...
BUSINESS
Newport Beach & Company Team Members Recognized for Outstanding Achievements
Newport Beach & Company, the destination marketing agency for the city of Newport Beach and the umbrella organization for Visit Newport Beach, has been...
Visit Newport Beach Launches New Summer Campaign Inspiring Travelers to ‘Experience More’
The folks at Visit Newport Beach have a knack for crafting creative tourism campaigns that lure visitors with the promise of an aspirational lifestyle...
City of Newport Beach Earns AAA Credit Rating
Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed the City of Newport Beach’s AAA credit rating, reflecting the City’s strong financial position, prudent fiscal management and robust local...
Local Immigrant Mother Inspires Successful Latina Business Owner Daughter who has Vanguard University Business School Named After Her
Corona del Mar resident Carmen Golay came to California when she was 18 because she could not find work across the border in San...
The Electric Bike Company: A Newport Success Story
Few people have heard of the Madiba Bike Company. Unfortunately, among those few were attorneys who sued South African-born entrepreneur Sean Lupton-Smith out of...
HOME & DESIGN
33rd Annual Southern California Spring Garden Show Blooms at South Coast Plaza April 20-23
Kyle Cheesborough, the Horticulture Director at Sherman Library & Gardens in Corona del Mar, has a difficult task this month: he’s one of the...
Sherman Library Virtual Newport Beach Garden Tour and Summer Garden Party
Coronavirus and social distancing won’t prevent the annual Sherman Library & Gardens Newport Beach Garden Tour from taking place on May 9—it will just...
SPORTS
Anaheim Ducks Hockey Team Unveil 30th Anniversary Jersey for 2023-24 Season
Newport Beach residents Henry and Susan Samueli, owners of the Anaheim Ducks hockey team since 2005, are no doubt pleased with the official unveiling...
Ernie Els Wins Hoag Classic PGA Tour Champions Event at Newport Beach Country Club
With birdies on two of his last three holes, Ernie Els overcame a five-stroke deficit beginning with the final round to claim his second...
Balboa Yacht Club Accepting Requests for Invitation for 56th Governor’s Cup
Balboa Yacht Club has posted all the information necessary for requesting an invitation (“RFI”) to the 56th Governor’s Cup International Youth Match Racing Championship,...