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Coastal Fashion: John Varvatos Rocks the Runway at South Coast Plaza Fashion Show

Designer John Varvatos is a rock star of the fashion world whose rock-influenced designs for men are trend-setting and capture the cool rock and roll mystique.  Ringo Starr, Iggy Pop and Alice Cooper are just some of the classic rockers who wear and promote his brand, which has...
Posted On 15 Oct 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Balboa Bay Resort Hosts School of the Arts Season Premiere Concert

Where are the future Broadway stars? They’re attending the Orange County School of the Arts. OCSA kicked off its 2017-18 season with a beachfront concert at the Balboa Bay Resort on Sept. 9 starring Broadway star (and OCSA alumna) Krysta Rodriguez performing a handful of songs...
Posted On 15 Oct 2017
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Benefit: Literacy Project Dreams Big at Annual Gala

To be a good writer, you need to be a good reader. I was indeed a voracious reader at an early age, consuming everything from Hardy Boys to Box Car Children books to short stories by Ray Bradbury. By the time I hit 8th grade, I was reading at a college level. Everything is easier...
Posted On 15 Oct 2017
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Curtain Up: Nine Happy Neighbors Watch ‘Twelve Angry Men’

Attending a play or concert with a friend is always fun, but what happens when you get nine neighbors together and make a group trip to Laguna Playhouse to watch a weekend matinee performance of “Twelve Angry Men?” Last Saturday, nine neighbors (including me) who frequently meet...
Posted On 13 Oct 2017
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BBQ Competition Promises Smokin’ Good Time

Steve Bender loves barbecue. Good barbecue. Make that great barbecue. In fact, the Newport Beach resident loves his barbecue so much that he’s created local barbecue competitions that have been sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society and attended by most of the best...
Posted On 08 Oct 2017
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Newport Welcomes Record 7.3M Visitors

Newport Beach continues to be one of Southern California’s top tourist destinations, according to a new Visitor Impact Study released by Newport Beach & Company last week.    At its annual Marketing Outlook Dinner on Sept. 28 at the Newport Beach Country Club, Newport Beach...
Posted On 06 Oct 2017
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Artscapes: “Divalicious” Divas McBroom and Callaway in Samueli Theater

  Amanda McBroom has been described by Broadway World as “one of the greatest night club performers of all time. Her lyrics are profound and express human emotions in glorious poetry. Her humor is so smart and she sings and acts it all brilliantly.” Ann Hampton Callaway was voted...
Posted On 02 Oct 2017
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Soundcheck: Richard Marx at Hyatt Regency Amphitheatre

Richard Marx is something of a songwriting legend—he’s penned hit songs for everyone from Luther Vandross (“Dance with my Father”) to Josh Groban (“To Where You Are”). Fortunately, the personable performer has also written music for his own albums—albums that have sold more than...
Posted On 02 Oct 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Vocational Visions Hosts “Masquerade Ball” Oct. 28

Vocational Visions is hosting its annual Enchanted Evening benefit, this year themed “Masquerade Ball,” at the Irvine Marriott on Saturday, Oct. 28. The gala which will raise money to continue to provide programs, services and support to develop the talents of adults with...
Posted On 17 Sep 2017
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Artscapes: Singer-Songwriter Lia Menaker Brings Soulful Sound to Blue Beet

Most musicians dream of making a living making music. Lia Menaker is actually living that dream, although the road to success has been long and winding. In fact, she’s on that road right now as the East Coast-based singer-songwriter continues her cross-country tour with a stop on...
Posted On 07 Sep 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Uncorking Top Wines for Charity Event at Big Canyon

John Markley loves wine. Really good wine. And the Laguna Beach resident (a recent transplant from Newport Beach) enjoys sharing his wine, especially if it’s for a good cause. This month, he and his wife, Janice, are the honorary chairs for a special wine tasting event to be held...
Posted On 01 Sep 2017
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Biz Buzz: Bixby & Ball Opens in Grand Style

Bixby & Ball at Lido Marina Village opened in grand style last Sunday with a festive party featuring champagne, lobster rolls, oysters, and a three-piece steel drum band. Attendees packed the compact store to chat with the store staff and browse an array of distinctive...
Posted On 01 Sep 2017
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Local Focus: Entrepreneur Parker Theo Has a COLOR-ful Story

“Wine should be fun.” That statement comes courtesy of Parker Theo, 25, a young entrepreneur whose goal is to shake up the wine industry one glass at a time with his pet project: COLOR wines. Theo grew up in Newport Beach and attended USC. After graduation, instead of taking a...
Posted On 25 Aug 2017
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Drama Versus Musical at Segerstrom Center and SCR

Segerstrom Center is renowned for its Broadway musical series, while South Coast Repertory has long been a haven for dramatic works. In September, their roles are reversed when Segerstrom Center presents the North American tour of the National Theatre production of “The Curious...
Posted On 25 Aug 2017
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Artscapes: OC Women’s Chorus Causing Treble at 20

They began with eight women in a living room with the common goal of starting a women’s singing group. Now, 20 years later, the Orange County Women’s Chorus has become one of the top amateur choruses in the region. Founded in 1997 by Dr. Raymond Egan and directed since 2000...
Posted On 17 Aug 2017
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Homer Bludau Named Newport Beach Citizen of the Year

Homer Bludau was posing for a photo Monday with fellow advisory committee members from the Newport Beach 1st Battalion 1st Marines Foundation, including Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce President Steve Rosansky, when a handful of familiar faces suddenly strolled over to make...
Posted On 16 Aug 2017
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Weekend Rewind: 9th Annual Lobsterfest at Newport Dunes

A sold-out crowd enjoyed more than 1,000 Maine lobster dinners prepared on site during the 9th annual Lobsterfest, held last Sunday at Newport Dunes. While feasting the diners enjoyed live entertainment and activities for kids. A percentage of the proceeds go to Leadership...
Posted On 11 Aug 2017
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Artscapes: Segerstrom Center Announces Oct. 28 Debut of Argyros Plaza

Anyone who has attended a performance at Segerstrom Center for the Arts recently has no doubt encountered construction in the courtyard between the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall and Segerstrom Hall. That construction is the new Julianne and George Argyros Plaza taking...
Posted On 11 Aug 2017
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Artscapes: OCMA Unveils 2017 California-Pacific Triennial

Known for its eclectic and often cutting edge exhibitions, the Orange County Museum of Art has unveiled another in a long line of dynamic artistic projects: the 2017 California-Pacific Triennial, which runs through Sept. 3. The exhibition, officially titled “Building as Ever,” is...
Posted On 06 Aug 2017
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Center Stage: An Exciting Weekend of Dance

This is “nirvana weekend” for dance fans, as two separate dance programs – one a classical ballet and the other an evening of world premieres – are being presented at Segerstrom Center for the Arts and the Irvine Barclay Theatre. “Giselle” Up first is Teatro alla Scala Ballet...
Posted On 28 Jul 2017
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