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Elizabeth Segerstrom and South Coast Plaza Help Carnegie Hall Raise 3.5 Million in Support of its Programs

It was the Gala of the Century when Carnegie Hall celebrated the 50th anniversary of its “Concert of the Century” with a once-in-a-lifetime convening of musical all-stars on May 5. Organized by famed violinist Isaac Stern, the original 1976 event brought together some of the world’s greatest musicians for a...

CASA of Orange County Nets Over $1.325 Million at 2026 CASA Celebration Gala at Pendry Newport Beach

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...

Childhelp OC Chapter Nets $625K at Annual Rich Saul Memorial Golf Classic at Newport Beach Country Club

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. This year marked the 14th anniversary to bear the name of LA Rams All Pro Center, Rich Saul. Tournament coordinator Eileen...

New Directions for Women Generates $225K at Circle of Life Brunch at Balboa Bay Resort

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...

KidWorks’ Women’s Pickleball Event in Newport Beach Nets $100,000 In Support of College Success Programs

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 &...

CureDuchenne of Newport Beach Appoints Lidia Gardner as Vice President of Clinical and Medical Affairs

CureDuchenne, a global nonprofit based in Newport Beach committed to finding and funding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, has appointed Lidia Gardner, PhD, EMBA, as its new Vice President of Clinical and Medical Affairs. Dr. Gardner brings more than 15 years of experience spanning clinical strategy, patient advocacy, evidence...

Newport-Mesa Graduating Seniors Awarded Grants for Extemporary Achievement at Annual Balboa Bay Club 1221 Scholarship Awards Dinner

For the past 33 years, high-achieving Newport-Mesa graduating high school students have been the recipients of scholarship grants presented by the Balboa Bay Club. An auxiliary known as the “1221 Club” (named for the Coast Highway address of the Club) in addition to significant fundraising from the Club’s Annual...

The Women of Chapman Present Future Filmmakers at Port Theater in Corona del Mar

On May 7, the "Stars of Tomorrow" from the Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts walked the Red Carpet at the Port Theater in Corona del Mar. Guests were treated to specialty cocktails, a variety of champagne, wines, gourmet appetizers, and of course popcorn and candy. From...

From Heartbreak to Hope: Viviana Soldano FaBrizio Creates Newport Beach Sanctuary for Dogs in Need

By Sandra M. Borges | Special to the NB Indy Man's best friend—the four-legged furry companion that we can’t picture human life on Earth without—has often faced a life of abandonment and neglect. But one person, fitness supermodel Viviana Soldano FaBrizio, has made it a personal mission to change their...

Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach Names Christian Baldon as 2026 Nurse of the Year

Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach has named Christian Baldon, MSN-FNP, RN, PCCN, as the 2026 Hoag Nurse of the Year, recognizing her extraordinary commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate patient care, and unwavering leadership within the Sub Intensive Care Unit (Sub‑ICU). Presented at Hoag’s annual Nurse’s Day Celebration, the Hoag Nurse...