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Celebrity Tennis Event Benefits Puerto Rico

In a mix of sports, celebrities and philanthropy, actress Anne Heche co-sponsored “Palisades for Puerto Rico” at Palisades Tennis Club in Newport Beach on Dec. 10. The event featured Heche, who recently completed filming the NBC drama “The Brave,” as well as Ross Lynch, who is...
Posted On 13 Dec 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Newport Golfers Support Injured Marines

After a tragic incident on Sept. 13 at Camp Pendleton, the annual golf fundraiser for the 1/1 Marines Foundation was more meaningful than ever this week. The Newport Beach Police Association Charitable Foundation hosted their Golf Classic to benefit the 1/1 Marines Foundation on...
Posted On 21 Sep 2017
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Charity Spotlight: Denim & Diamonds Raises 20K for Global Genes

In honor of the worldwide Rare Disease Day, Global Genes – a rare disease patient advocacy organization – hosted its first Denim & Diamonds Fashion Show last week and raised $20,000 for their cause.  The event was held Feb. 28 at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast. ...
Posted On 11 Mar 2017
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Benefit: Pacific Symphony Celebrates Chinese New Year

By Christopher Trela & Catherine Del Casale | NB Indy  It was a case of East meets West when the Pacific Symphony presented its inaugural Chinese New Year Celebration and Concert on January 28 at Segerstrom Concert Hall. The event was a true feast of the senses for 180 guests...
Posted On 14 Feb 2017
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Literacy is “What Dreams are Made Of”

By Christopher Trela & Catherine Del Casale | NB Indy  As writers, we’re always concerned with the issue of literacy and making sure children re provided with the opportunity to learn to read. That’s why we were happy to attend The Literacy Project’s annual “What Dreams are...
Posted On 28 Oct 2016
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Laura’s House Hosts a British Invasion at Annual Gala

By Christopher Trela & Catherine Del Casale | NB Indy  British fashion, style and music was in full force during the Laura’s House “British Invasion” gala held at the Island Hotel on Saturday, Sept. 24. More than 300 guests enjoyed British cocktails, classic rock and roll...
Posted On 28 Oct 2016
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Benefit: Crystal Cove Seaside Soiree Raises Spirits and Support

Crystal Cove Alliance hosted its 14th annual Soiree last month on a bluff overlooking Crystal Cove. Presented by The Resort at Pelican Hill, the always sold-out fete raised a record-breaking $418,000 in support of the nonprofit’s mission to preserve the cultural, natural and...
Posted On 14 Oct 2016
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News Briefs

News from around the city of Newport Beach. Newport Man Arraigned for Posing as Fire Marshal A Newport Beach man was arraigned this week for posing as a fire marshal and charging small businesses across Orange County for fraudulent inspections. Brian Lee Carsten, 36, is accused...
Posted On 30 Sep 2016
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Benefit: Literacy Project Gala Knows “What Dreams Are Made Of”

Seven is considered a lucky number, and it also denotes completeness or perfection. The Literacy Project is aiming for perfection on Friday, Sept. 16, when it presents its seventh annual gala, “What Dreams Are Made Of,” at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach. This year, the gala is...
Posted On 09 Sep 2016
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Charity Spotlight: Stag Bar + Kitchen to Host LA Rams Charity Fundraiser

LA Rams fans can celebrate the team’s return with a welcome back Rams party and charity fundraiser at Stag Bar + Kitchen on Tuesday, August 2 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will host special guest appearances by former s Rams players, including defensive back LeRoy Irvin...
Posted On 31 Jul 2016
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Benefit: Country Concert Benefits Olive Crest

Country musician and author Jimmy Wayne performed a sold-out concert for 320 guests at Downtown Disney’s House of Blues in Anaheim on Saturday, May 7, 2016, to benefit Olive Crest’s Project Independence program. Wayne’s performance included his hits, “Sara Smile,” “Do You Believe...
Posted On 23 May 2016
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Pacific Coast Wine Fest Raises $350K for Music Programs

 Is there a more perfect pairing than music and wine? Not if you ask Pacific Symphony board chairman Mike Kerr, founder of the symphony’s annual Pacific Coast Wine Festival, which raises funds in support of the Pacific Symphony’s education and music programming. “With this year’s...
Posted On 26 Mar 2016
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“Napa in Newport” Raises $700,000 for CureDuchenne

More than 400 guests gathered at the St. Regis Resort on Saturday, Feb. 27 to enjoy tastings from more than 40 top Napa Valley wineries and raise funds for CureDuchenne, a national nonprofit organization based in Newport Beach that is dedicated to finding a cure for Duchenne, the...
Posted On 26 Mar 2016
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Benefit: Candlelight Concert Glows Bright for Segerstrom Center

In 1974, several hundred Orange County arts supporters held an event to raise money for a major performing arts center. The inaugural fundraiser, which featured dinner and a concert, was held in a vacant Kresge five-and-dime store that was transformed into an elegant ballroom...
Posted On 25 Dec 2015
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Weekend Rewind

A recap of events in Newport Beach over the weekend. Mr. Irrelevant During last week’s 40th annual Mr. Irrelevant Week, presented by the Foundation for the Undefeated, Gerald Christian was honored at the Mr. Irrelevant banquet at the Balboa Bay Resort. Paul T. Salata, Chairman...
Posted On 16 Jul 2015
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Benefit: Life’s a Beach as Pacific Symphony Gala Raises Record $1.6 Million

Orange County was a different place in 1990. The population was 2.4 million, the county’s various arts organizations were still considered in their infancy, and a young conductor named Carl St.Clair was hired by the Pacific Symphony to be its new conductor and music director....
Posted On 05 Jun 2015
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Benefit: “iheartoc Giving Day” Raises $1.8 Million for Local Charities

The Newport Beach-based Orange County Community Foundation raised $1,813,460 for Orange County nonprofits during iheartoc Giving Day, the inaugural county-wide day of giving held from 6 a.m. Tuesday, April 21 through noon Wednesday, April 22. The goal was to inspire members of...
Posted On 11 May 2015
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Benefit: Olive Crest Gala Goes Nautical at Balboa Pavilion

Olive Crest’s nautically-themed fundraiser at the Balboa Pavilion in Newport Beach on April 18 was a heartwarming affair that garnered more than $250,000 to benefit its Project Independence program for at-risk youth and young adults. The program’s message was brought home at the...
Posted On 03 May 2015
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Benefit: Dazzling Candlelight Concert Raises $1.9 Million for Segerstrom Center

Four decades ago, an event dubbed the Candlelight Concert was held to raise money to build a major performing arts center in Orange County. The event was held in a vacant Kresge five-and-dime store that was transformed into an elegant ballroom with the use of candles. Several...
Posted On 19 Dec 2014
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Benefit: Ronald McDonald House Hosts Tea and Fashion

By Christopher Trela & Sonali Lodhia | NB Indy Tea and Fashion were in the spotlight last month when more than 400 people attended the 25th annual High Tea & Fashion Show on Oct. 24, produced by Orange County Ronald McDonald House at the Balboa Bay Resort. Orange County...
Posted On 07 Nov 2014
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