By: West Oceanfront Editors December 3, 2019 Awards, Filmentertainment, featured, film, Hollywood, movies, Newport Beach, Newport Beach Film FestivalLeave a Comment

Stars Shine in Newport Beach

The nouveau best and brightest of Hollywood were recently honored in (where else?) Newport Beach, at The Resort at Pelican Hill on a sunny Sunday morning. The carpet was red, the sky a clear blue, and the ballroom that guests shuffled into once the elegant outdoor brunch ended was swirling with neon lights as brilliant…

By: West Oceanfront Editors October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 Foodchefs, events, featured, Food, Newport Beach, Newport Beach Wine and Food FestivalLeave a Comment

2019 Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival Was Expectedly Delicious

The Newport Beach Wine & Food Festival, which graces the grassy spot between the Newport Beach Civic Center and its modern-chic library each October, attracts some the finest food and wine purveyors on the planet. Since its start six years ago, the event has brought names known both near and far to Newport Beach—Top Chef contestants, James…

By: West Oceanfront Editors September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 Bars, Eventsart, Balboa Peninsula, bars, events, featured, Mutt Lynch's, Newport Beach, romance, speed datingLeave a Comment

Mutt Lynch’s Hosts Two Events in October

Mutt Lynch’s is the place to be this month! The beachside bar, known for its huge schooners of beer and good-vibes-only atmosphere, is hosting two events in October. Here are the deets:

2019 Vans US Open of Surfing: Here’s What You Missed

“This year has been super fun,” said Vans US Open of Surfing Announcer Ryan Simmons, a reflective wistfulness deepening his ever-spritely tone. It was the final heat in the final showdown of the competition in Huntington Beach: Brazilian Yago Dora sought to claim victory over Cinderella-story Australian Liam O’Brien, who in an official press release…

By: Guest Author June 24, 2019 Filmfeatured, film, Newport BeachLeave a Comment

Lucid: A Review

By Lexi Rafael “I went down to have breakfast and saw my parents and brother all around the kitchen table. No one was talking. I said something, but no one answered. They all just turned and looked at me. As I realized that they weren’t real, they started crawling across the table to murder me.”

By: West Oceanfront Editors May 24, 2019May 24, 2019 EventsBalboa Island, business coaching, featured, Newport Beach, The WSDMLeave a Comment

June Events: Top Coach Speakers’ Panel and Charity Fundraiser at Balboa Island Museum

Searching for an early summer event that will simultaneously inspire you to boost your business and give back to the community? Well, here it is! Join the new Balboa Island Museum for an inspirational and empowering fundraising event on Tuesday, June 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The museum is partnering with The WSDM (Wisdom) Salon Series for Women…

By: Melissa April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 Filmfeatured, film, Newport Beach Film Festival, skateboarding, Tony Alva, VansLeave a Comment

Inspired by Alva

This weekend I attended the world premiere of The Tony Alva Story presented by Vans at the Newport Beach Film Festival. The screening took place inside Lido Theater, Balboa Peninsula’s one-screen wonder plumped with 1920s decadence and bygone cinematic drama. (The glittering marquee! The thick, red curtain! The wide seats! The Vans-sticker-wrapped stage! The SHOW!) It was a…

By: West Oceanfront Editors April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 Filmaction sports, Bethany Hamilton, biking, culture, featured, Newport Beach Film Festival, skateboarding, skiing, snow, snowboarding, Southern California, surf, surfing1 Comment

What Not to Miss Next Week: The Action Sports Film Series Presented by Vans

Just like last year, this year’s Newport Beach Film Festival (the 20th iteration of its kind) will feature an entire swathe of films dedicated to action sports and adventure. The set, titled Action Sports Film Series will celebrate “athletes, visionaries, filmmakers, cinematographers, pioneers and designers who have shaped the action sports culture and cultivated its…

Around Town

Lido Tasting Room Is the Secret Wine Spot We’ve Always Needed // There’s a new wine player in town and it’s bringing quality vino and a high-end tasting experience to Lido Isle. Lido Tasting Room, the brainchild of Northern California’s Bravante Vineyards, recently opened a small space overlooking the quaint courtyard that also houses a…

Local, Global & Me: A Women’s Empowerment Series

By: West Oceanfront Editors October 25, 2019

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Ah, the triumphant return of Local, Global & Me is nearly upon us! Orange County United Way and Bank of America are presenting the first installment of the returning three-part series of Local, Global & Me: A Women’s Empowerment Series Thursday, Nov. 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

UCI’s The Center for Autism Raised Nearly $400k at Annual Gala in Newport Beach

By: West Oceanfront Editors October 1, 2019October 1, 2019

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UC Irvine’s The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders held its fifth annual Hope & Help Gala on Saturday, September 7 at The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach. The sold-out event raised nearly $400,000 to increase awareness for those affected by autism spectrum and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Clint Black to Perform at Irvine Barclay Theater

By: West Oceanfront Editors September 27, 2019

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The Irvine Barclay Theatre has expanded its programming and performances to include country music, and mega star Clint Black is slated to take the stage on Wednesday, October 2 at 8 p.m.

Landsea Homes Named Finalist for 2019 SoCal Awards

By: West Oceanfront Editors September 13, 2019September 13, 2019

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Landsea Homes, a Newport Beach-based homebuilder, was named finalist in 12 categories at the 2019 SoCal Awards annual competition, which honors excellence in the home building and developer industry. Landsea Homes’ Lido Villas in Newport Beach finalized in five categories from a field of more than 400 entries from throughout Southern California.

Retirement Closing Sale Happening Now at von Hemert Interiors

By: West Oceanfront Editors September 7, 2019

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von Hemert Interiors, Southern California’s premier retailer of fine home furnishings and interior design services, has announced a Retirement Closing Sale, going on now with millions of dollars in inventory up for grabs.

Lido Theater Temporarily Closed

By: West Oceanfront Editors September 6, 2019

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One of Southern California’s oldest and most unique movie theaters, the iconic Lido Theater in Newport Beach, is temporarily closing for interior upgrades and will reopen in Spring 2020.

Save the Date: SOCO’s Fall Day of Design

By: West Oceanfront Editors August 21, 2019August 21, 2019

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On Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m to 4 p.m., you’re invited to attend SOCO’s Fall Day of Design held at SOCO + The OC Mix (3315 Highland Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626). This local design event will offer education, expertise, hands-on activations and demos that take a deep dive into what’s trending and what’s…

Landsea Homes Partners with HomeAid America to Support Local Homeless Community

By: West Oceanfront Editors August 20, 2019

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Landsea Homes has partnered with HomeAid America, a leading national provider of housing and resources for homeless, and Families Forward, an Irvine-based organization helping Orange County families maintain self-sufficiency, to serve as building captain in renovating two buildings in Costa Mesa that will be utilized for homeless families with young children.

The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders to Host Annual Hope & Help Gala

By: West Oceanfront Editors August 20, 2019

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The Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders will host its fifth annual Hope & Help Gala on Saturday, Sept. 7 to raise awareness and funds to support programs that provide help and hope to children, adolescents, young adults and their families living with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

United to End Homelessness Set to Unveil Mural in Costa Mesa

By: West Oceanfront Editors August 16, 2019August 16, 2019

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If you’ve been searching for a chance to pose in front of an artsy mural à la Nashville-area Taylor Swift fans when she announced the upcoming release of “Lover,” here’s your chance.