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…

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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…

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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:

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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The Dish on the 2019 Newport Beach Film Festival Culinary Film Series

From serious gourmands to casual foodies, the 20th annual Newport Beach Film Festival (April 25 – May 2) is set to satisfy lovers of epicurean cinema in big way. The Culinary Film Series will showcase nine films that celebrate world-renowned chefs, the art of gastronomy, international food culture, sustainable farming, the craft of winemaking and…

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KonMari Event to Spark Joy at SOCO’s Room & Board

A March 23 KonMari event at SOCO’s Room & Board will featured certified KonMari Method expert Tricia Fidler.

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