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.
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Festive Holiday Events in Newport Beach
A selection of holiday events happening in and around Newport Beach.
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Lido Theater Rings in Holiday Season with Annual Showing of ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’
In the cannon of holiday cinema, It’s A Wonderful Life rightly earns its spot (or wings) as one of the most angelic Christmas classics. Watching the 1946, Frank Capra-directed movie, starring James Stewart and Donna Reed, is a perennial family tradition for many, and the good people at Lido Theater in Newport Beach know it. The beloved…
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Lido Theater 80th Anniversary Celebration Raises More Than $150,000
You might have read our previous post about Lido Theater’s 80th anniversary celebrations (of course you did, you read all our stories, right?) But now … now! We’ve got a very exciting update: The duel-festivities, which benefited Lupus International raised a combined $150,000 for the non-profit organization.
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Lido Theater Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Rock ‘n’ Roll and Movie History
If you’ve been wondering how the Lido Theater, Newport Beach’s iconic ode to all things classic film, will celebrate it’s 80th anniversary, wonder no more: Back-to-back events are set to ring in the milestone this August, and they’re both being organized for a fantastic cause.
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How to Celebrate the Academy Awards Without Actually Watching Them
If you want to be an Academy Awards traditionalist, you could sit yourself down on your living room couch this afternoon, pop some popcorn and watch A-listers tearfully accept their awards. It could be fun, poignant, maybe sedentarily dramatic but would it really be what the experience of seeing a movie is all about?
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