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 as the stars themselves. At the annual Newport Beach Film Festival Fall Honors featuring Variety‘s 10 to Watch, the energy is expectantly high. Actors and actresses recognized at the prestigious event aren’t just talented entertainers; they’re true artists, carving a unique ..read more

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. The session will be focused on investing in women to build strong communities and will take place at Chuck Jones Center for Creativity (3321 Hyland Ave., Costa Mesa). The agenda features a special presentation on how design thinking can transform personal and professional lives, a cocktail reception, netw ..read more

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 Beard award winners, Food Network stars, award-winning culinary masters and of course, world-class winemakers. This year proved just as unforgettable tasty, and whether you were able to participate or had to watch from the #FOMO-foodie sidelines, here’s ..read more

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. In addition to the nearly 300guests who attended, the event was chockfull of special guests. Three-time NBA Lakers champion Byron Scott was accompanied by fiancé Cece Gutierrez of Basketball Wives, and surprised the crowd with an incredible live bidding opportunity ..read more

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: It Mutt Be Love – Speed Dating.  Come try something fun and new at Mutt’s!  If you’ve gone speed dating before then you know what it’s all about, and if you haven’t, you’re in for a romantic treat. Each speed dating participant will have five minutes per round to chat, and Mutt’s will provide conversation starter cards to help if needed. Please note: Mutt Lynch’s will not give out any personal informa ..read more

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. Black has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide and racked up more than 30 Top 10 hits and 22 No. 1 smashes. His 1989 groundbreaking, triple-platinum debut album Killin’ Time propelled him to superstardom and all but altered the landscape of country music, producing five consecutive #1 singles. The multi-million selling country icon is now celebrating the 30 year anniversary of releasing Killin ..read more

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. “We are extremely proud and humbled to receive these outstanding accolades representing our leading architectural design and customer service at this year’s SoCal Awards,” said John Ho, chief executive officer, Landsea Homes. “These awards a ..read more

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. As the von Hemert family prepares to retire, the company will significantly mark down $12 million worth of fine home furnishings, rugs, and other décor and accessories in both the Costa Mesa and Torrance galleries. Discounts will be on both in-stock merchandise and special orders. “Although it is sad for my family and I to say goodbye after 99 years, our family alon ..read more

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. A single screen auditorium that has kept an air of Old Hollywood glamour, the Lido Theater will be refreshed while maintaining the integrity of the original theater. Improvements will include state-of-the-art-sound and projection, new paint, carpet and seating, as well as modern touches such as air conditioning and heating. “The Lido Theater is an iconic art deco movie theater that we are committed ..read more

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 ahead for design and home interiors.  Guests will have the chance to be part of workshops and discussions led by various local design professionals who will cover topics, including: sustainability, functionality, and comfort, fall-themed products, and the latest in interior trends ..read more