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Grand Reopening of Lido Theater: A Celebration of Art Deco Glamour with a Free Sugar Ray Concert
10.02.24
The iconic Lido Theater in Newport Beach is set to reopen on Saturday, Oct. 5, with an exciting celebration from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The day will feature tours, a DJ, silent movies, food, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and will culminate with a live performance by Newport Beach natives, Sugar Ray, at 7 p.m.
Originally opened in 1939, the Lido Theater is one of Southern California’s oldest single-screen theaters. After a meticulous five-year restoration by owner Fritz Duda Company, the theater now blends modern entertainment amenities with classic Art Deco design from Hollywood's Golden Age.
Newport Beach native, movie producer, and director Joseph McGinty “McG” Nichol, along with his company River Jetty Restaurant Group (RJRG), is the new operator of The Lido Theater and will welcome the community to experience its beauty. McG, who was friends and high school classmates with the original members of Sugar Ray, produced many of their early hits and music videos.
Location: 3459 Via Lido, Newport Beach
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Celebrate National Taco Day at Puesto with Golden Ticket Giveaways and Exclusive Specials!
09.30.24
Celebrate National Taco Day on Friday, October 4, with Puesto Mexican Artisan Kitchen & Bar, where guests can win a coveted Puesto Golden Ticket, redeemable for a $50 gift card! A Golden Ticket will be randomly attached to three-taco plates ordered for dine-in. This year, Puesto also offers a Rose Gold Ticket, which includes a $50 gift card and a private chef-led cooking class for two with a custom apron.
The promotion runs all day at all Puesto locations while supplies last. Guests must order a three-taco plate served on handmade, organic, non-GMO blue corn tortillas. Add to your celebration with a signature cocktail from Puesto’s craft bar, featuring freshly squeezed juices, house-made sodas, and agave spirits sourced from Mexico.
Find Puesto’s menu, locations, and hours at eatpuesto.com.
Puesto Weekly Specials
Taco Tuesday
Enjoy half off all tacos for dine-in from 3 p.m. to close every Tuesday. Puesto’s tacos are served on non-GMO, organic blue corn tortillas with sustainable meats, local seafood, and scratch salsas. Mix and match from nearly a dozen unique tacos, including Filet Mignon, Chicken al Pastor, Carnitas, and vegetarian options.
Happy Hour
From 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, enjoy $10 Puesto Perfect margaritas, $9 wines by the glass, half off Snacks & Shares, and $6 draft beers brewed at Puesto Cervecería. Stack these deals with Taco Tuesday for ultimate savings!
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