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Newport Beach Film Festival 2025: ‘Blue Moon’ Shines on Opening Night
10.20.25
The 26th Newport Beach Film Festival opened with a gala screening of Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon, with the film’s composer Graham Reynolds in attendance. The evening began with the world premiere of They, the directorial debut short film by Renée Zellweger, followed by a live Awards Chatter conversation presented by The Hollywood Reporter, where Jacob Elordi received the Maverick Award.
This video captures the red carpet arrivals, filmmaker appearances, Gregg Schwenk, co-founder and CEO of the Newport Beach Film Festival, and the opening night atmosphere in Newport Beach.
The Festival runs through October 23 with international films, premieres, special events and in-depth filmmaker conversations.
Watch the full video on YouTube at Greer’s OC TV.
For film passes, the full schedule and more information, visit NewportBeachFilmFest.com.
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Wahoo’s Marks 38 Years with Free Community Celebration in Costa Mesa
10.19.25
Wahoo’s will celebrate its 38th anniversary with a free community event on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at its original Costa Mesa location, 1862 Placentia Ave. The celebration will feature live music, giveaways, and a chance to meet the brand’s founders, Wing, Ed, and Mingo Lam.
The first 100 guests who bring a pet supply donation for local nonprofit The Good Pawject will receive free tacos, a limited-edition Wahoo’s × Girlfriends T-shirt printed on-site, complimentary CaliWater beverages, and special giveaways from event partners.
Guests can enjoy live music from Girlfriends, Orange County’s breakout band, along with photo opportunities and a festive afternoon celebrating the surf and skate–inspired brand’s deep community roots.
Founded in 1988, Wahoo’s has grown from a small Costa Mesa taco stand into a beloved multistate brand blending Mexican, Brazilian, and Asian flavors inspired by the Lam brothers’ heritage and surf adventures. The company continues to champion fresh food, surf culture, and community connection as part of its mission to “fuel your adventures” and “nourish communities.”
Wahoo’s, 1862 Placentia Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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