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Irish Spotlight at the Newport Beach Film Festival
10.14.25
On Sunday, Oct. 19, the 26th annual Newport Beach Film Festival will celebrate Irish cinema and culture with its Irish Spotlight event. The evening features North American premieres of Báite, Christy, The Unsinkable Entrepreneur, and A Sip of Irish, screening at Regal Edwards Big Newport and THE LOT in Fashion Island.
Following the screenings, guests will gather at Muldoon’s Irish Pub in Newport Beach for live music, hors d’oeuvres, and festivities honoring Irish culture.
The Festival is proud to present a dynamic lineup of Irish storytelling, from heartwarming narratives and compelling documentaries to acclaimed short films. Screenings are supported by Culture Ireland, Screen Ireland, Tourism Ireland, and the Consulate General of Ireland in Los Angeles.
Admission to the Irish Spotlight and post-party is $40, with general screenings starting at $20. For tickets and details, visit NewportBeachFilmFest.com
For an entire list of international films, please visit https://newportbeachff2025.
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The Jill Foundation’s Annual Opportunity Drawing Is Now Open
10.09.25
The Jill Foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year is officially underway. The Annual Opportunity Drawing gives you the chance to win incredible prizes while supporting hairstylists battling breast cancer. Every $5 ticket directly helps provide financial assistance to stylists in need.
Tickets: $5 each
Winners announced: After Saturday, Nov. 15
New prizes added often
This year’s prizes include:
• A Fall Basket valued at $300, filled with seasonal home décor, candles, and cozy touches. Donated by The Jill Foundation.
• A Dog Basket valued at $185, packed with pet essentials, a harness, five-foot leash, travel water bottle, stainless steel bowls, rope toy, poop holder, treats, toys, white rope basket, and a plush bed. Donated by Scott and Catherine Fox.
• A Grillight BBQ Set valued at $70, complete with an LED lighted grilling tool and Grillmat set. Donated by The Mail Room of Newport Beach.
• A Vintage Tiffany “Hearts” Bowl valued at $150. Donated by Good Buy James.
• Two Hygge Luxury Self-Care Boxes valued at $48 and $72, featuring candles, sweets, and pampering essentials. Donated by The Jill Foundation.
• A Red Chunky Chenille Knit Blanket valued at $150. Donated by Carolyn Damon.
• A Canvas Tote Gift Set valued at $144, red tote with leather handles, guest towel napkins, hand repair treatment, two lip repair therapy. Donated by The Find Consignments.
• REDKEN Haircare Products valued at $70 and a $50 Target Gift Card valued at $120. Donated by Artistic Hair and Janie Clairmont.
• A Patriot ONE-UP 10’x10’ Canopy valued at $189. Donated by Kellie Nixon.
• A Disney Mickey Mouse Kitchen Set valued at $120, featuring a themed slow cooker, salt and pepper shakers, kitchen towels, and tongs. Donated by Michelle Montgomery.
• A Rose Poly Silk Kimono Robe valued at $188. Donated by VP by Valerie Perez.
Have some fun, win big, and make a real difference for hairstylists in our community.
Get your $5 tickets HERE
The Jill Foundation
(714) 504-7153
960 N. Tustin St. #342, Orange, CA 92867
info@thejillfoundation.org
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from the blog
- 10.14.25 – Irish Spotlight at the Newport Beach Film Festival
- 10.09.25 – The Jill Foundation’s Annual Opportunity Drawing Is Now Open
- 10.09.25 – Born in OC Book Signing at Lido Village Books
- 10.07.25 – Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill Reopens Reimagined Anaheim Hills Flagship
- 10.07.25 – Moonlit Magic to Shine at 2025 Wish Gala
- 10.05.25 – Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert at Musco Center
- 10.04.25 – Puesto Celebrates National Taco Day with Golden Ticket Giveaway
- 10.02.25 – Musco Presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet
- 10.02.25 – Newport Beach Becomes Global Beach Volleyball Capital Oct. 7–12
- 10.01.25 – Laguna Cliffs Hosts Harvest Moon Sound Bath
- 09.29.25 – Pumpkin Palooza Returns to Discovery Cube OC This October
- 09.29.25 – Zov’s Debuts New Brunch Menu Inspired by Family Traditions
- 09.26.25 – Segerstrom Center Expands Feel Good, Do Good Donation Drives
- 09.25.25 – GLOW Coalition Hosts First Fundraiser for Save Newport Nature
- 09.24.25 – Ilissa Michele Jewelry: Purpose-Driven, Handmade, and One-of-a-Kind
- 09.21.25 – Your Business. Our Audience.
- 09.19.25 – Irvine Barclay Theatre Celebrates 35th Season With Free Block Party
- 09.16.25 – Seconds at PCH Food Week Returns to 2ND & PCH
- 09.13.25 – Pasta Sisters Marks 10 Years With $8 Pasta Day
- 09.12.25 – Wrap Up by Valerie Perez Unveils Luxe Robe Collection for Fall
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- 10.13.25 – Santa Maria Novella Brings Centuries of Craft to South Coast Plaza
- 10.08.25 – Newport Beach Film Festival Announces 2025 Honors
- 10.08.25 – California Wine Festival Returns to Huntington Beach Oct. 17 - 18
- 10.05.25 – Fashion Meets Film: StyleWeekOC Returns to Fashion Island October 15–19
- 09.29.25 – Pacific Airshow Returns to Huntington Beach Oct. 3-5
- 09.26.25 – Mastro’s Brings Its Iconic Dining Experience to Irvine Spectrum
- 09.25.25 – San Francisco Ballet’s Frankenstein Comes to Segerstrom Center
- 09.19.25 – 26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival Announces 2025 Lineup
- 09.16.25 – Tastemakers of Orange County Returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts
- 09.16.25 – Pacific Wine & Food Classic Returns September 20
- 09.15.25 – The Market Place Opening Celebration
- 09.12.25 – Segerstrom Center Welcomes Yearlong Karon Davis Installation
- 09.08.25 – Pacific Symphony Opens 47th Season with Rachmaninoff and Sibelius
- 09.08.25 – Roger’s Gardens Celebrates 50 Years with Halloween Boutique, Midnight Market
- 08.24.25 – An Evening at The Lido Theater to Benefit the John Wayne Cancer Foundation
- 08.20.25 – Seafolly Opens First U.S. Flagship in Corona del Mar
- 08.16.25 – Stone Groove Stillhouse Brings World’s First Audio Distillery to Anaheim
- 08.14.25 – Harvest Restaurant Showcases Seasonal California Cuisine
- 08.06.25 – ClubSport Aliso Viejo Debuts Recovery Upgrades and New Friends Membership
- 08.05.25 – A Taste of Japan in Irvine: Izakaya Osen
