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Book Club with Bruce Cook Featuring Born in OC Rescheduled for April 10
04.04.25
The Balboa Island Museum in Newport Beach is hosting its first-ever Book Club event, now rescheduled for Wednesday, April 10, at 5:30 p.m. Emmy Award-nominated writer and producer Bruce Cook will moderate the evening and lead a conversation with me about my new book, Born in OC: The Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries of Orange County, California.
Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $20 for museum members and $25 for non-members. RSVP by calling 949-675-3952.
Born in OC goes beyond Orange County’s reputation for surf and reality TV to shine a light on the creativity, innovation and diversity that define this community. The book celebrates the real people—artists, entrepreneurs, visionaries—who are making a difference not only in Orange County, but throughout Southern California and around the world.
Born in OC is available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and through booksellers nationwide.
Balboa Island Museum is located at 210 Marine Ave. in Newport Beach.
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NOBLE Wine & Dine Weekend Returns to Newport Beach April 12–13
04.04.25
NOBLEMAN Magazine founders Doug and Lydia McLaughlin present the third annual NOBLE Wine & Dine Weekend, returning April 12–13, 2025, to the Pendry Newport Beach. This two-day culinary celebration brings together world-class chefs, premium wines, and star power—set against the coastal beauty of Newport Beach.
This year’s event will honor legendary chef Wolfgang Puck as NOBLEMAN Magazine’s “Chef of the Year.” He’ll lead a roster of top culinary talent including Riley Huddleston (The Mayor’s Table at Lido House), Jessica Roy (608 Dahlia), and Ben Martinek (Pendry Newport Beach) in a weekend of elevated dining experiences. Guests can also enjoy over 11 kilos of the world’s finest caviar throughout the weekend.
Following last year’s sold-out success, the event expands to two days for the first time, offering more guests a chance to attend.
Event Schedule
Saturday, April 12 | 5 to 9 p.m.
• Grand Tasting with Wolfgang Puck and ten celebrated chefs
• 20-course tasting menu
• Unlimited wine from 15 curated wineries and premium cocktails
Sunday, April 13 | Noon to 4 p.m.
• “Ultimate Sunday Brunch” Grand Tasting
• 20-course brunch menu
• Unlimited wine from 15 curated wineries and premium cocktails
Tickets are $425 per day or $725 for a 2-day VIP All-Access Pass. Space is limited. For more details and tickets, visit noblewineanddine.com.
Participating Chefs & Restaurants
• Wolfgang Puck
• NOBU Newport Beach
• Ben Martinek (Pendry Newport Beach)
• Riley Huddleston (The Mayor’s Table)
• Jessica Roy (608 Dahlia)
• Michael Reed (Poppy & Seed)
• JoJo Ruiz (SET Steak & Sushi)
• Noah Von Blöm (Arc)
• Ross Pangilinan (Mix Mix)
• Erik de Marchi (Osteria)
• Rich Mead (Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens)
• Oliver Wolf (Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel)
Sponsors include: Rolls-Royce, Graff, Visit Newport Beach, Alexander Marine Yachts, NOBU, Peroni, Monogram, Howard’s Luxury Appliances, and First Team Real Estate.
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