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Willbo Opens at Lido Marina Village with a Summer Kick Off

06.16.26

Newport Beach has a new lifestyle destination. Willbo, the coastal brand rooted in laid-back California living, officially opens its doors at Lido Marina Village on Thursday, June 18, with a Summer Kick Off party from 4 to 7 p.m.

The evening is shaping up to be a fun one, with shopping, live music, curated bites from Ahba, and summer-inspired activations. It's also a chance to connect with some of the emerging California lifestyle brands that will be part of the celebration, including Business & Pleasure, Turtlebox, Cowboy Water, Ole, Summer Club, and Wild Strawberry Cafe.

Whether you're a fan of coastal brands, or just looking for a great excuse to spend a summer evening at Lido, this one is worth putting on your calendar.

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Via Lido Plaza Unveils New Mural by Ellen Gladis

06.15.26

A beautiful new work of public art is taking shape at Via Lido Plaza in Newport Beach. Newport Beach muralist Ellen Gladis is putting the finishing touches on "The Sabot Regatta," an 8-foot-by-17-foot coastal-inspired mural located near the back of Via Lido Drugs at Balboa Boulevard and Finley Avenue.

The artwork is based on Gladis' original mural, "The Sabot Regatta," which she was commissioned to paint for the interior of Pavilions, formerly located at Via Lido Plaza. When the grocery store was remodeled in 1995, property owner Fritz Duda, who also served on the Vons Cos. board of directors, persuaded the chain to move away from its standard color palette and instead commission Gladis to create murals celebrating Newport Beach history and landmarks. She painted 12 canvas murals measuring 8 feet by 15 feet that remained on display until Pavilions closed in 2011.

"Over the years, I've created thousands of prints, custom murals, and commissioned works for both commercial and residential projects," said Gladis, who has lived in Newport Beach for more than 40 years. "My favorite paintings depict the beach, sunsets, life on Newport Harbor, and other picturesque coastal scenes."

To create "The Sabot Regatta" mural at Via Lido Plaza, Gladis used 50 colors of acrylic paint, along with white and three shades of blue exterior paint designed to withstand the coastal environment.

Gladis is also known for the murals inside the historic Lido Theater, where underwater scenes appear to glow in the dark when the house lights dim. Her work can also be seen at zpizza and at Cappy's Cafe.

“We’re excited about this addition to the center and to see locals and visitors already taking photos with the mural as a background,” said Fritz Duda, owner of Via Lido Plaza. “Summer regattas and Newport children sailing sabots are a time-honored tradition in Newport Beach.”

“The Sabot Regatta” can be custom ordered as a giclée print or a gallery wrapped canvas. For more information, contact Gladis through her website, ellenkgladis.com.

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