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Newport Beach Film Fest Tickets!
04.01.10
The 2010 Newport Beach Film Festival—seven days of pure film bliss—-starts April 22-29. And today you can purchase tickets online here! The festival boasts more than 350 films from 47 countries, nightly special events, red carpet galas, Q & A’s with filmmakers, international spotlight events and more.
Opening night starts off with a world premiere of “Five Star Day” on Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Edwards Big Newport, and closing night is the advance screening of “Letters to Juliet” on Thursday, April 29 at 8 p.m. at Regency Lido Theatre in Newport Beach.
Following the red carpet screening of “Five Star Day” you can attend an Opening Night Gala at the Bloomingdale’s Courtyard in Fashion Island featuring cuisine from 25 Newport Beach area restaurants, a fashion show presented by Fashion Island and a special performance of Mystère by Cirque du Soleil.
The Closing Night celebration will take place at the Via Lido Plaza (3459 Via Lido Drive) following the screening of “Letter To Juliet” and will feature samples from a dozen restaurants, live entertainment and other festivities.
To purchase tickets and for more information visit NewportBeachFilmFest.com.
Dining
Beachy bistro
03.29.10
Nick’s in Laguna Beach has the ideal location for prime people watching on Coast Highway. Formerly The Cabana, Nick’s offers casual American comfort classics like burgers, mac & cheese, baby back ribs and great bar snacks like short rib sliders and fried deviled eggs (a fun and tasty take on an old-school treat). Try the Grilled Ribeye Salad, thick slices of perfectly cooked steak served with warm potato salad, arugula and roasted bell peppers, all tossed in a bacon mustard vinaigrette.
Nick’s is located at 440 South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach
949.376.8595
Hours:
Monday - Friday Open at 11AM
Saturday - Sunday Open at 8AM
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