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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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Gospel Voices of OC Returns to Irvine Barclay Theatre

06.16.26

Gospel Voices of OC returns to the Irvine Barclay Theatre on Saturday, June 27 at 7 p.m. for its fifth annual Juneteenth celebration, honoring the lives and legacies of African American artists and innovators.

Produced by Arts & Learning Conservatory Founder and CEO Debora Wondercheck M.S., ED, the multi-generational benefit concert marks the nation's 250th anniversary with a program rooted in themes of freedom, resilience and unity. Expect a vibrant mix of choral performances, dance, live band, spoken word, digital media and theatre.

Leading the production are Musical Director Jamond Dondrell McCoy and Production Manager Bruce Cecil. McCoy is a vocalist, educator and vocal director at the Orange County School of the Arts, and also teaches music at Cal Baptist University and Cypress College. Cecil brings 25 years of industry experience to the stage, with credits spanning Mary J. Blige, Chris Brown, 50 Cent, Shakira, The Black Eyed Peas, Earth, Wind and Fire, Stevie Wonder and Beyonce.

Concert proceeds benefit the Arts & Learning Conservatory, a nonprofit bringing quality arts programming to youth across Southern California school districts at little or no cost, grounded in the values of accessibility, acceptance, confidence and creativity.

Gospel Voices of OC is appropriate for audiences of all ages. For tickets, visit thebarclay.org or call (949) 854-4646; for underwriting opportunities, visit artsandlearning.org or call (714) 728-7100. The Irvine Barclay Theatre is located at 4242 Campus Drive, adjacent to UC Irvine.

Image Courtesy of Arts & Learning Conservatory


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