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VEA Newport Beach Partners with Orlebar Brown for Stylish June Pop-Up

05.28.25

VEA Newport Beach has teamed up with British menswear brand Orlebar Brown—now open at Fashion Island—to bring a splash of fashion to its resort experience throughout the month of June. The resort will host a stylish poolside cabana pop-up every Saturday, along with exclusive perks for overnight guests.

Each Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., VEA guests can explore Orlebar Brown’s signature swimwear and summer-ready looks at the poolside cabana, complete with custom furnishings and branded accessories. Guests can purchase directly from the activation or request in-room delivery with the help of an on-demand shopping concierge, activated by hang tags in every guest room. 

For guests staying in suites, a $250 Orlebar Brown gift certificate is included.

The partnership also extends to VEA’s Edge Bar—Newport Beach’s largest outdoor bar—where Orlebar Brown will debut a signature summer cocktail. The Good Times cocktail features Tanqueray Gin, fresh lemon juice, St-Germain, simple syrup, cucumber, and mint, served with a straw in the brand’s signature red-and-white stripes.

From June 1–15, travelers can take advantage of VEA’s Shop and Stay Package (promo code: SHO), which includes a $100 Fashion Island gift card and a $50 food and beverage credit to enjoy the resort’s dining offerings. Whether shopping at Fashion Island or poolside with 

Orlebar Brown, guests can enjoy the ultimate style-meets-relaxation getaway.

VEA Newport Beach is located at 900 Newport Center Dr., Newport Beach.



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Beckman Arts and Science Family Festival Returns to Segerstrom Center

05.25.25

Segerstrom Center for the Arts will host the fourth annual Beckman Arts and Science Family Festival on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza. The free community celebration brings together the worlds of art and science for an afternoon of live performances, interactive exhibits, and hands-on activities designed for all ages.

Families can explore a wide range of experiences—from building mini-robots and holding real fossils to creating colorful chemical reactions and experimenting with art. New additions this year include mini train rides around the Segerstrom Center campus, balloon twisters, a bubble play zone presented by BubblePOP, and a giant building equipment play area.

The festival features live entertainment throughout the day, beginning with a land acknowledgement and blessing from Journeys To The Past, a Native American family ensemble. Other scheduled performances include The Alley Cats, known for musical comedy and ’50s and ’60s hits; N8tive Hoop, world champion hoop dancers; Music Notes LLC, bringing STEM education to life through hip hop; and roving circus performers from Circo Etereo.

Dozens of community organizations will participate, including the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, Crystal Cove Conservancy, Santa Ana Zoo, Pacific Marine Mammal Center, OC Habitats, Kaiser Permanente, Inside the Outdoors, and University Lab Partners.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase at George’s Café and local food trucks. Guests are welcome to bring their own refreshments, but outside alcohol, glass containers, barbecues, tables, and food preparation are not allowed on the Plaza.

For more information, visit scfta.org.



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