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Newport Beach TV Fest Awards “Landman” Outstanding Drama

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By Greer Wylder
May 30, 2025

The inaugural Newport Beach TV Fest, presented by the Newport Beach Film Festival, will honor the hit Paramount+ original series Landman with the Outstanding Drama Series Award. Cast members Billy Bob Thornton, Andy Garcia, Ali Larter and Jacob Lofland will accept the award following a special panel on Saturday, June 7 at 6 p.m.Running June 5–8, 2025, the four-day festival will celebrate excellence in television with screenings, panels, and events spotlighting both established and emerging talent.Created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace, Landman is a contemporary tale set in the boomtowns of West Texas. Based on the 11-part podcast Boomtown from Imperative Entertainment…

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

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By Greer Wylder
May 28, 2025

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…

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Beckman Arts and Science Family Festival Returns to Segerstrom Center

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By Greer Wylder
May 25, 2025

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…

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Woody’s Wharf Marks 60 Years with Music and Giving

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By Greer Wylder
May 25, 2025

Woody’s Wharf in Newport Beach is celebrating 60 years with a weekend of live music, food and drink specials, and a fundraiser for The Eli Home for abused children. The anniversary event runs Friday, May 30 through Sunday, June 1.Festivities begin Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. with live performances by 89 Vision, a Sublime tribute band, and DJ Sollos. Admission is $10 and includes food and drink specials starting at $6, plus a raffle ticket for prizes and Woody’s merchandise. All proceeds benefit The Eli Home.The celebration continues Saturday and Sunday with live music from 1 to 4 p.m.…

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Chef-Driven Farmhouse Opens at Descanso Gardens

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By Greer Wylder
May 24, 2025

Farmhouse at Descanso Gardens, a new farm-to-table restaurant set in the heart of the 150-acre botanical garden in La Cañada Flintridge, will officially open Friday, May 30.Created in collaboration with celebrated Southern California chef Rich Mead, Farmhouse brings a seasonal, locally sourced menu to one of L.A.’s most picturesque settings. Executive Chef Adam Cherney—formerly of A.O.C., Pace and Saltie Girl—leads the kitchen, drawing on more than 15 years of experience and a deep commitment to sustainable cuisine.Lunch, dinner and weekend brunch will be offered daily, featuring standout dishes like cumin-spiced carrots with burrata and mint, grass-fed steak from Autonomy Farms,…

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