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Rent The Runway Warehouse Sale Comes to Tustin

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By Greer Wylder
August 11, 2026

Designer fashion lovers, mark your calendars. Rent The Runway is bringing its warehouse sale to Tustin from Aug. 13-16, with up to 90% off a huge lineup of women's apparel, including cocktail dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, tops, jackets and more.The sale runs Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It's hosted by Alternative Retail, and one ticket gets shoppers access to every brand at the sale.Here's what to know before you go:Tickets are required for anyone 15 and older, and minors need to be with a ticketed adult. Each ticket allows one hour of shopping starting at the time listed,…

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Silver Oak Comes to the Pier: 21 Oceanfront’s One-Night Wine Dinner

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By Greer Wylder
August 08, 2026

At the base of the historic Newport Pier, 21 Oceanfront is hosting a Silver Oak Wine Dinner on Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 5:30 p.m., and it's shaping up to be one of the most anticipated evenings on the peninsula this month.The restaurant sits inside the landmark McFadden Building, one of the oldest structures on the Balboa Peninsula and a site that helped shape Newport Beach in its earliest days. Over the years, the building has been home to a string of beloved dining rooms, including Alley West, The Ritz and The Rex, each leaving its mark on the space. Since 1991,…

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8th Annual Gourmet by the Bay Returns to Newport Beach

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By Greer Wylder
August 07, 2026

Newport Bay Conservancy will host its 8th Annual Gourmet by the Bay dinner and auction on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Muth Interpretive Center in Newport Beach.The evening kicks off with wine, beer, a featured cocktail and live music, all set against sweeping views of the Upper Newport Bay. Do or Dine Catering will handle dinner, Tap Truck Orange County will pour the drinks, and Bristol Farms will provide appetizers and desserts. Guests can also browse the event's silent auction while mingling with fellow supporters of the bay.Newport Bay Conservancy is a nonprofit dedicated to…

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Library Foundation Brings the Voice Behind Williams’ Music to Witte Hall

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By Greer Wylder
August 07, 2026

The Library Foundation of Newport Beach is bringing a rare treat to Witte Hall this month: an evening with the person who spent years researching the life of John Williams, the composer behind some of the most recognizable film scores ever written.Arts journalist and educator Tim Greiving will speak Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. as part of Newport Beach Art Week. Greiving is the author of the first full biography of Williams, whose Oscar nomination count remains unmatched in Motion Picture Academy history.Williams' scores have shaped generations of moviegoing, including "Star Wars," "Indiana Jones," "Jaws," "E.T.," "Jurassic Park," "Schindler's…

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Alisal Ranch Marks 80 Years with a Summer of Celebration

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By Greer Wylder
August 06, 2026

Alisal Ranch, the 10,500-acre working ranch and resort in the Santa Ynez Valley, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this summer. The property first welcomed guests on July 16, 1946, and has spent eight decades building a reputation for Western hospitality and family tradition. I've never stayed there myself, but I have friends who have, and they can't stop raving about it. It's firmly on my bucket list.To mark the milestone, the ranch is rolling out a summer's worth of experiences and keepsakes. The centerpiece is the 1946 Legacy Package, a two-night stay for six adults priced at a symbolic $19,460.…

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