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Newport Beach Becomes Global Beach Volleyball Capital Oct. 7–12

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By Greer Wylder
October 02, 2025

Beach volleyball’s global homecoming arrives in Newport Beach from Oct. 7 to 12, featuring international and American superstars, Olympians, and legends competing for the world’s largest single-week prize purse of $550,000. VIP and “Sand Suite” tickets are available now at nbvolleyball.com.The program includes Sunday’s $250,000 Newport Beach Volleyball Invitational, where U.S. Olympians Phil Dalhausser, Taylor Crabb, Kelly Cheng, and Kristen Nuss will lead four-man teams in one of the sport’s most grueling single-day brackets. That event follows the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Elite 16, a five-day competition taking place Oct. 7 to 11, with a $300,000 payout divided equally…

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Laguna Cliffs Hosts Harvest Moon Sound Bath

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By Greer Wylder
October 01, 2025

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa in Dana Point will host a floating sound bath experience on Monday, Oct. 6, at 6 p.m. The event is aligned with the Harvest Moon and offers guests and locals a chance for reflection, intention-setting and emotional balance.The experience takes place at the Laguna Pool, where participants can float in the water or relax in poolside cabanas while immersed in therapeutic sounds and expansive ocean views under the year’s final Harvest Moon. The guided session blends sound healing, musical vibrations and sensory immersion for a transformative evening.Tickets are available in advance. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort…

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Zov’s Debuts New Brunch Menu Inspired by Family Traditions

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By Greer Wylder
September 29, 2025

This summer, the Karamardian family developed a brunch menu that balances comfort, creativity and the flavors that have kept Zov’s a local favorite for nearly four decades. “Brunch at Zov’s goes beyond creative fare—it’s also about gathering and celebrating in a stylish, welcoming setting,” said Armen Karamardian, son of founder Zov Karamardian and CEO of Zov’s. “This new brunch lineup reflects our family’s passion for hospitality while honoring the flavors and traditions that make Zov’s feel like home.”The menu features Mediterranean-inspired sweet and savory dishes made with fresh ingredients and imaginative twists on popular classics, including:Baklava French Toast with layers of…

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Segerstrom Center Expands Feel Good, Do Good Donation Drives

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By Greer Wylder
September 26, 2025

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is continuing its commitment to the Orange County community with the fourth annual Feel Good, Do Good donation drives, which pair local nonprofits with touring Broadway productions. During the 2025-26 Broadway season, each show will be thematically matched with a nonprofit organization, encouraging audiences to donate small items that make a big impact. The program reflects the Center’s mission to spread kindness and strengthen connections both on stage and in the community.Over the years, the Center has worked with more than 20 local nonprofits through these drives. Highlights include nearly 1,000 books donated to Children’s…

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GLOW Coalition Hosts First Fundraiser for Save Newport Nature

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By Greer Wylder
September 25, 2025

Join the GLOW Coalition for an evening of music, connection, and purpose on Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the newly renovated Duffy Rentals space, 2001 W. Coast Hwy. in Newport Beach.This first community fundraiser supports Save Newport Nature, a grassroots effort to preserve the 1.5-acre open space next to the Environmental Nature Center (ENC) and its preschool.Here’s what’s planned:• Live music by Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Eric Marienthal and special guests• Pizza and tray-passed bites from The Hardware House Kitchen• Wine from Hi-Time Wine Cellars• Beer and seltzer from Brewery X• A first look inside the beautifully…

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