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California Wine Festival Returns to Huntington Beach Oct. 17 - 18

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By Greer Wylder
October 14, 2025

Sip, savor, and take in the ocean views as California Wine Festival comes to Huntington Beach on Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October 18, at Paséa Hotel & Spa. The two-day celebration blends exceptional wine, fresh coastal cuisine, and live music at one of Orange County’s most scenic destinations.Founded in 2004 in Santa Barbara, California Wine Festival has become one of the largest outdoor wine festivals in the state. The nationally recognized series highlights the wines, foods, and landscapes of California while giving back to local charities, including the Foodbank of Santa Barbara and Surfrider Foundation. In 2023, the event…

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Newport Beach Film Festival Announces 2025 Honors

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By Greer Wylder
October 08, 2025

The Newport Beach Film Festival will host its 2025 Festival Honors on Sunday, Oct. 19, at Balboa Bay Resort in partnership with Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch.This year’s honorees include Diane Lane (“Anniversary”), Mark Hamill (“Life of Chuck”), and Academy Award winner Brendan Fraser (“Rental Family”), who will each receive the Icon Award. Kerry Condon (“F1” and “Train Dreams”) and Jenny Slate (“Dying for Sex”) will receive the Artist of Distinction Award. Tessa Thompson (“Hedda”) will be honored with the Outstanding Achievement in Acting Award. Noah Schnapp (“Stranger Things”) will receive the Spotlight Award. Francine Maisler (“Sinners” and “Springsteen: Deliver…

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Fashion Meets Film: StyleWeekOC Returns to Fashion Island October 15–19

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By Greer Wylder
October 05, 2025

StyleWeekOC returns for its 14th annual celebration of fashion, beauty, and culture, October 15–19, 2025, at Fashion Island in Newport Beach. The highly anticipated event once again partners with the Newport Beach Film Festival for its second year, blending the worlds of style and cinema across five immersive days. Guests can look forward to fashion shows, beauty experiences, celebrity conversations, red carpet moments, and panels set against the backdrop of Southern California’s premier open-air destination.Following a successful debut partnership in 2024, the collaboration between the Newport Beach Film Festival and Fashion Island continues to highlight the intersection of fashion, film,…

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Pacific Airshow Returns to Huntington Beach Oct. 3-5

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By Greer Wylder
September 29, 2025

Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach will take place October 3 to October 5, 2025, showcasing one of the most impressive lineups of the world’s premier performers at the nation’s largest airshow by attendance. With an internationally diverse roster, the event will feature new attractions designed to bring the action closer to spectators than ever before, creating an unforgettable experience.This year’s lineup includes performances from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the Royal Air Force Falcons Parachute Team, Anthony Oshinuga in the Pitts S-1, Aaron Fitzgerald in the Red Bull Bo-105 aerobatic helicopter, the WWII-era B-29 DOC, Sealed Composites, and the Goodyear Blimp, among…

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Mastro’s Brings Its Iconic Dining Experience to Irvine Spectrum

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By Greer Wylder
September 26, 2025

Mastro’s Ocean Club opens today at Irvine Spectrum Center, giving Orange County a new destination for celebrations and memorable nights out with friends and family. This is the second Mastro’s in the county, joining Mastro’s Ocean Club Newport Beach at Crystal Cove Shopping Center.The restaurant’s modern California design features warm wood, bronze accents and golden finishes. Guests will find two outdoor patios, private dining spaces, a lively piano bar and a spacious main dining room. The 10,404-square-foot setting can accommodate up to 342 guests.The menu highlights USDA Prime steaks, certified Kobe and Wagyu beef, and an Irvine-exclusive offering of WinterFrost…

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