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Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert at Musco Center

October 05, 2025

Musco Center for the Arts presents Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert on Friday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Watch the beloved 1977 film that started it all on the big screen while a live symphony orchestra of professional and student musicians from The Chapman Orchestra performs John Williams’ legendary score in sync with the movie.

Relive the story that introduced audiences to Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Darth Vader. Join Luke on a daring mission to rescue Leia and help the Rebel Alliance in its battle against the Empire.

This multimedia presentation combines film and live music for a powerful cinematic event that lets fans of all ages experience the Force like never before.

Tickets start at $55. For tickets and more information, visit muscocenter.org

415 North Glassell St., Orange, CA 92866 |714.997.6812

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

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, and design. This year’s schedule includes a Neiman Marcus runway show benefiting CASA OC, an Opening Night Gala spotlighting Fashion Island’s restaurants, a Bloomingdale’s beauty experience, and celebrity appearances from “Emily in Paris” star Ashley Park, actor and author Penn Badgley, and actor Noah Schnapp.

StyleWeekOC 2025 will also feature live fashion performances, an interactive masterclass, shopping events, and fashion film screenings.

StyleWeekOC 2025 Programming

Wednesday, October 15 at 11 a.m.
Designer Runway Show with Neiman Marcus benefiting CASA OC, followed by in-store shopping featuring top fall looks.

Thursday, October 16 at 9 p.m.
Opening Night Gala: Taste of Style, presented by the Newport Beach Film Festival and Fashion Island restaurants.

Friday, October 17, 5–8 p.m.
Red Carpet Ready: Bloomingdale’s beauty panel and interactive glam treatments. Free and open to the public; seating is first-come, first-served.

Saturday, October 18
Author Talk with Penn Badgley and Podcrushed co-hosts at 11 a.m. Tickets are $20 per person and include a signed copy of Crushmore.
Keynote with Ashley Park presented by Women’s Wear Daily at 1 p.m. Free and open to the public; seating is first-come, first-served.
West Coast premiere of Akris – Fashion With a Heritage at THE LOT at 3:30 p.m. Tickets HERE. 
Shopping parties (2–4 p.m.), spend-and-receive promotions (11 a.m.–5 p.m.), and live fashion performances (2 p.m.).

Sunday, October 19
Fragrance Masterclass with Creed at 1 p.m. on the Fashion Island Main Stage, presented by Neiman Marcus.
Newport Beach Film Festival Celebrity Spotlight Discussion with Noah Schnapp at 3 p.m.
Finale fashion performances at the Macy’s Lawn at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
West Coast premiere of Thom Browne: The Man Who Tailors Dreams at THE LOT at 5:30 p.m. Tickets HERE.

Participating Retailers and Custom Experiences (October 18)
Cinq à Sept (flower crowns), Paige (ice cream scoops), Rag & Bone (aura photos), L’Agence (scent bar), Veronica Beard (fashion illustrator), On (shoelace charms), Monica Vinader (lipstick tarot readings), Rails (herb satchels), Todd Snyder (leather keychain embossing), Good American (embroidery), and Alice + Olivia (lip gloss charms).

As part of this year’s celebration, VEA Newport Beach invites guests to extend their experience with an exclusive StyleWeekOC Shop & Stay Package, available October 15–19. The package includes a $100 Fashion Island gift card, two VIP tickets to a StyleWeekOC event, a welcome gift from Fashion Island, and a personal shopping consultation (based on availability). Guests will also receive a $50 food and beverage credit at VEA. Packages are available through October 12 with a one-night minimum stay.

For more information and to RSVP, visit StyleWeekOC.com. Fashion Island is located at 401 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach

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Puesto Celebrates National Taco Day with Golden Ticket Giveaway

October 04, 2025

Puesto is celebrating National Taco Day on Tuesday, Oct. 7, with a chance for guests to win a coveted Puesto Golden Ticket, redeemable for an exclusive limited-edition Puesto hoodie.

The Golden Ticket promotion will be available all day on Oct. 7 at all Puesto locations. Tickets will be attached at random to the bottom of three-taco plates ordered for dine-in service. Guests can choose any combination of tacos, each served on Puesto’s handmade, organic, non-GMO blue corn tortillas.

Among Puesto’s celebrated lineup is the October Taco of the Month, Wagyu Brisket Taco. This limited-time specialty features suadero-style Snake River Farms beef, manzano chile salsa, onion and cilantro on the signature blue corn tortilla.

Guests can also pair their tacos with a signature cocktail from Puesto’s craft bar program. The bar features freshly squeezed juices, house-made sodas and a curated selection of agave spirits including tequilas, mezcals, sotols, bacanoras and raicillas sourced from across Mexico.

For menus, Orange County locations and hours, visit eatpuesto.com

Puesto Weekly Specials

Ultimate Taco Tuesday
Every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to close, Puesto offers half off all tacos for dine-in guests. Puesto’s craveable tacos feature handmade organic blue corn tortillas, Wayne Farms chicken and other sustainable meats, Baja and locally sourced seafood, and scratch-made salsas.

Perfect Thursdays
Every Thursday from 3 p.m. to close, Puesto serves half off all margaritas. Each cocktail is crafted with premium additive-free agave spirits, fresh ingredients and refined technique.

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