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Candace Bushnell Brings One-Woman Show to South Coast Repertory

By Greer Wylder

April 19, 2026

Candace Bushnell, the voice behind Sex and the City, is headed to South Coast Repertory for a special one-weekend engagement of her one-woman show, Candace Bushnell: True Tales of Sex, Success and Sex and the City. The benefit production runs Saturday, May 30 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 31 at 2 p.m., with a host committee that includes Stephanie Argyros, Elizabeth Segerstrom, Jane Yada, Wendy Hales and Paula Tomei.The show shares how Bushnell created Sex and the City, along with the highs and lows of her life as a single woman in New York, and how the…

A Night of Fashion and Giving in Newport Beach

By Greer Wylder

April 17, 2026

An evening that brings together style, community, and a shared purpose is set for Tuesday, April 21 at My Sister’s Closet. From 6 to 8 p.m., more than 100 women are expected to gather for a philanthropic night in partnership with OC 100 Women Who Care.Hosted alongside Well Suited, the event blends luxury resale shopping with a meaningful way to give back. Guests can browse curated designer pieces while enjoying cocktails, light bites, and music in a setting designed to feel intimate and social.At the center of the evening is a simple but impactful idea. Three local nonprofits, Wyland Foundation,…

Icons of Napa Valley Wine Dinner Returns to Henry’s Coastal Cuisine

By Greer Wylder

April 16, 2026

Henry’s Coastal Cuisine will host an Icons of Napa Valley Wine Dinner on Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m., bringing together acclaimed guest chefs for a multi-course evening in support of Bracken’s Kitchen.Set on the oceanfront patio at Henry’s Coastal Cuisine, the dinner highlights seasonal ingredients, thoughtful technique, and expertly paired Napa Valley wines, all tied to a meaningful cause. Tickets are $249 per guest, inclusive of service charge and parking, with $75 from each seat benefiting Bracken’s Kitchen and its mission to combat hunger and reduce food waste.The evening begins with an oceanfront Champagne reception featuring Chef Bill Bracken,…

An Evening of Connection and Compassion in Aliso Viejo

By Greer Wylder

April 13, 2026

An evening of spirit communication and philanthropy is set for Friday, May 1, bringing together connection, healing and community support at the Aliso Viejo Country Club.Master Channeler Oracle Maureen will share messages of love and closure from the Other Side during a special program that also raises awareness for equine-assisted therapy and the role horses play in supporting speech therapy, mental health and addiction recovery. Proceeds benefit The Shea Center for Therapeutic Riding.The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a reception featuring hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, followed by a group reading at 7 p.m. Guests will then enjoy a seated…

A Film Festival Putting Neurodivergent Talent Front and Center

By Greer Wylder

April 12, 2026

Blu Star Productions is launching the inaugural Blu Star Film Festival on Saturday, May 2 at The Frida Cinema, with in-person screenings scheduled from 3 to 11 p.m. The festival will also stream online, extending its reach well beyond the theater.The event features the work of eight Southern California production studios made up entirely of neurodivergent adults, many on the autism spectrum. These filmmakers are paid and credited for their work, but their films are often only seen within their own studio communities. This festival changes that, bringing their work to a broader audience in a shared, public setting.Founded by…