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Born in OC Book Signing at Lido Village Books

By Greer Wylder

October 09, 2025

Join me for a special book signing of Born in OC: The Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries of Orange County, California at Lido Village Books in Newport Beach on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 4 to 6 p.m.Born in OC celebrates 50 extraordinary individuals who embody Orange County’s creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial energy. Their inspiring stories highlight the people who have helped shape O.C.’s dynamic culture and put it on the map.The signing will take place at one of Southern California’s most charming independent bookstores. Located at Lido Marina Village, Lido Village Books has been a local favorite for decades. The store…

Newport Beach Film Festival Announces 2025 Honors

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…

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

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,…

Musco Presents Complexions Contemporary Ballet

By Greer Wylder

October 02, 2025

Experience the artistry of Complexions Contemporary Ballet at Musco Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m.Founded by dance icons Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, Complexions has reshaped the world of contemporary ballet with its singular style, rooted in the Alvin Ailey tradition and performed by 16 exceptional dancers. Hailed as a “matchless American dance company” by the Philadelphia Inquirer and “game changing” by The Guardian, Complexions continues to inspire audiences worldwide.The evening opens with highlights from Retro-Suite, a collection of short works celebrating the company’s 30th anniversary, and concludes with LOVE ROCKS, set to the music…

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

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…