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Wine, Words & OC Stories—Born in OC Booksigning at Hi-Time Wine Cellars

By Greer Wylder

February 24, 2025

Join me on Wednesday, February 26, from 5–7 p.m. at Hi-Time Wine Cellars for an evening of wine tasting and a book signing. Enjoy some wine, refreshments, and charcuterie as I sign copies of Born in OC: The Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Visionaries of Orange County, California. A huge thank you to our hosts!Here’s a fun fact: I interviewed Chuck Hanson—one of Hi-Time’s founders and one of the fifty profiles in my book. Now in his nineties, Chuck still pops in weekly to help pick wines and hand out friendly $5 gift cards. In Born in OC, he shares his incredible…

An Evening with Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet Tracy K. Smith at Segerstrom Center

By Greer Wylder

February 23, 2025

Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith for an evening of compelling conversation with acclaimed poet and educator Tina Chang. As part of the Center’s In Conversation series spotlighting contemporary American authors and poets, this event promises an insightful and thought-provoking discussion on Monday, March 3, at 8 p.m.Tracy K. Smith has been a force in the literary world since her debut in 2003. Her poetry collection Life on Mars won the Pulitzer Prize, and her memoir Ordinary Light was a finalist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction. Across genres, her writing is powerful,…

Christine Brennan to Speak at 27th Witte Lectures

By Greer Wylder

February 19, 2025

The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation presents the 27th Witte Lectures, featuring award-winning sports journalist Christine Brennan.Brennan’s talk, “Today Is the Greatest Day for Women in Sports – Until Tomorrow: The Story of Title IX and the Empowerment of Women in Sports,” will explore the impact of Title IX and the evolution of women’s sports.The lecture will take place at the Friends Room at the Central Library, located at 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach on the following dates:Friday, Feb. 21, 7–9 p.m. (includes a light supper and wine)Saturday, Feb. 22, 2–4 p.m. (includes refreshments)Brennan is a national sports columnist for…

Big Changes Underway at Eclectic LAB Anti-Mall

By Greer Wylder

February 07, 2025

The LAB Anti-Mall, celebrating over 30 years at its Bristol Street location in South Coast Metro, is gearing up for exciting changes. As of February 1, its longtime anchor tenant, Urban Outfitters, has departed the property, making way for renovations that will welcome new tenants.Linda Sadeghi, original owner, shared:"When we sought Urban as our anchor many years ago, it was for their first store in OC, and they were privately owned. Thirty years later, they are now an international public conglomerate with over 700 stores worldwide. No longer quite the 'local entrepreneur' that we built our business to support."(Note: The…

Oscar Night Cinema Series at The Lido Theater

By Greer Wylder

February 07, 2025

The iconic, recently restored Lido Theater in Newport Beach proudly presents its Oscar Night Cinema Series, a tribute to past Academy Award-winning films that have left a lasting mark on audiences and critics alike. This special series features an outstanding lineup of Best Picture winners, leading up to the 2025 Academy Awards with screenings on select evenings at 7 p.m. through Friday, February 28.Featured Films Include:Tuesday, February 11, 2025: The King’s SpeechFriday, February 14, 2025: TitanicMonday, February 17, 2025: Chariots of FireWednesday, February 19, 2025: BraveheartFriday, February 28, 2025: Forrest GumpThe Lido Theater – 3459 Via Lido, Newport Beach, CA…