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StyleWeekOC Returns to Fashion Island on October 16-20

By Greer Wylder

October 09, 2024

This October, fashion and film unite at Fashion Island’s 13th annual StyleWeekOC, in partnership with the Newport Beach Film Festival. From October 16-20, enjoy a weekend of film screenings, shopping, red-carpet events, and exclusive celebrity Q&As. Discover the synergy between fashion and film through cinematic storytelling. For details, visit StyleWeekOC.com.This year’s StyleWeekOC will celebrate fashion, film, and luxury lifestyle shopping with experiences including fashion shows, celebrity panels, and red-carpet moments.Highlights include the Newport Beach Film Festival’s Career Achievement Award in Costume Design honoring Colleen Atwood on October 20, featuring a Q&A and costume display from films like Beetlejuice and Masters…

Cocktails for a Cause: Monthly Fundraisers at The Park Club

By Greer Wylder

October 08, 2024

The Park Club California, Orange County’s premier private business and social hub, proudly presents Cocktails for a Cause, a monthly fundraising series supporting a diverse range of nonprofit organizations. Organized by the Club’s Philanthropy Committee, this initiative provides a welcoming space to raise awareness and funds for causes that matter to the Orange County community. Open to the public, attendees can enjoy drinks, light bites, and networking opportunities, with 50% of ticket sales benefiting the featured nonprofit.In a recent event on Tuesday, September 17, ticket sales generated hundreds of dollars for South County Outreach, an Irvine-based nonprofit dedicated to fighting hunger…

Segerstrom Center for the Arts Continues the 2024 Fall Cabaret Season

By Greer Wylder

October 02, 2024

This fall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts continues to host legendary Broadway performers at the Samueli Theater as part of their 2024/2025 cabaret series. The series concludes with the dynamic duo Eric McCormack and Laura Bell Bundy from October 17 – 19, 2024. McCormack, celebrated for his roles in Will & Grace and The Boys in the Band, teams up with Bundy, known for her standout performances in Legally Blonde and Hairspray, for a vibrant and engaging evening. This unique performance promises to blend the talents of two Broadway luminaries, delivering an exciting and memorable experience.Tickets for Eric McCormack & Laura…

Grand Reopening of Lido Theater: A Celebration of Art Deco Glamour with a Free Sugar Ray Concert

By Greer Wylder

October 02, 2024

The iconic Lido Theater in Newport Beach is set to reopen on Saturday, Oct. 5, with an exciting celebration from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The day will feature tours, a DJ, silent movies, food, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and will culminate with a live performance by Newport Beach natives, Sugar Ray, at 7 p.m.Originally opened in 1939, the Lido Theater is one of Southern California’s oldest single-screen theaters. After a meticulous five-year restoration by owner Fritz Duda Company, the theater now blends modern entertainment amenities with classic Art Deco design from Hollywood's Golden Age.Newport Beach native, movie producer, and director…

Get Behind the Wheel at the Orange County Auto Show

By Greer Wylder

September 30, 2024

The Orange County Auto Show invites car enthusiasts to experience the latest from Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, and FIAT. From Thursday, October 3 to Sunday, October 6, 2024, attendees can register for the "Drive" event, giving them the unique opportunity to test drive a selection of powerful and innovative vehicles.The event will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center, with drives taking place at The Drive! Tent, located at the back of Hall C. Visitors can expect to get behind the wheel of a variety of models, including:Dodge Durango SRTDodge HornetRam 1500 and Ram 2500Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEVJeep® Wrangler 4xe and…