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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…

Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach 2024: Aerial Thrills and New Beachside Action

By Greer Wylder

September 30, 2024

Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach, taking place from October 4 to October 6, 2024, will showcase a thrilling lineup of the world’s top military and civilian aviation performers at the nation’s largest airshow by attendance. This year introduces exciting new elements, bringing the action closer to the spectators than ever before.Don't miss iconic performances from world-famous military teams, including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, F-22 Raptor Demo Team, A-10 Demo Team, and U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey Demo. Civilian performers such as the Ace Maker T-33 will also make an appearance. New additions to the show include the SOCOM Para-Commandos, Dawn…

McG Ushers in New Era for The Lido Theater with Restoration and Expanded Entertainment

By Greer Wylder

September 27, 2024

Joseph McGinty Nichol, professionally known as McG, and his company River Jetty Restaurant Group have been chosen to operate The Lido Theater in Newport Beach. Restored to its original Art Deco design by the Fritz Duda Company, the theater will host a community open house on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and the 25th annual Newport Beach Film Festival from Oct. 17 to 24.The Lido Theater will present the Film Festival’s Closing Night film, A Real Pain, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin, on Oct. 24 at 8:30 p.m.Calling The Lido a “gift to the community,”…

2024 Newport Beach Film Festival Honors Nicolas Cage, Colman Domingo, June Squibb and More

By Greer Wylder

September 24, 2024

The 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) will host its Festival Honors on Sunday, October 20, at the Balboa Bay Resort, alongside Variety's 10 Actors to Watch. This year’s honorees include Nicolas Cage (“Longlegs”) receiving the Icon Award, Joan Chen (“Dìdi”) with the Career Achievement Award, Colman Domingo (“Sing Sing”) earning the Maverick Award, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (“Hard Truths”) and Sheryl Lee Ralph (“Abbott Elementary”) receiving Artist of Distinction Awards. George MacKay (“The End”) will be honored with the Spotlight Award, June Squibb (“Thelma”) with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Diane Warren with the Lifetime Achievement in Music Award.Additional honorees…