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StyleWeekOC Returns to Fashion Island Oct. 14-18

By Greer Wylder

October 04, 2026

StyleWeekOC is back at Fashion Island in Newport Beach for its Crystal Anniversary, Oct. 14-18, and this year's lineup brings a little extra Hollywood shine to Orange County. The Newport Beach Film Festival joins in again, running Oct. 15-22.Actress, podcaster and editorial favorite Jamie Chung, a California native, headlines the week before she starts filming a new feature alongside Miles Teller. Also on the guest list are Emmy-winning television personality Keltie Knight, who will be joined in conversation by "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum Crystal Kung Minkoff, and 10-year-old designer Max Alexander, who will appear at the West…

Ben Bliss and Christopher Allen Bring an Evening of Song to Musco Center

By Greer Wylder

October 04, 2026

Musco Center welcomes acclaimed tenor Ben Bliss to the stage on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m., joined by pianist and conductor Christopher Allen for what promises to be an intimate and unforgettable evening of music.Bliss has built a reputation as one of opera's most compelling voices, performing on stages such as the Metropolitan Opera, the Vienna State Opera and the Opéra national de Paris, where he has made two debuts. The National Review has called him a "truly exceptional tenor," and Opera Warhorses praised his "purity of tone, vocal control and artistic sensitivity." His list of honors includes the…

Microbiome Scientist, AI Author Headline Library Lectures

By Greer Wylder

October 04, 2026

The Library Foundation of Newport Beach starts its 2026-2027 Spotlight on Science series, which is free to attend, on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. in the new Witte Hall.The first speaker is Rob Knight, a professor of pediatrics, bioengineering, computer science and engineering, and data science at UC San Diego. His lecture is titled "The Invisible Universe Within: How Microbes Shape Health, Disease, and the Environment."Knight is the founding director of the Center for Microbiome Innovation at UC San Diego and a leading voice in microbiome science worldwide. He has written more than 1,000 scientific papers and the books…

NBFF International Spotlight Films Announced

By Greer Wylder

September 28, 2026

Tickets are officially on sale for the Newport Beach Film Festival, running Oct. 15-22, 2026, and this year's international lineup will take you around the globe without leaving Orange County.With more than 300 films from around the world, plus premieres, filmmaker conversations, industry events and signature experiences, the eight-day festival has plenty to explore.The NBFF International Spotlight selections include:Australia: "How to Talk Australians"Czech Republic: "What a Way to Go" ("Pět švestek")France: "De Gaulle: Tilting Iron" (pictured above)Germany: "Empty Nesters" ("Die Ältern")Ireland: "The Body Is Water," "Trad" and "You'll Never Believe Who's Dead"Italy: "The Greater Good"Japan: "Look Back"South Korea: "Jeju Olle"Mexico:…

Pacific Airshow Celebrates 10 Years in Huntington Beach

By Greer Wylder

September 28, 2026

Huntington Beach's skies are ready for a celebration as Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach marks its 10th year Oct. 2-4. Military and civilian performers from around the world will take over the shoreline for what organizers call the nation's largest airshow by attendance, with three days of action overhead plus family fun and beachfront entertainment on the sand.Organizers just added several headliners to the lineup: the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, the U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue Parachute Team, NASA's "Freedom 250" F-5 aircraft, a NASA F-15 and F-18, and the Red Bull Air Force's Gravity Industries…