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California Wine Festival Returns to Huntington Beach Oct. 17 - 18

By Greer Wylder

October 08, 2025

Sip, savor, and take in the ocean views as California Wine Festival comes to Huntington Beach on Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October 18, at Paséa Hotel & Spa. The two-day celebration blends exceptional wine, fresh coastal cuisine, and live music at one of Orange County’s most scenic destinations.Founded in 2004 in Santa Barbara, California Wine Festival has become one of the largest outdoor wine festivals in the state. The nationally recognized series highlights the wines, foods, and landscapes of California while giving back to local charities, including the Foodbank of Santa Barbara and Surfrider Foundation. In 2023, the event…

Moonlit Magic to Shine at 2025 Wish Gala

By Greer Wylder

October 07, 2025

More than 250 guests will gather at Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach on Saturday, Oct. 18, for The Wish Gala, an annual benefit for Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire. Funds raised from this signature event will help grant life-changing wishes to children in the community facing critical illnesses.The black-tie gala, themed Moonlit Magic, begins at 5:30 p.m. and is $550 per person. Guests will enjoy dinner, a silent and live auction, entertainment, and dancing. Last year’s gala raised more than $700,000 and helped grant 273 wishes.This year’s event will also honor Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation for…

Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert at Musco Center

By Greer Wylder

October 05, 2025

Musco Center for the Arts presents Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert on Friday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.Watch the beloved 1977 film that started it all on the big screen while a live symphony orchestra of professional and student musicians from The Chapman Orchestra performs John Williams’ legendary score in sync with the movie.Relive the story that introduced audiences to Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Darth Vader. Join Luke on a daring mission to rescue Leia and help the Rebel Alliance in its battle against the Empire.This multimedia presentation combines film and live music for a…

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,…

Puesto Celebrates National Taco Day with Golden Ticket Giveaway

By Greer Wylder

October 04, 2025

Puesto is celebrating National Taco Day on Tuesday, Oct. 7, with a chance for guests to win a coveted Puesto Golden Ticket, redeemable for an exclusive limited-edition Puesto hoodie.The Golden Ticket promotion will be available all day on Oct. 7 at all Puesto locations. Tickets will be attached at random to the bottom of three-taco plates ordered for dine-in service. Guests can choose any combination of tacos, each served on Puesto’s handmade, organic, non-GMO blue corn tortillas.Among Puesto’s celebrated lineup is the October Taco of the Month, Wagyu Brisket Taco. This limited-time specialty features suadero-style Snake River Farms beef, manzano…