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25th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival: Must-See Films and Exclusive Screenings

By Greer Wylder

October 14, 2024

The Newport Beach Film Festival is celebrating its 25th edition from October 17-24, 2024, showcasing over 300 films from around the globe. This year’s festival promises a star-studded experience with world premieres, red carpet events, filmmaker Q&A sessions, and much more. As one of Southern California’s premier cultural events, it’s the perfect opportunity for film lovers to experience a diverse lineup of independent and award-winning cinema. Here are three standout films to check out during the festival: SÉANCE, The Blind Sea, and a special screening of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5 Premiere.SÉANCEWorld Premiere at Newport Beach Film FestivalIn this…

Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Debuts in Costa Mesa with Grand Opening Celebration

By Greer Wylder

October 10, 2024

Better Buzz, a San Diego-based small-batch coffee roaster and café, is opening its first Costa Mesa location today, Friday, October 11th, and inviting the local community to explore everything the new café has to offer.Better Buzz delivers a premium coffee experience with a wide selection of handcrafted coffee, espresso, and tea drinks, along with smoothies, newly launched energy drinks, made-to-order food, and more. Known for specialty drinks like the Best Drink Ever®—a classic Americano infused with their signature creamy vanilla—the Costa Mesa location will also feature fresh pastries from local bakery Bakers Kneaded.To mark the occasion, Better Buzz will host…

Ewan McGregor to Receive TV Performance of the Year Award at 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival

By Greer Wylder

October 10, 2024

The 2024 Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) will honor Ewan McGregor with the TV Performance of the Year Award for his role in A Gentleman in Moscow. McGregor, who also serves as an executive producer, will receive the award after a live recording of The Hollywood Reporter’sAwards Chatter podcast with Scott Feinberg on October 22 at Pelican Hill Resort. The festival runs through Oct. 24, 2024.McGregor, renowned for roles in Trainspotting, Star Wars, Moulin Rouge, and Halston (for which he won an Emmy), has built a diverse career in film and television. His credits span genres, with recent projects including…

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…