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The 24th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) Lineup

By Greer Wylder

September 29, 2023

The 24th edition of the Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) just announced its exciting lineup of 91 films hailing from 19 countries. The festival, scheduled from October 12 to 19, 2023, will feature an array of premieres, including 14 World Premieres, 14 U.S. Premieres, 6 North American Premieres, 15 West Coast Premieres, and 5 Southern California Premieres.Notable selections include three Netflix titles showcased as Centerpiece films: 'May December,' directed by Todd Haynes and starring Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, and Charles Melton; 'NYAD,' directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, featuring Annette Bening, Jodie Foster, and Rhys Ifans; and 'Rustin,'…

Santa Ana Dedication Day: A New Beginning in Affordable Home Ownership

By Greer Wylder

September 29, 2023

On Saturday, Sept. 30, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is uniting volunteers, sponsors, and community members for a momentous occasion - Santa Ana Dedication Day. This event will be a celebration of hope and progress as two deserving local families will be presented with the key and mortgage to their brand-new Habitat OC homes. For these families, it's a remarkable shift toward achievable home ownership.The vibrant celebration will unfold in the charming historic French Park in Santa Ana, specifically at two incredible Habitat homes on Lacy Street, showcasing the fruit of relentless construction efforts for hardworking Santa Ana families.…

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Groundbreaking Home Cinema Tech Debuts in Costa Mesa

By Greer Wylder

September 29, 2023

LG Electronics and Bang & Olufsen unveil a new pinnacle in home cinema tech, combining the groundbreaking 136-inch LG MAGNIT Micro LED display with Bang & Olufsen's Beolab 90 speakers. This fusion of cutting-edge technologies promises an extraordinary audio-visual journey, redefining luxury home cinema.This ultimate home cinema experience debuts at Bang & Olufsen’s Costa Mesa showroom this month. The bundle (model LSAD-U136RBO90) will also be available through selected certified LG MAGNIT integrators, catering to luxury homes across the US. The 11-foot diagonal LG display and four-foot-tall B&O floor-standing speakers are offered at a suggested price of $381,392.For LG Electronics, the…

One Unforgettable Evening: Gucci Osteria’s Chef Mattia Agazzi at Knife Pleat!

By Greer Wylder

September 27, 2023

Presented by Salty Magazine, Chef Tony Esnault and the Michelin-starred Knife Pleat team are excited to host Chef Mattia Agazzi from the Michelin-starred Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura in Beverly Hills for an exclusive one-night-only dinner at the prestigious fashion destination, South Coast Plaza.Seating for this opulent dining experience is extremely limited, and reservations must be made in advance through THIS LINK.Event Details:Date: Tuesday, October 10Time: Reservations Available 5:30PM-8PMLocation: Knife Pleat, South Coast PlazaPricing:Price per guest: $420 (multi-course tasting menu)Optional wine pairing: $220 (not inclusive of tax and service charge)Additional beverages available for purchase during the dinnerNote: This is a…

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Segerstrom Center Unveils 2023-2024 Season: Dance, Headliners, & Conversations

By Greer Wylder

September 26, 2023

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is delighted to announce an extraordinary lineup of captivating dance performances, mesmerizing headliner shows, and engaging conversations that will leave audiences inspired and enthralled. Returning by popular demand, these series genres offer an immersive experience through season ticket subscriptions. Featuring a mix of beloved favorites and exciting new productions, the upcoming engagements promise unforgettable moments for audiences of all ages.The Dance series continues on November 4th and 5th, 2023, Turn It Out with Tiler Peck will take the stage. Vanity Fair hails Tiler Peck as "The most magical dancer of our time." As the principal…