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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:…

SAVOR 2026 Set to Honor Orange County Legends Before Anticipated Sold-Out Crowd

By Greer Wylder

September 23, 2026

The Literacy Project will host SAVOR 2026, an elegant, Napa-inspired culinary soiree, on Friday, Oct. 2, at the Newport Beach Country Club to support its mission of bringing the gift of literacy to underserved children. The outdoor evening promises an unforgettable experience, with a stroll through luxury automobiles from private collections, a curated art gallery, live artistic talent, fine wines and a farm-to-table dinner beneath the stars. About 350 distinguished guests are expected to gather in the club's garden setting for a memorable night that supports a meaningful cause.This year's honorees are Erin Anderson, president, CEO and founder of the A.…

ENC Wine Walk Returns to Support Environmental Education

By Greer Wylder

September 21, 2026

The Environmental Nature Center (ENC) is teaming up with Hi-Time Wine Cellars for an afternoon of wine tasting on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 4 to 7 p.m., with proceeds benefiting local environmental education programs.Guests will wander the ENC's scenic trails, stopping at tasting stations along the way to sample pours from more than two dozen wineries, including 1853 Old Vine Estate, Ameri, Bigi, Castello di Querceto, Domaine Bousquet, Marcelo Pelleriti, Tenuta Rocca, Wente, Gaia, Rotari, Stemmari and Val d'Oca. Small bites will be served throughout the walk, and Balboa Island guitarist Matt Hurray will provide live instrumental surf music, bringing…

Roger’s Gardens Unveils Moonlight Masquerade for Halloween

By Greer Wylder

September 18, 2026

Roger's Gardens has opened its much-anticipated Halloween Boutique, and this year's theme, Moonlight Masquerade, transports guests to Venice after dark. The free, immersive experience is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and welcomes the public.Guests begin the journey beneath the Bridge of Sighs, then follow candlelight into the Palazzo of Whispers, where each room unveils a new chapter of the masquerade. Gilded masks, veiled figures, winding serpents and fluttering monarchs fill elaborate installations that turn Halloween shopping into theater.The boutique builds on Roger's Gardens' more than 50 year legacy and marks over three decades of theatrical retail design.…

Newport Beach Film Festival Turns 27, and the Lineup Is Stacked

By Greer Wylder

September 16, 2026

The Newport Beach Film Festival celebrates its 27th year this October, screening more than 100 feature films and 250 shorts from 21 countries, once again making it the largest international cinema event on the coast. Running Oct. 15-22, 2026, the festival has tickets on sale now, with the full lineup available at newportbeachfilmfest.com.The Centerpiece selections alone are worth clearing your schedule for. James Gray's "Paper Tiger" pairs Adam Driver with Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller. Danny Boyle brings "Ink," starring Jack O'Connell, Guy Pearce and Claire Foy. And Martin McDonagh's "Wild Horse Nine" brings together John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve…