HALLOWEEN “ISLAND-STYLE”
Looking for that friendly neighborhood Halloween you remember from your childhood?
Nowhere is that more easily attainable than by just walking over the bridge to Balboa Island.
Island homeowners and merchants go all out for this annual fun fest dressing in costume to
hand out the goodies.
When I first moved here I thought everybody must work for studio [...]
Summer Sales at Fashion Island
I hate to buy anything at retail unless I absolutely have to have it right this minute and can’t bear to wait for it to go on sale. But luckily, Fashion Island in Newport Beach has some pretty amazing sales going on starting now and through the rest of July! Shoppers, take your mark!
July 1-15
GARYS [...]
10 Under $10 or FREE Summer Arts & Entertainment Activities
1. Cinema Orange Documentary Film Series
Co-sponsored by the Newport Beach Film Festival and The Orange County Museum of Art, the 2009 Cinema Orange summer series showcases documentaries celebrating art, architecture and design from the recent Newport Beach Film Festival. This season’s programming includes a collection of films that explore art, architecture, design, advertising, modernism and [...]
Celebrate 4th of July in Newport Beach
Celebrate the 4th of July in Newport Beach and come see why Newport Beach was named one of the top ten places to see fireworks in California. Below are some activities you can enjoy with your family and friends.
Celebrate the 53rd Annual “Old Glory Boat Parade” Sponsored by the American Legion Yacht Club & American [...]
BALBOA ISLAND PARADE -ONE-OF-A-KIND
And you thought Disneyland had the best parade on the planet – not even close! Every 1st Sunday of June, Balboa Island launches the single, greatest “epic” parade on the planet! Generations of Island residents are either in the parade, or watching from the sidelines. Locals compete with float entries from the various gemstone streets [...]
Nightlife Begins at 9am!! 3-Thirty-3 Restaurant
In celebration of a friend’s birthday, I headed over to 3-Thirty-3 to enjoy some drinks and light appetizers with friends. The restaurant is most definitely known for its “Build Your Own Bloody Mary’s” that are served weekend mornings starting at 9am. They provide the vodka and ice and let you select the rest from a [...]
Celebrities Spotted at the 2009 Newport Beach Film Festival
Thank you to everyone who followed my Live from the Red Carpet Tweets during the Newport Beach Film Festival which sadly came to a close last Thursday It was such a great week filled with amazing after-parties, great films, drinks flowing courtesy of Absolut Vodka and delicious food from some of Newport’s finest restaurants.
I [...]
Cinco de Mayo in Newport Beach
I’ve received numerous emails from friends about where to go to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Newport Beach. My suggestions include:
Avila’s El Ranchito
Several Cinco de Mayo specials - contact each location for specific selections
2744 East Coast Highway, Corona Del Mar
949-644-8226
2800 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach
949-675-6855
www.avilaselranchito.net
Baja Sharkeez
Taco Tuesday with a variety of tacos starting at $1.99, $3 [...]
Newport Beach Film Festival Event Could Use a Little “Hairspray!”
Last year while attending the Newport Beach Film Festival I had the good fortune to experience one of those rare magical evenings that only come along once-in-a-lifetime. You know, the kind of night you go out with your spouse and friends and the stars align – everyone is in a great mood, the food and [...]
New Happy Hour in Newport Beach
Arguably the best view in town, 21 Oceanfront has always been a place for live entertainment, prime steaks and spectacular sunsets. So of course I had no other choice than to head over to the Newport Pier after hearing that they just began their new happy hour! From 4pm-6pm Sunday-Friday, you can pull up a seat in their [...]
