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Everything Wine
From wineries to award-winning wine lists, Newport Beach offers oenophiles more to love than ever before. MORE
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Zen Cocktails
With the sweltering summer season comes the craving for light, refreshing cocktails. MORE
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Deeply Rooted
Laguna’s multigenerational families recount the histories, memories and changes they’ve seen through decades of living here. MORE
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Off the Menu
Chefs share their favorite dishes you won’t find on the regular menu, but can get if you ask. MORE
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On the Water
Esther Lofgren grew up in Newport Beach and is the daughter of elite rowers Christine Plapp Lofgren and Karl Lofgren. Her earliest memories include wearing… MORE
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What Is a Ripple Kid?
A Ripple Kid is a kid who has identified an issue and taken action to resolve it. Kids can change the world--all they need is…
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Playmobil Surf
This creative "surf movie" is also creating a buzz. You'll never look at toilet paper quite the same. Video by Karim Rejeb. Music by Smile.…
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Avran Art + Design Presents James C. Leonard
AVRAN ART + DESIGN showcases an extensive collection of unique, evocative glass works and original fine art from the national and international art scene. The…
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LBM: Getting Around Green
From scooters to biking, many Laguna residents are finding earth-friendly alternatives to the traditional car or SUV. (Video+edit by Edgar Obrand)
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LBM: Swinging for the Fences
Artist Dave Hobrecht combines his lifelong passions to carve out a unique niche in the art world.
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Laguna Beach Uncorked! 2013
Laguna Beach's third annual Uncorked! was a successful myriad of delicious food, tasty wine, and good people. (Video by Christopher Brady-Denton)
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The Marine Room: Where Locals Gather
An in-depth look at the Marine Room, Laguna's beloved local hotspot and musical hub. Meet Mayor Kelly Boyd as he discusses his time owning the…
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The 2013 Newport Beach Film Festival Trailer
The 14th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival will run April 25 - May 2, 2013.
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The Calico Syndicate
Fly fishing takes on a whole new persona. Check out this trailer for The Calico Syndicate which documents the events surrounding a group of saltwater…
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5/18 4:00PM
16th Annual Doheny Blues Festival
5/19 9:00AM
The 19th Annual Balboa Island Artwalk
5/20 5:30PM
Spa Gregorie’s 7th Annual ‘Women Are Wonderful’
5/23 6:30PM
Cinepolis Luxury Cinema Hosts Wine Tasting Event
Newport Beach Independent News
Off the Menu: Newport Beach Wine Festival Returns to Balboa Bay Resort
By Christopher Trela and Catherine Del Casale | NB Indy ”Remember when we went to the Newport Beach Wine Festival at Balboa Bay Resort last year?” I asked Catherine. “How could I forget–the wine and cheese pairing seminar was so much fun, and educational,” she replied. “And the barbecue on the lawn next to the [...]
Business News: Lugano Diamonds and Rim Hospitality
Moti Ferder Appointed to the National Council for the American Film Institute Lugano Diamonds’ President and Design Director, Moti Ferder, has been appointed a Founding Member of the National Council for the American Film Institute. Ferder will serve alongside an exclusive group of filmmakers, business leaders and distinguished philanthropists from across the country to provide [...]
Curtain Up: ‘Flashdance’ Offers Blast to the Past at Segerstrom Center
From audience to artist, Southern California native to newbie New Yorker, singer-actor David R. Gordon is living his dream. So it’s apropos that he’s appearing in a show that’s all about dreams: dreams under fire, dreams fulfilled, and the ones in whose pursuit will test and change who you truly are. It was 30 years [...]
Laguna Beach Independent News
Orphanage Goes Up In Kenya
By Justin Swanson | LB Indy Living up to its name, With Our Two Hands, representatives of the Laguna Beach-based nonprofit will welcome orphans to a new home in Kenya this weekend. From funding through fruition, the seven-month, $40,000 project culminates in a ceremonial opening on Sunday, May 19, according to the founder. Laguna [...]
Help Needed to Find Rape Suspect
Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 26-year-old man suspected in a sexual assault of a Laguna Beach woman in April. Earlier this week, police obtained a warrant for the arrest of Babak Azadgilani, also known as “Bobby”, of Laguna Niguel, said Capt. Jason Kravetz in a statement. “Attempts to arrest him [...]
A Fitting Send-off
A throng of people with quarts of paint doused a boarded-up, ocean-front Laguna Beach structure with balloon-like messages, wall-length streaks and artistic giant-sized lettering last Saturday. The “graffitiers last hurrah,” was the description of Morris Skenderian, the property’s architectural advisor hired by owner Gary Groves to demolish the deteriorating former boathouse at the south end [...]
May 18
16th Annual Doheny Blues Festival
May 19
The 19th Annual Balboa Island Artwalk
June 21
Million-Dollar Car Show 

