Fair Game
By TOM JOHNSON
City leaning on the Poop Fairy to help with a citywide problem
The City is starting a new campaign encouraging people to pick up after their pets, primarily dogs. Are you ready for it? The campaign will introduce the Poop Fairy and the fact the he or she is on vacation, so it’s up to you to clean up after your pet.
I don’t know why we need to remind people. It seems like just the right thing to do. However, some people just don’t, and now we have a citywide problem.
So, signs will go up on Balboa Island first. Lido Island has also requested them.
City Councilman Jeff Herdman has “his hand in this” and said he “picked up” this idea from another city. Maybe a bad choice of words.
But here’s what people need to know...leaving the remains from your pet around lead to poor water quality and diseases. It’s dirty and it’s wrong! And, someone else is left with doing your job!
So people, let’s get this poop picked up.
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Interesting, the city council received complaints from residents about construction noise in neighborhoods that take place on Saturdays. So much so that they passed a noise ordinance prohibiting Saturday work.
Now, neighborhoods are approaching council people saying wait, we don’t mind the noise and we want to opt out.
The new amendment doesn’t take place until August so there’s still time to make adjustments.
However, Newport Shores wants their area out. Who else will follow?
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A number of residents complained at Tuesday’s council meeting about e-bike speeds along the boardwalk and the potential danger they’re causing.
The speed limit is 8 mph. Residents in the area say some bikes are hitting speeds of 15-20 mph. The residents want action, up to and including police oversight.
Bike owners and rental shops better take heed or e-bikes down the boardwalk may become a thing of the past.
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A few council meetings back, a Lido Island couple made a plea for changes in their private dock configuration behind their bayfront home. The proposed changes brought a little controversy. Some council people were concerned about making exceptions to existing harbor regulations, potentially increasing safety issues, and such.
That being said, the council still voted 4-3 to approve it, even though it presently exceeded harbor standards and would do so even more with the newer configuration.
Now, Mayor Diane Dixon has asked for the item to be reconsidered at the June 24 meeting. The reason? Apparently the dock never had plans originally approved by former owners.
Yikes, this opens up a whole new can of worms.
It seems as though these relatively new owners could be faced now with removing this “unapproved” dock...if that’s the case, they might have to start all over. It seems like it will be hard for the council to make a variance back to what they’re currently asking for without allowing every other bayfront home the same.
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The 55th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition is this Saturday, June 15 from 1-6 p.m. at the Civic Center. Attendees will find a record 300 works of art on display.
It should be a great show.
Remember, there’s not only viewing and judging, but everything also is for sale.
Police Files
Watch taken off cart from golf bag
A victim reported to Newport Beach Police that a watch was stolen from his golf bag during a round of golf on Sunday, June 9, at Pelican Hill Golf Club.
The victim said that he placed the watch into his bag before starting and upon finishing, the watch was no longer there. The bag had been placed throughout the day on the back of a golf cart.
The value placed on the loss was $8,500.
The case remains open.
Chain cut, boat motor taken
Newport Beach Police received a complaint filed on Tuesday, June 11, reporting grand theft from a boat. The incident reportedly took place sometime between October 15, 2018 and May 12, 2019.
The victim reported that a motor from a dinghy was missing. It appeared to police that bolt cutters were used to cut a chain that previously had secured the engine.
The loss was estimated at $1,000.
The case is open.
Safe and jewelry stolen in residential burglary
A residential burglary with a forced entry reportedly took place in the 00 block of Ridgeline Drive sometime between May 30 and June 10.
Residents reported that an unknown suspect entered the home through an unlocked window, after removing a window screen.
The master bedroom had multiple drawers opened and a closet shuffled through.
A safe with paperwork and jewelry were reportedly taken.
Security guard observes, then recovers stolen car
A previously stolen vehicle was recovered in the 100 block of Scholz Plaza Monday morning, June 10.
The security guard in the parking lot had noticed the vehicle parked, then moved, parked then moved, over a three-week period.
The vehicle was a silver Toyota Camry owned by a company in Irvine.
Police were notified and the auto was recovered.
Scroll down to Police Beat for all arrests
Newport Harbor on a sunny day
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Boats and beauty grace the Newport shore on a picture perfect day
You Must Remember This: We were once a beach town
By NANCY GARDNER
We were once a beach town; now we are a coastal city. What’s the difference, you say? Well, a beach town is kind of a funky place. One characteristic of a beach town is its diverse population, particularly in an economic sense. In a beach town, there is always a goodly percentage of people whose means of living are somewhat hit and miss – by design, mind you. After all, a regular job can be a bit cumbersome if you want to spend the winter skiing Squaw Valley or the summer crewing on some trans-ocean race or surfing the Wedge. Another characteristic of a beach town is the kind of bars you find. They’re real bars, not some place you sit while you’re waiting for your table. What food there is runs to pickled eggs and peanuts, not Wagyu sliders, and the drink selection is somewhat limited. You can get your liquor straight or with water or soda, but not with a dash of winter black truffle bitters. As for shopping, a beach town has small stores, one-of-a-kind usually, maybe two, if the proprietor has been unusually successful, but there are no chains or shopping centers. The biggest distinction between a beach town and a coastal city, however, is land value. Beach town land values are such that even the people whose means of living are somewhat hit and miss can usually find a place to stay – an apartment, a granny unit, an old house, of which there’s a good supply. All these things work together to create – ambience is too highfalutin a term – the vibe that characterizes a beach town.
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My beach town home in CdM, a treasured remnant
A coastal city is a whole different animal, and the thing that makes the biggest difference is that land value. If you have to make well into the six figures just to pay the property taxes, everything changes. It’s gentrification, coastal style, with the same ripple effect that comes with gentrification anywhere. First of all, those old houses have to go. Can’t have them clunking up the ambience...so in place of those stodgy, sometimes ramshackle, usually single-story homes that didn’t have much to say for themselves come large, gleaming two- and three-story erections that practically scream of cost. The land values don’t just mean larger homes, they also mean higher rents – much higher. All those hit-and-miss folks either have to straighten up and get a real job...or split. As for the bars? In an effort to meet the higher rent rate, bars transform themselves, serving precious cocktails so pricey that a single drink costs more than a week of drinking at one of the old watering holes (winter black truffle bitters ain’t cheap). Mom and Pop can’t keep up with the rents either, and they’re replaced by the big guys – The Gaps or Domino’s that can afford it. The result is a coastal city – a place with high land values, high personal incomes and a certain bland homogeneity. Sound familiar?
Until recently, I was living in the remnants of a beach town. Our side of the street was made up of the original houses, mostly built in the ‘50s, some improved, but most pretty much in the original form. And then one of the old properties, a larger-than-usual lot, came up for sale. The builder who bought it paid a pretty penny, and he naturally wants to make money on his investment, so up has gone something huge and completely out of scale with the rest of the block – and then he bought the lot next door to us. For many years, the Ingrams were my neighbors. JP Ingram was a retired Navy man, his wife a school nurse. Back in the early ‘50s they bought a large lot in CdM. On it, they built a small, one-story house with a 10-foot setback on one side and a large side yard that was even deeper than that. This meant ever since we moved in, there was lots of natural light – until JP died and his heirs sold. The same builder, who again paid a pretty penny, is not going to make a profit building a modest one-story house with a large side yard. He is going just as high and as wide as he can which means, like so many others, we have gone from a house with lots of natural light to one that is in perpetual twilight, but more than that, this one builder with his two large projects has transformed our little street. With our little old houses, we still had the lingering tinge of a beach town, but no longer. We are now definitely part of a coastal city. I guess it’s time to upgrade my wardrobe and polish up my cocktail repertoire.
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Nancy Gardner, former Mayor of Newport Beach, long-time resident and daughter of Judge Robert Gardner, is a regular contributor to Stu News Newport.
Take Five: Meet Elizabeth Blumenstock, Artistic Director, Baroque Music Festival
By AMY SENK
Since 1981, Corona del Mar has welcomed the Baroque Music Festival, a series of intimate concerts, often featuring period instruments, performed by acclaimed musicians, both instrumental and vocalists. Elizabeth Blumenstock, now in her ninth year as the Festival’s artistic director, is an internationally renowned Baroque violinist who has performed throughout the world playing a 17th-‑century Guarneri violin. I caught up with Elizabeth to find out more about the Baroque Music Festival, which will run from June 23 through 30. (Additional information about the 2019 festival, as well as ticket sales for this year’s series or single concerts (ranging from $30-$50), can be found at the Festival website www.bmf‑cdm.org or by calling 949.760.7887.)
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Elizabeth Blumenstock, artistic director of the Baroque Music Festival
Q: When you think of Corona del Mar, many people think of beaches and not necessarily music from the 17th century. What are the origins of the Baroque Music Festival Corona del Mar?
A: The festival was the happy brainchild of Burton Karson, Artistic Director Emeritus, and several of his close friends, who in 1981 were bemoaning the dearth of close-to-home classical music events, and who then decided to take matters into their own hands. A very readable (and fuller) answer, written by Dr. Karson himself, can be found on the festival website at this link: www.bmf-cdm.org/history/history.php
Q: How would you describe Baroque music?
A: Lively, conversational, evocative, toe-tapping, profound, humorous, poignant, dramatic, soothing, communicative, comforting, exhilarating, virtuosic, powerful, meaningful, occasionally mind-boggling, and just all-out beautiful.
Q: I understand that you will be both leading (conducting) and performing. What is your musical background?
A: I’m the violin-playing daughter of a church organist/choir director and was a church organist and choir director myself for 21 years. My first professional job was as a violist in the Rotterdam Philharmonic in Holland, after which I became besotted with Baroque music played on the instruments as they were when the music was composed, which is now called Historically Informed Performance – HIP. I got myself a Baroque violin and bow, and some gut strings, and have been playing Baroque violin ever since. I am currently a frequent concertmaster of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra in San Francisco, concertmaster of American Bach Soloists (also in San Francisco,) and concertmaster of the Göttingen Handel Festival Orchestra in Germany. I teach at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and at the Juilliard School, and still gig around all over the country a lot.
Q: This year’s season focuses on Bach. What will the highlights be?
A: The Bach highlights will be his fifth Brandenburg Concerto, his second and fourth orchestral suites, one of his wonderful vocal motets, and his gorgeous Magnificat. Other highlights are a guitar recital of Baroque music by award-winning guitarist Marc Teicholz, a Bach suite for solo cello performed by my amazing colleague, Tanya Tomkins, a Bach cantata (and assorted 17th century goodies) sung by the splendid young tenor Kyle Stegall, music by Bach’s sons, friends and colleagues, and – of course – all of our many wonderful festival performers.
Q: What is your favorite piece of music of all time?
A: Oh no! One favorite piece? Impossible! Here are the five that come to mind first, but I could easily add five times as many...Bach’s St. Matthew Passion; Purcell’s semi-opera King Arthur; Handel’s Concerto grosso Opus 6, No. 11; any ballet suite by Rameau, but Platée Naïs and Dardanus particularly; and Monteverdi’s opera Orfeo.
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Amy Senk is a long-time resident of Corona del Mar and a monthly contributor to Stu News Newport.
Wooden Boat Festival announces winners
Last Saturday, June 8, the annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival hosted by the Balboa Yacht Club (BYC) was attended by more than 3,000 guests who came to enjoy more than 40 on-land and in-water wooden vessels of all shapes and sizes.
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Photos by Tom Walker Photography
“Conquest” takes Best in Show, the Ralph Rodheim Perpetual Trophy
As the sun broke out just in time, a Harbor Patrol Fireboat water salute began opening ceremonies with a warm welcome from event chairman Patrick McCormack, who then invited OC Supervisor Michelle Steel to the stage. Supervisor Steel presented BYC Commodore Eric Bozza with a framed county proclamation, and praised BYC leadership, staff and volunteers, reminding the crowd that in 2017, the County Board of Supervisors voted to officially recognize the second weekend in June as the Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival weekend in perpetuity.
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“The Gig” was awarded second runner up
Newport Beach Mayor Diane Dixon, also presenting a proclamation, noted the exquisite craftsmanship of the vessels, the dedication to the artform, and the tradition of boat building in Newport Harbor showcased at the event. Penny Rodheim, widow of the late Ralph Rodheim, the event’s creator, said she felt Ralph “was surely looking down from above, impressed with how the event has grown and improved on his vision of a world-class Concours d’Elegance of wooden boats here in Newport Harbor.”
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“Bella” of Balboa proudly displays the American flag
As complimentary shuttles and water taxis ferried guests to and from the event, the crowd was entertained by the ever-popular Dave Stevens Band, children built toy boats in the Kid’s Toy Boat Pavilion, a silent auction and vendor arena kept shoppers busy, and food and beverage stands served up harborside specialties.
One of the highlights of the event was the presence of the Wild Goose, John Wayne’s famous WWII mine sweeper, which was on display for tours throughout the day. After the festive awards ceremony, skippers and guests attended a fascinating post-festival presentation by Wayne Ettel of the Maritime Preservation Trust which engages enthusiasts of all ages about the importance and special craft of wooden boat making, maintenance and preservation.
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Kicking back on “Joie”
2019 Award Winners:
–Best in Show (Ralph Rodheim Perpetual Trophy) – Conquest
–First Runner Up – Athena
–Second Runner Up – The Gig
–Most Distinguished Provenance (Racing or Historical) – Pixie
–Longest Distance – Sally
–Best on Land – Lorelei
Plans are already underway for next year’s event which will take place the weekend of June 11, 2020.
For more information and to view more images of the event by photographer Tom Walker, visit www.newportbeachwoodenboatfestival.com.
Coverage aired this week on community cable station NBTV.
Six students recognized by District for leadership traits
Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD) recognized six high school seniors for their exceptional character leadership traits. For the seventh year in a row, Superintendent Dr. Fred Navarro recognized one graduating senior from each high school who exemplifies one of the six pillars of character: caring, citizenship, fairness, respect, responsibility and trustworthiness.
Each high school was asked to submit the names of six seniors they believe exemplify each pillar. Superintendent Dr. Navarro and each of the high school principals then reviewed the 36 nominations and as a group selected one student from each school that best represented one of the six pillars.
“I am always thrilled for this award because it honors principles of good character and acknowledges students for being upstanding, kind people,” said Superintendent Dr. Fred Navarro.
Last month, each student received a surprise visit at their school from Superintendent Navarro and was presented a letter of recognition and an invitation to be recognized by the Board of Education at Wednesday’s (June 12) Board Meeting. Each student also had a banner with their name, photo, school and character trait that was displayed in the district office, as a reminder to all who enter to have good character.
The students recognized were Elise McHenry, Early College High School for Caring; Jennifer Neri, Estancia High School for Citizenship; Alexander Johnson, Back Bay High School for Respect; Zurich Bisoso, Newport Harbor High School for Fairness; Belen Godinez, Costa Mesa High School for Responsibility and Ty Thabit, Corona del Mar High School for Trustworthiness.
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NMUSD Superintendent Dr. Fred Navarro and Elise McHenry, Early College High School
Elise McHenry always has thoughtful and insightful answers to questions in class, but what truly sets her apart is the genuine and kind ways in which she responds. She also has a keen sense of awareness of other people’s struggles and cares deeply in helping people overcome them. She serves as a role model to her classmates at Early College High School, always treating people equitably and with compassion. She has completed nearly 400 hours of community service at Frida Cinema Program, Orange County Film Society and Surfrider Foundation Beach Clean up. McHenry will attend Humboldt State University in the fall and intends to study accounting.
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(L-R) Superintendent Dr. Fred Navarro with Jennifer Neri , Estancia High School and Jennifer Chamberlin, Estancia High School vice principal
Jennifer Neri embodies the character trait of citizenship in all that she does. As founder and president of the Acts of Random Kindness Club (ARK) at Estancia High School, she coordinates activities on campus that promote a culture of kindness and inclusiveness. Neri also promotes Patrick’s Purpose Foundation, which aims to promote mental wellness in schools and create a student-driven culture of kindness through educational programs and initiatives. As senior class president of the Associated Student Body (ASB), she’s met with school administrators and the Parent Teacher Student Association to discuss her ideas for creating a more inclusive campus; she also attends NMUSD board meetings. Neri plans to study philosophy at University of California, Berkeley.
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(L-R) Newport Harbor High School teacher John Brazelton; Newport Harbor High School Principal Dr. Sean Boulton; Zurich Bisoso, Newport Harbor High School and Superintendent Dr. Fred Navarro
Zurich Bisoso has dedicated herself to making Newport Harbor High School a place where all students are treated fairly. She is involved in many programs on campus and always finds ways to improve them by ensuring that all students are involved and treated kind and fair. As an editor on the yearbook staff, she works tirelessly to make sure all voices are represented, and is particularly instrumental in ensuring that the school’s Latino population was prominently represented. “When life treats you unfairly, Zurich is who you want to be on your side,” said Newport Harbor High School Principal Dr. Sean Boulton. “She has truly brought about positive change on our campus,” he said. Zurich wants to study criminal justice, making a profession out of her fight for fairness and equity.
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(L-R) Superintendent Dr. Fred Navarro and Alexander Johnson, Back Bay High School
Being respectful sometimes comes in the simplest forms, such as when Alexander Johnson calls all adults by “Mr./Ms.,” even when other students (with permission) simply use the person’s first name. Johnson knew that he wanted to join the United States Marine Corp, and he knew that having respect for himself and those around him would be important. Knowing his plan for the future was to be in the military, Johnson prioritized respecting the staff at Back Bay High School for insisting on helping him attain the grades required for military enlistment. His last year at his previous school was difficult, and his grades reflected that. His teachers report that he is extremely polite: he’s quiet when the teacher asks for quiet, keeps his work area neat and looks you in the eye when he says, “thank you.” Johnson has now officially signed on with the U.S. Marines.
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(L-R) Superintendent Dr. Fred Navarro and Belen Godinez, Costa Mesa High School
Belen Godinez has been battling a series of debilitating set-backs with her health; there was even a time where she missed an entire semester of school for treatments. However, she refused to fall behind her peers in her academic endeavors, maintaining her rigorous course load while coordinating with teachers to make up missed assignments and exams, while receiving treatment – and always with a positive attitude. Godinez is part of the Patient Care Pathway which combines academic instruction with specialized training in the health profession. “Belen’s high school journey is a truly inspiring story of how you can be positive, responsible and achieve your goals, regardless of setbacks that may get in your way,” said Costa Mesa High School Principal Dr. Jake Haley. Upon graduation, Godinez plans to pursue a career in either clinical or sports psychology.
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(L-R) Superintendent Dr. Fred Navarro and Ty Thabit, Corona del Mar High School
Exceptionally trustworthy, always straightforward and honest in his communications, Ty Thabit can be trusted to accomplish tasks exceptionally well and on time. Even when there are challenges in his accomplishment of tasks, he is honest about any constraints that he comes by and how he plans to overcome them to find solutions. Trustworthiness is a quality that teachers admire most about Thabit, especially as part of the Future Business Leaders of America program that he is a part of at Corona del Mar High School. In class, he is a source of leadership for fellow students who trust him to help them with assignments and tutoring. They know that Thabit will not judge, mock or make them feel bad in any way for coming to him for help.
Pool day at Lido House
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Photo by Diane Katz (Instagram @dlkatz)
A look down at the perfect place to be during Monday’s heat wave, which peaked at 91 degrees
Lobsterfest finds new home for 2019 celebration
Tomorrow, Saturday, June 15, is National Lobster Day. With that in mind, there is news of change for the 11th Annual Lobsterfest at Newport Beach
First off, the Lobsterfest has a change of venue this year moving to the Newport Beach Civic Green.
The new venue allows for the return of the $65 general admission ticket price, complimentary beer and wine for VIP guests, free parking for all patrons, a return to seating on the grass and prominent exposure for the vendors.
“We are excited about our new home on the Civic Green and are appreciative of the efforts the City of Newport Beach has made to help us feel welcome,” said Lobsterfest Foundation Board Chairman Tim Brown. “We are hopeful that this new relationship between the City and our Board will continue for years to come.”
This year’s Lobsterfest at Newport Beach will be held on Sunday, Aug. 11, from 2-7 p.m. The annual celebration of summer centers around a fresh whole Maine lobster dinner, with dancing to live music, an opportunity drawing for a big screen TV and fun for the entire family.
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Live whole Maine lobsters are flown in fresh on the morning of the event and prepared on-site alongside a buffet that includes New York strip steak, corn-on-the-cob, red potatoes, salad, freshly baked sourdough rolls and dessert.
Lobster lovers can also enjoy craft beer and premium wine, while rockin’ out to the tunes of the Pinch Me! band.
All net proceeds from the event will benefit Make-A-Wish® Orange County and Inland Empire and Leadership Tomorrow Orange County.
Make-A-Wish® grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Leadership Tomorrow Orange County is a nine-month program designed for informed citizens committed to learning more about their communities.
Tickets are available in advance only and will be sold until August 5, unless they sell out before this date. No tickets will be sold at the door.
For more information on the different ticket packages available go to www.LobsterfestAtNewportBeach.com.
Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club meeting to focus on human trafficking
The Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club (NBWDC) will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 18 at the OASIS Senior Center, 801 Narcissus Ave., Corona del Mar.
The meeting will feature the following speakers who will share information and experiences on human trafficking in Orange County:
–Rima Nashashibi, president, Global Hope 356, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, locally and worldwide, by advocating for their safety through raising awareness, education and empowerment.
–Sgt. Juan Reveles, with the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force/Anaheim Police Department.
–Jim Carson, co-founder and board member of Survivor to Leader, serving victims and survivors of sex trafficking for 26 years.
–Lucy, a survivor of sex trafficking in Orange County.
Later in the program, Annie Wright, vice chair-South OC for the Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC), will provide details about the upcoming Democratic Presidential Candidate Forum planned for September.
Ample and convenient free parking is available. There is a nominal admission fee. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for a networking social and light refreshments. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. Seating is limited, so RSVPs are required.
Visit www.NBWDC.org to RSVP and for additional meeting information, or call 949.423.6468.
Spinnaker Investment Group holds grand opening at expanded Newport Beach headquarters
On Thursday, June 13, Spinnaker Investment Group held a grand opening at its expanded Newport Beach headquarters located on the Koll Center Newport campus at 4100 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 120.
The festivities included a ribbon cutting with the participation of Newport Beach Mayor Pro Tem Will O’Neill and office staff, a proclamation by Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Steve Rosansky and an d’oeuvres, wine, beer and soft drinks reception. Each guest received a cello-wrapped “Spinnaker” iced sugar cookie.
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(L-R) Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Steve Rosansky; Andrew Krongold, Spinnaker vice president of investments; Joe Stapleton, Spinnaker president; Morgan Christen, Spinnaker CEO and chief investment officer and Newport Beach Mayor Pro Tem Will O’Neill
Morgan Christen, CEO and chief investment officer along with company President Joe Stapleton, founded Spinnaker Investment Group in May 2016. Their steady growth and continued focus on providing a first-rate client experience were major factors in the decision to move to larger, more efficient office space. Headquarter amenities include the convenience of surface parking, a walk-up location on the first floor and more space to host clients for educational conferences and events.
An independent practice, Spinnaker autonomously advises clients with individually tailored financial strategies designed to achieve financial independence, with services including financial planning, wealth planning, retirement planning, asset management, and securities and insurance, throughout Southern California and across the United States.
For more information, visit Spinnaker Investment Group at www.SpinnInvest.com.
7th annual KidWorks Classic Golf Tournament raises $230,000
Thanks to the generosity of returning Title Sponsor Michael F. Harrah and Caribou Industries, and other tournament sponsors, including CBRE, Wells Fargo, Ben’s Asphalt, CMF Inc., Capital One, CIT OneWest Bank, Citadel Outlets, Outlets at San Clemente and Kingston Technology, the 7th Annual KidWorks Classic Golf Tournament raised $230,000 for the nonprofit organization’s College Success Initiative.
KidWorks’ College Success Initiative provides their students with the tools, resources and support needed to graduate from both high school and college. This is critically important as 89 percent of low-income first generation college students drop out before earning their diploma. By providing one-on-one guidance, career strategy development, internship opportunities and mentorship, KidWorks is ensuring college success – 100 percent of their high school seniors graduate on time and 100 percent go on to college or university.
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(L-R) David Benavides, Kidworks CEO and Mike Harrah, Caribou Industries, Title Sponsor, Classic Golf Tournament
“We can’t thank our Title Sponsor Caribou Industries and Michael Harrah enough for this display of generosity and belief in the mission of KidWorks,” said David Benavides, KidWorks CEO. “This is a wonderful example for others to follow who believe in the future of youth in Santa Ana.”
“KidWorks and I have a shared vision for transforming the heart of Orange County,” Harrah said. “Events such as the Classic raise funds for KidWorks programs, which in turn helps develop tomorrow’s leaders who will serve their community with time, talent and resources. Preparing the leaders and workforce of tomorrow starts now.”
CBRE foursome and Presenting Sponsor
Sharon Kline, executive vice president of Debt & Structured Finance at CBRE and Dan Walker, National Commercial Title and Escrow Sales at Ticor Title Company, both located in Newport Beach, served as co-chairpersons of the tournament. “The consistent support of our sponsors, supporters and players has been key to the success of our tournament,” Kline said. “The tournament really has it all – a premier golf venue, the opportunity for business professionals to network and most importantly, providing crucial financial support for KidWorks’ proven program.”
The tournament was played again at the acclaimed Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Coast.
To learn more about KidWorks and to read its success stories, visit www.kidworksoc.org.
Girls Inc. of OC celebrates 65 years, raises record-setting $452,000 at annual gala
On Saturday, June 1, Girls Inc. of Orange County, the Costa Mesa-based affiliate of the national nonprofit whose mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold, hosted their annual “My Bold Future Gala” at The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach. Nearly 350 community members, philanthropists, local and national corporate sponsors, elected officials and families gathered to celebrate the organization’s 65th anniversary – and to raise $452,000, a $67,000 increase from the previous record set at last year’s gala.
“Words cannot express the immense gratitude we feel for the incredibly supportive community we’ve built over the past 65 years,” said Lucy Santana, CEO of Girls Inc. of Orange County, who is celebrating her 20th anniversary with the organization this year. “Thanks to all of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, family and friends who continue to advocate for Girls Inc. of Orange County and its girls, we can continue to positively impact the lives of more than 3,500 girls in our area every year.”
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(L-R) Aurora Orduna; Rita Orduna; Whitney Cohen; Chef Jamie Gwen, event host; Tyra Pham and Carmen Navarette
In commemoration of the organization’s 65th anniversary, this year’s annual gala featured a “Through the Decades” theme to celebrate the accomplishments and challenges overcome by the thousands of Girls Inc. girls served each year throughout Orange County. The evening was hosted by longtime supporter, Chef Jamie Gwen, and featured live and silent auctions. Some of the most sought-after auction items included the 21 Royal Experience at Disneyland which consists of hosting an ultra-exclusive dinner party in the heart of Disneyland Park at a private residence considered a luxurious oasis by Walt and Lilian Disney for 12 guests which sold for $15,000, and a five-night stay in a private villa which sold for $10,000.
To kick off the evening, Girls Inc. of Orange County held a welcome reception which included a live performance from Tino Productions and a silent auction. After the reception, guests were ushered into a delectable seated formal dinner prepared by the chefs of The Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach, followed by a dessert reception complete with a live DJ and dancing. At the end of the night, all guests had the pleasure of enjoying delicious food-to-go as they left the gala, provided by Habit Burger’s On The Road Habit Truck.
“I am fortunate to have been a part of the Girls Inc. family for a decade now and I always look forward to the My Bold Future Gala,” said Janet Michels, president and chair of Girls Inc. of Orange County’s board of directors. “Each year, we hear firsthand about the various ways that Girls Inc. of Orange County has positively impacted the lives of young women, and this year’s Girls Inc. participant speakers were among the most impressive and inspiring to date.”
The My Bold Future Gala serves as a “graduation” of the class of Girls Inc. participants who have completed the 12-year program and are headed to college. The evening featured several speakers consisting of past and present Girls Inc. participants including Whitney Cohen, Carmen Navarrete, Tyra Pham, and sisters Aurora and Rita Orduna.
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(L-R) Lucy Santana, CEO of Girls Inc. of Orange County and Jamie Gwen
Also in attendance were Costa Mesa City Councilmembers Andrea Marr and Arlis Reynolds; Girls Inc. of Orange County Board Chair Janet Michels; CEO of Girls Inc. of Orange County Lucy Santana; corporate sponsors ADP and Gena H. Reed; and dedicated Girls Inc. supporters and donors, including Sue and Ralph Stern, Adrienne and Rick Matros, Deborah and Larry Bridges, Dennis Kuhl, Amy Amirani, Andrea Bereal, Milly and Mike Dutton, Sam Dawson, Teri and Robert Elliott, Erika Lowe, Mark Kiesel, Lisa Haines, Brett and Jan Jaffe, Anisha and Chris Looney, Kendra and Dan Miller, Denise and Cid Busby, Linda and Jeff Morin, Cheryl and Jeff Osborn, Nancy and David Sheffner, Judy and Joel Slutzky, John Stratman, and Bailey and Paul Weinberg.
Girls Inc. of Orange County serves 3,500 girls countywide (from kindergarten through 18 years of age) each year, providing programming and guidance designed to help girls: improve self-esteem, boost grades, prepare for higher education, become active in their communities, explore STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and become economically independent women. Under its mission, Girls Inc. provides year-round programming designed to equip girls to better navigate gender, economic and social barriers in order to become strong, independent women.
For more information on Girls Inc. of Orange County, visit www.girlsinc-oc.org.
Beer Choir brings together lovers of music, libations
On Saturday, June 22, from 5-7 p.m., the Orange County Women’s Chorus and Pacific Chorale will co-host Orange County’s inaugural “Beer Choir,” a sing-along performance on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
Representatives from both choirs will take turns leading the singing. Food and drinks, including beer and wine, will be available for purchase from George’s Café on the Plaza. The official Beer Choir Hymnal can be downloaded in advance from the Beer Choir website at www.beerchoir.com.
No singing experience is necessary, though beer-drinking experience is a plus.
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“Beer Choir” to perform on the Julianne and George Argyros Plaza, June 22
Beer Choir was created in 2014, the brainchild of Missouri composer and conductor Michael Engelhardt. The concept is simple: People who love beer and choral singing gather in public spaces such as pubs and breweries to celebrate both those loves, fostering community involvement and investment in the local economy. Beer Choir is a national organization, with chapters ranging from Phoenix, Ariz. to Appleton, Wis. The mission of Beer Choir is “To make our world a little bit better by singing and drinking together.”
There is no charge to sing in Beer Choir. Alcoholic beverages cannot be brought onto the Center’s campus.
The Julianne and George Argyros Plaza at Segerstrom Center for the Arts is located at 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
OC Fair’s complete entertainment lineup is ready, features 81 shows across three venues
OC Fair & Event Center has announced its complete entertainment lineup for the summer, featuring 81 performances across its three venues: Pacific Amphitheatre, The Hangar and Action Sports Arena.
Pacific Amphitheatre will kick off its summer concert season with four pre-Fair concerts: Pacific Symphony’s July 4th Spectacular featuring Hotel California on July 4; The Damned, ~X~ and Reverend Horton Heat on July 6; Seal and Rennie Adams on July 10 and Rick Springfield with Pacific Symphony on July 11.
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Rick Springfield with Pacific Symphony takes the Pacific Amphitheatre stage on July 11
Then, the Toyota Summer Concert Series marks the start of the 2019 OC Fair with two nights of Rebelution, Collie Buddz and Iya Terra on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13. The Fair-time shows finish with +Live+, Bush and Our Lady Peace on Saturday, Aug. 10, and America, Poco and Firefall on Sunday, Aug. 11. But the fun doesn’t stop there: Pacific Amphitheatre’s summer includes nine post-Fair shows this year, culminating with Pacific Symphony’s Tchaikovsky Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday, Sept. 7 and Pacific Symphony’s Hail to the Heroes on Sunday, Sept. 8.
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Catch the legendary Smokey Robinson at Pacific Amphitheatre, July 27
Tickets include free admission to the 2019 OC Fair. For pre- and post-Fair shows, the ticketholder can bring their ticket for one general admission on any day during the 2019 OC Fair, July 12-August 11, open Wednesday through Sunday.
For the complete Pacific Amphitheatre headliner schedule and to purchase tickets, visit www.pacamp.com.
Queen Nation - A Tribute to the Music of Queen comes to The Hangar on July 24
The Hangar will also feature a concert every single night of the 2019 OC Fair, including during the annual OC Brew Hee Haw which was previously located near Green Gate.
This year, tribute bands will pack the lineup with fan favorites like Dead Man’s Party, Queen Nation and Which One’s Pink? But The Hangar will also feature original artists Los Lobos, The English Beat, Ozomatli, Berlin and Average White Band, and finish off the season with The Paladins and Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys. Tickets include free admission to the OC Fair.
For the complete Hangar headliner schedule and to purchase tickets, visit https://ocfair.com/oc-fair/entertainment/the-hangar/.
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Speedway Fair Derby will thrill crowds in the Action Sports Arena, July 14
And finally, Action Sports Arena promises to woo the crowds with non-stop adrenaline-pumping performances from monster trucks to rodeos.
Reserved seating at Action Sports Arena includes admission to the OC Fair. Also, general admission seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis and does not require an additional ticket.
For the complete Action Sports Arena schedule and to purchase tickets, visit https://ocfair.com/oc-fair/entertainment/action-sports-arena/.
The 2019 OC Fair offers 23 days and nights of entertainment, food, rides, shopping, exhibits and more. Hours are 12 p.m.-12 a.m., Wednesdays through Fridays and 11 a.m.-12 a.m., Saturdays and Sundays.
OC Fair & Event Center is located at 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, visit www.ocfair.com.
Casting revealed for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera
Casting has been announced for Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera for its highly anticipated return to Orange County at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, July 10-21.
With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of Phantom is performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America.
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Derrick Davis as The Phantom and Eva Tavares as Christine Daaé in “The Phantom of the Opera” coming to Segerstrom Hall on July 10
Derrick Davis will portray the man behind the mask, The Phantom, with Eva Tavares as Christine Daaé, Jordan Craig as Raoul, Trista Moldovan as Carlotta Giudicelli, David Benoit as Monsieur Firmin, Rob Lindley as Monsieur André, Susan Moniz as Madame Giry, Phumzile Sojola as Ubaldo Piangi and SarahGrace Mariani as Meg Giry.
Performances take place in Segerstrom Hall. Tickets start at $35.75 and are on sale at www.scfta.org, by calling 714.556.2787 and at the Box Office at 600 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa. For inquiries about group ticket savings for 10 or more, call the Group Services office at 714.755.0236.
The 2 p.m. performance on Saturday, July 20, will include audio description, open captioning and sign-language interpretation. The Center offers many services for patrons with disabilities including removable wheelchair locations, binoculars and assistive listening devices. To learn more visit www.scfta.org/accessibilityinformation.
Arts Commission plans for largest art exhibition ever this weekend
Artworks on display for public viewing at the Civic Center
The Newport Beach City Arts Commission is presenting more than 300 works of original art on display at the 55th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition on Saturday, June 15, from 1-6 p.m. at the Newport Beach Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Drive.
According to the City Arts Commissions Chair Arlene Greer, “This is the largest Newport Beach Art Exhibition in its 55-year history with 170 artists submitting their work for judging, viewing and sale.”
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In addition to the hundreds of original artworks on display, the Art Exhibition will feature a festive atmosphere of live music, a food, wine and beer pavilion hosted by The Bungalow Restaurant, and children’s art activities to inspire and entertain young artists.
Cassandra Coblentz, Orange County Museum of Art’s Senior Curator and Director of Public Engagement, is the juror for the exhibition. She will award first, second and third place prizes in Painting/Watercolors, Painting/Oils and Acrylics, Photography and Sculpture/3D art categories, as well as a Juror’s Choice award.
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OCMA’s Cassandra Coblentz is this year’s exhibition juror
The People’s Choice winner will be selected by attendees.
Mayor Diane Dixon, along with members of the City Arts Commission, will present the awards in the City Council Chamber at 4:30 p.m. on the afternoon of the event.
Admission and parking are free. For more information, visit www.newportbeachca.gov/culturalarts.
Members of Train, Sugar Ray and PawnShop kings kick off City’s Concerts on the Green
The City Arts Commission presents another series of “Concerts on the Green” this summer.
Kicking it all off is The SIDE DEAL, a band comprised of Charlie Colin (Train), Stan Frazier (Sugar Ray), and Joel and Scott Owen (PawnShop kings). After years of independent successful music careers and admiration for one another, they will bring their talents and passion for great music together this Sunday, June 16 on the Civic Center Green at 100 Civic Center Drive.
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(L-R) Stan Frazier, Joel Owen, Charlie Colin and Scott Owen
The SIDE DEAL will kick off the Concerts on the Green series with a rock performance that includes familiar and revamped renditions of their global hits such as Train’s “Drops of Jupiter,” “Calling All Angels” and “Meet Virginia,” and Sugar Ray’s “Fly,” “Someday” and “Every Morning,” and brand new SIDE DEAL originals.
All of this summer’s concerts will be on Sundays, beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m. They are free and open to the public with free parking available in the adjacent Civic Center parking structure and Central Library parking lot.
Bring low-slung beach chairs and a picnic dinner or purchase food from food trucks at the on-site to enjoy the concert atmosphere.
For more information, visit www.newportbeachca.gov/culturalarts.
Pacific Wine & Food Classic unveils featured chefs, wineries
Pacific Wine & Food Classic has announced its lineup of chefs, restaurants and wineries set to participate in the third annual, two-day sensory experience. Recently named one of USA Today’s 10 Best Food Festivals in the nation for 2019, Pacific Wine & Food Classic invites guests to celebrate the season with summer-inspired bites from the region’s top chefs, exquisite wine pairings and refreshing libations in the picturesque seaside atmosphere provided by Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18.
Presented by Pacific Sales Kitchen & Home and Powered by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, Pacific Wine & Food Classic’s menu is completely inspired by the summer season. Participating chefs will create dishes reminiscent of their fondest summer memories and all-new activations will remind guests of favorite summertime feelings. In between bites and pours, dance on the beach at the Silent Disco by Celebrity Cruise, relax at The Wine Lounge by Dacor Luxury Kitchen Appliances, or stop by the Bubble Bar for a glass of bubbly featuring G.H. Mumm.
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Pacific Wine & Food Classic comes to Newport Dunes, August 17 and 18
Among the participating Newport Beach restaurants to date – VIP: Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens, Lido Bottle Works, Olea and Provenance; General Admission: Back Bay Bistro, Bluewater Grill, Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, Bristol Farms, CUCINA Enoteca, Five Crowns, Great Maple, Oak Grill, Red O, Rothchild’s Restaurant, Rusty Pelican, Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizza Store, SideDoor, SOL Mexican Cocina, Sushi Roku, Tackle Box, Ten Asian Bistro,
Lillet will welcome guests to the event with a Lillet Spritz and The Dole Whip Guy will be onsite doling out frosty treats. The Maker’s Mark Truck will be back with an incredible bourbon experience and don’t miss specialty sips from the Absolut Elyx Bar.
Exclusive summer inspired cocktails will be offered in the Grassy VIP Gazebo Courtyard including Summer Margaritas by Hornitos Premium Tequila and refreshments from the Cruzan Rum Bar to pair with over-the-top tastes from restaurants like Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens, Olea, Lido Bottle Works and Mixed Bakery.
New this year, experience the Pacific Wine & Food Classic with an extra element of luxury with the Luxe VIP Packages starting at $2,800 for a group of six. The purchase of a Luxe VIP Package offers six VIP tickets for either Saturday, Aug. 17 or Sunday, Aug. 18, your own Private Luxe Lounge with comfortable seating on the sand overlooking the bay, a bucket of chilled bottled water and security to ensure private access only. The Luxe VIP package includes a truly unique experience of a 30-minute tour of the bay in Newport Beach on a Mahogonite finished bay cruiser on the day of the event with reservation. Luxe VIP packages are in extremely limited supply. To inquire about the Luxe VIP Package and to purchase, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Early Bird tickets are available through July 31. Early Bird General Admission tickets are $109 for Saturday, Aug. 17 and $99 for Sunday, Aug. 18. Early Bird VIP Admission tickets are $159 for Saturday, Aug. 17 and $149 for Sunday, Aug. 18. VIP tickets include one-hour early admission at 1 p.m. and access to the Grassy VIP Gazebo Courtyard featuring a spectacular view of the bay and several exclusive bites and cocktail offerings. VIP tickets are limited. The Pacific Wine & Food Classic is limited to guests ages 21 and over.
For more information on the complete lineup of chefs, wineries, featured beers and spirits at the Pacific Wine & Food Classic and to purchase tickets, visit pacificwineandfood.com.
For A Good Cause
From Golf to Galas: Supporting Our Community
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Working Wardrobes Above the Best OC Movie Premiere | June 13 | Above the Best, based on the bestselling book South of Heaven, uses real from-the-cockpit footage to create an immersive, narrative documentary. The film tells the story of Apache Fighter Pilot Dan Flores and his yearlong deployment to the most dangerous valley in Afghanistan. See why Army Aviators say they fly “above the best” and the lengths these brave military will go to protect each other in the most extreme circumstances. Before the film enjoy a special VetNet Client graduation. Stay in your seats after the film for an exclusive Q&A with the film’s Director David Salzberg. Schedule: 5:30 p.m., Food truck available; 6 p.m., Doors open; and 7 p.m., Film begins. Tickets: Each $20 ticket includes a film screening, and Q&A session with the film’s producers and directors. You can also sponsor a VetNet client ticket. Active duty military and veterans, $10.
To purchase tickets, visit https://workingwardrobes.salsalabs.org/
abovethebest/index.html?page=register.
Takes place at The Lido Theatre, 3459 Via Lido, Newport Beach.
2019 Beacon of Light Ball benefiting The Lighthouse | June 15 from 6-10 p.m. | Kalfayan Merjanian, LLP and Titan HST in collaboration with Newport Beach Police Association Foundation cordially invite you to the Midsummer Night’s Dream-themed Beacon of Light Ball. The event is benefiting Orangewood Foundation in an effort to stop human trafficking and support the survivors. The event is black tie attire. Sponsorship opportunities are available from $3,000 to $50,000. To view the sponsorship packet, click here. To register, visit https://orangewoodfoundation.ejoinme.org/
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Contact: Jeff Gilstrap at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. www.BeaconOfLightBall.org
Takes place at The Resort at Pelican Hill, 22701 S. Pelican Hill Road, Newport Coast.
3rd Annual Grocery Industry’s Pick A Purse to benefit Olive Crest | July 12 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Enjoy a great lunch and opportunity drawings. Leave with a brand new purse and know the proceeds are helping at-risk youth and families. Every purse is valued at more than $150. Purses by Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Tory Burch and many more. Check-in and Purse Preview, 11 a.m.; Luncheon, 12 p.m. Tickets are limited: a table of 10 is $2,500; individual tickets, $250. To purchase tickets, visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/cOf/. Attire: Thursday Best. Complimentary valet parking.
Contact: Sandra Bond at 714.543.5437, ext. 1188 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. www.olivecrest.org/oc
Takes place at Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach.
SAVE THE DATE:
Hoag Summer Fest | July 18 | More details to come.
Contact: www.hoaghospitalfoundation.org; www.hoagpromise.org
Takes place at the Newport Dunes Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach.
Michael Change Tennis Classic | July 20 and July 26-28 | More details to come.
Contact: www.nbtctennis.com
Takes place at the Newport Beach Tennis Club, 2601 Eastbluff Drive, Newport Beach.
Smart Women Breakfast to benefit Working Wardrobes | August 7 |
Contact: www.workingwardrobes.org
Takes place at The Pacific Club, 4110 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach.
Hot Ticket Leukemia Cup Regatta to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | August 10 and 11 | Featuring the FARR 40 International Fleet and PHRF Fleet. This is a unique and progressive series of sailing events that combines the joy of boating with the important task of raising money to cure cancer. Crew members seek donations from friends, family, co-workers and employers to sponsor their boat.
Contact: www.lls.org/ocie
Takes place at The Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar.
Editor’s Note: If you have a philanthropic event with a connection to Newport Beach you would like to see publicized, please email the information with an image and contact person with email address to Lana Johnson: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you would like to reach out to Newport Beach non-profit organizations, visit https://greatnonprofits.org/city/newport-beach/CA.
Newport’s Best Bets in Arts & Entertainment
From Live Theater to Community Happenings, enjoy these!
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Balboa Car Show | Every Sunday from 7-9 a.m.
Fun Zone Parking lot, 600 E. Bay Ave., Balboa Peninsula
Laughter on the 23rd Fioor, Continuing through June 23. Performance times vary. Tickets: $25 for evening and matinee performances. Take a fictionalized look at the backstage chaos involved in producing one of the landmarks of television’s golden age. Inspired by Neil Simon’s own early career experience as a junior writer for Your Show of Shows, Laughter on the 23rd Floor focuses on the temperamental star, modeled after Sid Caesar, and the writers of the TV comedy-variety show in the 1950s, It is regarded as one of Simon’s funniest plays.
Contact: Call 949.631.0288. www.ntaconline.com
Takes place at Newport Theatre Arts Center, 2501 Cliff Drive, Newport Beach.
OCMAExpand Six New Exhibitions on view continuing through September 1. Features works of Pacific Rim artists and a seventh show with objects from the museum’s collection. Through a wide range of media including interactive installations, photography and site-specific interventions, the works touch on notions of value, control and power, and truth and reality, responding to some of today’s most pressing global socio-political concerns. Spring exhibitions include: Diego Berruecos: Only A Shadow; York Chang: To Be Wrong with Infinite Precision; Victoria Fu and Matt Ric: Monster A; Fritzia Irizar: CaCO3; UuDam Tran Nguyen: TIME BOOMERANG California Edition – From S.E.A. Atolls to the Next Dead Stars; Hiromi Takizawa: Open Air and Closer Look: Intimate-Scale Sculpture from the Permanent Collection. Admission and parking are free. Hours: Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Contact: www.ocmaexpand.org
Takes place at OCMA/Expand, South Coast Plaza Village, 1661 W. Sunflower Ave., Santa Ana.
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Lunch and Lecture: Kara Newport, June 14 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. On select Fridays of every month, Sherman Gardens, in partnership with Cafe Jardin, features a horticulture speaker combined with a delicious lunch...the perfect way to end the week. This day’s topic and speaker: Filoli Gardens with Executive Director Kara Newport, who will discuss the history of Filoli. In 1915, the Bourn family began construction of Filoli and moved into the house in 1917. Bruce Porter, a talented stained-glass artist, painter, muralist, landscape designer,and art critic, was enlisted to help the Bourns plan the layout of the extensive formal garden that was built between 1917 and 1929. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bourn died in 1936. The estate was then purchased in 1937 by Mr. and Mrs. William P. Roth, owners of the Matson Navigation Company. Under the Roths’ supervision, the property was maintained and the formal garden gained worldwide recognition. Mrs. Roth made Filoli her home until 1975 when she donated 125 acres, including the house and formal garden, to the National Trust for Historic Preservation for the enjoyment and inspiration of future generations. Advance reservations: Friends Lunch & Lecture: $25; Non-members, $35; Friends Lecture only, free; Non-member Lecture only, $5. Day of Walk Ins: Friends Lunch & Lecture: $35; Non-members, $45; Friends Lecture only, free (RSVPs are appreciated); Non-member Lecture only, $10. Lunch will be served during lecture.
Contact: For reservations, call 949.673.0033. To view the menu, visit the website.
Takes place at Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar.
Pepperland Center Premiere, June 14-15. Performances at 6 p.m. by The Mark Morris Dance Group. A groundbreaking dance tribute to the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Originally created for the City of Liverpool’s Sgt. Pepper at 50 Festival in May 2017, this colorful piece resounds with the ingenuity, musicality, wit and humanity for which the company is known. Pepperland seems to revel in the eccentric charm and joyful optimism of the iconic Beatles album. The evening-length work features an original score by composer Ethan Iverson, interspersing arrangements of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “With a Little Help From My Friends,” “A Day in the Life,” “When I’m Sixty-Four,” “Within You Without You” and “Penny Lane” with six original Pepper-inspired pieces composed specifically to showcase Mark Morris’ profound understanding of classical forms: allegro, scherzo, adagio and the blues. An unprecedented chamber music ensemble of voice, theremin, soprano sax, trombone, two keyboards, and percussion teases out and elaborates on Sgt. Pepper’s non-rock and roll influences. Tickets start at $29.
Contact: Call 714.556.2787. www.scfta.org
Takes place at Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
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55th Annual Newport Beach Art Exhibition, June 15 from 1-6 p.m. Newport Beach City Arts Commission presents more than 250 works of art, including paintings, sculpture, mixed media and photography. Wine, food, music, kids’ art activities and more. Admission and parking are free.
Contact: www.newportbeachca.gov/culturalarts
Takes place on the Newport Beach Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach.
Movies on the Bay: Jurassic Park, June 15. It’s family night at Newport Dunes Resort. Elevate your summer movie experience to the next level, with one of the biggest film classics in motion picture history, featuring incredible special effects and action-packed drama. Jurassic Park (1993) takes you from the beach to a remote island where an amazing theme park has living dinosaurs. Experience this epic adventure with tiki torches, food trucks, games, bar and music before the film starts. Imagine watching Jurassic Park on an inflatable in open water. Be ready for fun surprises while enjoying this classic thriller. Bring your own inflatable or purchase one at Newport Dunes. Best creative inflatable wins a prize(s). Gates open 6 p.m. and the film starts by dusk. Event ends at 10 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance, as they are limited. Tickets: VIP reserved seating, $25; General admission, $10; Inflatable only (neon tube raft, optional), $10.
Contact: www.newportdunes.com
Takes place at Newport Dunes Resort, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, June 15 at 8 p.m. To usher in the upcoming 20-20s, famed time-twisting musical collective Postmodern Jukebox brings their Welcome to the Twenties 2.0 Tour to Segerstrom Center. The tour is meant to prepare the world for a new decade – one that Postmodern Jukebox creator Scott Bradlee hopes will see a return to the style and craftsmanship that typified the music of past generations. Started by Bradlee in 2009, Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ) has gone on to amass more than one billion YouTube views with 3.5 million subscribers, and has chalked up more than 1.7 million fans on Facebook. For the past half-decade, PMJ has toured the world, playing hundreds of shows to sold-out houses on six continents.
Special VIP Ticket Packages available. Tickets start at $39.
Contact: Call 714.556.2787. www.scfta.org
Takes place at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
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12th Annual Father’s Day Car Show, June 16 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. On Father’s Day, indulge Dad’s twin passions for fabulous food and amazing autos at Balboa Bay Resort’s annual Father’s Day Car Show. Start with the gourmet brunch at Waterline Newport Beach which runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and serves up all of his favorite dishes from ceviche to charcuterie. Afterward, head to the upper resort parking deck to scope out one of the finest collections of vintage vehicles the West Coast has to offer. From antique to custom, take in all the gorgeous, shiny cars on display. You’ll also enjoy plenty of great music and concessions. Admission is complimentary.
Contact: www.balboabayresort.com
Takes place at Balboa Bay Resort, 1221 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach.
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Sherman Library & Gardens: Sunday Rosé Dinner, June 16 from 5:30-7 p.m. Celebrate Dad, and the return of beloved local chef Pascal Olhats, while enjoying three or four courses and a special French rosé menu – the perfect ending to a quintessential Newport Beach summer weekend.
Contact: Call Café Jardin at 949.673.0033 for reservations. www.slgardens.org
Takes place at Café Jardin at Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar.
Concerts on the Green: The SIDE DEAL, June 16 from 6-7:30 p.m. The City of Newport Beach presents The SIDE DEAL in a Father’s Day concert that kicks off the 2019 Concerts on the Green summer series. Visitors are encouraged to bring their beach chairs and blankets for an evening of fun. Picnics are welcome (alcohol is prohibited), and gourmet food trucks Chef TLC’s Sidewalk Cafe and Scooter’s Italian Ice will be on site. After years of independent successful music careers and admiration for one another, Charlie Colin (Train), Stan Frazier (Sugar Ray), and Joel & Scott Owen (PawnShop kings), brought their talents and passion for great music together in a band called The SIDE DEAL. They will kick off the Concerts on the Green series with a rock performance that includes familiar and revamped renditions of their global hits such as Train’s “Drops of Jupiter,” “Calling All Angels,” & “Meet Virginia,” and Sugar Ray’s “Fly,” “Someday,” and “Every Morning” and brand new Side Deal originals. Admission and parking are free, on a first come, first served basis.
Contact: www.newportbeachca.gov/culturalarts
Takes place on the Civic Green, 100 Civic Center Green, Newport Beach.
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Floral Class - Flemish Florals, June 19 from 9-11 a.m. Design your own lavish, opulent floral arrangement featuring early summer blooms in graceful, nature-inspiring compositions. Cost: $50 for Friends; $60 for Non-members.
Contact: Call 949.673.0033. www.slgardens.org.
Takes place at Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar.
Watercolor Class: Rainbow Jay Bird with Erna, June 21 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Join local artist Erns van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple shapes. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home his/her own charming painting. Maximum 12 people. Cost: $35 Friends; $5 Non-member.
Contact: Call 949.673.0033. www.slgardens.org
Takes place at Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar.
Baroque Festival Concert, June 23 at 4 p.m., preceded by brass music al fresco on the patio at 3:15 p.m. Back to Bach Concertos.
Contact: For tickets, www.bmf-cdm.org.
Takes place at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Road, Newport Beach.
Baroque Festival Concert, June 24 at 8 p.m., preceded by brass music al fresco on the patio at 7:15 p.m. Glories of the Guitar with a wine & waters reception on the patio after the concert.
Contact: For tickets, www.bmf-cdm.org.
Takes place at Saint Michaels & All Angels Episcopal Church, 3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar.
Baroque Festival Concert, June 26 from 8-10 p.m. Tickets: $45; and June 28 from 8-10 p.m. Tickets: $50. June 26: Chamber music concert – Passionate Voices: Music of Loving, Devotion and Joy. Preceded by brass music from South Coast Brass al fresco in the Gardens at 7:15 p.m.; wine & waters reception in the Gardens following the concert. Chamber works by Bach, Buxtehude, Bruhns, Schütz and others, with guests Kyle Stegall (tenor) and Tanya Tomkins (cello). Join in the Gardens for Bach’s Suite for Solo Cello No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007; his cantata Ich armer Mensch, ich Sündenknecht, BWV 55; and beautiful small-scale vocal and instrumental works by his predecessors. June 28: Chamber music concert – Bach’s Sons, Friends and Rivals. Preceded by brass music from South Coast Brass al fresco in the Gardens at 7:15 p.m.; wine & waters reception in the Gardens following the concert. 18th century chamber music performed by Elizabeth Blumenstock (violin), David Shostac (flute), Lara Wickes (oboe), Michael Kaufman (cello) and Gabriel Arregui (harpsichord). Works by C.P.E. Bach, W.F. Bach, Telemann and others.
Contact: For tickets, www.bmf-cdm.org.
Takes place at Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar.
Happy Hour Yoga, June 27 from 6-8 p.m. This class will be held amidst the beautiful surroundings of the Gardens and will focus on breath work by going over breathing techniques and fundamentals. The class will then move into Hatha yoga (all levels), focusing on balance, strength and stretching. Next, will be a meditation practice (10-15 minutes) and the class will end with a restful, restorative, Savasana pose. After class, enjoy a glass of wine as you wander through the Gardens. Bring a mat, small towel and water. Happy Hour Yoga is the last Thursday of each month. Cost: $20 Friends; $25 Non-member.
Contact: Call 949.673.0033. www.slgardens.org
Takes place at Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar.
Hot Yoga, June 29 at 9 a.m. This class will take place inside our lush tropical conservatory. Whether this is your first hot yoga experience or you are a seasoned hot yoga student, you will love this unique location. Starting with breathing and gentle stretching, you will slowly move into more challenging poses. You will build strength and balance in the same hot, humid and sweetly scented environment enjoyed by the orchids, bromeliads, koi fish and turtles. Bring a mat, small towel and plenty of water. Cost: $15 Friends; $20 Non-member.
Contact: Call 949.673.0033. www.slgardens.org
Takes place at Sherman Library & Gardens, 2647 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar.
Baroque Festival Concert, June 30 at 4 p.m., preceded by brass music al fresco on the patio at 3:15 p.m. Festival Finale: Bach the Magnificent with a wine & waters reception on the patio after the concert.
Contact: For tickets, www.bmf-cdm.org.
Takes place at Saint Michaels & All Angels Episcopal Church, 3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar.
9th Annual 4th of July Families, July 4 with the Newport Peninsula Bike Parade at 36th Street at 9 a.m. followed by the Community Festival at Channel Place Park from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free event.
Contact: Call 949.644.3151. www.newportbeach.gov
Takes place down 36th Street and at Channel Place Park, Balboa Peninsula.
47th Annual Mariners Park Independence Day Parade & Celebration, July 4 with the Parade at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Celebration in the Park from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The parade begins at the corner of Commodore and Mariners Drive. This event is presented by the City of Newport Beach Recreation & Senior Services Dept. and Mariners Elementary School Foundation.
Contact: Call 949.644.3151. www.newportbeach.gov
Takes place down Mariners Drive and at Mariners Park, 1300 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach.
Block Printing Workshop, July 6 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Taught by instructor Elizabeth James from Pacific and Rose Textiles, learn step-by-step the ancient art of hand block-printing, including classic Indian design principles, printing bed and ink tray preparation, and blocking-printing techniques. After first practicing on paper, you’ll move on to fabric, whether it’s kitchen towels, aprons or scarves. All tools and supplies will be furnished, with an instruction pamphlet for you to keep. Additional
Vintage woodblocks will be available for purchase. James’ collections of home and lifestyle products have been hand block-printed in her Jaipur, India workshop since 2001. Cost of each workshop: $70. Cancellation is 48 hours prior. Reserve you spot at www.seasidegalleryandgoods.com/collections/seaside-events.
Contact: If you have questions, contact Elizabeth James at 949.633.1080. www.seasidegalleryandgoods.com
Takes place at Seaside Gallery & Goods, 124 Tustin Ave., Newport Beach.
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Courtesy of Seaside Gallery & Goods
Phantom of the Opera, July 10-21. Performance times vary. Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera will make a triumphant return to Orange County as part of its North American Tour. Critics are raving that this breathtaking production is “bigger and better than ever before” and features a brilliant new scenic design by Paul Brown, Tony Award-winning original costume design by Maria Björnson, lighting design by Tony Award-winner Paule Constable, new choreography by Scott Ambler, and new staging by director Laurence Connor. The production, overseen by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh, boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier. The beloved story and thrilling score – with songs like “Music of the Night,” “All I Ask Of You,” and “Masquerade” – will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this Phantom one of the largest productions now on tour. Tickets start at $35.75.
Contact: Call 714.556.2787. www.scfta.org
Takes place at Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa.
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Police Beat Primer
Compiled by Tom Johnson
Police Beat derives from information in the log maintained at the front counter by the Newport Beach Police Department and required under CA Government Code Section 6254 (f). The press does not have access to written police reports.
Information in the police department log is deemed reliable and StuNewsNewport is not responsible for mistakes made available as public record by the Newport Beach Police Department.
Any person arrested is innocent until found guilty in a court of law.
Abbreviations sometimes used in Police Beat:
647f – Public Intoxication; DUI – Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; NFA – No fixed address; RP – Reporting/Responsible Party; UTL – Unable to locate
DUI Arrests
Victorino Castelo Linares, 48, Costa Mesa – Tuesday, June 11
Jasmine Elizabeth Umanzor, 32, Santa Ana – Tuesday, June 11
David Gerald Felde, 53, Costa Mesa – Monday, June 10 (with prior)
Eduardo Lopez, 21, Santa Ana – Monday, June 10
Hector Eduardo Ruiz, 21, Garden Grove – Sunday, June 9
Cole Steven Schisler, 24, unknown – Sunday, June 9
Jeffrey Ryan Ware, 30, Fontana – Sunday, June 9 (with prior)
Ryan Scott Pallaschke, 41, Newport Beach – Sunday, June 9
Caleb Tyler Foster, 26, Aliso Viejo – Sunday, June 9
Incident Reports
Tuesday, June 11
Arrests for Being Drunk in Public
None
Santa Barbara Drive I 800 Block I Indecent Exposure and Urinating/Defecating in Public
6:50 p.m. Chris Allen Denhartog, 30, Glendora, was arrested for indecent exposure and urinating or defecating in public. Bail was set at $500.
Prospect St. & Seashore Drive I Unlawful Registration, False Citizenship Documents, Driving without License and False ID
4:03 p.m. Donell Rivera, 44, Santa Ana, was arrested for unlawful registration with an intent to deceive, false citizenship documents, driving without a license and presenting false identification to a specific peace officer. Bail was set at $50,000.
W. Coast Highway & Balboa Bay I Controlled Substance, Narcotics and Paraphernalia
3:55 p.m. Chris Allen Denhartog, 30, Glendora, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of a narcotic controlled substance and possession of unlawful paraphernalia. Bail was set at $10,000.
Santa Barbara Drive I 800 Block I Warrant
2:48 p.m. Kimberly Noelle Elgin, 26, Huntington Beach, was arrested on a warrant for carrying a concealed weapon. Bail was set at $100,000.
Monday, June 10
Arrests for Being Drunk in Public
Curtis Lee Foltz, 56, Costa Mesa
Carrie Lyn Piel, 48, Newport Beach
Polaris Drive & Morning Star Lane I Obstructing/Resisting, Minor Operating Vehicle with Alcohol and Switchblade
11:16 p.m. Megan Cassandra Wormus, 21, Costa Mesa, was arrested for obstructing or resisting a peace officer. Bail was set at $500.
11:04 p.m. Adrian Rubio, 19, Santa Ana, was arrested for being a minor operating a vehicle while possessing alcohol and possession of a switchblade in vehicle. Bail was set at $500.
30th St. & Newport Blvd. I Warrant
10:51 p.m. David Lawrence Alexander, 39, Ontario, was arrested on a warrant for possession of drugs in prison. No bail was set.
W. Coast Highway I 4500 Block I Warrant
2:29 p.m. Matthew Joseph Balla, 41, Sun City West, was arrested on a warrant for vandalism. Bail was set at $5,000.
Superior Ave. & W. Coast Highway I Controlled Substance
1:05 a.m. Parker Cole Barba, 31, Redlands, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Bail was set at $2,500.
Sunday, June 9
Arrests for Being Drunk in Public
Jean Dri Keane, 55, Milton
Old Newport Blvd. & Hospital Road I Narcotics and Warrant
3:28 p.m. Armando Cardenas, 23, Anaheim, was arrested for possession of a narcotic controlled substance and on a warrant for carrying a concealed weapon. Bail was set at $12,500.
S. Bay Front & Agate Ave. I Presenting to Officer Unlawful Registration, Unlawful Registration with Intent to Deceive and No Registration
8:35 a.m. Kent William Stanley, 57, Woodland Hills, was arrested for displaying on vehicle and presenting to officer unlawful registration, unlawful registration with intent to deceive and no registration for vehicle. Bail was set at $500.
Bay View Ave. I 20100 Block I Driving without License, No Registration, Controlled Substance, Paraphernalia and Appropriating Lost Property
4:51 a.m. Joy Lane Loioco, 36, Costa Mesa, was arrested for driving with a license, no registration for vehicle, possession of a controlled substance, possession of unlawful paraphernalia and appropriating lost property. Bail was set at $2,500.
E. Bay Ave. I 100 Block I Warrant
12:19 a.m. Zachary Charles Dale, 27, Newport Beach, was arrested on a warrant for DUI. Bail was set at $15,000.