The 111^th Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade will be taking place from Wednesday, December 18^th through Sunday, December 22^nd. The boat parade will be happening nightly between 6:30pm and 9pm. The Christmas boat parade will cruise around Newport Harbor. The boat parade features yachts, boats, kayaks …

Enjoy Thanksgiving with a cruise on Newport Harbor. The Thanksgiving Day Champagne Brunch will take place on Thursday, November 28^th from 12noon until 2pm. Hornblower Cruises will make this a stress free, mess free Thanksgiving. There will be bottomless champagne, live entertainment, a festive meal and a two-hour cruise …

The Newport Theater Art Center will be performing Enchanted April.  The play is directed by Bob Fetes. Follow Lotty Wilton through a bleak London winter with her difficult solicitor husband. Jumping on a chance to rent an Italian Castle for the spring, Lotty seeks out adventure, romance and hope in this …

The Lido Marina Village Farmers Market is happening every Wednesday from 12noon to 5pm. Each Wednesday afternoon, Via Lido is shut down and set up as the Farmers Market with many vendors. You will find fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, meats, cheeses, juices and bread. When you shop at the …

The Balboa Island Carnival and the Taste of the Island is happening this Sunday, September 15^th. The event gets underway at 1pm and the fun continues until 5pm. The carnival and tasting will be held on Marine Avenue, which the island’s main street. There will be activities and treats …

Art in the Park is back! The 16^thAnnual Art in the Park will take place on Saturday, September 18^th. (Make note of the new date this year) The Newport Beach Arts Foundation is hosting the event on the Civic Green in Newport Beach. For more information, …

The world class Pelican Hill Resort and Spa is hosting a Painting and Prosecco class. This is an outdoor event on the lawn. Start with a glass of bubbly and while you watch the gorgeous sunset and make your own masterpiece. This class is being taught by Timree Gold, local …

Sherman Library and Gardens is offering a special summer exhibit titled ‘Kickin’ Back.’ The exhibit features a large, colorful and funky series of oversized outdoor furniture. The furniture is open for visitors to sit, and climb on and relax in.  Included in the outdoor furniture are hammocks, swings …

As fall begins, use fall plants and themes in creating great curb appeal. Remove spent summer annuals and replace them with chrysanthemums, kale, pansies and marigolds. Mums, pansies and marigolds are available in oranges and yellow colors; yellow is often referred to as the number one home selling color. …

When you are beginning to get your home ready for a home sale, begin with a de-cluttering, removing personal items and a deep cleaning. Keep potential buyers focused on your home not your personal items. Create a space with staging, which makes it possible for potential buyers to view …