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The city of Newport Beach is hosting a summer concert series. Tonight kicks off the first concert at Bob Henry Park at 6 pm featuring Upstream. The concerts are free, just bring along a chair and blanket and get set to enjoy an evening of great music.

Last week I heard Stan Chambers speak at the Newport Beach Public Library.  For those who do not know who he is, he has been a reporter with KTLA for the past 60 years.  Yes 60 years.  Which to me is absolutly amazing that someone would stay at the same organization for 60 years.  Mr. Cambaers is from a different generation.

He returned to Southern California after World War 11 and ...

Nike at Fashion Island is having a fashion show on February 10th from 6-8 p.m.  Come and see the latest styles to get you motivated to sweat and workout.  There will be complimentary beverages and snacks, live entertainment and the oppurtunity to win great prizes. 

Please RSVP to  363 Newport Center Dr / NikeWomen / 949.720.7020

For all aspiring cooks and those who want to improve their skills Bristol Farms is offering some wonderful cooking classes.  The classes have been themed inot weekend entertaining, supper club, lunch and learn, dinner at 6 and afternoon tea.  The supper club and dinner at six will both focus on international cuisine.  For those who want to pare a wine with their dish or cheeses there are wine cellar classes.

Bristol ...

Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 7:00 PM

HUNTINGTON BEACH READS ONE BOOK

Huntington Beach High School Gymnasium

1905 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Phone: 714-374-1645

Email: HBReads@socal.rr.com

Save the date and come listen to Greg Mortenson talk about his passion for building schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan.  Failing to summit K2, Mortenson has accomplished the biggest achievement of his lifetime by building schools and helping to educate ...

You have to love the owners of this home at 327 Sapphire on Balboa Island, Newport Beach.  They are definatly in the Christmas mood.  They have illuminated their home with about 25,000 lights and have coordinated the lights to music.

KFC, Yes Kentucky Fried Chicken is sponsporting a Festive Fantatics Christmas.  I sure hope the Zimmerman's love chicken.  They are one of 12 final contestants who if they win their December ...

Lido Theater is a vintage movie theater that opened in 1938.  When it first opened Bette Davis would stop by regularly.

From now until December 20th the theater will be screening "It's a Wonderful Life" nightly at 7 p.m.

Admission is $9.5 for adults and $6.50 for children.

In the spirit of Christmas the Back Bay will be lit up for the holidays.  At 6 p.m. Friday eve the flip will be switched lighting up 50 Christmas trees.  

To ensure that everyone gets into the holiday spirit 20 tons of snow will be delivered for children of all ages to go sledding on.

949-729-3863 or visit www.newportdunes.com for more information.

Hornblower Cruises is offering a Thanksgiving dinner were you do you need to clean up.  They will be serving dinner on a luxuary yacht boarding at 4 p.m.  The cruise will feature a buffet dinner, and rumor has it you can go back for seconds.

The cruise is from 4:30 until 7:30.  Tickets are $ 75.  If you area considering of enjoying turkey at sea, just be aware that  the surf should ...

Yes I am breaking my own self imposed rule about not talking about Christmas celebrations until the turkey has been carved.  The Corona del Mar Christmas walk is one of my favorite Christmas events.  I am giving you advance notice so you can attend.  Unfortunatly I will be on a plane returning from visiting the Christmas markets in France.

The ...