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THE ORIGINAL MANASSERO FARMS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS NEWPORT BEACH SUPPORTS 1ST BATTALION, 1ST MARINES FOUNDATION STAR SPANGLED FOURTH OF JULY OFFERINGS VISITING OUR NATION’S CAPITAL

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ummer is here! We were celebrating Christmas just six months ago, and now we're gearing up for summer and all it brings.

For some, it means planting a vegetable garden, or if you're not an urban farmer, you are looking forward to enjoying the wonderful produce this time of year offers.

The Manassero family has been farming in Orange County since 1922, with Dan Manassero, grandson of founder James Manassero, carrying on the family's farming legacy through The Original Manassero Farms that he launched 40 years ago. With his wife and partner Anne, the couple works hard to provide the best in certified organic and conventional crops, plus offering the public the Manassero Farms Market in Irvine, a one-of-kind event space, produce market and gift shop. Also, along with our green theme is our story on Urban Produce's High Density Vertical Farming, which offers an efficient, sustainable alternative to traditional agriculture, harnessing the latest hydroponic technologies in a controlled environment.

Our story on UCI's Vital Link Energy Invitational and Race4Your Future Car Show tells us how students are encouraged to create a performance engineering car model with the criteria based on how far and how fast the car can go in one hour and on $1 worth of energy, i.e. compressed gas, electric, solar, gasoline, etc.

Since July 4th is upon us, enjoy our feature story on your star spangled options to celebrate our nation's founding, and I know you will appreciate our story on the City of Newport Beach officially adopting the 1st Battalion, 1st Marines Combat Unit based at Camp Pendleton in 2003. Assisting the troops and their families with emergency needs, community programs and social activities has established lasting friendships. And, if you're thinking of taking a trip to our nation's capital, our travel story on Washington, D.C. will give you some good pointers.

As to summer entertainment, the Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters, both around for 80-plus years, are always a treat. And, if you looking for hidden gems to explore in the area this summer, Deirdre Michalski’s Parting Thoughts column offers some fun options.

In closing, enjoy your fresh vegetables, celebrating July 4th, Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters, and exploring your favorite spots in this lovely paradise we call home.

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Newport Beach Film Festival Draws 50,000!

Actors, celebrities, filmmakers, local government officials, and 50,000 film lovers attended the 17th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival. The eight-day run featured 400 films from 50 countries and honored industry icons Rita Moreno, Burt Bacharach, Matthew Morrison, and Kate Beckinsale. Winners were announced in Jury, Audience and Festival categories.

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Actress Kate Beckinsale was presented the Woman of Distinction Award for her outstanding contributions to acting.

Award-winning actress Ritz Moreno and songwriter Burt Bacharach were recipients of the festival's Legends Award.

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Actor Matthew Morrison's new film, "After the Closing night at the Lido Theater Reality," opened the film festival.

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Actor Dominic Rains, star of the Southern California Opening Night party at Fashion Island premiere of "The Fixer," which closed the festival

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Surf-themed Soiree Benefits Segerstrom Center

The Guilds' "Celebrate Creativity 2016–Catch Our Wave" fundraiser at the Island Hotel honored Carol Hunter-Moon with its Inspiration Award, while guests enjoyed "The Wave" cocktail in keeping with the surfing theme. The Surf City All Stars, Beach Boys Tribute Band, entertained, keeping spirits high. PHOTOGRAPHY DOUG GIFFORD

Phil Moon and Carol Hunter-Moon, event chair Lugano Diamonds prize winner Bonne Wheeler with Past Guilds Chairman Bev Sandelman, lifeguard, Marilyn McCorkle, Sandy Bass Stuart Winston from Lugano Diamonds, Lead Underwriter Marty Olds

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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) held its Celebration of Children: Black & White Ball at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel with more than 400 guests attending. Kylie Schuyler and Doug Hodge received the Children's Champion award, while keynote speaker Lauren Leeman inspired as a former foster child. JOHN WATKINS PHOTOGRAPHY

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"Life Without Limits" Gala Warms Hearts

United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County's black-tie gala at the Balboa Bay Resort raised funds for children with disabilities and honored David Horowitz of the Horowitz Group and Dana Dowers for their extensive support. Guests were met on the red carpet by UCP-OC child ambassadors and their families.

UCP-OC Board Chair James Corbett, center, Honorary committee member Doug Ingram with Legacy Award honoree Dana Dowers, holding with gala co-chairs Michele Maryott, left, and Eleni and Georgia Ingram and honorary committee Kiaan Licuanav, with Angels Baseball Chairman Kim Letch member David Pyott with Molly Ingraham Dennis Kuhl (above Dana) and Kiaan's parents

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A DYNAMIC DUO HONORED Segerstrom Center for the Arts held its third annual Arts and Business Leadership Awards Dinner, which honored Zelma “Zee” Allred, chairman and CEO of Pool Water Products, with the Distinguished Leader Award and attorney Ashleigh Aitken Of Counsel for Aitken • Aitken • Cohn with the Rising Leader Award. Both women were recognized for their exemplary business leadership and their generous support to Orange County’s arts organizations. The evening included a cocktail party, dinner and awards in Samueli Theater, a performance by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jackson Brown in Segerstrom Hall, and a post-performance party on the Arts Plaza featuring Nicholas David of NBC’s hit talent show, The Voice.

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eventy-five million babies are born worldwide each year. While these sweet newborns must bring joy and light to their families’ lives, their hungry mouths require us to reevaluate how we grow our food. Population growth is not the only concern for farmers and consumers. Climate change, dwindling natural resources and scarce availability of land all put pressure on the global demand for crops.

The Urban Produce High Density Vertical Growing System, also known as Skywell, offers an efficient, sustainable alternative to traditional agriculture, harnessing the latest hydroponic technologies in a controlled environment.

Ed Horton, president and CEO of Urban Produce, LLC, formed the company in October of 2013 in Irvine, California. He was first introduced to the concept by his close friend and current Mayor of El Paso, Texas, Oscar Leeser. Horton loved the concept so much that he purchased the patents from Leeser and tested them immediately at his hydroponic greenhouses in El Paso. Later, with the help of his botanist, the process was optimized and totally automated.

According to Urban Produce’s Marketing Director, Danielle Horton, today the facility contains a dry cleaning conveyor with 354 carriers of 25 vertical rows. The warehouse sits on approximately one-eighth of an acre, and thanks

to its modular system, the company can grow 16 acres of product in that space. The company is a specialty grower, producing a total of 28 varieties, with a focus on organic micro-greens, organic leafy greens and wheatgrass.

Danielle tells us that in Southern California, the concept could have been easier to implement in a greenhouse, but instead, a warehouse with supplemental lighting was chosen. The reason was to demonstrate that the concept could be applied in any location around the world, independent of its climate. Indoor growing implies no bugs, deeming pesticides or other chemicals unnecessary.

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Urban’s produce does not grow in soil but in an organic substrate made onsite, consisting of a proprietary blend of different materials. Soil has naturally good and bad matter, but at Urban Produce, each plant type receives its own customized recipe. Finally, state-of-the-art software ensures each type of produce is attentively cared for, keeping lighting and watering schedules on point.

Just recently, the facility was USDA organic certified, and the next immediate goal to increase sustainability would be getting off the grid. In addition, the company wants to start a nonprofit foundation to take the edgy technology to third world countries and teach communities to be sustainable by growing their own foods. Currently, Urban Produce utilizes its own filtered water system, or atmospheric water generation (AWG), which consists of extracting the humidity from the air and transforming it into water. Through this process, the company obtains around 100 gallons of water per day. Due to the automated systems utilized, the plants receive the exact amount of water, and there is no runoff or excess usage. Consequently, the facility utilizes 93% less water than an average farm.

The company has a strong opinion about providing the market with nutrient dense foods. Traditionally, once a product is cut, deterioration and loss of nutrients begins.

To avoid the problem, clients are provided with a tray of live product to be cut and used as needed.

Urban Produce is currently operating at 20% capacity. The company uses a “zero stock ” system, or as Danielle mentioned, “grow on demand,” consisting of no inventory and consequently no leftovers. The company’s main focus is business-to-business and supplies distributors and food service companies, such as Fresh Point and West Central Produce, and supermarkets, such as Vons, Pavilions and Albertsons.

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Organic microgreens growing in Urban Produce’s Research & Development Lab (Organic Amaranth, Organic Dark Opal Basil, Organic Wheatgrass)

Urban Produce’s Marketing Director Danielle Horton, right, with Talia Samuels of Outshine PR

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’m in a line that snakes along a sloping brick sidewalk.

It’s crammed with millennials snapping selfies, families jostling for space and locals looking for a different kind of happy hour. My nine-year-old daughter Maxine and I have joined the throngs outside Georgetown Cupcake (known to TV fans as DC Cupcake). Maxine, a die-hard fan of the show, has convinced me that this is a good use of our time while visiting Washington, D.C. And, once we actually get our cupcakes in hand–delicate sweetness topped with perfect icing and fondant f lowers–and catch a sighting of two of the TV show’s stars–she is proven right.

We hole up in Georgetown because it’s a neighborhood where real Washingtonians live and work. Its storied history that includes George Washington, JFK and Katharine Graham of the Washington Post infuse the quaint lanes and bustling avenues with a patrician grace.

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Our first night, we spend at the Four Seasons Hotel, which happens to be one of Washington’s poshest stays; yes, but also one of its most comfortable. I linger in the lobby to study museum-worthy pieces created by artists like Warhol and Botero. In the afternoon, we descend on the saltwater lap pool. Afterwards, I sauna and steam. In the morning, I breakfast at Seasons and so should you, whether you stay at the hotel or not. The breakfast menu reflects its worldly guests, spanning the globe from the Americas to Middle East to Asia. The added benefit is the chance to eavesdrop on international leaders who gather here religiously for power breakfasts.

Washington, D.C. is not only the U.S. capital, but also the repository of some of the country’s greatest treasures, which can be accessed among the city’s plethora of admission-free museums, which tax dollars support.

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On our first day, we visit The National Portrait Gallery, one of my all-time favorite museums, where we beeline to the president’s portrait room, which features a cracked-plate photo of Abe Lincoln and a kaleidoscopic painting of Bill Clinton created by Chuck Close.

We also pop into the National Museum of the American Indian, where we discover what just may be the best museum food court in the country because it reflects the cuisine of many indigenous people, with offerings like 3 smoked bison loin, sorrel-baked oyster and cedar-plank salmon dressed with maple syrup.

Although we walk by the White House and pause outside the gates, we don’t get to do a White house tour, as those must be arranged in advance (typically three months or more) by a U.S. Senator. We stroll along the National Mall, circle the 4 Washington Monument and climb the steps to the Lincoln Memorial, the site of Martin Luther King’s “I Have Dream Speech.”

Afterwards, we head back to Georgetown, which, after touring the width and breath of downtown D.C., feels intimate and welcoming.

Maxine and I grab a quick dinner next door to the Four Seasons at Eno, a boîte that’s dedicated to cheese and wine.

I order a dry red made in Greece and Maxine orders an artisanal soda.

The next day we head to the Newseum, a temple of all things media. Maxine films a news piece on the Berlin Wall in the studio. We watch a loop of 5

political humor from late night TV talk shows, and we study photos taken by journalists of Civil Rights workers marching in Selma.

Next door, we pause for brunch at The Source, a Wolfgang Puck restaurant that elevates the art of dim sum. This is considered one of the city’s best restaurants and for good reason. We order eight courses of delectable bites, like lacquered duck bao buns, brisket wontons and sweet turnip mini cakes glazed with sweet soy.

Afterwards, we walk a few blocks to the International Spy Museum, where we assume false identities as we practice decoding World War II messages, admire a carrier pigeon, 7 learn about Mata Hari’s spying misadventures, and ogle James Bond’s Aston Martin driven in Goldfinger.

That night, we take refuge at Avenue Suites, an afford, able all-apartments hotel just across the bridge from Georgetown. Our suite has a kitchen, living room and roomy bedroom, giving us the feeling of having our own abode in the city. A Trader Joe’s across the street means we stock up for breakfast and dip into local life.

Before checking out the next morning, we jot down an agenda to attack the next time we’re in the city, which includes visiting the National Air & Space Museum, the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, along with a boat ride up the Potomac.

And, at the very top of the list? Of course, another visit to Georgetown Cupcakes. After all, there are so many more f lavors to sample.

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randfather James Manassero

Steve went out on his own years

known for growing the most delec-

started it all. He began farming

ago, Dan has been farming under

table strawberries in the county–a

in Yorba Linda in 1922. Grandson

the name The Original Manassero

Manassero signature. Unlike many

Dan Manassero remembers visiting

Farms since 1976, making the busi-

large commercial growers, Dan

his grandfather’s giant garden when

ness 40 years old this year. Dan,

grows berries that are known for

he was a kid to pick vegetables and

who has four brothers, explains.

their taste and color, not their ability

watch him take care of his orange and

“I called the farm The Original

to sit on store shelves for unknown

avocado trees, asparagus patches and

Manassero Farms to differentiate from

amounts of time. His berries are

tomato rows. Later, in high school, Dan

my brothers’ farming businesses.”

picked and delivered each morning

began driving tractors for his father and uncle in their farming operation.

It didn’t take Dan long to learn the tricks of the trade from all three–

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Today, Dan’s farm is 60 acres with

at the height of ripeness.

farms in Cerritos, Brea, Tustin and

Dan also grows a large variety

two in Irvine, with fruit and vegeta-

of produce, including heirloom and

ble markets in all the cities.

beefsteak tomatoes, sweet corn,

grandfather James, father Steve,

“I love farming,” he says. “It’s fun. You

green beans, cucumbers, canta-

Sr. and uncle Emille Boisseranc,

plant a crop of strawberries in October,

loupe, watermelon and many vari-

Jr. –before he started his own farm-

and they’re ready by Christmas.”

eties of summer and winter squash.

ing business with his older brother

Dan grows both certified organic

It took a native of Abilene, Texas, to

Steve when he was 21. Although

and conventional crops. He is best

shake up Dan’s farming world. Anne

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Steve Manassero, Sr., center, with other local farmers at Knowlwood in Anaheim in the early 1960s

(Left) Anne Shedd, age 17, at a fruit stand holding a basket of berries (Right) Partners Emille Boisseranc, Jr. and Steve Manassero, Sr., in the 1970s.

They farmed under the Boisseranc/Manassero name from 1948 to 1985.

Shedd and Dan met on a blind date at a cast party following a CHOC Follies

taking pictures.”

performance that Anne was featured

Anne is proud to

in (Anne was a professional singer

say the Irvine mar-

on cruise ships at age 19). Married in

ket has the only gift

2003, Anne admits she didn’t know

shop in Irvine.

anything about farming, but it seems

Anne’s design influence also

she was slowly gearing up to it her

created their special events venue, aka

entire life. She has a photo of herself at

“The Barn,” where guests find an artfully

age six holding a basket of strawberries.

decorated space full of architectural salvage,

“Coming from a long line of great home cooks,

rustic tables and elegant comfort.

I’ve always loved to cook and eat,” she says. “My favorite thing growing up was to go to the local farm stands with my mother and grandmother,” she says.

(Below) Manassero brothers, Steve, Jr. and Dan, grew up to found The Original Manassero Farms in 1976

the farm grounds

The

newest

Irvine

Market

location

brought chef/restaurateur Pascal Olhats into the Manassero’s world two years ago

It wasn’t long before Dan needed help with the business, and Anne

when Anne met him at a charity event. The

stepped in. A dynamo of energy, she enhanced the business with

two have now teamed up on a unique ven-

her expertise in design and merchandising. She was a self-taught

ture, billed as ”The Farmer’s Wife and The

interior designer, helping friends with their homes, with her home in

French Chef.” Together, they have combined

Mammoth ending up on a home tour.

talents to introduce easy lifestyle lessons in

“Our fruit and vegetable stands looked like everyone elses,” Anne says, “so I changed the look of them.”

taking your house to a home and your food from good to gourmet. Gourmet-inspired

It was after she bought and fully refurbished and remodeled a classic

chef dinners, quick lunches and a variety

1920s house in downtown Austin, Texas, that Anne gained the con-

of private events prevail, with Pascal’s mini

fidence to turn the Manassero Farms Market location in Irvine into a

cooking classes and Anne’s engaging ban-

successful event venue, market and gift shop.

ter creating a fan base. Many are hungry

“From the amazing produce that has been walked in–not

for farm-to-table cuisine and know that the

trucked in–to the pick-your own-herb garden, to private

produce used is from the farm’s bounty.

labeled jams, jellies, honeys, gourmet foods, handmade

Another popular event is the location’s

soaps, lotions, candles, and much more, your experi-

Breakfast in the Barn, which is held once

ence is charming and fun,” she says. “I always get

a month with local award-winning chefs

such a kick out of watching people strolling around

cooking you breakfast.

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The Barn set for an event at The Original Manassero Farms in Irvine

“It has brought people in who didn’t know about us and has helped the bottom line tremendously,” Dan says.

“Pascal has been an integral part of the success of this entire venture,” Anne adds.

Dan is pleased that the emphasis these days is on healthy eating.

“Our goal is to be as organic as we can with all the crops,” Dan says. “The events have worked out well for us with people wanting to eat organic and more healthy,” he says.

Texas loving Anne convinced Dan to begin planting the organically grown Texas 1015 onions, so named as that is when they are typically planted in Texas.

“They’re an awesome large, sweet onion,” she says. “I like them because they’re not as sweet as the Vidalias and Mauis, so you can use them in any application, and they still caramelize like a regular onion. You can even eat them raw.”

As to the business end of Manassero Farms, the two say it isn’t easy. Over the years, they have seen first-hand the influence of government regulations, labor resources, trade, large commercial growers, and big box stores that have changed the face of urban farming.

Dan says that all the farmers in Orange County lease the land.

“We can’t afford to pay $4 million an acre,” he says.

With that being said, the successful farming duo feels blessed that things have come together in such a winning way at their newest Manassero Farms Market location in Irvine.

It definitely helped that they were both business majors in college-Dan at Fullerton Junior College and Anne at the University of Phoenix. Their children from previous marriages are no slouches, either, although no one is in farming.

Dan’s son Jeff, 32, is a principal at Clear Light Partners, and Samantha, 30, and Carly, 28, are both nurses at Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Anne’s daughter Laurel, 26, is in law school at South Texas College of Law in Houston.

As part of an Orange County third generation farming family, nearly 100 years old, Dan is fine with his kids wanting a different path.

“All of our kids are headstrong, smart, and know what they want out of life and hard-working enough to make their own goals a reality,” Dan says. “Nothing could make a dad more proud.”

It does seem that Dan always knew he wanted to be a farmer.

“My grandmother told me I needed to be a doctor,” he

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laughs, “and I told her, ‘No, I think I’ll be a farmer.’”

As to retiring, Dan’s pretty clear.

“I love to golf and travel, but I plan on doing this the rest of my life.”

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here’s certainly no lack of fun to be had in Newport Beach on Independence Day, or what is more frequently referenced as the 4th of July.

However, before we start talking star-spangled fun, a primer on the history of our great country’s history is in order, especially after recently watching a beloved news personality conduct man-on-thestreet interviews, only to find that there are a lot of folks out there who love 4th of July hotdogs and fireworks, but are a little fuzzy on the reason behind all the celebrating.

For the record, July 4th has been an annual federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations harkens back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-1783).

In June, 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle deliberated a bold resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later, its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, drafted by Thomas Jefferson. It was to become one of the most famous historic documents in the world.

On the date of its approval, July 4th was scrolled onto the fancy, handwritten copy (on display at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.), which was actually signed that August. Nevertheless, when original printed copies of the Declaration were circulated throughout the new nation, July 4th remained the date on the document, and the rest is history. In reality, if we were to celebrate the actual date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we’d be donning red, white and blue each year on August 2nd.

From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.

With that little bit of housekeeping done, let’s talk about the options for celebrating America’s independence around Newport Beach.

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Topping the list is Independence Day on the Back Bay, a day of food and family-friendly entertainment at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina. From Noon to 10 p.m., kids and adults alike will enjoy a wide selection of activities and events, including live entertainment featuring KC & The Sunshine Band, food trucks, a Kids Corral with inflatable water attractions, craft stations, face painting, snow cones and water balloons.

The day crescendos to a massive fireworks show, complete with patriotic musical fanfare. NewportDunes.com For all you boating enthusiasts in the audience, you’ll want to show your patriotism on the water, as you

cruise the harbor in red, white and blue. Decorate your craft, small or large, and join in the Old 4 Glory Boat Parade, which is California’s largest and one of the nation’s longest running patriotic boat parades.

Sponsored by the American Legion Yacht Club and American Legion Post 291, the festivities kick-off with a pancake breakfast at the Legion hall, later followed by a BBQ lunch and dinner from Noon to 5 p.m., with live music and dancing from 1-5 p.m. The parade begins around 12:30 p.m. off Collins Island and continues around Newport Harbor, with more than 100 bedecked vessels participating. Watch the parade from any of the harbor’s public beaches, docks and boardwalks or waterfront restaurants. AL1291.com On the Balboa Peninsula, the 44th Annual Mariners Independence Day Parade & Celebration continues its long tradition of friend-and-fundraising for a great cause. Held in conjunction with Mariners Elementary School Foundation and the City of Newport Beach, the day begins with a fanciful bicycle parade down Mariners Drive. Back at Mariners Park, the community is invited to enjoy a slew of games, food, entertainment and attractions, with proceeds from the event going to support Mariners Elementary School.

The event accounts for approximately 10% of the foundation’s annual funds, so join the fun, show your support and celebrate the 4th all at the same time! MarinersFoundation.com The City of Newport Beach hosts the Newport Peninsula Bike Parade and CONTINUED >

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Community Festival on July 4th. Participants are encouraged to decorate bikes, scooters, wagons and strollers and to bring their dogs on leashes. The bike and dog parade begins at 9 a.m. at Balboa Blvd. & 38th Street Park and heads down Balboa Blvd. to Channel Place Park for a free festival, including carnival games, giant slides, jump houses, arts & crafts, and food for sale. Visit the Recreation and Senior Services Department at NewportBeachCA.gov/July4 Though portable barbecues are not allowed on any city beaches, there are fire rings and public barbecues available near the Balboa Pier and at Corona del Mar State Beach on

a first-come, first-served basis.

NewportBeaches.gov As always, business, community and visitor safety is top priority during the 4th of July in Newport Beach. So, not to put a damper on the celebrations, in case you’re wondering, fireworks are most definitely not allowed. In Newport, it is illegal to possess or use fireworks, even the “safe and sane” versions like sparklers and fountains, which are available in nearby cities. Leave the pyrotechnics to the pros, please.

It’s also handy to note that starting at approximately 10:30 a.m. on the 4th, the Newport Beach Police Department will be closing particular streets, including southbound Orange Street at West Coast Highway, as

well as Via Oporto, from Via Lido to 32nd Street. Street closures will remain in force until the early morning hours of the 5th.

There will also be a “Safety Enhancement Zone” in the area, bounded by the Pacific Ocean on the south, 32nd Street and Newport Blvd. on the east, W. Coast Hwy. on the north, and 54th Street on the west.

This zone designation is strictly effective from 12:01 a.m. on July 4th until 3 a.m. on July 5th. In addition to enhanced enforcement throughout the city, members of the Orange County Regional Mounted Unit will be on patrol to help ensure a safe holiday for all.

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No matter how you celebrate the birth of our great nation, there’s plenty to do on land and sea here in Newport!

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CELEBRATING FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS 2016

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PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS

The Pageant of the Masters is the Festival of Arts’ crowning jewel and arguably one of the most unique productions in the entire world. Each night during the summer season, a 90-minute stage show is presented of “living pictures,” which are incredibly faithful art re-creations of classical and contemporary works with real people posing to look exactly like their counterparts in the original pieces. An outdoor amphitheater, professional orchestra, original score, live narration, intricate sets, sophisticated lighting, expert staff, and hundreds of dedicated volunteers have won recognition for the Pageant as the best presentation of its kind.

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ith Festival of Arts celebrating 84 years this summer and Pageant of the Masters a year behind, we are witnessing an extraordinary art partnership right here in Orange County.

For many of us, attending the Festival and Pageant at the beautiful Laguna Bowl on the Festival of Arts grounds in Laguna Beach is an annual pilgrimage, one we look forward to each summer with great anticipation. If, however, you are not familiar with them, here’s a short synopsis: FESTIVAL OF ARTS

The Festival of Arts is one of the nation’s oldest juried fine art shows, which showcases a plethora of renowned artists in a wide variety of media, such as paintings, photography, printmaking, sculpture, jewelry, handcrafted wood and furniture, ceramics, glass, and more. USA Today readers tout it among the top five festivals in the nation. Offered during its run are demonstrations and art workshops, live music, daily art tours, special events, exhibitions of local student artwork, on-site restaurants, and more. It has proven to be a haven for art lovers and collectors, who love to browse and purchase art.

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2016 FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS

July 5 through August 31 Festival of Arts 2016 10 a.m.–11:30 p.m. daily

In addition to the 140 juried Orange County artists showcased at the Festival of Arts this summer, there are a wide variety of daily activities that the whole family can enjoy. The 2016 events calendar includes nightly live music (including Concerts on the Green and the Sunday Afternoon in the Park Music Series), jazz concerts, an art, jazz, wine, and chocolate weekly event, guided art tours, and art workshops. Special one-day events include the Festival Runway Fashion Show and Family Art Day. Also of note, are three new events this year: The Rising Stars Music Series will spotlight young emerging performers selected by the Festival’s roster of world-famous musicians; Book and Brunch is a meet and talk with authors, who will share personal insights about their work and creative process: Art and Story Time is a new weekly series for children five and under. Every Monday will feature a different story read aloud, along with a hands-free art project and special surprise visits from illustrators, book characters, and more.

PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS 2016 8:30 P.M. NIGHTLY

This year’s Pageant of the Masters’ theme is Partners.

The Pageant is presenting compelling collaborations that have led to the creation of unforgettable artworks, filled with provocative and passionate tales of some of art’s dynamic duos– artists and patrons, models, muses, even dance partners! The one-ofa-kind theatrical event features live narration and original music performed live by the Pageant’s orchestra. Pageant Director Diane Challis Davy is saying there will be a first-time behind-the-scenes look at how tableaux are created and how volunteers are selected for the show.

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Saturday, August 27

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Festival of Arts' Family Art Day Festival of Arts’ Ceramics Workshop Art demonstration by Festival of Arts artist Michael Situ Grammy Award-winning jazz saxophonist Eric Marienthal will be performing for the Festival's Art, Jazz, Wine and Chocolate series on July 28

This private event, sponsored by Southern California Acura Dealers and KOST 103.5FM, begins at 5 p.m. with star-studded red carpet arrivals and fine art, followed by a cabaret show with actress, singer and comedian Jane Lynch.

Accompanied by a five-piece band, the Emmy and Golden Globe winner will show her musical chops and comedic wit and charm. Her performance will take audiences on a musical journey through a world of songs from Broadway to cabaret. After her show, Lynch will introduce a special performance of the 2016 Pageant of the Masters, from which proceeds will go towards the Festival of Arts building fund and future arts programming.

TWO SHOWS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE

As a Pageant patron, you’ll be admitted to the Festival of Arts Fine Art Show absolutely free all summer long!

Simply show your Pageant ticket at the Festival’s front gate, and you can enjoy the Festival again and again.

Visit FestivalofArts.org to order tickets and for a complete list of events.

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With the main focus on preparing students to be career ready, new focuses include valuable real world application, hands-on experiences and an expanded network of willing business mentors. Vital Link’s programs serve 47,000 students annually, representing 18% Orange County students. Opportunities are available to a whopping 87 middle schools, 65 high schools, nine community colleges, and growing. Vital Link doesn’t discriminate, as 40-60% of participants are low to moderate income, at-risk, or special education students.

On May 21, 2016, Vital Link organized the UCI Energy Invitational and the Race 4 Your Future car show on UC Irvine’s campus.

“The objective of the program is to bring real world experiences into the classroom, and to get students at high school level and university level to be better prepared to get into the workforce,” says Kathy Johnson, President/CEO of Vital Link. “School is traditionally about turning in a project, getting it graded, walking away, and you are done. This program is not like that. The students do a performance engineering model, and this model consists of actually building the project–tested, improved, tested and improved again and again until it is done.”

The Race 4 Your Future program is six years old, and this year is its second time at UCI. During a time period of one year or more, students work under very specific criteria to create their performance engineering model, always under the supervision of a professor or teacher. The specific criteria consists of how far and how fast in one hour and on one-dollar worth of energy. The projects can be based in any type of energy–compressed gas, electric, solar, gasoline, etc. The only differentiator among the categories is the weight of the car: over 500 pounds or 500 pounds or less. The grade level of the student is irrelevant.

Ed Hernandez, Director of The Technology & Engineering Academy and teacher at Tustin High School, shared some successful stories of the program. So far, out of this program, Tustin High School has placed five graduated students into the engineering programs at UC Berkley and one at Michigan State University.

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due to companies not hiring at entry level, but he is a believer in Vital Link.

“It is not a fun project. It is real engineering, and so it is a real career experience, challenging students to learn to design, build, test and make a vehicle reliable. It also teaches the students how to work together and meet a schedule. The project is literally on-the-job training, because training like this at local companies does not exist anymore. Therefore, our students can now leave the university with a real experience in engineering and step right into the job opportunities.”

Out of this program, UCI is graduating students with experience that the industry is

requiring but not recognizing. The alignment of UCI, the OC Department of Education and Vital Link represents the first initiative to adapt the educational system to the changes in the marketplace and to real industry demands.

Every year, organizers struggle to economically sustain the program and ultimately it needs greater support from the industry.

The program also has a very positive social impact, functioning as a preventative measure to keep kids out of trouble. They can focus on a specific task, along with career discovery and exploration. For more information, call Vital Link at 949.645.2510 or email Kathy@VitalLinkOC.org

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July RUNS THROUGH AUGUST 28 LAGUNA ART-A-FAIR LAGUNA BEACH

JULY 7 AUTHOR CHARLES D. MARTIN'S BOOK PRESENTATION BECKMAN CENTER, UC IRVINE UCI Libraries is hosting the publication of "Orange County, Inc., The Evolution of an Economic Powerhouse" by author Charles D. Martin, with presentation by Martin, with special guests, UCI Paul Merage School of Business Dean Eric R. Spangcnberg and PBS SoCal "Inside OC" host Rick Reiff. News.Lib.UCI.edu/OCBusiness

ists. Every medium is represented, from oil paintings to ceramics, as you

EVERY SUNDAY, JULY 10 THROUGH AUGUST 7, 7 P.M.

meander down garden paths. There is delectable cuisine and live enter-

SONNETS, SONGS, AND SORRY WILL’S BEEN DEAD FOR 400 YEARS

tainment on weekends. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Art-A-Fair.com

OUTDOOR PROFESSIONAL THEATER/12762 MAIN STREET,

The Laguna Art-A-Fair is observing its 50th year of celebrating local art-

RUNS THROUGH AUGUST 14

GARDEN GROVE In a celebration of William Shakespeare's 400th birthday, Shake-

SMILE: EXPRESSIONS OF ORANGE COUNTY

speare Orange County presents an original Shakespearean Vaude-

GREAT PARK GALLERY

ville, written by Allison Volk, which will find you tapping your toes and

While Orange County may seem like a small community, one look

laughing with heart as two lovers and their ensemble attempt to con-

at this photography exhibition proves otherwise. Capturing beaches,

nect the Shakespearean way–through sonnets, songs and Vaudevil-

mountains and every area in between, the beauty of Orange County

lian foppery. ShakespeareOC.org

diversity is prevalent and astounding! Admission is free. OCGP.org

RUNS THROUGH JULY 31ST

EVERY MONDAY, 11TH–25TH MOVIE MONDAYS

ANGELS BASEBALL EXHIBIT

SEGERSTROM CENTER

JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT

FOR THE ARTS' ARTS PLAZA

To commemorate the 56th season of Angels Baseball, John Wayne

Movie-goers can look forward to

Airport is featuring the "Calling All Angels" exhibit in the Vi Smith

Segerstrom

Concourse Gallery, located on the Departure Level for ticketed pas-

FREE Movie Mondays on its Arts Pla-

sengers. The exhibit showcases a range of historic baseball memora-

za watching Grease (July 11), Selena

bilia from the early years to the present. OCAIR.com

(July 18) and Elf (July 25). Bring beach

Center's 10th

Annual

chairs, snacks and picnic dinners. Food trucks available. Set-up at 5:30 p.m., with movie starting at approximately 8 p.m. SCFTA.org/MovieMondays

RUNS JULY 19TH THROUGH JULY 31ST THE SOUND OF MUSIC SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS'S SAMUELI THEATER The Hills Are Alive in this lavish new production of The Sound of Music, directed by three-time Tony Award-winning Director Jack O’Brien. The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp family will once again thrill audiences with its winning musical score. SCFTA.org

JULY 4

RUNS JULY 22 AND JULY 29

JULY 4TH SPECTACULAR: THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL JACKSON

MOVIE NIGHTS IN THE BACKYARD

IRVINE MEADOWS AMPHITHEATRE

HOTEL IRVINE

This Independence Day, join Pacific Symphony's tribute to Michael Jack-

Movie Nights in The Backyard returns to Hotel Irvine, so bring beach

son, the "King of Pop," with the addition of the seven-piece rock group

chairs and blankets for viewing "Avengers: Age of Ultron" on July 22

Windborne and lead singer James Delisco. Patriotic favorites open the

and "E.T. Extraterrestrial" on July 29. Preorder picnics from Market-

concert and a mesmerizing fireworks finale closes it. Visit website for tick-

place or enjoy the chef's outdoor buffet. Admission $5, free for chil-

et prices, dates and performance times. PacificSymphony.org/Tickets

dren five years and under. HotelIrvine.com/MovieNights

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business directory ART & PHOTOGRAPHY

LEGAL

PET CARE

Randy Higbee Gallery (714) 546-2156 randyhigbeegallery.com

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES

REAL ESTATE

Newport Beach Skin Care Center (949) 335-7546 nbskincarecenter.com

Carol Lee (949) 395-3994 carolleegroup.com

Ethos Contemporary Art Gallery (949) 565-2032 ethoscontemporaryart.com

DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS Peter T. Smrecek, Jr. DDS (949) 565-2040 petersmrecekdds.com

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION

Newport Beach Tennis Club (949) 416-2052 nbtctennis.com

FASHION & ACCESSORIES Cottage Colour (949) 565-2017 cottagecolour.com

William B. Hanley (949) 263-0040 hanley-law.com

Laser and Vitality Institute (949) 344-2969 laserandvitalityinstitute.com

Ritter Chiropractic (949) 553-0013 laserpainreliefoc.com Scott Nelson, D.O. (806) 433-5582 newportbeachbioidenticalhormones.com Westcliff Optometry (949) 720-0204

The Passionate Collector (949) 673-0440 thepassionatecollector.com

Whitaker Wellness (949) 536-7945 whitakerwellness.com

HOME BUILDERS & REMODELERS

OTHER

AB Kitchen & Bath Design (949) 536-7966 abkitchenandbathdesign.com Builder Boy (877) 391-4648 builderboy.com

A Night To Remember Events (714) 513-2000 antrevents.com Collidion, Inc. (949) 220-7230 collidion.com

Newport Animal Hospital (949) 536-9115 newportanimalhosp.com Bradley Barker/Tim DeCinces-HOM Sotheby’s Realty (949) 536-8588 homgroup.com

Real Office Centers (949) 416-2375 realofficecenters.com Santaniello Affiliates (949) 529-5451 newportbeachpropertysource.com

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE Wilma’s Patio (949) 675-5542

SALONS & SPAS Cosmo Nail Bar (949) 287-6885 cosmonailbars.com

SENIOR LIVING & SERVICES

Pacifica Senior Living (949) 629-1020 pacificanewportmesa.com

TRAVEL & LEISURE Captain Newport (949) 536-7920 captainnewport.com

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SUMMER IS here...

So let’s

ewport Beach offers 10 miles of pristine coastline, and is the quintessential place where I like to welcome summer with unabashed vigor. The June weddings and graduations seem a distant memory. I have replaced all that with bright sunshine, sparkling blue water and the excitement of a jam-packed calendar! Here are some activities that make me feel like I am somewhere far, far, away on a blissful vacation. And, somehow it works!

This town is just glistening with natural hidden gems. The following are four of my favorite spots to visit during summer.

CRYSTAL COVE–built as a movie set in the 1930’s, and all of the original cottages are still standing today. Twenty-one have been authentically restored. The Beachcomber Restaurant is just steps from the sand, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a full bar.

Score! AMAZING TIDE POOLS–two well-known spots for exploring the wonders of the sea are found at the southern tide pools of Crystal Cove and Little Corona Beach at Corona del Mar State Beach (near Poppy Street). LOOKOUT POINT–this is the perfect vantage point to capture a glistening sunset, perched high above the water in Corona del Mar at Ocean Blvd. and Heliotrope Ave. BACK BAY MUTH INTERPRETIVE CENTER AND ESTUARY–this is a lovely educational facility built into the side of the bluffs overlooking the Back Bay, with 10 miles of walking/biking trails surrounding it.

With so many “iconic” spots, it’s hard to pick, but here are five unique activities that are always on my summer list (especially escorting out-oftown guests). BALBOA ISLAND AND FERRY–established in the early 1900’s, this enthralling little village is home to a traditional main street (Marine Avenue). The now-famous ice cream Balboa Bar was invented here and has a perfect walking path for my dog Riley. And, who doesn’t like to ride a ferry? This one you can do by car, bike or on foot. The Ferry was established in 1919 and provides service between Balboa Island and Balboa Peninsula (with views of the Balboa Pavilion). DOCK AND DINE–we like to rent electric Duffy boats and cruise the harbor. We pull up dockside to any one of 12 different restaurants and call ahead with our “to-go” order to enjoy on-board.

PADDLE BOARD NIGHT GLOW TOURS–Pirate Coast Paddle Company at Newport Dunes in the Back Bay has a very unique evening tour. The stand-up paddle boards have lights on them, so you can see the fish down below. Tours are offered Friday and Saturday nights all summer long. I book it online, and last year, I did a practice run during the daytime just to get my bearings. Great fun!

PEDEGO ELECTRIC BIKE TOUR­–Pedego Corona del Mar offers bikes for rent and guided tours. My favorite is the bike path along Crystal Cove overlooking the coast. HYATT REGENCY NEWPORT BEACH JAZZ FESTIVAL–I adore listening to jazz under the stars in an outdoor venue and, all summer long, the Hyatt has an impressive line-up.

So there you have it! All my favorite summer haunts and hideaways here in town. Well, most of them. I have to save a few summer-time secrets, don’t I? Enjoy your summer. Let’s all get out there and explore!

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Deirdre Michalski is a travel and culinary writer covering topics near and far. You can read more about her adventures on her web site TastesAndTravel.com.

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