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Field Notes | August 2026
Newport Beach’s 120th Dinner & Dance Thursday, Aug 27, 2026, 6:00PM Harborside Restaurant and Grand Ballroom, 400 Main Street, Newport Beach, CA 92661 Join us to celebrate City of Newport Beach’s 120th year of incorporation at the historic Balboa Pavilion. There will be Atomic Ballroom and Jonathan Stout and His Campus Five who recently secured the “Guinness World Records” World’s Largest Swing.
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Festival of Arts Exhibition at Casa Romantica
Casa Romantica Summer 2026 ExhibitionBy Jennifer Keil, M.A. Founder of 70degrees.org The Festival of Arts exhibition will be on view June 12 through September 6, 2026 at Casa Romantica. The Festival of Arts was founded in 1932 during the Olympic Games held in Los Angeles. Artists gathered in Laguna Canyon. Artists started exhibiting their work on easels that were made to sell each summer. Some gave their paintings to the Festival of Arts to develop a permanent collection. Today, a committee purchases paintings from living artists to maintain over 1,150 pieces. The iconic “Living Pictures” tradition started in 1933 is now called the Pageant of the Masters. This production draws…
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Field Notes | July 2026
As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, The Heritage Foundation offers a curated collection of publications, historic documents, and videos. These resources are designed to educate citizens about America’s founding principles and our government’s foundational tenets, equip parents and teachers with resources to use in their classrooms or around their dinner tables, and—most importantly—inspire a love of our great country. Happy Birthday, America! Join us for the 15th Annual 4th of July boat parade in Newport Beach Harbor. It is a fun tradition to experience on land or on boat. It is hosted by The American Legion Yacht Club. Boats set sail around Newport Harbor for their…
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Sawdust Art Festival
Open daily at 11 am. Sunday-Thursday until 8 pm, Fri-Saturday until 10 pm Experience the magic of the Sawdust Art Festival beneath the eucalyptus groves of Laguna Beach. Discover handmade artwork from 180+ local artists, enjoy live music, art demonstrations, and soak in the vibrant creative community of Laguna’s favorite summer tradition. https://youtu.be/AmBOXox0vtE?si=dH_IwjmUh4FPQGy5
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Field Notes | June 2026
A Curated History of Newport Beach Through the Lens of Tourism “120 Years of Welcome” explores how tourism shaped Newport Beach through vintage photographs, forgotten stories, and the people who built a seaside escape that still lives in our memories today. Visit the Balboa Island Museum exhibit until October 1, 2026. Immerse yourself in nautical artistry at the Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival. Join us for on-the-water and on-the-land activities celebrating wooden boats on June 13th.
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Dana Point’s 250th Celebration
We are celebrating America’s 250th anniversary on the 4th of July. As a city that is named after a Boston Harvard-educated sailor, let’s take a look back into the history of our nation’s Revolutionary birthplace and see how it connected to the California experience. The Semiquincentennial offers a unique opportunity to celebrate not only our nation’s founding, but also the local stories that connect our coastal community to the broader American experience. Dana Point’s history embodies the spirit of exploration, perseverance, and innovation that helped build the United States. Long before it became a thriving harbor city, the area was home to the Acjachemen people. The cultural heritage remains an…
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Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival
Join us on June 13th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 1801 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar, CA, for the 10th Annual Newport Beach Wooden Boat Festival! Celebrate the heritage, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty of wooden boats, honoring a rich maritime tradition Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the gate on the day of the festival. Don’t miss this celebration of nautical artistry! Attendees can explore over 40+ iconic boats on land and water, engage with boat owners and hear their stories, tour our featured vessel, the Spirit of Dana Point, and enjoy food and entertainment while celebrating maritime traditions. Saturday Festival Tickets…
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120 Years of Welcome Exhibition
“120 Years of Welcome” explores how tourism shaped Newport Beach through vintage photographs, forgotten stories, and the people who built a seaside escape that still lives in our memories today. Experience a richly layered journey through time, where Newport Beach’s past comes into focus through the stories, places, and defining moments that shaped its legacy as a destination. Date(s) – 05/22/2026 – 10/01/202610:00 am – 5:00 pm LocationBalboa Island Museum210 B Marine AvenueBalboa Island, CA 92662 A Curated History of Newport Beach Through the Lens of Tourism FEATURES TO EXPERIENCE: The Tourism Archive of Newport Beach:A richly layered, immersive touchscreen experience invites exploration through Newport Beach’s past—revealing the moments, places,…
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Field Notes | May 2026
Preservation Month will be celebrated all month long. We will be featuring historic sites. This year’s theme is “all people are created equal.” You might want to find antiques to add to your personal collections at Redo Market held in Dana Point on Del Prado which will be held on Sunday, May 3rd from 9am to 5pm. National Museum Lovers’ Day will be celebrated on May 5th. Explore local museum sites all month long by viewing our list of historic sites. Enjoy 70° weather at Dana Point Harbor on a sailboat, paddleboard, kayak, or parasail. The Dana Point Yacht Club will celebrate its 73rd Opening Day on May 17, 2026.…
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For the Love of the Sea Exhibition
Laguna Plein Air Painters Association Announces Award Winners for “For the Love of the Sea” Exhibition Juried Competition Honors the Legacy of Frank Cuprien in partnership with the Laguna Art Museum LAGUNA BEACH, CA — The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association (LPAPA) is proud to announce the award winners for its premier juried exhibition, “For the Love of the Sea”. Presented in special collaboration with the Laguna Art Museum (LAM), this exhibition celebrates the enduring coastal legacy of Frank Cuprien, the “Dean of Laguna Coast Painters”.The competition drew over 320 entries from across the United States. Following a rigorous jurying process, the 2026 Awards Judges—Julie Perlin Lee (Laguna Art Museum…
