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Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort Presents Tunes at the Dunes and Movies on the Beach
Movies on the Beach Tunes at the Dunes
By NB Indy Staff
Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort has announced the return of Tunes at the Dunes live waterfront concert series on holiday weekends as well as Movies on the Beach every Friday and Saturday evening through the end of July .
From soulful blues to classic rock and surf reggae tunes , Tunes at the Dunes offers a diverse lineup of talented local artists against the backdrop of the Upper Newport Back Bay . Enjoy bites from local food trucks and sip on refreshing beverages from the full bar while enjoying the views . Bring your beach chairs or floats and dance the night away at this family-friendly event .
Admission to enjoy the beach and live entertainment is free and open to the public . Parking is available for $ 35 per car on holiday weekends , and gates open at 8 a . m . Music starts at 5 p . m . To learn more about Tunes at the Dunes , visit www . NewportDunes . com / tunes-at-the-dunes . Tunes at the Dunes schedule :
• July 4 | The Class ( Oldies , Classic Rock , Top 40s )
• July 5 | Kelly Boyz Band ( Country Rock )
• July 6 | Cubensis ( Grateful Dead Tribute )
• August 30 | David Rosales ( Country , Folk , Blues , Rock )
• August 31 | Jimmy ’ s Buffet ( Jimmy Buffett Tribute )
• September 1 | DSB ( Journey Tribute Band )
Movies on the Beach at Newport Dunes
Stick around after the concerts and experience the magic of outdoor cinema with Movies on the Beach at Newport Dunes , Friday and Saturday nights at dusk throughout the summer .
Gather your loved ones , grab your blankets and chairs , and settle in for a cozy evening of family-friendly film screenings under the stars .
Admission to Movies on the Beach is free and open to the public . Parking rates apply . To learn more about Movies on the Beach , visit www . Newport-
Dunes . com / movies-on-the-beach . Movies on the Beach schedule
( movies begin at dusk ):
• June 21 | Ice Age ( PG )
• June 22 | The Adventures of Milo and Otis ( G )
• June 28 | Soul ( PG )
• June 29 | Cars ( PG )
• July 5 | Sandlot ( PG )
• July 6 | Captain America : The
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Kids Marketplace at Newport Beach Public Library June 23 to Support Witte Hall
By NB Indy Staff
The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation will be hosting a Kids Marketplace in support of the Beyond Books Witte Hall civic auditorium project on Sunday , June 23 , 2024 . It will be held from 2 to 4 p . m . in the Central Library Friends Room and Bamboo Courtyard .
Children will set up stalls in the Friends Room to sell their products such as handmade jewelry , snacks , and games .
Proceeds will benefit the Beyond Books capital campaign of the Library Foundation to fund one-half of the funds necessary to build Witte Hall ,
First Avenger ( PG-13 )
• July 12 | Avengers ( PG-13 )
• July 13 | Free Willy ( PG )
• July 19 | Back to the Future ( PG )
• July 20 | Happy Feet ( PG )
• July 26 | Honey I Shrunk The Kids ( PG )
• July 27 | Sing ( PG )
To learn more about Newport
Rendering of Witte Hall
which is now under construction on the Central Library campus .
The Kids Marketplace is a free event , and all are invited to savor tasty treats and be entertained . For grades pre-school and up . Children must be accompanied by an adult .
While at the Library , children can register for the Summer Reading Program .
Witte Hall will be nearly 10,000 square feet , with tiered seating for 299 guests . Located next to the Central Library in a freestanding building , the improvements will also include an expanded courtyard , now named the Stahr Courtyard , for pre- and post-
Dunes and to book a future stay , visit www . NewportDunes . com .
To inquire about Newport Dunes venues for private events including weddings , company picnics , teambuilding events , and more , please call ( 949 ) 729-3800 or visit www . NewportDunes . com / corporate-events .
Newport Dunes is at 1131 Back Bay Dr ., Newport Beach .
events , and a reconfiguration of the Library parking lot .
Naming opportunities are still available for Witte Hall . Major donors will have permanent recognition on the Donor Wall in the Louise and Roy Woolsey Memorial Lobby at Witte Hall and at Grand Opening events .
The Newport Beach Public Library Foundation funds valuable library resources , programs and services , and engages the community through the creation and sponsorship of diverse literary , cultural , and intellectual programs .
Established in 1989 as a collaborative public-private partnership with the City of Newport Beach , California , the Newport Beach Public Library Foundation raised $ 2.2 million in private funds for the construction of the Central Library , demonstrating widespread community support for the library system .
Over the past decade , the Foundation has contributed more than $ 7 million to fund programs , technologies , and services for the 1.2 million people who use the four Newport Beach Library branches annually .
For more information visit nbplfoundation . org .