BaseBall legend Reggie Jackson: still a MaJoR PlayeR
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Contents JUNE/JULY 2010
44. Surfing the Wedge The tale of Newport Beach’s perilous jetty.
photo by Craig t. NelsoN
By DAN Arritt
40. Tracking Mr. October
FEATURES
30. Beautiful Blooms 50. Score Another for An All-Star Collection The Newport Sports Museum is more than memorabilia. By Vicki Hogue-Davies
54. Curtain Rising A local foundation seeks to restore Newport’s iconic theater. By Vicki Hogue-Davies
58. The Amazon’s High Rise Ariaú Amazon Towers Hotel offers an intimate view of the rainforest. By Norman Sklarewitz
70. Marlin Magic Corey Myer’s Bandit cleans up in its rookie year on the pro sportfishing circuit. By Lauren Simon
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photo by Kri saDo
Tour the best of Newport’s private gardens. By Lauren Simon
Baseball great Reggie Jackson is still a heavy hitter in America’s favorite pastime. By Jean Hastings Ardell
Contents JUNE/JULY 2010
8. COMMENT A Letter from the Editor 10. CAlENdAR Of EvENTs 12. PAMPER Polishing Up For Summer Body scrubs reveal the best of warm weather skin.
cover photo by trAcIe SpeNce, Shot oN LocAtIoN At the WeDGe, NeWport beAch
14. WINE & dINE Bonjour Macaron A French tradition arrives in Southern California. 18. ON TRENd What’s in Now Our Newport Beach style report highlights what’s hot in the OC. 24. BEAuTy The Bronze Age Get a golden glow with these luxurious self-tanners. 26. sHOP Tail-Waggin’ Retail Repay your pet’s long, hard days of devotion with a treat from one of Newport’s posh pet accessory shops. 28. REsIdENTIAl CONfIdENTIAl Ohm Girl Whether it’s electric boats or electrifying audiences, Shanda Lear excels in business, philanthropy and entertainment.
89. vIEW
62. Let’s Get Pacific Swimwear takes the plunge at The Wedge. Photography by Tracie Spence Photography
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74. dINE GuIdE Taste of the Town Restaurant resource for dining out in Newport Beach.
PuBLISHER EDITORIAL DIRECTOR
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
PuBLISHER ADVERTISING DIRECTOR
Steve Zepezauer
Allan Simon
Ben Warner
MAGAZINE
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Moira C. Reeve
Tracy Powell
MANAGING EDITOR
Jeanette Calo DESIGN/PRODUCTION
Aisha Hakim Allie Parmentier OFFICE MANAGER
Lynn Cook ADVERTISING COORDINATOR
Tina Leydecker CONTRIBUTORS Jean Hastings Ardell, Dan Arritt, Michelle Garrido, Vicki Hogue-Davies, Carolyn Hsu, Ron Mesaros, Kristina Sado, Norman Sklarewitz, Lauren Simon, Erin Vaughen
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Scott Sanchez ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES
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