Good News: The Port Theatre in Newport Beach, CA is safe - General Tiki

L Luckydesigns Tiki Socialite Costa Mesa Joined: Sep 15, 2002 Posts: 2374	L Luckydesigns Posted posted on Thu, Mar 27, 2003 4:19 PM I was reading our local paper(The Daily Pilot) this morning and on the cover was a proposal that receintly passed that sets guidelines to designate buildings as "landmarks" and changes in restrictions on those buildings. The council will "allow the city's three landmark theaters -- Lido Theater, Balboa Theater and Port Theatre -- to continue to provide entertainment and have flexibility for complementary uses." This does not give them historical credibility but will keep them safe and unchanged. They also spoke of live entertainment but I will be shocked to see that happen due to the lack of parking and the proximity to one of the city councilman's houses. Keep an eye out for the Port as we pass through Newport to and from the Royal Hawaiian on PCH.

I was reading our local paper(The Daily Pilot) this morning and on the cover was a proposal that receintly passed that sets guidelines to designate buildings as "landmarks" and changes in restrictions on those buildings.

The council will "allow the city's three landmark theaters -- Lido Theater, Balboa Theater and Port Theatre -- to continue to provide entertainment and have flexibility for complementary uses." This does not give them historical credibility but will keep them safe and unchanged. They also spoke of live entertainment but I will be shocked to see that happen due to the lack of parking and the proximity to one of the city councilman's houses.

Keep an eye out for the Port as we pass through Newport to and from the Royal Hawaiian on PCH.