Brad Carter in The Scent of Rain & Lightning (Courtesy of No Cost Entertainment ) Newport Beach Film Festival Saturday Night Spotlight Selection Review If someone mentions ‘Western’ - I automatically switch the shut off button. A western? Cowboys? Southern accents? Oh heavens no. Please, spare me. However, to my surprise this novel turned motion picture kept me wanting more. The Scent of Rain & Lightning is a compelling western drama centered on a powerful family in a small

( Courtesy of Visit Newport Beach ) A night where the sandals come off and the tuxedo suits come on- with the only exception of the legend Laird Hamilton ( world renown big-wave surfer, tow-in surfer) who dressed like any normal Thursday night seen in a classic flip-flops look. Last Night- Newport Beach took the center stage of elegance showing the world its talent beyond its infamous beach front views. Accompanied by a warm spring breeze, the red carpet was vibrant with med