# Witte Hall Opens in Newport Beach | Irvine News

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Published: 2026-07-10T02:09:42+00:00
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Newport Beach just unveiled Witte Hall, a $23.5 million public-private gem next to the library, built over ten years and hailed as even better than imagined. Funded equally by the city and Library Foundation—with a massive $4 million gift from Bill and Keiko Witte—the space boasts 300 seats, top-tier acoustics, a giant screen, and a shell-inspired design. Already booked for lectures, kids’ film festivals, and live-streamed events, it’s set to become the heart of civic gatherings. Swing by the open house this Saturday for magic, art, and meet-the-author fun. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9e5db0b1a6c55efa

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