Category: Orange County News

Pacific Symphony’ Season Opening Concert Raises $300K to Usher In Symphony’s Next Chapter

Marking the start of a highly anticipated new season in the orchestra’s 47-year history, Pacific Symphony’s Opening Night Concert and Celebration on September 18 brought together friends, patrons and lovers of music to soak in the moment with a dinner and orchestral music by Rachmaninoff and Sibelius. Hosted by the Read More

Broadway’s Corn-Fed Musical Comedy ‘Shucked’ Sprouts at Segerstrom Center

At last summer’s Orange County Fair, more than 50,000 ears of corn were shucked by County Fair Corn Stars. At Segerstrom Center for the Arts, nearly 50,000 theatergoers are getting “Shucked” this fall. “Shucked” is the Tony Winning musical comedy that was planted on Broadway in 2023 and is now Read More

Humor and Humanity Shine in South Coast Repertory’s ‘The Heart Sellers’

Luna is an outgoing immigrant from the Philippines. The more cautious Jane has recently arrived from South Korea. They meet in a grocery store on Thanksgiving Day, 1973. Alone in a country they don’t know, they join forces to celebrate Thanksgiving together. Longing for connection, Luna invites Jane to her Read More

Surf’s Up! City Council Moves Forward with Snug Harbor Surf Park Plan

The October 28 Newport Beach City Council meeting was packed with community members, most there to voice their opinions on the proposed Snug Harbor Surf Park that would be constructed on a section of the Newport Beach Golf Course. According to a Staff Report, Back Bay Barrells, LLC wants to Read More

Hospice Resident and Newport Beach Author Shares Her Stories One Last time

Surrounded by loved ones and community members, beloved children’s book author, former educator, and hospice resident Joan Pizzo read her story “Amy Avocet: the Back Bay Ballerina” a final time at The Heavenly Home, Orange County’s only nonprofit hospice residence. The emotional event celebrated Joan as “The Back Bay Queen” Read More

SoCal Cocktail and Spirits Fest Is This Saturday

The SoCal Cocktail and Spirits Fest, taking place Saturday, Nov. 15, brings together top mixologists, craft distillers, and premium spirit brands for an afternoon of tastings, live entertainment, and great company.  A portion of the proceeds, along with 100% of silent auction funds, will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs Read More

Emergency Food Drive to Help Irvine Families in Need

Monday, November 10, 2025 The City of Irvine, in partnership with local businesses and organizations, is holding an emergency food drive Saturday, November 15, to support Irvine residents affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown.  Together with the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce, OC Hunger Alliance, and South the City Read More

“The Fairest of Them All” is returning to Laguna Beach beginning Saturday, December 6 at the Laguna Playhouse!

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF PANTO! LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE presents A NEWLY REVISED VERSION of A SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS Produced by LYTHGOE FAMILY PRODUCTIONS Written by Kris Lythgoe Directed by Bonnie Lythgoe Musical Direction by Michael Sobie Choreography by Clarice Ordaz Laguna Playhouse presents Lythgoe Family Productions newly revised version of A SNOW Read More