JAN. 23Ignite Dance: A Celebration of 35 Years of Dance in Orange CountySix local dance ensembles come together on the Irvine Barclay Theatre stage for an evening celebrating dance in Orange County. The program features a wide range of styles, including classical ballet, Chinese dance, modern dance, contemporary movement, and Read More
Newport Beach native Sami Rappoport landed a role as mean girl Becca on the Emmy-nominated Hulu original series “PEN15” when she was 14 years old, pretty fitting for a comedy that aimed to portray “middle school as it really happened.” Seven years later, Rappoport is excited for new film and Read More
What was the inspiration behind One Seed Community Garden?We came up with the idea of using an empty lot in Old Town Tustin and turning it into a community garden so we can donate the produce to our local food bank. The emotional benefits of being able to connect with Read More
Segerstrom Center for the Arts celebrated its spectacular 51st Annual Candlelight Concert on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, an evening filled with electrifying performances, heartfelt community spirit, and a shared commitment to advancing the arts in Orange County. The gala featured an unforgettable performance and master class by actor-singer Hugh Jackman, Read More
For more than 10 years, Napa in Newport has been the signature event to raise funds and awareness for CureDuchenne, a Newport Bech-based nonprofit that is a global leader in research, patient care and innovation for improving and extending the lives of those living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. To date, Read More
Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire raised nearly $700,000 at recent The Wish Gala to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses across the region. Held at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach on October 18, the annual black-tie event gathered 250 guests for an evening of elegance and inspiration, featuring Read More
Newport Beach-based OC Women2Women is ready to show the love at its annual Sweetheart Luncheon & Fashion Show, taking place Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Promenade & Gardens by Turnip Rose in Costa Mesa. This uplifting event invites guests to bring a sweetheart or good friend and gather for an Read More
Salt & Straw ice cream is kicking off the new year with the debut of the Vegandulgence Series, a collection of five frozen concoctions that are vegan and gluten-free. They also have a new Black Forest Ice Cream Cake that’s both vegan and gluten-free. Most ice cream lovers probably do Read More
