Category: Orange County News

Top Things to Do in O.C.: November 19th through 25th

NOV. 20 THROUGH 22SHELLEY CONDUCTS “CARMEN” AND “DAPHNIS AND CHLOE”Artistic and music director designate Alexander Shelley will conduct the Pacific Symphony and the Pacific Chorale through a performance of Bizet’s “Suite No. 1 from Carmen,” Gabriela Montero’s “Latin Concerto,” and Ravel’s “Daphnis and Chloe.” Pianist Gabriela Montero will be joining Read More

Scene and Seen: Oceana SeaChange Summer Party

Oceana’s beloved annual summertime soiree dazzled its 335 guests this year with a cocktail hour on the lawn overlooking the breathtaking shoreline of the Montage Laguna Beach followed by a program in the ballroom that included a multicourse meal, remarks from the nonprofit’s CEO, Jim Simon, and award-winning actor Sam Read More

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort’s 35th Annual Lighting of the Bay and Fire & Lights Festival, Nov. 28 – Jan. 4

Newport Beach has several long-running holiday celebrations. One of the most colorful is the annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. Every night from November 28 through January 4, the bay comes alive with more than 50 floating and lighted Read More

Samueli Foundation Announces Multi-Year, $24M Unrestricted Funding for Five OC Colleges

The Samueli Foundation, based in Corona del Mar, has announced a multi-year investment of more than $24 Million in five leading Orange County colleges. This funding will fuel advancements in academic infrastructure, expand programs and support the launch of innovative initiatives designed to boost workforce development and science, technology, engineering Read More