JAN. 13 THROUGH 25“The Wiz”The Tony Award–winning musical returns with a new Broadway tour. Experience the classic story of The Wizard of Oz with a unique twist, featuring a score filled with rock, soul, gospel, and funk, along with beautifully choreographed dance numbers that blend ballet, jazz, and modern pop. Dorothy and Read More
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 Create. Listen. Explore. Discover Free Art Experiences at the Great Park Arts at the Great Park is something you can hear, touch, and experience. This lineup of free, all-ages events encourages hands-on making, shared listening, and meaningful discovery — no tickets or registration required. Jazz in Read More
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 The City of Irvine kicks off the new year with a dynamic lineup of Economic Development events designed to empower and connect our vibrant local business community. From startups to established enterprises, these engaging sessions provide valuable opportunities to gain insights, build networks, and tap into Read More
Natasha Quinn founded Pürre Boutique in 2010. Back then, the shop focused on carrying natural and organic body care products. Today, Pürre Boutique has two Costa Mesa locations—one at The CAMP and a second that opened in 2023 inside Paseo 17. Caryssa Meints (pictured) wears several hats: She is co-owner Read More
COCO BLOOM COFFEEWhat started as a mobile coffee cart has recently blossomed into a brick-and-mortar cafe, nestled along Dana Point Harbor. The menu’s signature and seasonal drinks make use of sustainably sourced beans and organic syrups, milk, and milk alternatives. The shop also carries gelato that can be paired with Read More
Editor’s Note: Tim Nguyen, a Vietnamese refugee, co-founded the financial software firm MeridianLink in 1998, which went public and was sold in November in a $2 billion deal. Nguyen won a Business Journal Innovator of the Year award in 2021. Doug Wilson is the co-founder of the CEO Leadership Alliance Read More
CONSTRUCTION Tony Church has joined Cannon Building as President and Chief Operating Officer, a pivotal leadership position focused on strengthening the company’s operational capacity and supporting its strategic growth. In this role, he will oversee core business functions including operations, business development, and preconstruction. Church brings more than three decades Read More
BANKING Scott Mahl has joined Banc of California as Executive Vice President and Regional Manager for Orange County. In addition to serving the banking needs of commercial clients, Mahl is responsible for driving the bank’s growth and expanding its team in the region. He is based in Santa Ana. Mahl Read More
