Decorative Arts Society (DARTS), a Newport Beach-based philanthropic organization dedicated to education about various forms of decorative arts and supporting local non-profits that benefit women, families, and children, has announced its 2025-26 Speaker Series. Featuring esteemed experts on decorative arts and design, DARTS annual Speaker Series kicked off on Tuesday, Read More
The theater’s first production of “A Christmas Carol” was adapted by its resident dramaturg Jerry Patch. “I remember getting up at four in the morning in Huntington Beach during the summer to work on this adaptation,” he said. “I was trying to place myself in London in December while I Read More
The Bowers Museum will unveil its newest major exhibition, “Global Threads: India’s Textile Revolution,” on December 13. The show highlights how India’s painted and printed cottons—celebrated for their vivid colors, intricate patterns, and innovative craftsmanship—reshaped art, fashion, and global trade across centuries. Featuring masterpieces from the world-renowned Royal Ontario Museum Read More
Some 600 doctors, nurses, patients, and community leaders gathered for a ceremonial bell ringing and reception to mark the completion of Orange County’s only cancer specialty hospital. More than half of those in attendance were cancer survivors. They walked the length of a blue carpet, with the hospital’s physicians and Read More
Orange County Museum of Art’s California Biennial, “Desperate, Scared, but Social,” continues through Jan. 4. The exhibit features the work of Huntington Beach photographer Deanna Templeton. She showcases a series of photographs of young women who remind her of her younger self, accompanied by some of her own adolescent journal Read More
Heading down Bastanchury Road in Placentia, you might spot a large, colorful chalk mural depicting the nativity, recreating Van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” or a capturing a scene from “The Simpsons.” If you’re lucky, you might also spot the artist himself, crouched low, hands covered in chalk, determinedly working on his Read More
How would you describe your approach to conducting an orchestra?Before I became a conductor, I was a professional cellist. That experience helped me realize what the musicians actually need from me. Playing a string instrument is very specific. I try to remember what I needed (as a musician) every time Read More
With California cities like Santa Clarita and Chula Vista facing the highest credit card debt per household in the United States, many in the state need effective relief options [Los Angeles Times, 2025]. Paired with rising rent prices and daunting healthcare and utility bills, financial hardship always seems to be Read More
Brian McDonell is the co-founder and president of Melin, which is a premium headwear brand that focuses on creating high-quality, innovative hats designed for adventure and everyday wear, using the finest materials and attention to detail. The San Clemente-based company has stores in Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, and Irvine and Read More
OCT. 26DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVALThe yearly Muckenthaler Cultural Center event brings the community together to celebrate Dia de los Muertos with activities for the whole family. The free event features live music, arts and crafts, local food vendors, and artisans. Each part of the festival is specifically themed to Read More
