An inspiring evening of jazz filled Live Oak Church on May 17 as guests attended a special Jazz Vespers performance benefiting the Fullerton Observer Newspaper. Though admission was free, attendees were […]
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At Lemon Park, on a weekday morning in late April, I met with Parks and Recreation Coordinator Aimee Aul, who leads the “Discover Fullerton on Foot” walking tours for the City of Fullerton. We had a conversation about the structures and murals around Maple Elementary’s campus, and discussed how last […]
Fullerton School District celebrated the opening of the new Arts and Recreation Center (ARC) at D. Russell Parks Junior High School on May 7, introducing a vibrant new space for athletics, performances […]
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Art Auction XXVII kicked off on April 25, as more than 150 local artists donated their work to benefit the All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation. Held at the Fullerton […]
Doggie Night Out What would it take to unite a fractured planet? It starts at home—with community. For one evening, people gathered on the same page, or canvas, to support the […]
Students at Pacific Drive Elementary School took center stage in April, delivering a lively production of Seussical the Musical as part of the Fullerton School District’s STAGE program. Held at the Fullerton High School […]
The Maverick Theater presents the world premiere of The Return of Zorro! A hero whose many adventures took place here in Orange County. Created by pulp novelist Johnston McCulley back in 1919. […]
On a typical weekend, while many teenagers are busy with school or social activities, a group of students in Orange County is doing something different. They are teaching art, not for grades […]
For 48 years, the Fullerton Observer has stood as a pillar of local journalism, offering a platform for community voices and storytelling that reflects the heart of Fullerton. This all-volunteer newspaper thrives […]
The Every Thursday Market and Beer Garden opens from 4pm to 8:30pm and includes Farmers market, food trucks, craft vendors of all sorts, Kids activities, live music (see lineup below) plus the […]
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The Hunt Branch Library is set to host the much-anticipated OC Día del Niño (Day of the Child) Festival on Saturday, April 25, from 10 am to 5 pm. This free community […]
Nouveau Chamber Ballet, under the direction of Artistic Director Sheree King, proudly presents “70 Years of Lois Ellyn Ballet Studio: Celebrating Our Past, Present, and Future.” Join us in Orange County for […]
Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent […]
Dear Fullertonians, In a world where news is often distant, filtered, and driven by profit, the Fullerton Observer stands as something rare—something honest. For 48 years, it has been built not by […]
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A workshop for Tenants, Landlords, Managers, Property Owners, Attorneys, Realtors, and Management Companies at the Fullerton Public Library, 353 W. Commonwealth Ave. The free workshop covers: * Federal and State Fair Housing […]
Main Branch 353 W. Commonwealth Ave 714-738-6326 •Fri, April 14 , 4pm-6pm: Teen Video Game Night- Teens in 7th to. 12th Grades play video games on the. Library’s Nintendo Switch system – […]
Artists can pick up a plywood block at the Fullerton Museum Center and return the finished artwork before April 18 to participate in the fundraiser on May 1, 2026. See address and […]
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, a new nationwide initiative is inviting young people to do something rarely asked of them at this scale: define what America should become. Submissions […]
At its core, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” confronts the unspeakable: maternal ambivalence. When a mother feels she can’t take it anymore, when the sacrifices demanded by motherhood feel unbearable, when the desire […]
Reagan, a talented third grader from Fisler Elementary School, is stepping into the spotlight as she competes in Colossal’s America’s Most Artistic Kid competition. This nationwide initiative not only aims to showcase […]
On the morning of March 18, the grounds of Muckenthaler Cultural Center—known to locals simply as “The Muck”—buzzed with a different kind of energy. It wasn’t just the hum of conversation or the […]
Fullerton College has one of the few community college art departments in the country that offers an Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program. After talking with Seija Rohkea, Art Gallery Technician at the College, I […]
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Fullerton Heritage hosted an opening reception on March 1 at the Hunt Library for a photography exhibit titled “Snapshot 1887: Charles Henry Shaffner’s Fullerton Portfolio.” The exhibit showcases a collection of rare […]
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Fullerton audiences will be transported to the decadence of the Roaring Twenties when The Maverick Theater presents The Wild Party, Andrew Lippa’s dark, jazz-driven musical based on Joseph Moncure March’s 1928 narrative […]
Since its Cannes debut last summer — where it claimed the festival’s top prize — Sentimental Value has steadily gathered momentum, earning admiration and nine Oscar nominations. The latest film from Danish-Norwegian […]
The Electric Company Theatre brings Once, a captivating little Irish Indie musical, to the stage at the beautifully rustic venue, The Charleston, located in the historic Williams Building in downtown Fullerton. Once […]
Ever wanted to step inside a masterpiece? The All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation has brought a touch of whimsy and wonder to Downtown Fullerton with its new interactive exhibit, […]
As conventional drama, The Testament of Ann Lee lacks the familiar pleasures of tension, conflict, and a clean narrative arc. But as a meditation on an extraordinary woman and the Shakerreligious sect […]
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