A puffer fish, a vending machine and a radioactive ceramic pitcher might not seem to have much in common – unless you’re at Final Rites, a quirky exhibit on death and […]
Final Rites Exhibit at Fullerton Museum Center
Faculty Artworks Featured in Fullerton College Art Gallery’s Biennial Exhibition
Colleagues, families and students of Fullerton College art faculty congregated on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in the 1000 building on the community college campus to attend the opening of a show featuring professors’ artworks. Every two years, the Fullerton […]
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The Ultimate Hypnotist Cindy Layne Vincent — In Memoriam
Cindy Layne Vincent, a longtime Fullerton resident, stage hypnotist and entertainer who performed professionally as “Cindy Layne: The Ultimate Hypnotist,” died at her Fullerton home on December 2, 2025, four days before […]
Shows at CSUF Galleries College of the Arts for September through November 2026
Nicholas + Lee BEGOVICH GALLERY TOM LADUKE: Slowly, the song goes On view: September 26, 2026 – May 7, 2027 Public Reception: Saturday, September 26, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm FREE AND OPEN TO […]
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Opening Reception for Final Rites at the Fullerton Museum September 5
Opening Reception of Final Rites: Death, Mourning, and Beyond Join the Fullerton Museum for an unforgettable evening celebrating the opening of Final Rites: Death, Mourning, and Beyond on Saturday, September 5, 2026, […]
Fullerton Author’s Short Story Selected for Los Angeles Theatre Festival
A short story by Fullerton resident and California State University, Fullerton alumnus Robert Joyce is making the transition from the printed page to the stage. Joyce recently published his first book, The […]
Light the Mic: Celebrating Creativity at Downtown Fullerton Artwalk
Downtown Fullerton will come alive with creativity and self-expression as Light the Mic takes center stage during the Artwalk event. This open mic night invites artists from all walks of life—musicians, poets, […]
Gilding the Lily: A Unique Antique Supplies Shop
Twenty-two years ago, Nancy Jamar bought two vintage hats at a flea market. After the seller told her about his warehouse in Long Beach, where he had even more hats, she bought […]
The Curtis Theatre to Host Seventh Annual Page to Stage Playwrights Festival
The Curtis Theatre is set to celebrate the return of the Page to Stage Playwrights Festival, now in its seventh year, scheduled for August 14-16, 2026. Since its inception in 2018, the […]
Jazz Vespers to Feature Ron Kobayashi Trio and Special Guest Vocalist at Live Oak UCC
Live Oak United Church of Christ in Brea will host a special Jazz Vespers service, showcasing the talents of the Ron Kobayashi Trio alongside a special guest vocalist. The event on Sunday, […]
Video Observer: Fifty-Year-Old Fullerton Sculpture Flies Toward Local Landmark Status
Standing between Fullerton Public Library’s Main Branch and City Hall, artist Aldo Casanova’s Flight, the first piece of public art in Fullerton, is now flying toward local landmark status as it celebrates fifty years in the community. I was one of over forty people who attended the […]
Sips & Stories Lecture Series Celebrates Women in Mexican Art History
In a vibrant blend of art, wine, and community, Art Trippin’ and the Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) are set to launch “Sips & Stories: Women in Mexican Art History,” a […]
Local Kids Build Father’s Day Gifts provided by Home Depot at CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods STEAM Adventure Camp
The classroom at the CSUF Center for Healthy Neighborhoods was filled with local children, interns from CSUF, and Home Depot employees, who provided craft packs for the “Goalie Game.” The children eagerly […]
A Night at the Circus in Fullerton for July 3, 4, and 5 only
A grey asphalt parking lot at Harbor Boulevard and La Habra Boulevard has been transformed into a red-and-gold tower of joy with the arrival of Circus Caballero from Guadalajara, Mexico. The famed […]
Maverick Theater Brings “King Kong” to Life in One-of-a-Kind Stage Experience
The Maverick Theater and Staged Cinema Productions are thrilled to announce the return of their wildly inventive and original stage adaptation of the 1933 cinematic classic, King Kong. This is not your […]
The Titans of Hollywood Fringe: Cal State Fullerton Alumni Show Up at Hollywood Fringe 2026
A Fringe Festival is an annual, uncensored, performing arts event where anyone can register to perform, unconstrained by traditional artistic gatekeeping. These festivals are open-access, meaning performances—spanning theater, comedy, dance, cabaret, and […]
New Film “Backrooms” Delves into the Infinite Terror of Liminal Spaces
In his recent breakout film that opened on May 29, 2026, fittingly titled “Backrooms,” up-and-coming director Kane Parsons has shown remarkable skill in creating a psychological horror movie that explores an abnormal, […]
An interview with Comedian Alonzo Bodden: Finding Humor in Chaos
Alonzo Bodden heads to the Brea Improv for one night only on Wednesday, June 17 at 8:00 pm. A regular panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! has been making audiences […]
Video Observer: OC Ragtime Society Musicians Perform Monthly at Half Off Books
Ragtime music, like “Fig Leaf Rag” and “The Entertainer” by Scott Joplin, could be heard being played through the open bookshop doors of Half Off Books, located at 141 W. Wilshire Avenue in downtown Fullerton, on a Saturday afternoon in mid-May. The source […]
Be You Pride Fest 2026: A Celebration of Community and Inclusivity
Be You Pride Fest 2026: A Celebration of Community and Inclusivity The Fullerton Museum Center, located at 301 N. Pomona Ave, Fullerton, is set to host Orange County’s largest Pride Month celebration […]
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Saving Shakespeare: The Curtis Theatre and Begins and Ends With ‘A’ Productions Present The Book of Will
The Curtis Theatre, in partnership with Begins and Ends With ‘A’ Productions, is proud to announce the upcoming production of Lauren Gunderson’s critically acclaimed, award-winning play The Book of Will, running from […]
Music, Community, and Soul Shine at Jazz Vespers in Brea
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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Video Observer: Admiring Mural Art at Maple Elementary
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 Opens New Arts and Recreation Center at Parks Junior High
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 Brings More Good Vibes to the Community
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
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 […]
STAGE Program Brings Seussical the Musical to Life at Pacific Drive Elementary
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 Return of Zorro at the Maverick Theater
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. […]
When Art Becomes a Voice: How Local Students Are Healing Communities in Fullerton
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 […]
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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 […]
