The Human Migration Institute (HMI) will celebrate a decade of transformation and resilience at its 10th Anniversary Gala, held at the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture in Riverside, […]
The Anaheim Halloween Parade proved to be a thrilling event, captivating attendees with its vibrant display of professional-quality floats, dynamic marching bands, and various community showcases. The October 26 parade route […]
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This winter, Chance Theater, Anaheim’s official resident theater company, will bring to life “Scrooge! The Musical,” an adaptation of the beloved classic “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. Based on the heartwarming […]
Christmas with The Alley Cats Lights Up the Curtis Theatre Stage for Four Performances of Retro Holiday Cheer. Get ready to ‘Jingle Bell Rock’! The Curtis Theatre at the Brea Civic & […]
One Battle After Another is easily the most dazzling film of 2025—a tour de force pairing director Paul Thomas Anderson, at the height of his powers, with extraordinary source material: Vineland by Thomas Pynchon. At nearly three […]
Live music performance has an overwhelmingly positive impact on a city and helps bring in revenue. Amongst audiences, it bridges artificial borders between diverse groups of people. It attracts youth to music […]
As Co-Artistic Directors of the Electric Company Theatre, the incredibly multi-talented duo of Callie Prendiville Johnson and her husband, Brian Johnson, is responsible for conceiving, developing, and implementing an artistic vision […]
Madero 1899, a restaurant offering traditional and contemporary Mexican-inspired cuisine, located at 111 N. Harbor Boulevard, will be hosting an event titled“Ritmos Del Corazon” on November 2, 2025. It’s a celebration of […]
You walk into the theater with some trepidation. Can Spinal Tap II: The End Continues possibly match the flat-out hilarity of the largely improvised 1984 rock and roll satire This Is Spinal […]
Art enthusiasts are invited to join a unique watercolor workshop focused on painting flowers and botanicals on Saturday, October 11. The workshop will be hosted by local artist Suzanne Gibson and will […]
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Enjoy artist booths, live art, hands-on activities, art experiences, food, music, and more all in celebration of arts and culture in the Inland Empire The City of Ontario’s Museum, Arts & Culture […]
Pastor Martin Niemoeller famously wrote, “First they came for the socialists, but I was not a socialist, so I said nothing.” Any allusion to Pastor Niemoeller instantly summons the history of how, […]
Inside a glass display case outside Room 1004 at Fullerton College, candles of varying sizes sit in front of a small commemorative display memorializing multimedia artist and former Fullerton College faculty member, […]
Live Oak United Church of Christ in Brea will host a special Jazz Vespers service, showcasing the talents of the Ron Kobayashi Trio alongside guest vocalist Lola Kristine. The event on Sunday, […]
Fast food and fast fashion are a lot alike, and both have quite the effect on our health and the environment. These industries focus on getting things done quickly and cheaply, but […]
Combining immersive theatre, original music, dance, and local history, the world premiere of The Centennial Project will be a different experience for each individual audience member and a celebration of our local history and […]
On a sweltering Sunday afternoon at the very end of August, I had a chance to visit Brea Gallery’s exhibition, “Mapping the Landscape: A 50 Year Dialogue with Art + the Community,” […]
The First Christian Church in Fullerton will host the annual “Gifts That Make a Difference” alternative outdoor community fair on Sunday, November 16, from 11 am to 1 pm. This beloved local […]
The allure of The Roses is undeniable: a late-summer release with A-list actors, a sharp script, and plenty of visual flair. In a market dominated by superheroes, Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman […]
Pachucos and Pachucas ruled the runway at the OC fair on August 10th. Flexing the creations of Fullerton’s own El Pachuco Zoot Suits on Harbor, chicos and chicas strutted, flashed, and gave […]
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A new opportunity for photography enthusiasts is on the horizon as Emerson Little leads an engaging class titled “Light, Shadows, and Reflections: Introduction to Digital Photography.” Scheduled for Wednesdays from 10 AM […]
Ethan Coen’s third solo outing, Honey Don’t, is a reminder that the Coen brothers were always better together. Classics like The Big Lebowski, Fargo, and O Brother, Where Art Thou? balanced Ethan’s irreverent humor with Joel’s self-conscious artistry. Honey Don’t offers the familiar […]
Live Music Open Jam and a chance to contribute to an organization assisting immigrants families happens tonight beginning at 6:30pm Saturday, September 6 at the wonderful Mediterranean restaurant Les Amis, 128 W […]
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At just 19, Fullerton resident Ahilan Hatti is one of the few musicians in the United States learning the santoor—a rare Indian classical instrument with a shimmering, harp-like sound. The santoor, with […]
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center hosted its annual gala on Saturday, August 23, 2025, commemorating a century since the estate’s construction. This year’s theme, “The Great Gatsby,” invites guests to immerse themselves in […]
A new traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian, titled “Lowrider Culture in the United States / Cultura Lowrider en los Estados Unidos,” is set to open on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the […]
The Ocean Institute is gearing up for its 41st Annual Maritime Festival, set to take place at Dana Point Harbor from September 12 to 14, 2025. This year’s festival promises a revamped […]
Step into the compelling photographic experience at The Other Side of Memory: Photographs by Luis C. Garza exhibit, now on display at the Old Orange County Courthouse in Santa Ana (211 W. […]
The Maverick Theater brings back to the stage their original stage adaptation of Ed Wood’s 1959 film, Plan 9 From Outer Space. Considered by most film buffs as the worst movie ever made. […]
Fans of live music have a treat in store as John Kraus and the Goers celebrate the release of their latest album with a concert at the Wilshire Room, located at the […]
Local residents may be familiar with the Muckenthaler Cultural Center’s historic mansion museum and seasonal live performances offered at their spacious outdoor amphitheater, but many may not be as familiar with the […]
