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Shaping More Than Clay: Orange County Ceramics Studios Build Community

Shaping More Than Clay: Orange County Ceramics Studios Build Community

From pottery classes to open studios, local spaces offer a chance to work with your hands, step away from screens and connect with others.

September 23, 2026

Taking Bea Arthur Seriously

Taking Bea Arthur Seriously

A new documentary looks beyond the sitcom legend to an actress deeply committed to her craft and her causes.

September 21, 2026

Why We Need Gov. Newsom to Sign AB 2222 – and Why It Matters for Orange County Arts Journalism

Why We Need Gov. Newsom to Sign AB 2222 – and Why It Matters for Orange County Arts Journalism

As local newsrooms shrink, California’s Community NEWS Act offers a potential lifeline for independent arts and culture reporting – but the governor must act by Sept. 30.

September 20, 2026

David Benoit Celebrates His Return to Health with Music

David Benoit Celebrates His Return to Health with Music

The celebrated jazz pianist and composer opens the concert season at Soka University with “Resonance and Renewal,” a new work for cello and orchestra.

September 11, 2026

Hollywood’s Newest Supporting Player: The City of Fullerton

Hollywood’s Newest Supporting Player: The City of Fullerton

The Emmy Award-nominated TV Series ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ puts the city’s colleges, restaurants, landmarks and neighborhoods on the screen — and gives viewers a very real taste of Fullerton.

September 10, 2026

Culture OC Journalists Share Four Decades of Segerstrom Memories

Culture OC Journalists Share Four Decades of Segerstrom Memories

Our writers, some of whom have been covering the Segerstrom Center for the Arts since the curtain rose on its first performance in 1986, recall memories from the past 40 years.

September 9, 2026

What Does a Healthy Arts Ecosystem Really Look Like?

What Does a Healthy Arts Ecosystem Really Look Like?

We've spent years talking about the arts as an ecosystem. What might change if we started thinking and behaving like one?

September 7, 2026

In the Midst of a Milestone, Chapman University’s Musco Center Steps Into Its Next Act

In the Midst of a Milestone, Chapman University’s Musco Center Steps Into Its Next Act

After a decade spent bringing world-class productions and student artists to the stage, this cultural gem honors its past by looking ahead.

September 7, 2026

Happy Birthday Culture OC!

Happy Birthday Culture OC!

We are celebrating three years of elevating the arts!

September 7, 2026

Lido Theater Sets the Stage for Live Entertainment

Lido Theater Sets the Stage for Live Entertainment

From The Righteous Brothers to Rita Rudner, a lineup of concerts and stand-up shows are scheduled through January.

September 4, 2026

Krysta Rodriguez

Segerstrom Center Welcomes Krysta Rodriguez Back to Orange County

From stage to screen, Krysta Rodriguez has captivated audiences with her powerhouse voice and authentic story. Now, she returns to Segerstrom Center for a night of music and storytelling.

September 3, 2026

What to See, Hear and Experience in Orange County This Fall

What to See, Hear and Experience in Orange County This Fall

Culture OC’s writers look ahead to the performances, exhibitions, events and cultural experiences worth putting on your calendar in fall 2026.

September 2, 2026

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