When It Comes to Censorship, Who Gets to Wield the Eraser?
Banned Books Week offers a reminder of Orange County’s nearly century-long history of censorship battles over textbooks, plays, movies, comics, art and library shelves.
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Taking Bea Arthur Seriously
A new documentary looks beyond the sitcom legend to an actress deeply committed to her craft and her causes.
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‘Wild Child’ Has Some Growing Up to Do
REVIEW: Laguna Playhouse’s world-premiere musical is heartfelt and visually spectacular, but its characters, conflicts and multimedia ambitions don’t always find their footing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Show Goes On: Camino Real Playhouse Readies to Open Its New Home
At a time when other theaters are closing their doors, the San Juan Capistrano company will open ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ on Sept. 11 in a new home.
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Fullerton’s Day of Music Turns 11 With 200+ Performers and a Story Worth Knowing
How a French festival tradition and a city crisis gave birth to one of SoCal’s biggest free music celebrations.
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Where to Watch the World Cup in Orange County
From biergartens and butcher shops to food halls and fan-filled bars, watch parties for the games is a countywide cultural crawl.
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It’s a Boom Season for New Plays in Orange County
A wave of nearly 30 new plays hits Orange County, fueled by collaboration, diversity and a post-pandemic creative surge.
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Why A Mortuary Is Hosting One Of Fullerton’s Most Unusual Cultural Events
Denied her mother’s story for decades, Jill Lloyd returns to Fullerton for a special May 3 music and movie event that honors others’ stories.
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A Full-Course Theatrical Meal That Doesn’t Go Down Easy
REVIEW: South Coast Repertory’s ‘Eat Me’ serves up obsession, identity and consumption in a feast that lingers uneasily.