Lola Olvera
Contributing Writer
Lola Olvera is a freelance journalist born, raised, and based in Orange County. Lola’s work has been published in Sentient Media, DIG Magazine, and the Long Beach Current. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from California State University, Long Beach.
Stories by Lola Olvera
GuidesCurtains Up for Cinematic Celebrations: Your Guide to Orange County’s 2026 Fall Film FestivalsOctober 7, 2026
Creative LifeOC Vibe Progress Includes a New Concert Hall, Kitchen Concepts, Public Art Programs and MoreAugust 24, 2026
CultureLibroMobile’s 10th Anniversary Weekend LitFest to Be Either a ‘Fundraiser or a Closing Celebration’August 19, 2026
PreviewsFullerton Museum Center Debuts ‘OC Made,’ Spotlighting Local Orange County ArtistsMarch 30, 2026
Creative LifeOrange County’s Home for Burlesque Celebrates 8 Years of Redefining the Art of Being SexyFebruary 20, 2026 Eight local festivals offer Hollywood stars, world premieres, cultural cinema, young filmmakers, action sports and ocean adventures on screens across the county this October and November.
Concert hall programming, the two-story marketplace and the first public plaza are among the offerings that will be public-ready in Anaheim by early next year.
Santa Ana’s only literary arts cultural center will announce Orange County’s new poet laureates and celebrate local authors while seeking funding to stay afloat another year.
Pacific Symphony’s Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez leads a full orchestra, mariachi band and trio of operatic tenors – including his father – in a dynamic program of operatic classics, Broadway tunes and Mexican favorites.
The new juried exhibition provides an open call opportunity for artists to show their work, win cash prizes and build their careers.
The Anaheim development’s central gathering space will feature chef-driven stalls, six distinct lounges and a design rooted in local culture.
At Muse Burlesque shows, what shines brighter than the glitter and the gams is the creativity and authenticity of the performers.
In the era of fast fashion and political turmoil, communities are turning to crafting, upcycling and handmade skills to assert their artistry, autonomy and advocacy.
Local film festivals fill the fall season with big-name movies, cultural cinema and documentaries highlighting outdoor adventure.
The monthly poetry performance competition at The Den is one of Orange County’s brightest literary gathering spaces.
The new outdoor flea market fosters collaboration between businesses and celebrates the Orange Plaza’s roots.
July is Disability Pride Month. Orange County’s arts and cultural institutions are amplifying disabled voices and expanding the meaning of inclusivity.
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