A Season Aglow: Orange County’s Dazzling Christmas Lights, Boat Parades and Light Festivals
Whether on the water or on foot, Orange County offers countless ways to bask in the glow of holiday lights.
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‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ at No Square Theatre
One of the funniest Christmas stories to delight holiday audiences comes to Laguna Beach.
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Rose Center Theater Announces Major Management Changes
The decision was a surprise to the Friends of the Rose, its longtime management team.
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The Santa Ana Stop: Your Launchpad to the County’s Most Layered Downtown
Built as a grand gateway in 1985, the Santa Ana station still anchors a city shaped by history, political power and cultural expression – making it the OC Line’s most revealing stop.
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A Cornucopia of Options: What to Do in Orange County During the 2025 Holiday Season
Performances, exhibitions, holiday festivals and more are in store for the culturally curious in our 2025 holiday guide.
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Which Fried Chicken Reigns Supreme in OC? A Crispy Quest Breaks Down Four Local Favorites
Fried chicken doesn’t need fancy toppings or hype to shine. Anne Marie Panoringan sampled four popular O.C. destinations to determine which dish offered the juiciest meat, crispest skin and most satisfying bite.
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Community Bands Keep the Sound of Music Alive in OC
At least half a dozen groups provide an outlet for local musicians while also presenting free or low-cost community concerts at the holidays and throughout the year.
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Shelley and Pacific Symphony Impress with ‘Daphnis and Chloé’
REVIEW: Ravel’s complete masterpiece is well served with assistance of Pacific Chorale, though some obstacles remained.
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‘Scrooge! The Musical’ at Chance Theater
A fresh take on one of the most classic holiday tales ever written.
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The Anaheim Poetry Review Practices Hope and Remains Human
The Anaheim Poetry Review and Poet Laureate Camille Hernandez aim to unify storytellers under a language of shared experience and a discipline of hope.
