Orange County’s 2026 Artist of the Year Semifinalists Announced
From a pool of 888 nominees, 108 students have been named 2026 Artist of the Year semifinalists.
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The Living Murals of a Santa Ana Councilmember’s Classroom
Paintings of four local women recognize their courage, leadership and commitment to the community.
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South Coast Rep’s 2026-27 Season is a Return to Form
Audiences are growing, allowing for more productions and more adventurous programming.
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Historic Huntington Beach Auditorium Turns 100 with ‘A Century of Stars and Stories’
The school district’s theater on the Huntington Beach High School campus has played a foundational role for young performers in Orange County.
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San Clemente’s Miramar Food Hall Promises Diverse Dishes
Locals and visitors alike are invited to dig into a wide range of new eats in the culinary hot spot’s communal setting.
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Jeremy Denk Essays Beethoven, Ives and Ragtime
REVIEW: The American pianist’s ambitious program, anchored by the “Concord Sonata,” proves a little less than its parts.
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Igniting the Spark: A Celebration of All Things STEAM at OC Fair’s Imaginology
Innovative displays of engineering, science, math and more take center stage this weekend during the free youth fair, featuring brain-bending competitions, hands-on activities and live entertainment.
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Emmet Cohen Pays Homage to the Greats in Irvine Concert
Rising jazz star honors music of Miles Davis and John Coltrane during his current tour.
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Disney and Pixar Artwork Headline Hilbert Museum’s 10th Anniversary Exhibitions
Original works by animator Jørgen Klubien anchor a slate of 11 exhibitions and special events celebrating 10 years of the Hilbert Museum of California Art.
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‘The Last Days of Judas Iscariot’ – The Larking House and The Wayward Artist
A courtroom in purgatory, a cast of saints and sinners, and a story that asks the big questions arrive in OC with urgency, humor and heart.
