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.
December 1, 2025
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.
November 20, 2025
Hi-Tech & History: Anaheim and Orange Metrolink Stations Exhibit Vastly Different Vibes
Two stations, two worlds – Anaheim’s soaring, high-tech hub still waits for a neighborhood, while Orange’s modest depot thrives amid Old Town’s charm.
November 17, 2025
Crafting Clubs Make More Than Art – They Build Environmentally and Socially Conscious Communities
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.
November 10, 2025
Fullerton’s Metrolink Station Is the City’s Past, Present and Pulse
Where historic depots meet bustling streets, Fullerton’s station connects the city’s rail-born roots with its constantly renewing downtown.
November 3, 2025
Patrick Brien Wants the Orange County Arts Community to Get its Due
The new president and CEO of Arts Orange County brings a wealth of experience and some lofty goals to the job.
October 27, 2025
Ashley Jones’ Artist-in-Residence Showcase at the Muck Features Tap and Flamenco Excellence
Dance educator and choreographer – along with a handful of others – bring Spanish flair to the Fullerton outdoor stage.
October 22, 2025
From Clock Tower to Koreatown, Buena Park’s Metrolink Station Has Plenty Worth Stopping For
Surrounded by housing yet full of surprises, Buena Park’s Metrolink station offers history, charm and nearby attractions worth the walk.
October 20, 2025
All Aboard! Join Us in Rediscovering Orange County, One Station at a Time
This introductory story launches Culture OC’s new series exploring Metrolink’s Orange County Line –and what makes each stop a destination.
October 13, 2025
Behind the Screams: What It Takes to Create a New Maze for Knott’s Scary Farm
From hybrid beasts to haunted mirrors, the park’s creative team blends story, set design and performance to make fear feel real.
October 10, 2025
Lowriders Cruise into Anaheim’s Muzeo
The exhibition, “Lowrider Culture in the United States / Cultura Lowrider en los Estados Unidos,” highlights lowrider culture and iconography while documenting its styles in the U.S.
October 8, 2025
The Mansion at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary
In its centennial year, the Fullerton mansion connects 21st-century arts and culture to Orange County’s early history.
October 6, 2025
