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.
September 9, 2026
What Does a Healthy Arts Ecosystem Really Look Like?
We've spent years talking about the arts as an ecosystem. What might change if we started thinking and behaving like one?
September 7, 2026
In the Midst of a Milestone, Chapman University’s Musco Center Steps Into Its Next Act
After a decade spent bringing world-class productions and student artists to the stage, this cultural gem honors its past by looking ahead.
September 7, 2026
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.
September 2, 2026
In an Arts Town, Laguna Dance Builds a New Residency for Making Dance
Laguna Dance’s inaugural three-week residency pairs professional dancers with apprentices and teenagers to build world premieres from scratch.
August 3, 2026
Santa Ana’s Monthly Cumbia DJ Spinfest Brings Dancers and Memories
Since 2021, Ritmo Santanero has taken over an alley in Santa Ana for its residency with Mission Bar on the first Saturday of every month.
July 31, 2026
The Last Dance: How Molly Lynch Built a Ballet Incubator in Irvine and Changed the Art Form
For 35 years, the National Choreographers Initiative gave ballet makers something almost no one else would: time, space and permission to fail. On July 25, it takes its final bow.
July 22, 2026
‘Gospel Voices of OC’ Ventures Through the Eras of Black History
As Juneteenth meets America’s 250th anniversary, the Arts & Learning Conservatory’s “Gospel Voices of OC” explores Black resilience and innovation in a one-night-only show at the Irvine Barclay Theatre on June 27.
June 12, 2026
Summer 2026 in Orange County: The Arts and Culture Events Worth Your Time and Money
Big acts, local gems and everything in between – the Culture OC team's picks for theater, dance, visual arts, music, food and free outdoor events this summer.
May 27, 2026
Seven Standout Students Named 2026 Artists of the Year
In it’s 13th season, Orange County’s Artist of the Year program has finally whittled down the 888 students nominated this year to the top seven arts students in the county...
May 14, 2026
A Stage for Every Voice: Arts & Disability Festival Marks 50 Years in Orange County
Highlighting what artists with disabilities can do, the festival returns to Santa Ana’s MainPlace Mall with performances, workshops and community connection.
April 22, 2026
