Leah Silva’s OC Tap Festival Brings Community and Artistry to Orange County Tap Dancers
OC Tap Fest founder organizes a community-oriented tap festival every year. In the festival’s eighth year, Silva emphasizes the importance of tap dance spaces.
July 7, 2025
With Your Help, We’ll Cover It All
Culture OC approaches its second anniversary with fresh honors and a determination to grow with support from readers like you.
July 2, 2025
‘Gospel Voices of OC’ to Celebrate Freedom, Juneteenth and Black History
The production by Arts & Learning Conservatory at Musco Center for the Arts is one of several events acknowledging our newest national holiday.
June 13, 2025
Sophie Williams’ Pointeworks Provides Off-Season Opportunities for Dancers and Choreographers
San Diego-based nonprofit ballet company Pointeworks is making its second season debut of “Ballet Nights” this June with performances in San Diego on June 14 and Irvine on June 20. Founded in 2023...
June 11, 2025
A Homegrown Force in Ballet Returns With a Vision
Ally Helman brings a New York pedigree and an ambitious vision to Orange County with Ballet Project OC’s upcoming performance at the Irvine Barclay Theatre.
May 16, 2025
Seven Students Named as the 2025 Artists of the Year
Orange County’s Artist of the Year program has finally whittled down the 923 students nominated this year to the top seven arts students in the county in 2025. The Artists...
April 27, 2025
Semifinalists Announced for Orange County’s 2025 Artist of the Year Awards
From the pool of 923 nominees this season, 112 students named as semifinalists.
April 20, 2025
Arts Orange County Announces Honorees for Its 25th Annual Awards
The ceremony on Sept. 16 will include honoring the group’s longtime leader, Richard Stein, who is retiring.
April 18, 2025
A Tale Reimagined: Wheeldon’s ‘Winter’s Tale’ Makes its North American Debut with ABT
Director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon's emotionally rich Shakespeare adaptation finds new life at Segerstrom Center.
March 31, 2025
Orange County’s Rising Stars: 12th Annual Artist of the Year Nominees Revealed
High school arts teachers nominated 923 students for the awards program this season.
March 16, 2025
Mexico’s World-Renowned Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández Returns to Orange County
Mexico’s most distinguished ballet folklórico company led intensive workshops with Relámpago del Cielo and Orange County School of the Arts students ahead of its Segerstrom Center performance.
March 14, 2025
A New Era at Segerstrom: Limor Tomer’s Vision for the Performing Arts in Orange County
Segerstrom’s new VP of programming aims to expand the center’s artistic scope, deepen community ties and build on its legacy.
February 24, 2025
