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
Laguna Dance Celebrates 20 Years of Artistic Excellence and Community Impact
With premieres by Jodie Gates and performances from elite companies like BalletX and Complexions Contemporary Ballet, the festival continues to shape dance in Southern California.
January 31, 2025
What’s Happening in Arts and Culture in Orange County in 2025
U.S. premieres, theater, art exhibits, dance, concerts and plenty of cultural events are on tap for Orange County during the first half of 2025. The new year is already looking...
January 3, 2025
2024’s Top 5 Moments in Classical Music, Dance and Theater
We are nearly at the end of 2024, and it’s been a memorable year. As we prepare for the rare occasion when Christmas and the start Hanukkah fall on the...
December 23, 2024
Orange County’s Latinx LGBTQ Community Celebrates the Holidays at Queer Posada
The LGBTQ Center OC’s dinner and drag show celebration fosters community and cultural pride at a time when it’s members need it the most.
December 18, 2024
A Nutcracker for Everyone: Five Unique Takes on the Holiday Classic
Magic, surprises and standout moments make each of these Orange County Nutcracker performances different from the next.
December 2, 2024
