Pacific Chorale’s Annual Festival Unites Singers in Music and Community Spirit
The 17th Annual Choral Festival returns to the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall on Sunday for a free performance that puts the community in the spotlight with a 190-person community choir.
August 15, 2025
Música Not Migra is a Testament to the Power of Community
To help the community during this time of heightened immigration enforcement, local bands, writers, artists, elected officials, community members and businesses are coming together monthly to raise funds for the Orange County Rapid Response Network.
August 1, 2025
Can Music Shape the Taste of Spirits? Stone Groove Thinks So
At this stillhouse in Anaheim’s Packing District, your cocktail might’ve been aged to country or blues.
July 30, 2025
New Art School in Tustin to Offer Bilingual OCSA Alternative
The K-12 school is going through a $35 million-$40 million expansion, and will offer additional instruction in the performing arts, creative writing, visual arts, dance and instrumental music.
July 21, 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
Baroque Music Festival Returns for 45th Season, Honors Past Artistic Director
Burton Karson founded the Corona del Mar festival 45 years ago, and this year’s edition celebrates his legacy. He died in March at 90 years old.
June 20, 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
In Final Act, St.Clair and the Pacific Symphony Ponder Verdi’s Requiem
REVIEW: The departing music director, avoiding goodbyes, sticks to the music Thursday, in the first of his farewell concerts.
June 6, 2025
Nate Jackson Takes Orange County Punk History Personally
Native son Nate Jackson co-writes first book documenting the history of Orange County's punk rock scene.
June 4, 2025
L.A. Philharmonic Visits Orange County with Glowing Herrmann and Tchaikovsky
REVIEW: Joseph Pereira’s new percussion concerto also gets an impressive airing.
June 1, 2025
Culture OC Writers Reveal Their 2025 Arts and Culture Summer Picks
Looking for something to do this summer? From theater and dance to visual art, music and food, Culture OC’s writers share the events they’re most looking forward to across the...
May 28, 2025
How Rocker John Kraus Found a New Musical Direction While Earning His Sea Legs
The Fullerton musician, who has played in Orange County bands since the 1990s, has released his second album with his current band, the Goers.
May 23, 2025
